Podcasts by Hill City RVA

At the Table | Come to the Table | 12/10 from 2023-12-11T11:15:58

Nicole Unice continues in week 2 of our At the Table series talking through how hospitality and grace mirrors how Jesus treats us. 

Thanks for listening!

At the Table | Gift of Inviting | 12/3 from 2023-12-04T11:37:20

We're starting our At the Table series in anticipation of Christmas Eve. Lacy kicks off this week with encouragement of being a community that invites others into our faith and life.

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Revelation | New Hope | 11/26 from 2023-11-27T15:03:34

Our last sermon in our Revelation series! Wags talks through how at the core of our being, we're called to be people of hope.

Stay grounded, the Gospel works.

Revelation | Accountability to what we believe | 11/19 from 2023-11-20T15:45:49

Revelation | Courage and Endurance in our Faith | 11/12 from 2023-11-13T12:41:19

What does living out our faith with courage and patient endurance look like? We're talking through this question as we study another chapter in the book of Revelation.

Revelation | Following the Correct Plot | 11/05 from 2023-11-07T12:09:30

We're talking through the mystery of Revelation and how to not lose the plot line of the story.

Revelation | Centering on Jesus | 10/29 from 2023-10-31T13:06:28

We're in our next message in our Revelation series talking through how everything centers on Jesus. You'll also hear a bit about the Share Offering that is officially open!   Find more details and ...

Revelation | Our Full Commitment to Jesus | 10/22 from 2023-10-24T09:34:05

We're talking through our call to follow Jesus with our whole heart as we continue in our Revelation series.

Revelation | Access to the King | 10/15 from 2023-10-16T11:32:10

What do we allow access to in our lives? This week, we're talking through our access to the Kingdom of God.

"Diminishing our access to the Kingdom of God continues to be one of t...

Revelation | Nicole Unice | 10/10 from 2023-10-12T09:51:11

Nicole Unice shared our next message in the Revelation series this week. Thanks for listening!

"The greatest threat to a faithful life is misalignment with God's reality."

Revelation | Holiness of God | 10/01 from 2023-10-02T11:40:55

This week, Wags shares more from the book of Revelation and how scripture in the Bible points to the holiness of God. 

Revelation | Open-handed with our Faith | 9/24 from 2023-09-25T14:20:45

We're talking through the difference of a flexibility in our faith and assimilation to culture and were left with 2 reflection questions-

1. Where are you claimi...
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9th Birthday | Trusting Church | 9/17 from 2023-09-18T13:27:48

We're celebrating 9 years together as a church! Thanks for being with us and we can't wait to see what's next!

"The most attractive and trustworthy thing we can do is follow Jesu...

Revelation | The Story We Believe | 9/10 from 2023-09-12T11:28:20

We're continuing in our series by talking through how the story we believe impacts our perspective, actions and seeing the right things during times of suffering.

Revelation | Keeping Your First Love | 9/03 from 2023-09-06T13:13:33

"Disordered love will always corrupt our worship and our way of life."

How do we live under the authority of Jesus? We're talking through this focus and love as we continue in ou...

Revelation | The Tree of Life | 8/27 from 2023-08-28T09:37:18

"When we understand the presence, we understand our place."

This week, we're talking through the constant presence of God throughout the Bible and where we see Him through "the t...

Revelation | Trusting the Gospel | 8/20 from 2023-08-21T09:35:12

We're kicking off our new series on the book of Revelation! Wags shared some of the history of the book and how we can stay grounded in the Gospel as we pursue truth from the last book of the Bi...

Something’s Happening | When Standing Firm is Winning | 8/13 from 2023-08-14T09:46:30

We're wrapping up our Something's Happening series with a message from guest speaker, Eric Sanzone, co-pastor of Grace Bible Church in Virginia Beach. 

"Standing firm is about faith in Je...

Something’s Happening | Freedom in Christ | 8/06 from 2023-08-10T10:05:12

We're talking about the importance of communion and our freedom in Christ. Thanks for listening! 

Something’s Happening | The Importance of Baptism | 7/30 from 2023-07-31T10:19:43

We're talking about baptisms! Nicole Unice is here and sharing on why this is a part of a declaration of our faith.

Matthew 3:16-17

"As soon as Jesus was baptized, he went...

Something’s Happening | Finding Truth | 7/23 from 2023-07-24T10:20:04

We're talking through how we figure out what's true in life and the ways we compromise around the truth of Jesus.

"Jesus said, “If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disc...

Something’s Happening | Revival in our Voice | 7/16 from 2023-07-17T10:06:34

"The simplicity of singing creates the opportunity to experience the wonder and mystery of God."

This week, we're talking through how worship and...

Something’s Happening | Unity in the Church | 7/09 from 2023-07-10T09:33:32

We're talking about unity in the church today! Corey Goss shares with us 3 points on what brings unity.

1. The primacy of God's grace

2. The priority of relationships over...

Something’s Happening | Discipline and Discipleship | 7/02 from 2023-07-03T13:26:46

Care Pastor, Matt Fisher shares about discipline and discipleship in this week's sermon.

"Discipline is about graduating from doing into being. Because discipleship is more about...

Something’s Happening | Compassionate Urgency | 5/25 from 2023-06-26T12:56:18

Something’s Happening | The Goodness of God | 6/18 from 2023-06-20T10:00:30

This week, Wags shares on the goodness of God and what a life lived out of His goodness does and does not look like.

"But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance...

Something’s Happening | Shak Taylor | 6/11 from 2023-06-12T09:55:01

Something’s Happening | John Wagler | 6/04 from 2023-06-05T12:05:37

Something’s Happening | Nicole Unice | 5/28 from 2023-06-05T12:05

Something’s Happening | The Wonders of God | 5/21 from 2023-05-22T11:13:41

Have we lost our ability to imagine what God can do? We're talking through the wonders of God in our Something's Happening series. Thanks for listening!

