Christ Church Vienna is a gospel driven, externally focused, extended family, Anglican mission for Vienna, VA.
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Ever feel like your inner toddler is still shouting “mine” when it comes to your time and stuff? Alister explores how Jesus’ love frees us to stop worrying about what’s “ours” and calls us to enjoy the simple gift of sharing our lives and resources with others.
Drawing from 2 Corinthians, Johnny’s sermon challenges us to remember our identity as reconciled new creations and to avoid shipwrecking our faith by seeking worldly approval.
Logan explores 2 Corinthians to reveal that the true Christian treasure is not found in religious rules or institutions, but in the life-changing presence of Christ dwelling within our hearts. By beholding the glory of Jesus, we are transformed from the heart, allowing God’s surpassing power to sustain us and shine through our weaknesses.
Dean Miller explores the restorative power of Paul’s love for the Corinthian church, demonstrating how the apostle met personal hurt and misunderstanding with forgiveness and a commitment to relationship.
In this sermon, we look at some particular parts of 1 Corinthians 16, Paul’s closing to his letter. We look especially at verse 13, with the word strength. Logan discusses what it means to be strong, how we look at that through a modern lens, and how faith comes into play. We apologize for the […]
This sermon explores the historical evidence and theological necessity of Jesus’s physical resurrection. By examining what is lost without this miracle and what is gained through it, Logan encourages us to live with purpose and steadfastness, knowing that our labor for God is never in vain.
This sermon on 1 Corinthians 12 explores how every member of the church is an indispensable part of one body, regardless of their social status or specific spiritual gifts. Johnny emphasizes that our true value is found in our identity in Christ and that we were created to love one another as Christ loves us.
The church in a rich and diverse capital city like Corinth struggled with living out the implications of the gospel. This was even evident in the way they celebrated worship and ate meals together. The rich enjoyed their wealth, feasting in front of the poor in their community who lacked food.
In his sermon, Logan examines the Apostle Paul’s example in 1 Corinthians 9, challenging Christians to balance their individual rights with the call to sacrificially serve others for the sake of the gospel. It highlights how surrendering our freedoms leads to a deeper, imperishable joy as we follow Christ’s model of becoming all things to […]
In 1 Corinthians 6, Paul continues to challenge the sexually immoral practices of the church in Corinth. The sexual drenched culture of Corinth assumed sex outside of marriage and with prostitutes (The Temple of Aphrodite was the center of the city). But Paul calls them to understand sex, the body, and their humans identity on […]
In his sermon, Logan explores 1 Corinthians 5 to address the problem of hypocrisy and the essential call for the church to pursue holiness. By examining why we must “purge the leaven” of sin, this message highlights how living a life set apart for God preserves our witness and leads to true spiritual freedom and […]
In his sermon, Logan challenges us that while we often place our value in worldly things like status and power, the Bible calls us to find our worth in the “foolishness” and power of the cross. This enables us to move beyond division and pride, instead reflecting God’s character through a life of steadfast love, […]
In his sermon, Dean explores how pride and division challenged the early church in Corinth, but emphasizes how believers should find their true identity and unity in being called and redeemed by God rather than in their own worldly status or internal conflicts.
This sermon examines the founding of the church in Corinth as recorded in Acts 18. It encourages believers by demonstrating how God works through ordinary people and political turmoil, reaffirming the promise that the Lord is always present.
In this sermon, Bishop Chris Warner speaks about what it means to be adopted by God,. Many Christians today struggle with this concept, and he explains what scripture says about it, and how it should be viewed by Christians today.
Dean explores the beginning of Jesus’ revolution in Acts, highlighting how Christ’s ascension transitions his ministry to a global mission powered by the Holy Spirit. He emphasizes the vital roles of prayerful waiting and surrender, encouraging believers to embrace their call as witnesses in every corner of their daily lives.
In this sermon on Acts 17, Pastor Johnny explores how Paul’s message to the Athenians is applicable to us today in our modern search for meaning through things like career, wellness, and success. He invites us to recognize the idols in our own lives that are preventing us from turning toward the knowable, one true […]
In his sermon, Logan explores the book of Acts and emphasizes that sharing faith is the primary way Jesus continues his work through his followers today. He challenges us to move beyond secular and religious motivations toward a gospel-centered witness rooted in genuine love and the truth of Christ’s sacrifice.
Exploring the origins of the church in Acts 2, this sermon explains how the Christian faith rests on the historical reality of Jesus’ resurrection and a personal, heart-level encounter with the gospel message. It describes how this foundation creates a spirit-filled community characterized by radical generosity, devoted learning, and a commitment to sharing God’s love […]
Pastor Johnny explores the profound “aha moments” that occurred as the disciples realized the life and resurrection of Jesus were the fulfillment of ancient prophecy. By examining Peter’s bold message at Pentecost, we discover how Christ’s victory was God’s plan all along and how His grace invites us to move beyond our expectations into a […]
In a culture obsessed with self-discovery, Johnny explores why the modern pressure to write our own narrative often leaves us feeling anxious and disoriented. His sermon explores the historical evidence and life-changing hope of the resurrection as we learn how to find our true purpose within God’s grand story of redemption.
In this sermon, Dean invites us to trade our view of power for the humble King who enters our hearts to expose our false saviors. By trying to fit Jesus into our expectations, we often crowd out the very Savior we cry for in our blindness. This Holy Week, we are invited instead to trust […]
This sermon explores how pride can provide a distorted vision of our own importance that ultimately causes us to fall and experience destruction. However, Proverbs also teaches us to overcome this misplaced pride by focusing on what it means to fear the LORD through humble submission to God’s grace and covenant love.
In this sermon, Johnny explores why so many people feel lonely today and how meaningful friendships are actually a key part of how God designed us to live. We see how Jesus is the ultimate example of a loyal friend and how our church can become a place where we truly support and care for […]
Pastor Dean Miller explores the biblical connection between wisdom and work, emphasizing that labor is a gift from God meant to reflect His image and bless the community. By examining Proverbs, the sermon challenges listeners to view their daily tasks as a seven-day mission and to understand their professional roles as just one of many […]
