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| Date | Title | Series | Speaker | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10/2013 | Discerning your Calling The Rev. Dean Miller speaks to The Falls Church from 1 Peter 5:1-17 and Luke 19:1-18 |
Our Callings - One Caller | The Rev. Dean Miller | |
| 11/4/2012 | The Rebuke of Jesus Are the things we pursue in life worthy of Christ? Did he give himself for us so that we could pursue these things? “Once you really realize how Christ sacrificed for you, you won't spend the rest of your life living to fulfill your own human desires and appetites, but you live for what God wills.” (1 Peter 4:2) Sometimes we need Godly rebuke and sometimes to rebuke another. |
In Jesus' Steps: Practical Christianity from Peter | The Rev. Dr. John W. Yates II | |
| 10/28/2012 | Life Without God gives us a lot when we say "Yes" to Jesus: we’re also called to live without some things. |
In Jesus' Steps: Practical Christianity from Peter | The Rev. Bill Haley | |
| 10/14/2012 | Be Healed How do we enter into what God wants in relation to healing? The audio of this sermon includes two excellent interviews. |
In Jesus' Steps: Practical Christianity from Peter | The Rev. Dr. John W. Yates II | |
| 9/23/2012 | Peter "Called" by Christ Peter shows us how to be faithful Christians in our times: 1st Century Discipleship in the 21st Century. And Jesus calls all of us “Follow Me”, even in times that make it hard to be Christian. |
In Jesus' Steps: Practical Christianity from Peter | The Rev. Bill Haley | |
| 11/21/2010 | Suffer Gladly The Christian response to suffering for Christ is to rejoice. How can this be? The Rev. Bill Haley explores four reasons in this sermon given to The Falls Church . |
Responding to Hardship and Uncertainty | The Rev. Bill Haley | |
| 11/14/2010 | Love Earnestly The Rev. John Yates speaks to The Falls Church from 1 Peter 4:8-11. Peter gives explicit instructions on how to live in the Christian community, focusing on love and service. One way the community is to love is to be generous to each other and to be a good steward of God's gifts by using them for each other. |
Responding to Hardship and Uncertainty | The Rev. Dr. John W. Yates II | |
| 11/13/2010 | Love Earnestly The Rev. James Swynford speaks to The Falls Church from 1 Peter 4:8-11. Peter gives explicit instructions on how to live in the Christian community, focusing on love and service. One way the community is to love is to be generous to each other and to be a good steward of God's gifts by using them for each other. |
Responding to Hardship and Uncertainty | The Rev. James Swynford | |
| 11/7/2010 | Pray Soberly The Rev. John Yates speaks to The Falls Church from 1 Peter 4:1-7. Growing up in Christ requires us to learn to think like Jesus - we are to learn to pray with a mind that is anchored in reality (not appearances) and a heart set on discovering and doing the will of God. This is particularly true in praying about how to handle our money. |
Responding to Hardship and Uncertainty | The Rev. Dr. John W. Yates II | |
| 11/7/2010 | Pray Soberly Why is prayer important in a time of hardship, and, more than that, how do we pray? The Rev. Wright Wall speaks to The Falls Church from 1 Peter 4:1-7. We need to be self-controlled and think soberly so that we can pray as we ought to pray. |
Responding to Hardship and Uncertainty | The Rev. Wright Wall | |