Something’s Happening | Empowered by the Spirit | 5/14 from 2023-05-16T13:47:51

This week, we're talking about who has the authority in our life - God or Culture?

"we have settled for a version of Christianity that Jesus didn't offer."

Thanks...

Something Happened | Prioritizing God’s Presence | 5/07 from 2023-05-08T10:01:39

We're in our last week of the Something's Happened series - Wags shares on the strength and resilience of Mary Magdalene and how we can follow her lead in prioritizing being in the presence of J...

Something Happened | Trusting in our foundation | 4/30 from 2023-05-01T09:20:58

Nicole Unice joined us this week to wrap up our Something Happened series! She speaks to truly knowing God involves both foundation and feeling, head and heart.

"Then their eyes were open...

Something Happened | Doubt and our Faith | 4/23 from 2023-04-25T14:22:22

Wags shares how having a healthy skepticism within our faith and doubts, can lead us to more depth with Jesus. 

"Doubt doesn't mean you don't have faith, it probably means you ar...

Something Happened | Response to the Resurrection | 4/16 from 2023-04-17T10:11:50

Last week, we started our Something Happened series and now, we're back for week 2. High School Pastor, Shak Taylor is with us sharing how the disciples responded to the resurrection of Jesus and h...

In 3 Days... | Seeing the Big Picture | 4/02 from 2023-04-03T14:59:49

This was our last week in our series, "In 3 Days..." where we go through the 4th chapter in the Book of Jonah. We're seeing more of the big picture of God's story and how we should see each othe...

In 3 Days... | Seeking Repentance | 3/26 from 2023-03-27T09:57:17

We're going through the 3rd chapter from the Book of Jonah as Wags talks through what seeking repentance looks like and knowing we are turning towards grace, mercy and life.

In 3 Days... | Imagination, Surrender and Jonah | 3/19 from 2023-03-21T14:18:20

In week 2 of our sermon series, Wags shared from the 2nd chapter of the Book of Jonah, on maintaining our imagination and being hopeful in what God might do. 

Thanks for listening with us...

In 3 Days... | Running towards God | 3/12 from 2023-03-13T10:32:34

This Sunday, we started a new series on the Book of Jonah. Whether the story of Jonah and the big fish is real or just a fable, this book in the Bible teaches us more about the human condition- ...

Gavin Adams | Bold Faith | 3/06 from 2023-03-06T11:11:06

This week, our friend Gavin Adams was with us talking through sharing our faith boldly. 

"Our bold responsibility is to steward the message of Gods love in our generation."

Voice of the Heart | Overflow with hope and joy | 2/26 from 2023-02-27T12:29

In our last week of the Voice of the Heart series, we're talking through the gift and impairment of Gladness and Joy.

"May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you ...

Voice of the Heart | Finding freedom from our guilt | 2/19 from 2023-02-20T10:51:35

This week, we're talking through our emotion of Guilt that leads us to the gift off freedom + humility or the impairment of toxic shame + pride. 

Psalm 51:1-4

Have mercy o...

Voice of the Heart | Not defined by shame | 2/12 from 2023-02-14T13:31:04

Shame is our 6th emotion in the Voice of the Heart series that leads us towards contempt or humility. Wags talks through how shame is affected by what we put our identity in. 

"D...

Voice of the Heart | God delivers us from a fearful heart | 2/06 from 2023-02-06T13:45:57

Nicole Unice is with us talking through our emotion of fear that leads us towards anxiety or wisdom.

"Naming our anxiety allows you to bring it to the Lord because you are no longer telli...

Voice of the Heart | Understanding and reframing our anger | 1/29 from 2023-01-30T11:01:30

How do we deal with our anger? This week we're talking through how we respond to our anger and what God desires for us through this human emotion.

Godly anger has a passion for patience, ...

Voice of the Heart | Finding courage within our sadness | 1/22 from 2023-01-23T12:26:34

In the 3rd week of our Voice of the Heart series, we're talking through our core emotion of sadness, that brings us to acceptance or self pity. Wags talked through how sadness is not weakness, b...

Voice of the Heart | Longing to be known | 01/15 from 2023-01-17T12:31:50

It's week 2 of our series, Voice of the Heart. This week, we're talking through our human emotion of loneliness that either leads us to intimacy or apathy.

"God gave us lonelines...

Voice of the Heart | Healing our hurt | 1/08 from 2023-01-09T16:03:57

We're kicking off a new series called Voice of the Heart based on the book by Chip Dodd. Wags will be talking us through the 8 core emotions and what this means for us as emotionally healthy ind...

New Years Day | Lex McGhee | 1/01 from 2023-01-04T13:14:12

Middle School Pastor, Lex Mcghee kicks off the new year with a sermon on resolutions or habits that you can invest in to bring you closer to your relationship with God. 

Happy li...

Just Ask | Meditating on God’s Word | 12/18 from 2022-12-19T13:08:20

What does meditating on the word of God mean for our relationship with prayer? Wags talks through how stillness and silence are integral to our prayer life. 

"If we can't learn t...

Just Ask | Desiring Prayer | 12/11 from 2022-12-12T11:14:26

Lacy Wagler leads us through our next message on prayer in the Just Ask series. This week, we're talking through how our prayer rhythms and desire to connect with Jesus, reflect the orientation ...

Just Ask | Unanswered Prayers| 12/04 from 2022-12-05T11:43:43

What do we do with a God who is supposedly powerful, yet at times seems to operate with deafening silence? We're talking through unanswered prayers as we look to scripture and our expectations o...

Just Ask | Praying for the Lost | 11/27 from 2022-11-28T10:26

We're back post holiday week and continuing in our Just Ask series. Today, Wags is talking through how prayer helps us find our way and have a heart for those trying do the same.

Just Ask | Praying with a heart of justice | 11/20 from 2022-11-21T13:25:47

Do our prayers move us to have a heart for justice? Wags is talking through this question and Matthew 21 as we continue in our Just Ask series. Thanks for listening!

