May 19 Worship at Fairview Pk Marriott

God delivers his justice to the world in the person of his son, Jesus Christ. Jesus is light and liberation to the world, and so are we, his body, the Church.

As image bearers of a just God, we are to do justice. Isaiah 58 is a bracing word to God’s people, but with clear instructions and promises of blessing when we love like God does, and do justice.

The Rev. James Swynford speaks to The Falls Church from Isaiah 58:1-14.

The Rev. Kathleen Christopher speaks to The Falls Church from Isaiah 61:1-9.

Rich Dean speaks to The Falls Church from Isaiah 61:1-9.

The Rev. Dean Miller speaks to The Falls Church from Luke 1:26-56.

The lonliest Christmas was the first one, when Christ left his heavenly Father's side and became a human being. What was it like? Why did it have to happen? What does it mean?

Jesus is a person, not an idea. He *is* the good news.

The Rev. James Swynford speaks to The Falls Church from Luke 2:1-21.

Jesus' intention for us is not to withdraw, but become more involved in the world around us, to be the light of the world by going into dark places.

Jim Byrne speaks to the youth of the church at the Christmas production "The Gift".

The Rev. Mark Nordstrom speaks to The Falls Church from Luke 14:1-6.

The Rev. Sam Ferguson speaks to The Falls Church before a presentation of Handel's MESSIAH.

Jim Byrne speaks to the high school ministry of the Falls Church.

The Rev. Dean Miller speaks to The Falls Church from Luke 5:1-11.

The Rev. Wright Wall speaks to The Falls Church from Luke 5:1-11.

Do you long to truly celebrate this Christmas? In the past, has your to-do list stolen the joy from the holidays? Sometimes, in spite of our genuine desire to focus on the true meaning of the season, we are distracted by all its external demands. How do we know Jesus well - have an authentic experience with Him - as we move through these days?

The Rev. Kathleen Christopher speaks to The Falls Church from Luke 4:31-44.

To enter God's family you must become like children: generous, responsive, almost uncaring about money. John Yates speaks on the encounter between Jesus and the rich young ruler.

In this third and final session, John and Susan Yates discuss humility, self-discipline, and courage in the context of parenting.

Laura Smethurst speaks to the high school ministry of the Falls Church from Revelation 3:14-22, Jesus' letter to the church in Laodicea.

The Rev. James Swynford speaks to The Falls Church from Luke 18:18-30.

Jesus, the Messiah, is the most amazing man ever to walk the earth. If we want to be like Jesus, we’ll do what he did. One thing he did every day was pray, and he shows us what prayer is.

Jim Byrne speaks to the high school ministry of the Falls Church from Revelation 3:7-13, Jesus' letter to the church in Philadelphia (of Asia).

In this second of three sessions, John and Susan Yates talk about raising "other-centered" kids in a "me-centered" world.

The Rev. Sam Ferguson speaks to The Falls Church from Luke 4:1-13.

The Rev. Wright Wall speaks to The Falls Church from 1 Samuel 7:3-12 on Veterans' Day.

If you are a believer, then be passionate about being faithful to Christ!

Mike Steenhoek speaks to the high school ministry of the Falls Church from Revelation 3:1-6, Jesus' letter to the church in Sardis.

In this first of three sessions, John and Susan Yates discuss character, integrity, the challenges of culture, and parents' need for one another.

The Rev. Kathleen Christopher speaks to The Falls Church from Revelation 3:14-22, the letter to the church in Laodicea.

The Rev. John Yates speaks from Colossians 1 at a service of ordination hosted by The Falls Church.

The world treats sexual intimacy as an easy way to "complete" our many needs, but God created us with a desire for intimacy that only God can fully satisfy.

Jesus assures the Philadelphians in Rev 3:7-13 of the hope of eternity with God so they will faithfully endure persecution and suffering. An eternal perspective and a God-ward focus is needed in all of our lives to keep us rightly oriented, keeping priorities and perspective when things are going well, and to give us hope and assurance when we are dealing with trials and hardships.

The Rev. Patrick Ware speaks to The Falls Church from Revelation 3:7-13, the letter to the church in Philadelphia (of Asia).

Jesus calls Sardis a dead church. How do know when church is dead, and what does Jesus say to do about it?

God can do the impossible! He can transform a person into a new creation and grow us into agents of God's reconciliation in the world.

The Rev. James Swynford speaks to The Falls Church from Revelation 3:1-6, the letter to the church in Sartis.

Dr. Don Sweeting speaks to The Falls Church from Revelation 2:18-29, the letter to the church in Thyatira.

The letter to the church in Thyatira helps believers learn how they are to respond to sin when they encounter it in the world, in the church, and in themselves.

Following Christ is counter-cultural to the world. Be aware of pressures from the world that make it difficult to keep our eyes on Christ.

In today’s culture, intolerance is a vice and tolerance is a virtue. This can create difficulties for the Christian, as following Jesus calls us to really be “intolerant” to certain things; and to not “tolerate” certain things. Under the pressure of not wanting to offend, we can fall into “the temptation of tolerance,” meaning, when being clear about the Truth might be too costly, we tolerate the intolerable. Such was the case in Thyatira.

The Rev. Dean Miller speaks to The Falls Church from Revelation 2:12-17, the letter to the church in Pergamum.

The Rev. James Swynford speaks to The Falls Church from Revelation 2:12-17, the letter to the church in Pergamum.

The Rev. Robert Watkin speaks to The Falls Church from Revelation 2:8-11, the letter to the church in Smyrna.

In the world we will have tribulation and suffering, but Christ commands us to overcome tribulation and suffering in the strength that He alone can supply.