| 10/24/2010 | Trust Quietly The Rev. John Yates speaks to The Falls Church from 1 Peter 3:8-17. Jesus set the example of how to bear suffering: without fear or being troubled, ready to explain yourself without being defensive, and with gentleness, respect, a good conscience, and good behavior. |
Responding to Hardship and Uncertainty | The Rev. Dr. John W. Yates II | |
| 10/23/2010 | Trust Quietly The Rev. Wright Wall speaks to The Falls Church from 1 Peter 3:8-18. Jesus set the example of how to bear suffering: without fear or being troubled, ready to explain yourself without being defensive, and with gentleness, respect, a good conscience, and good behavior. |
Responding to Hardship and Uncertainty | The Rev. Wright Wall | |
| 10/17/2010 | Hope Joyfully The Rev. John Kurcina speaks to The Falls Church from 1 Peter 1:1-9. The foundation for holy living and for trusting God in hard times is the living hope of our imperishable inheritance through the resurrection of our Lord Jesus, “kept in heaven for you…the certainty of Heaven assures us of joy.” |
Responding to Hardship and Uncertainty | The Rev. John Kurcina | |
| 10/17/2010 | Hope Joyfully The Rev. Kathleen Christopher speaks to The Falls Church from 1 Peter 1:1-9. The foundation for holy living and for trusting God in hard times is the living hope of our imperishable inheritance through the resurrection of our Lord Jesus, “kept in heaven for you…the certainty of Heaven assures us of joy.” |
Responding to Hardship and Uncertainty | The Rev. Kathleen Christopher | |
| 5/28/2010 | Test Program | |||
| 2/28/2010 | He Suffered Death The Rev. Bill Haley speaks to The Falls Church from Hebrews 2:5-18. This message was given at the 9 a.m. service and both 11:00 a.m. services. |
Book of Hebrews, pt. I - Jesus is Supreme | The Rev. Bill Haley | |
| 7/20/2008 | Suffering and Evil and God | Seven Doubts of Christianity | The Rev. Dr. Rick Wright | |
| 3/9/2008 | The Tests of Bitter Pain | After Looking Into The Mirror (A Series on James) | The Rev. Bill Haley | |
| 2/24/2008 | The Taming of the Tongue | After Looking Into The Mirror (A Series on James) | The Rev. Dr. John W. Yates II | |
| 10/22/2006 | When the Will of God is Scary | Discerning God's Call (1 Corinthians) | Gary Haugen | |
| 10/3/2004 | The Word That Endures | Here Is Your God (Isaiah 40) | The Rev. Kim Swithinbank | |
| 3/17/2002 | Keep God’s Glory Uppermost | Stewardship | The Rev. David Prior | |
| 3/3/2002 | Keep Speaking Forth God’s Word | Stewardship | The Rev. Dr. John W. Yates II | |
| 2/24/2002 | Keep Generous With Your Hospitality | Stewardship | The Rev. Dr. John W. Yates II | |
| 2/17/2002 | Keep Constant In Your Love | Stewardship | The Rev. Dr. John W. Yates II | |
| 2/10/2002 | Keep Disciplined For Your Praying | Stewardship | The Rev. David Prior | |
| 2/3/2002 | Keep Focused On Eternity | Stewardship | The Rev. David Prior | |
| 1/27/2002 | The Ministry That Amazes | Stewardship | The Rev. Dr. John W. Yates II | |
| 1/20/2002 | The Value Of Your Dash | Stewardship | Jeff Taylor | |
| 8/12/2001 | Being God’s People When The Rules Have Changed | Jeremiah - Encounter with God | The Rev. Bill Haley | |
| 4/8/2001 | The Furious Revenge Of Satan | The Rev. Dr. John W. Yates II | ||
| 3/11/2001 | Turning the Other Cheek | The Sermon on the Mount - cont. | The Rev. Jack Grubbs | |
| 10/29/2000 | Blessed are the Peacemakers | The Sermon On The Mount | The Rev. Bill Haley | |
| 5/21/2000 | Proclaiming The Gospel | Jeff Taylor | ||
| 1/9/2000 | The Three Renunciations | Understanding Our Baptismal Covenant | The Rev. Nicholas Lubelfeld | |