Just Ask | Praying Through Fear | 11/13 from 2022-11-14T14:48:19

Do we pray against fear or with it?

This week, we're talking through how our fear can either lead us towards wisdom in pursuing God or stuck in anxiety. Wags uses the story of Elijah from...

Just Ask | Heart of Prayer | 11/06 from 2022-11-07T11:54:23

Our High School Pastor, Shak Taylor is talking through what the Lord's Prayer teaches us about our prayer life as we continue our Just Ask series. Thanks for listening!

Just Ask | Teach us how to pray | 10/30 from 2022-10-31T13:34:33

We're kicking off a new series on prayer called Just Ask. This week, we're talking through what prayer is through what scripture teaches us. 

Thanks for listening with us!

Created to be Relational | Matt Fisher | 10/23 from 2022-10-24T12:12:54

Our own Care Pastor, Matt Fisher, is with us this week to talk through how we are created for relationships with God, others and ourselves.

God’s design for us | Clif Roth from Crosspoint Ministry | 10/16 from 2022-10-18T12:25:58

We're excited to have a special guest, Cliff Roth from Crosspoint Ministry, with us this week! He's teaching on how our quality of life depends upon the quality of our relationships.

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Devoted | Engaging our Faith | 10/09 from 2022-10-10T11:35:43

There's a longing in our heart to be devoted to something. 

Wags wraps up the last message in our Devoted series about how we can engage our faith in Jesus in deeper ways.

Devoted | Pursuing God | 10/2 from 2022-10-03T12:21:33

There's always a promise that is fulfilled in His presence. This week, Wags is focusing on knowing and pursuing the presence of God. 

**Note: The first few seconds of Wag's greet...

Devoted | Generosity | 9/25 from 2022-09-29T10:55:56

One of our key values at Hill City is irrational generosity. Wags talks through how being generous, angles our hearts towards God.

Paired with generosity, the Share Offering is officially...

Devoted | Direction towards God’s voice | 9/18 from 2022-09-19T10:33:03

We celebrated our 8th (!!!) birthday this Sunday - we're grateful for all that God's done the past few years.

Today, Wags continued in our Devoted series addressing how we can't be ready ...

Devoted | How do we discover truth? | 9/11 from 2022-09-12T11:20:02

What does it mean to be devoted to the process of discovering truth? We’re talking through the truth of who we are and what Jesus desires for us. 

Devoted | Expectations for the Church | 9/04 from 2022-09-06T11:01:26

Follow last week's sermon, Wags talks through part 2 of God's vision and expectation of The Church. 

Devoted | God’s Vision for the Church |8/28 from 2022-08-29T14:54:10

What does God want for the church vs. what do we want? How do we make it the same? This week, we're exploring these questions through scripture.

Follow along with: 1 Phillipians ...

Devoted | Receiving Godly Wisdom | 8/21 from 2022-08-22T14:08:13

Last week we talked about what it looks like to have a healthy fear in God and this week, we’ll be focusing on the motives of our heart determines whether or not we receive Godly wisdom.

Devoted | A Healthy Fear of God | 8/14 from 2022-08-15T12:00:45

We're kicking off a new series, Devoted, for the next few weeks. Throughout the series we'll be focusing on the things we're devoted to, capture our hearts. Today, Wags talks through how having ...

God 101 | God is good and powerful with Nicole Unice | 8/07 from 2022-08-08T14:14:06

Part two in our God 101 series, Nicole Unice shares on how we understand God's true nature. As compassionate, redeeming, faithful, good and powerful. 

God 101| A Good and Powerful God with Nicole Unice | 07/31 from 2022-08-01T09:51:18

If you've ever had questions about who God is and what are his promises, this sermon is for you. Nicole Unice talks us through Scripture and our curiosity, obedience and honesty towards knowing ...

Stories Jesus Told | Lost in Plain Sight with Rivers Taylor | Week 9 from 2022-07-25T09:58:06

Pastor Rivers Taylor from Life Church RVA teaches from Luke 15:8-10 on the parable of the Lost Coin touching focusing on how God seeks after those who are not only far from him, but those that a...

Stories Jesus Told | The Prodigal Son Part 2 with Nicole Unice from 2022-07-19T08:05:22

Nicole Unice shares part 2 of The Prodigal Son parable on how we relate and can learn from the older brother in the story Jesus told.

If you want to listen to the song Natalie Ty...

Stories Jesus Told | The Prodigal Son Part 1 with Matt Fisher from 2022-07-18T08:41:48

Stories Jesus Told | Corey Goss | Week 6 from 2022-07-05T09:20:21

Stories Jesus Told | Justin Early | Week 5 from 2022-06-28T13:45:06

Stories Jesus Told | Matt Fisher | Week 4 from 2022-06-19T11:32:57

Stories Jesus Told | David Bailey | Week 3 from 2022-06-13T11:47:55

Stories Jesus Told | Nicole Unice | Week 2 from 2022-06-06T12:03:38

Stories Jesus Told | Ears to Hear with Nicole Unice | Week 1 from 2022-06-01T10:40:36

Nicole Unice kicks off the Stories Jesus Told series by focusing on the parable of the sower and the global or specific seasons that our hearts can be in that may prevent us from having ears to ...