Caesar is not Lord - Jesus is Lord! Jesus knows people's hurt, he knows that there are fakers/imposters out there, but God will reward us for faithfulness to him.

The Honorable Sam Thomsen (former US Ambassador to the Marshal Islands) and Lt. General (ret.) John F. Wall (former Commander of Strategic Defense Command speak on the challenge of service.

"You have forsaken your first love." We all struggle with loving God first with our life. In our fight to love God, remember the gospel, openly repent from your sin, and continually return to God.

The Rev. Sam Ferguson speaks about identity to the young adults of The Falls Church.

The Church is a lampstand which spreads the light of Christ all around. We are to fully reflect Christ in all we do. We must remember that Christ died for our sins, and recommit ourselves every day to loving, serving, and communicating to others the hope and purpose of life in Christ.

Which is better, duty or delight? Which is better, to serve your spouse, friend, child out of a sense of duty, or out of a heart of delight? Although Jesus is pleased with the Churches good deeds and sound doctrine, He is ultimately after their hearts – their delight. This was the case in Ephesus, and is the case today.

The Christ is shown in Revelation as incomparable, cosmic, conquering, and coming.

The Rev. Sam Ferguson speaks about identity to the young adults of The Falls Church.

What does it mean that Jesus Christ is the eternal God? What would it mean for your life for Christ to be your Savior?

The Rev. James Swynford speaks to The Falls Church from Revelation 1:9-20

No matter where we are in our faith journey we wonder, “Why is it so hard to trust?” Listen as Susan Yates explores this challenge and shares five key ways to help us trust God in difficult circumstances and experience the generosity of God.

The Rev. John Yates speaks to The Falls Church about five aims for the church as a whole in the coming program year.

As you head into the new school year, embrace Jesus Christ, embrace fellowship, and embrace the hurting around you.

In the face of utter calamity, such as the calamity the world felt when the United States was attacked on September 11, 2001, how can we respond? When the foundations are destroyed, when not only physical things are disintegrating, but when a nation's moral, ethical and religious moorings are dissolving, what can the follower of Jesus Christ do? The Psalmist in Psalm 11 teaches us how the righteous can respond. The righteous woman or man is to 1) remain righteous; 2) trust in the Lord; and 3) preach the Gospel.

As we remember the day when the towers fell, the Pentagon burned, and a plane falling from the Pennsylvania sky cut an untimely grave, the Scripture directs us to a vision of a White Horse and its Rider.

The Rev. James Swynford speaks to The Falls Church from Matthew 24:3-14.

All of us as Christians ought to be working toward the end that is coming, and to think of and value our work just as God thinks of and values it: in light of the end that is coming.

What does God want you to do with your life?

The Rev. James Swynford speaks to The Falls Church from Philippians 4:14-20.

What’s the secret to being content in all circumstances? Paul tells us, and it’s at the same time comforting and challenging.

The Rev. James Swynford speaks to The Falls Church from Philippians 4:10-13.

The Rev. Rick Wright speaks to The Falls Church from Philippians 4:8-11.

The Rev. Wright Wall speaks to The Falls Church from Isaiah 44:1-5.

The Rev. James Swynford speaks to The Falls Church from Philippians 4:8-11.

The Rev. Wright Wall speaks to The Falls Church from 1 Samuel 17:20-24, 32-40.

The Rev. Dean Miller speaks to The Falls Church from Philippians 4:4-7.

The Rev. James Swynford speaks to The Falls Church from Philippians 4:4-7.

The Rev. Rick Wright speaks to The Falls Church from 1 Samuel 17:34-37.

Solomon’s life is a story of a man who had it, and blew it. How can we finish well?

The Rev. James Swynford speaks to The Falls Church from 1 Kings 11:1-13.

Dr. Steve Garber speaks to The Falls Church about Francis Schaeffer in the stage of "adult". The Rev. Dean Miller also speaks.

How can all Christians live faithfully to God in an oversexed and permissive culture, particularly if they are single?

Seminarian Greg Salazar speaks to The Falls Church from 1 Samuel 16:1-13.

The Rev. Robert Watkin speaks to The Falls Church from Song of Solomon 3:1-5.

The Rev. Dean Miller speaks to The Falls Church about John Newton in the stage of "youth".

The Rev. Kathleen Christopher speaks to The Falls Church from Proverbs 6:20-35.

The Rev. Dean Miller speaks to The Falls Church from Proverbs 6:20-35.

The Falls Church regrets that, due to technical difficulty, we were unable to capture the audio recording of this message.

Dr. Jerry Root speaks to The Falls Church about C. S. Lewis in the stage of "child". The Rev. Dean Miller also speaks.

The Rev. Rick Wright speaks to The Falls Church from John 10:11-16.

Faithfulness is at the heart of all good friendships and is the key to a lasting marriage.

This message discusses faithfulness and fidelity in relationships, and especially in marriage.

The Rev. Bill Haley speaks to The Falls Church about Mother Theresa in the stage of "elder". The Rev. Dean Miller also speaks.

This message discusses the importance of friendship, and most importantly our friendship with Christ.

The Rev. Dean Miller speaks to The Falls Church from Ecclesiastes 12.

The Rev. Mark Nordstrom speaks to The Falls Church from Ecclesiastes 12.

Acts 2.42-47 is one of the most compelling portraits of the church as it’s ever been experienced. It helps us know what to expect when the Spirit comes to a community of believers.

The Rev. Kathleen Christopher speaks to The Falls Church from Acts 2:37-41.

Just like at the first Pentecost, when the Holy Spirit comes he convicts and the response is to repent.

The Rev. Rick Wright speaks to The Falls Church from Acts 2:22-36.

The Holy Spirit will help us tell the story of Jesus Christ.