| 10/24/1999 | Deep Love From The Heart (Whom Do I Love): Friends | Four Words to Live By | The Rev. Dr. John W. Yates II | |
| 10/17/1999 | Upon What Foundation?: Faith | Four Words to Live By | The Rev. Dr. John W. Yates II | |
| 1/3/1999 | If It Is God’s Will | The Rev. Dr. John W. Yates II | ||
| 9/1/1996 | Ezekiel, A Shepherd Then; [Your Name], A Shepherd Now | Jeff Taylor | ||
| 8/25/1996 | Being A Priest In Your Home | The Rev. Dr. John W. Yates II | ||
| 9/10/1995 | Accountability to Truth | Accountability (Lessons from Jeremiah) | The Rev. Christopher Hancock | |
| 7/23/1995 | The Freedom God Gives | Clear Thinking About God | The Rev. Nicholas Lubelfeld | |
| 5/28/1995 | Humility: It's Costly | How To Surprise Your Neighbor | Jeff Taylor | |
| 5/21/1995 | Holiness | How To Surprise Your Neighbor | The Rev. Dr. John W. Yates II | |
| 2/16/1994 | Preparation Time | The Rev. John M. Heidengren | ||
| 8/8/1993 | Dealing With Crisis in the Spirit | In the Spirit | Fletcher Montgomery | |
| 1/10/1993 | The Letter About Suffering | Letters of Revelation | The Rev. Dr. John W. Yates II | |
| 9/6/1992 | Cleansed | The Seven Mighty Words That Tell Us Who We Are | The Rev. John M. Heidengren | |
| 8/30/1992 | Completed | The Seven Mighty Words That Tell Us Who We Are | The Rev. Christopher Hancock | |
| 8/23/1992 | Called | The Seven Mighty Words That Tell Us Who We Are | The Rev. Christopher Hancock | |
| 8/16/1992 | Commissioned | The Seven Mighty Words That Tell Us Who We Are | The Rev. John Fitzgerald | |
| 7/26/1992 | Chosen | The Seven Mighty Words That Tell Us Who We Are | The Rev. John M. Heidengren | |
| 7/19/1992 | The Living Stones of This Building | A New Building - An Ancient Calling: | The Rev. Dr. John W. Yates II | |
| 7/12/1992 | The Cornerstone of This Building | A New Building - An Ancient Calling: | The Rev. Dr. John W. Yates II | |
| 3/22/1992 | How I View Suffering? | How Does the Cross Affect: | The Rev. Dr. John W. Yates II | |
| 1/26/1992 | Loving God with Your Strength | Loving God and Your Neighbor | The Rev. Dr. John W. Yates II | |
| 12/15/1991 | The Home Full of Grace | Building Bigger Hearts - Receiving & Sharing Grace | The Rev. Dr. John W. Yates II | |
| 9/8/1991 | The Falls Church Family Vision | Building Bigger Hearts - Receiving & Sharing Grace | The Rev. Dr. John W. Yates II | |
| 10/14/1990 | Courageous Faith Under Attack | Strength in Weakness (The Early Church in Acts) | The Rev. Dr. John W. Yates II | |
| 7/15/1990 | Good Seed, Good Soil, Good Harvest | The Rev. John Burley | ||
| 5/27/1990 | Celebration and Suffering | People Who Celebrate | The Rev. Christopher Hancock | |
| 12/17/1989 | Love That Transforms | The Rev. Tom Calhoun | ||
| 11/30/1986 | My Sheep Know My Voice | Old Testament Portraits of Jesus | The Rev. Dr. John W. Yates II | |
| 9/28/1986 | Marriage Made in Heaven | Foundations for Faith Series (Genesis 1-11) | The Rev. Dr. John W. Yates II | |
| 6/1/1986 | Understanding the Enemy | The Overcoming Life Series | The Rev. Dr. John W. Yates II | |
| 8/28/1983 | The True Secret of Greatness | The Rev. David MacKenzie | ||
| 8/14/1983 | The Devil, You Say? | I John Series | The Rev. Dr. John W. Yates II | |
| 6/12/1983 | The Peculiar Ones | The Rev. John Burley | ||
| 11/1/1981 | Holy, Holy, Holy | The Rev. Dr. John W. Yates II | ||
| 9/21/1980 | Born Again Christians | The Rev. Dr. John W. Yates II |
9 & 11 am Services on Sun, May 19, will be held at the Fairview Park Marriott, 3111 Fairview Park Dr, Falls Church, VA 22042. 