Copy Paste | Building Faith in the midst of a Culture War | Week 5 from 2022-05-23T11:53:09

Copy Paste | Do you really model generosity? | Week 4 from 2022-05-16T10:28:05

Copy Paste | Too blessed to be stressed | Week 3 from 2022-05-09T12:41:09

Copy Paste | Stop choosing your false self | Week 2 from 2022-05-05T13:44:51

Copy Paste | A healthy view of ourselves | Week 1 from 2022-04-25T13:12:42

Good Friday 2022 | 4/15 from 2022-04-21T09:29:58

Easter Sunday 2022 | 4/17 from 2022-04-18T12:39:21

Death of a King | Grace over sin | Week 2 from 2022-04-04T11:42:56

Death of a King | Wrath of sin | Week 1 from 2022-03-28T15:37:42

Guest Speaker | Pastor Adam Martino | 3/20 from 2022-03-23T15:50:18

First Love | Week 11 | 3/13 from 2022-03-14T13:00:52

First Love | Meaning of marriage | Week 10 from 2022-03-14T13:00:29

First Love | Submitting to one another | Week 9 from 2022-03-14T12:52:20

First Love | Week 8 | 2/20 from 2022-02-20T10:20:12

First Love | Week 7 | 2/13 from 2022-02-14T16:11:19

First Love | Benefits of finding your true self | Week 6 from 2022-02-06T11:46:46

First Love | Finding your primary calling in life | Week 5 from 2022-01-31T12:06:57

We are half-way through this study of Ephesians! Today, John is back we are identifying the "routes" that lead us to a "life worthy of the calling".

First Love | Why do we need the church? | Week 4 from 2022-01-24T09:57:58

Today, Nicole Unice is back and we are identifying how we pray, verses how the bible teaches us to pray.

First Love | Living into an authentic identity | Week 3 from 2022-01-24T09:57:36

First Love | Understanding grace | Week 2 from 2022-01-09T10:28:08

Join us for week 2 of our Ephesians study! We are jumping right into chapter 2 of Ephesians to talk about the devil, the world, and the flesh.

First Love | Receiving Godly Wisdom | Week 1 from 2022-01-09T10:14:50

Join us as we kick off this new series, "First Love", a 10-week study of the book of Ephesians. This week we are talking about revelation and reconciliation.

The Good News | What is the Gospel pt. 4 | Week 4 from 2021-12-21T09:10:09

The Good News | What is the Gospel pt. 3 | Week 3 from 2021-12-12T10:13:25

The Good News | Week 1 from 2021-11-29T11:52:59

Spirit | Week 5 from 2021-11-21T10:25:38

Spirit | Week 4 from 2021-11-15T13:05:20

Spirit | Week 3 from 2021-11-09T15:22:57

Spirit | Week 2 from 2021-10-31T09:30:12

Spirit | Week 1 from 2021-10-31T08:20:36

Built to Last | Week 6 from 2021-10-18T13:41:34

Built to Last | Week 5 from 2021-10-12T14:31:06

Built to Last | Week 4 from 2021-10-12T14:16:15

Built to Last | Week 3 from 2021-10-12T13:55:58

Built to Last | Week 2 from 2021-09-20T11:11:41

In the midst of pain, suffering, political chaos, persecution and one of the worst pandemics the world has ever seen, the church not only began but thrived and brought light into darkness. Two t...

Built To Last | Week 1 from 2021-09-20T11:10:44

In the midst of pain, suffering, political chaos, persecution and one of the worst pandemics the world has ever seen, the church not only began but thrived and brought light into darkness. Two t...

Won't He Do It | Week 15 from 2021-08-29T11:05:52

Won't He Do It | 7/25 | Week 10 from 2021-08-23T13:51:49

Won't He Do It | 7/18 | Week 9 from 2021-08-23T13:44:05

Won't He Do It 8/22 | Week 14 from 2021-08-23T12:05:36

We're so glad you are online with us! Can you believe we only have a few more weeks in the book of Mark together? Today we've got a real treat as Nicole dives into Mark 9.

Won't He Do It | Week 11 from 2021-08-16T14:22:37

Won't He Do It | 8/15 | Week 13 from 2021-08-16T12:20:49

Won't He Do It | 8/8 | Week 12 from 2021-08-08T10:12:01

Thanks for joining us! This week, Nicole Unice is talking about the authority of Jesus outlined in Mark 8. 

Won't He Do It | 7/11 | Week 8 from 2021-07-12T09:13:37

Won't He Do It | 7/4 | Week 7 from 2021-07-08T14:43:27

Won't He do It | 6/27 | Week 6 from 2021-06-30T12:16:28

Won't He do It | 6/27 | Week 6 from 2021-06-30T12:16:28

Won't He Do It | 6/20 | Week 5 from 2021-06-20T01:00

Won't He Do It | Week 4 from 2021-06-13T01:00

Won't He Do It | Week 4 from 2021-06-13T01:00

Won't He Do It | Week 3 from 2021-06-06T13:00

Continuing our look at the book of Mark today with this main idea: if we see Jesus as a quick fix, we'll lack stability, resilience and a depth in our faith.

Won't He Do It | Week 3 from 2021-06-06T13:00

Continuing our look at the book of Mark today with this main idea: if we see Jesus as a quick fix, we'll lack stability, resilience and a depth in our faith.

Won't He Do It | Week 2 from 2021-05-30T11:49:17

Today, we continue our look at the book of Mark and talk about temptation, repentance, and how the message of Jesus is transformative, not transactional. 

Won't He Do It | Week 2 from 2021-05-30T11:49:17

Today, we continue our look at the book of Mark and talk about temptation, repentance, and how the message of Jesus is transformative, not transactional. 

Won't He Do It | Week 1 from 2021-05-23T13:00

We're kicking off our summer series in the book of Mark by talking about how the story of Jesus is personal, cosmic, economic, political and relational.

Won't He Do It | Week 1 from 2021-05-23T13:00

We're kicking off our summer series in the book of Mark by talking about how the story of Jesus is personal, cosmic, economic, political and relational.

Stronger | Relationship Redemption from 2021-05-16T12:00

In our final week of Stronger, Nicole uses the relationship between Jesus and Peter to illustrate the power of redemptional love. 

Stronger | A Stronger Sexuality pt. 2 from 2021-05-10T14:16:47

This week we're continuing with our reframe on the conversation around sexuality. How do we view it holistically? And where has the Church gotten it wrong? Let's talk.

Stronger | A Stronger Sexuality from 2021-05-03T13:28:27

Churches often have a narrow view of this conversation- polarizing and hurting people in the process. This week, John wants us to start over in the way we talk about sexuality so we can truly be...

