Sermons
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Brooks Potteiger, Apparent Tragedy, Eternal Triumph (Ephesians 3:7-13) with Exhortation
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The 5 C’s of Worship, Joe Rigney’s Exhortation from Sept 7th 2025
Read More: The 5 C’s of Worship, Joe Rigney’s Exhortation from Sept 7th 2025We believe that worship is warfare. Worship is the heartbeat of the church, pumping blood to every aspect of the body’s life. The liturgy of our worship services is structured to teach us the gospel each week as we gather as God’s people. You can remember this structure through 5 C’s: Call to Worship, Confession…
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Douglas Wilson, The Secret Revealed (Ephesians 3:1-6) with Exhortation by Joe Rigney
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Ben Zornes, The Holy Spirit is a General Contractor (Ephesians 2:17-22)
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Virgil Hurt, Dead Men Walking (Ephesians 2:1-10)
Read More: Virgil Hurt, Dead Men Walking (Ephesians 2:1-10)Summary, August 17, 2025 In his sermon at Christ Church DC, Virgil Hurt emphasized the active, participatory nature of worship, where even the youngest children engage in praising God. Preaching from Ephesians 2:1-10, he highlighted humanity’s spiritual deadness in sin and God’s gracious salvation, which is entirely a gift, not earned by works. Hurt stressed…
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Adam McIntosh, Hand, Feet, and Head: Jesus’s Lordship Over All Things (Ephesians 1:15-23)
Read More: Adam McIntosh, Hand, Feet, and Head: Jesus’s Lordship Over All Things (Ephesians 1:15-23)Summary, August 10, 2025 In his sermon at Christ Church DC, Adam McIntosh focused on Ephesians 1:15-23, emphasizing Paul’s prayer for the Ephesian church to grow in faith, love, and the revelation of God’s power. McIntosh highlighted that churches should be known for their faith in Christ and love for one another, mirroring the greatest…
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Zach Wilke, Our Sure Inheritance (Ephesians 1:11-14)
Read More: Zach Wilke, Our Sure Inheritance (Ephesians 1:11-14)Summary, August 3, 2025 In his sermon on Ephesians 1:11-14, Zach Wilke emphasizes the believer’s assured inheritance in Christ, rooted in God’s sovereign purpose. Despite life’s trials—like those endured by Paul—Christians can trust in God’s promises because (1) He predestined them for salvation, (2) sovereignly orchestrates all things for His will, (3) seals them with…
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Ben Merkle, Mystery (Ephesians 1:7-10) including Exhortation
Read More: Ben Merkle, Mystery (Ephesians 1:7-10) including ExhortationSummary, July 27th 2025 In his sermon, Ben Merkle emphasizes the inadequacy of human confession and the sufficiency of Christ’s perfect work on our behalf. He explains that our confessions of sin are inevitably flawed—we forget sins, lack full sincerity, and may even repeat the sins we confess. However, salvation does not depend on our…
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Ben Merkle, In Christ (Ephesians 1:3-6) including Exhortation
Read More: Ben Merkle, In Christ (Ephesians 1:3-6) including ExhortationSummary, July 20th 2025 In his sermon on Ephesians 1:3-6, Ben Merkle expounds on God’s sovereign grace, underscoring that believers were chosen before creation (Eph. 1:4), adopted as sons through Christ (Eph. 1:5), and made acceptable by divine grace (Eph. 1:6). He emphasizes that salvation flows entirely from God’s initiative, not human effort, and that all spiritual blessings are found “in Christ”—who reigns in heaven—rather than…
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Jared Longshore, Grace & Peace for Washington (Ephesians 1:1-2)
Read More: Jared Longshore, Grace & Peace for Washington (Ephesians 1:1-2)Summary, July 13th 2025 Pastor Jared Longshore, preaching at Christ Kirk DC’s inaugural service, emphasized the foundational themes of grace and peace from Ephesians 1:1–2, framing the church’s mission as spiritual warfare where God’s Word transforms lives. He contrasted the apostolic authority of Scripture—which rebukes human rebellion—with the hollow pursuits of power and equality in secular culture, arguing that…
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Brooks Potteiger; Paradoxical Boasting (James 1:9-12)
Summary In this sermon, the preacher expounds on James 1:9-12, addressing trials faced by both the lowly and the rich within the church, emphasizing a counterintuitive, gospel-centered perspective. The lowly, often socially and economically disadvantaged, are exhorted to “boast in their exaltation,” recognizing their heavenly status and union with Christ despite earthly humility. Conversely, the…
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Brooks Potteiger; The Christian Virtue of Flinching Forward (James 1:1-8)
Summary In this sermon, the preacher explores the opening verses of James chapter one, focusing on the call to joyfully endure trials because such testing strengthens faith and produces spiritual maturity. Using the example of a pilot’s miraculous rescue and steadfast faith amidst life-threatening danger, the message highlights how believers are invited to “flinch forward”…
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Ben Zornes; Sleep (Psalm 4)
Summary In this sermon, the speaker unpacks Psalm 4, highlighting David’s example of finding peace and rest amid severe personal and political turmoil—specifically during Absalom’s revolt. David calls out to God as his refuge, emphasizing God’s righteousness and mercy as the foundation for comfort. Despite enemies who twist his glory into shame and companions who…