Stronger | Doubt&Renewal from 2021-04-25T12:00

We're continuing our conversation from last week around doubt and deconstruction, but reframing it today by talking about the idea of renewal.

Stronger | Doubt&Deconstruction from 2021-04-18T12:30

This week, we're talking about the makings of a faith in crisis and a faith that gets stronger. 

Stronger | Living Hope from 2021-04-11T13:06

Our annual Stronger series on relationships is back (and so are seasonal allergies), and this week Nicole is kicking it off by talking about how we grow stronger by living into the reality of re...

Easter from 2021-04-11T08:16:12

Just like Pilate and the crowds had a choice between Jesus Barabbas and Jesus the Messiah, will we choose a manmade Jesus or Jesus the Christ? 

The Beautiful Resistance | Suffering Well Pt. 2 from 2021-03-28T12:00

We're continuing our conversation on suffering- last week we started out talking about God's character and why we can have hope in it, and this week we're zooming out and taking a look at suffer...

The Beautiful Resistance | Suffering Well Pt. 1 from 2021-03-21T12:47

To experience suffering in some way is to be human. So how do we suffer well, remembering the character of God and holding on hope to the resurrection? Let's talk about it.

The Beautiful Resistance | Identity Stealers from 2021-03-14T15:55:14

Nicole takes a look at the passages about Jesus' temptation in the wilderness, all the ways that our identity can be stolen and how we can try and find it in places that God never intended. And ...

The Beautiful Resistance | Half-Hearted Hospitality from 2021-03-07T13:34

One of the most influential, trust building tools that everyone has access to is hospitality. How can we show the same kind of hospitality that Jesus models for us...even to those we perceive as "e...

The Beautiful Resistance | A Material World from 2021-02-28T13:04

Are we viewing consumption through the lens of our faith? Or viewing our faith through the lens of our consumption?

The Beautiful Resistance | Sabbath as Resistance from 2021-02-21T13:25

Skipping it might help you get ahead at work, but it's a biblical command for a reason: Sabbath. How do we view it, how do we practice it, how do we prioritize it? Let's talk about it.  

The Beautiful Resistance | Define the Relationship from 2021-02-14T11:31:57

Single, dating, married....are we defined by our relational status? Let's talk about it.

Back to the Future | The New Deal from 2021-02-07T12:00

This week we hear from Nicole Unice about what it actually means to be the church.

Back To The Future | Pure in Heart from 2021-02-01T10:52:38

Purity. It's a loaded word in and outside of the church. But what does it really mean to be "pure in heart"?

Take The Stairs // Discipline from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This week we take a look at the story of Daniel and wonder what we can learn about discipline and good habits from this amazing biblical character.

First Things First John // Love from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This week Dr. Carlos Smith teaches on what real, world-changing love looks like through the lens of 1 John.

LIFE // War from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This week we discuss war, loving our enemies, and continue to contemplate the value of life in light of militarism and empire. 

You Have Heard // Getting Revenge from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

It's Week 7 of our "You Have Heard" series in which we do a deep dive into the Sermon on the Mount. This week we're talking about REVENGE and the impact it has on both our own souls as well as soci...

You Have Heard // People of Integrity from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This week, we're learning how to be people of integrity by keeping our word without swearing by it and examining why gossip, lies and complaining has such a big effect on who we say we are.

You Have Heard // Looking for Loopholes from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This week, we're talking about marriage, divorce, and how we need to stop looking for loopholes in order to take responsibility and pursue excellence in relationships. 

You Have Heard // Lust is Convenient from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This week, we're talking all things lust- and asking ourselves: isn't it better to forgo something that is culturally convenient for what Jesus says is spiritually essential?

You Have Heard // What is Anger Doing to You? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In week 3 of our "You Have Heard" series, we're getting real and going deep into anger- what it is, what it does to us and to others, and how it prevents us from loving people.

You Have Heard // Where Love Leads Us from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In week 2 of our "You Have Heard" series, we're talking about how we get to the point where love leads us and we're living more Jesus-like; often times, it's going to take us getting uncomfortable ...

You Have Heard // The Example of Christianity from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In Week 1 of our "Have You Heard" series, we're talking about how the Sermon on the Mount shows us how to live our lives, leading us to the question: "what would people say Christianity is like if ...

Look up. from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In this week's sermon, Wags talks about where we should be looking for perspective and hope- and we're asking the question, "how much would other people's lives change this year if you achieved all...

New Year, New You from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Some quick thoughts from Wags as we take time off to ring in 2019.

Christmas Eve 2018 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This Christmas Eve we're learning about a concept absolutely vital to our faith. That concept is Grace.

Can I Get A Witness // Power & Promises of God from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Are we measuring God's power by our own limited understanding? This week, we're talking about believing in the power and promises of God, ultimately leading us to one single truth: real love requir...

Can I Get A Witness // Transactional or Transformative? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Do we see life with Jesus as transactional or transformative? In week 3 of our "Can I Get A Witness?" series, we're talking about how we need to be Kingdom-minded and cultivate the right soil in ou...

Can I Get A Witness // Words Matter from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Do we care about the truth? In week 2 of our "Can I Get a Witness?" series, we're talking about how much our words and tone matter. 

Can I Get A Witness // Are We Excited About Jesus? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

(NOTE: Our first upload was cut short. Please enjoy this fuller and corrected version!) Are we as excited about Jesus as we are about...literally anything else?  

What if... from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This past Sunday was our Share Offering and our focus was on generosity. We said that generosity is transcendent, is an indicator of mature faith and increases our trust in Jesus. In the end we wan...

Not Today, Devil // Spiritual Warfare from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In the final week of the “Not Today, Devil” series we took some time to think about how there is something larger at play. We can’t ignore the realities of spiritual warfare that are out there and ...

Not Today, Devil // "No!" from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In week 2 of the series we dug into the story of temptation between the Devil and Jesus in Luke 4. It is certainly a familiar story but is laced with so many layers that tie into Israel's history o...

Not Today, Devil // The Source of Our Temptations from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

When we ignore the source of our temptations we ignite the wrong desires.  

Back To The Future | Truth Seekers from 2021-01-24T17:24:54

Back to the Future | City on a Hill from 2021-01-17T13:00

This week, we're going back to how we got our name, back to the Sermon on the Mount, and back to the "saltiness" that we can have when we reorient our values.

Back to the Future | We Should, We Can, We Will! from 2021-01-11T12:37:11

We continue our look back in order to go forward this week by talking about how to be Caleb's by living wholeheartedly. 

Back to the Future | Jesus-centered from 2021-01-03T12:03

It's a new year and a new season for our church. We're going back to go forward: taking on the mindset of replanting our church and starting from the beginning. And what's the first step? Center...

Dec 27 | A Ready Stance from 2020-12-27T12:15

How are you going into 2021? Are you bracing for impact- or are you in a ready stance to receive what God is doing? 

Peace With Us | The Rule of Peace from 2020-12-20T13:00

Today Nicole Unice talks to us about making the choice to let the peace of Christ rule in our lives. How does that change our hearts, minds, and vision for the world?

Peace With Us | Relational Peace from 2020-12-13T12:17:45

Relationships can be tumultuous, but we can look to scripture to see how to pursue peace within them- and it might look different than you'd think. Let's talk about it.

Peace With Us | Transcendent Peace from 2020-12-06T13:20

In the first week of our new series, Peace With Us, we're talking about the keys to peace that transcends circumstances. 

Who We Are | Tick Williams: People of Hope from 2020-11-29T13:28

“‘For I know the plans I have for you,’ declares the Lord…”   You may have heard this verse referenced everywhere, seen it in social media bios, on coffee mugs, t-shirts, etc…. But what is th...

Who We Are | People of Generosity from 2020-11-22T12:00

What's the big deal about being generous? Why does it matter what we do with our resources, and what does Jesus have to say about it? 

Who We Are | People of the Word from 2020-11-15T13:00

The Bible tells me so...

You've probably heard that phrase at some point in your life- but how do we actually approach the Bible? What kind of a voice does it have in our lives?

Who We Are | People of Witness from 2020-11-08T11:19:41

When we become followers of Jesus, we become other things, too. But what are those things? First up: we are people of witness.

Jesus For President | Unity Over Uniformity from 2020-11-01T16:05:20

It's not a secret: we're more divided than we've ever been as a nation. But, what about as a church? What can we do to model unity that may seem crazy to the outside world?

Jesus For President | The Age of Rage from 2020-10-25T13:00

No, it's not the age of 🤘rage🤘, but the age of 😡rage😡⁠ ⁠ So how do we approach anger as followers of Jesus? Y'all know we're about to talk about it. 

Jesus For President | Gracious Politics from 2020-10-18T12:00

How do we even begin to have grace for one another during this election season? It's tough, but necessary. Let's talk about it.

Jesus For President | God&Government from 2020-10-11T10:49:51

We're kicking off our Jesus For President series looking at how we as Christians can faithfully engage in civics and politics. There's no bashing here- we're learning together.

Rerouting | Fear Not from 2020-10-04T13:00

What lies do fear tell? What are the things we fear the most? Let's talk about it.

Rerouting | Why Rest Matters from 2020-09-27T10:42:53

Today we've got our bud, Pastor Vernon Gordon, talking to us on the importance of REST and how pace, priorities and pruning are the ingredients to God's rhythm for our lives.

Rerouting | Why the Church Matters pt. 2 from 2020-09-20T11:47:23

Little things that go ignored can lead to biiiig issues. Welcome to week 2 of Rerouting. 

Rerouting | Why the Church Matters from 2020-09-13T10:19:02

Violence, natural disasters, a global pandemic- how do we stay on the route we need to stay on? We've all taken a few wrong turns this year, so we're starting our new series Rerouting by talking...

Don't Bury The Lede | Belief to Action from 2020-09-06T15:56:40

This week we finish out our series on Colossians with a word from fan favorite Nicole Unice on how Paul wants us to make our beliefs into habits and habits into actions.

Don't Bury the Lede | Slavery&Exploitation from 2020-08-30T12:35:06

"I can't believe in the Bible because it condones slavery."

Wags provides some historical context surrounding slavery in the Bible and pushes us to recognize our place in the fight again...

Don't Bury the Lede | Relationally on Mission from 2020-08-25T13:49:38

This week, we talk about family codes in the Bible and how Christianity offers a counter-narrative as we continue our look through the book of Colossians.

Don't Bury the Lede | A Cosmic Story from 2020-08-16T12:09:50

What are the characteristics of an "old self" vs. a "new creation"? And what exactly is this "Cosmic Story" you speak of? We continue a look at the book of Colossians.

Don't Bury the Lede | Empty Philosophies from 2020-08-09T14:20:38

Philosophies...conspiracies...idolatries...oh my. We continue our look at the book of Colossians.

Don't Bury the Lede | We have this Confidence from 2020-08-02T10:35:34

Identity...confidence...maturity...hope...how do they all fit together? We continue our look at the book of Colossians.

Don't Bury the Lede | Christ Supremacy from 2020-07-26T11:39:40

In the second week of Don't Bury the Lede, we continue our look through the book of Colossians and consider some of Paul's harsh words in his letter to the church at Colossae.

Don'y Bury the Lede | What's your lede? from 2020-07-20T09:15:23

Are we keeping Jesus as the lede in our lives, or is he getting buried by distracting information? We start our study on the book of Colossians this week to figure it out.

Stronger // The Stakes of Christ w/ David Bennett from 2020-07-12T12:15:51

Today our good friend David Bennett visits (virtually) from across the pond to talk to us about our identities in Christ. 

Stronger // Curious Conversations Pt. II from 2020-07-06T12:59:27

In this week of Stronger, we sit down with our friend Allan Chipman to talk about Richmond history and viewing white supremacy, systemic oppression and injustice from a biblical lens. Buckle in....

Stronger // Curious Conversations Pt. I from 2020-06-28T10:39:13

For week 4 of Stronger we get the gift of having a conversation with our friend Rasheeda on allyship, her experience as a black woman in the corporate world and in a predominantly white church, ...

Stronger // Soul Care from 2020-06-21T20:01:52

This week in Stronger, we're talking about how we care for our souls. How can we adopt Jesus' lifestyle to better care for them?

Stronger // Bring Me a Higher Love from 2020-06-14T09:25:27

Nicole Unice takes us through the story of Ruth to illustrate what kinds of love we might be living out. But what does a higher love look like?

Stronger // What's love got to do with it? from 2020-06-08T09:29:41

We started this year's Stronger series with a necessary and impromptu message from Wags amidst the nationwide protest against police brutality and systemic racism. If your heart isn't breaking f...

TA DA! // Cite Your Source from 2020-05-31T14:44:21

It's our last week of TA DA! and we're talking about how what you produce is determined by what source you're connected to.

TA DA! // Champions from 2020-05-24T11:11:52

This week we're talking about living into the truth that God won (spoiler alert) and how we can live like champions because He is one.

TA DA! // On Whose Authority? from 2020-05-17T10:20:39

It's week 5 of TA DA! and today we're talking about power, authority, and "living our truth". How do you see God's power active in your life?

TA DA! // How is hope built? from 2020-05-11T08:48:06

As Christians, we should be the most hopeful people. So why does it feel like sometimes we're just...not? What is it we're getting wrong?

TA DA! // True Wisdom from 2020-05-05T13:31:42

What is the role of wisdom in our lives? How could we possibly use it in the wrong ways? We take a look at what it means to have Godly wisdom in this week of Ta Da!

TA DA! // Peace&God's Presence from 2020-05-05T13:31:05

In week 2 of Ta Da, we're talking about how to build an awareness of the presence of God in every area of our lives.

TA DA! // Are We Willing? from 2020-05-05T13:30:35

We're kicking off a new series this week in the midst of this crazy time in the world. But what does all of this mean for the Church? Could God be preparing us for His big reveal? And are we goi...

Easter // Clear Eyes, Full Hearts from 2020-05-05T13:29:52

Jesus sees our fear but Easter reminds us of the promise. We just have to keep making sure our vision is clear.

The Art of Story // The Unmerciful Servant from 2020-05-05T13:29:23

Join us for week 6 of "The Art of the Story", where our good friend Nicole Unice is challenging our version of forgiveness.

The Art of Story // The Tax Collector from 2020-03-29T10:54:56

What does our own judgement do to the value of the grace of God?

The Art of Story // Yeast&Mustard Seeds from 2020-03-22T10:08:45

What happens when we sync up with all the things God has been cultivating in us?

The Art of Story // The Sower from 2020-03-15T15:46:59

In our third week of The Art of Story, Tick Williams talks to us through the wonderful world of the internet in the midst of COVID-19 cancellations. He talks through the parable of the sower: wh...

The Art of Story // The Prodigal Son from 2020-03-08T16:38:09

In week 2 of The Art of Story, we're talking about the famous prodigal son story. How do you mend broken relationships? Who are you in this story?

The Art of Story // The Good Samaritan from 2020-03-01T18:30:02

It's the first week of The Art of Story and we're diving into the parables of Jesus, starting with the Good Samaritan. Throughout this series, we're keeping this in mind: parables will expose th...

Exiles // How God Builds a Missionary from 2020-02-23T14:32:37

In our final week of Exiles, our friend Darrin Patrick examines how if we are to become missionaries where we are, God must first expose us.

Exiles // God's Test from 2020-02-16T19:16:54

Are you willing to get uncomfortable?

Exiles // Pride Unchecked from 2020-02-10T11:20:48

Pride doesn't hide- we're just numb to it. So what effect does it have on our relationships and how we follow Jesus? And what's the solution?

Exiles // God's Goodness & Suffering from 2020-02-02T15:39:13

It's week 5 of Exiles and we're asking the long-debated question: God is good, then why is there suffering?

Exiles // Priorities from 2020-01-26T17:38:14

This week, we're talking about having the right priorities, which leads to consistency, which leads to excellence. But why do all those things matter?

Exiles // Engaging Adversity from 2020-01-19T18:31

This week, we're talking about how disciples of Jesus engage adversity and how we are not promised that we won't experience pain but that God will be with you in your pain.

Exiles // Resilient Faith from 2020-01-12T16:58:36

In week 2 of Exiles, we're jumping into the world of Daniel and his friends, and how refusing to compromise to the kingdoms of this world helped shaped them into disciples with resilient faith.<...

Exiles // Exile Living from 2020-01-06T16:37:43

In the first week of the new year's series "Exiles", we're talking about what it means to live as exiles in this world and why it should matter to us.

Never Thirst Again // Living Scandalously from 2019-12-22T19:50:14

In the last week of Never Thirst Again, we're talking about how a life modeled after Jesus will be scandalous to religious and secular culture, threatening to power structures, and life giving t...

Never Thirst Again // Consuming vs. Contributing from 2019-12-16T13:35:18

In week 3 of Never Thirst Again, we're asking: what is the difference between consumer Christianity and actually following Jesus?

Never Thirst Again // Being Present from 2019-12-10T09:04:55

This week, we're talking about the moments that we could miss if we're not present. The woman at the well almost missed the Messiah standing in front of her- what could you be missing that's sta...

Never Thirst Again // Week 1 from 2019-12-01T14:15:09

In the kickoff of our new series, Never Thirst Again, we're starting off looking at the interaction of Jesus and the Samaritan woman at the well. Why was this conversation so revolutionary?

What If // Abundant Living from 2019-11-24T17:25:40

In the last week of our What If series, John lays out why generosity is so important and the difference between an abundance mindset and a scarcity mindset.

What If // It's In Your Hands from 2019-11-24T17:24:35

In week 2 of our What If series, pastor Vernon Gordon from Life Church RVA talks about how the work of our hands will tell the values of our hearts.

What if? // God-sized Dreams from 2019-11-10T16:41:25

In week 1 of What If? we're looking at our expectations, potential and dreams and making sure that God is in all of them. Do we want to be Kingdom builders or Kingdom consumers?

Take the Stairs // Get Up and Walk from 2019-11-03T13:14:28

In our final "Take the Stairs" message, we're looking at Jesus healing the paralyzed man on his mat. What steps do we need to take to get up and leave our mats behind? Do we really want to get w...

Take the Stairs // Self-Assessment from 2019-10-27T12:57:46

In week 7 of Take the Stairs, we're talking about how a lack of objective self assessment makes healthy steps seem impossible and unhealthy steps habitual. 

Take the Stairs // Shame on You from 2019-10-20T15:05:23

In week 6 of Take the Stairs we're looking at the blind man who Jesus healed and the part that shame played in his life and ours, too.

Take the Stairs // Faith in Every Season from 2019-10-13T15:24:27

In week 5 of Take the Stairs, we're joined by author and pastor Nicole Unice to talk about having faith in every spiritual season we walk through: the summers, falls, winters and springs.

Take the Stairs // Negativity from 2019-10-06T14:37:15

In week 4 of Take the Stairs, we're asking: do negativity and the Good News of Jesus really go together?

Take the Stairs // Life on Mission from 2019-09-29T13:28:45

In week 3 of Take the Stairs, we're looking at what it means to live a life on mission and what prevents us from doing so.

Take the Stairs // Complaining from 2019-09-15T13:38:56

In week 1 of Take the Stairs, we're examining our hearts when it comes to complaining.

First Things First John // Freedom FOR something from 2019-09-10T16:30:52

**Sorry for the issues with the audio this week! 

In the last week of this series, we're talking idols, prayer, and how just like we have freedom from things through Christ, we a...

First Things First John // Testing Truth from 2019-09-01T15:01:18

In the fifth installment of our series on 1 John we talk about the call to "test everything". We live in a world where misinformation is easier and easier to produce, so how are we protecting ou...

First Things First John // What will be enough? from 2019-08-18T13:32:03

In week 3 of our First Things First John series, we're talking lust, consumption, discontent, and other fun things like that. We're asking: is Jesus really enough?

First Things First John // Security and Sin from 2019-08-11T10:39:03

In our second week of 1 John we look at how Jesus is our security and our freedom.

First Things First John // Commitment and Character from 2019-08-04T11:21:37

In week one of our series "First Things First John" we see what 1 John has to say about commitment in our culture and our hearts.

LIFE // PROPAGANDA from 2019-07-01T12:27:53

We are joined by hip-hop artist, poet, and teacher PROPAGANDA as he delivers a message on what it means to live in the empire without joining the empire.

LIFE // Abortion from 2019-06-23T12:38:36

This week we take a look at the tough issue of abortion. Above and beyond the politics, what does it mean to be FOR LIFE?

LIFE // Pledging Allegiance from 2019-06-17T13:27:58

In Week 4 of our LIFE series, we explore what the characteristics of the Kingdom of God are vs. the kingdom of man and empire. Who are we pledging allegiance to?

LIFE // Violence from 2019-06-02T11:01:27

This week we talk about violence. Are we obsessed with violence? Does Jesus call us to a life of extreme non-violence?

LIFE // Valuing Humanity from 2019-05-26T10:43:14

We are kicking off our series "LIFE" with a message on valuing creation, humanity, and one another. 

Stronger 2019 // A Heart of Celebration from 2019-05-20T10:20:39

In our final week of Stronger 2019, Pastor Lacy Wagler talks about a heart of celebration by asking "Do you have your party pants on?"

Stronger 2019 // Engaging Healthy Dialogue from 2019-05-13T11:25:40

In week 3 of our Stronger series, we’re looking at why we’re not good at engaging in healthy dialogue and asking others, “what’s it like to be on the other side of me?”

Stronger 2019 // Purity in Relationships from 2019-05-05T12:33:33

In week 2 of our Stronger series, we’re zeroing in on purity in relationships and in community. How many of us want peace in our relationships, and what role does a pure focus play in that?

Stronger // Cultivating Healthy Relationships from 2019-04-29T11:14:26

Our annual Stronger series on relationships is back and this week we're looking at the ways we kill or cultivate healthy relationships. What role does vulnerability play? And can there really be jo...

Can You Believe It? from 2019-04-23T11:50:37

This Easter Sunday, Wags spoke about our ability to believe. Many of us know what we believe ABOUT Jesus. Do we actually believe IN Jesus?

You Have Heard // Where is our Foundation? from 2019-04-14T12:33:02

We finish our lesson on Jesus' Sermon on the Mount by considering where our foundation really lay. 

You Have Heard // The Fruit of False Prophets from 2019-04-08T14:53:34

In week 13 of our “You Have Heard” series, Dr. Carlos takes us through the New Testament teaching to be on guard against false prophets, always bringing things back to the teachings of Jesus and lo...

You Have Heard // The Narrow Gate from 2019-03-31T12:59:34

This week we talk about knocking, asking, and the narrow gate. What does it mean for us to take the Sermon on the Mount seriously?

You Have Heard // The Condemnation of Others from 2019-03-25T09:26:08

This week we see what Jesus has to say about judgment. How does our condemnation of others comes from a desire to control them? Jesus always prioritized people, so Christians should, too.

You Have Heard // God or Money? from 2019-03-18T10:17:35

In week 10 of our “You Have Heard” series, we’re asking ourselves who we let shape us: God or money? The benefits of generosity are peace, thankfulness, and more spiritual breakthroughs, so why do ...

You Have Heard // What's Your Motive? from 2019-03-11T14:15:09

In week 9 of our "You Have Heard" series, we're looking at our motives and asking ourselves: "how many good things have I done for not so good reasons?"

You Have Heard // Subtweeting Your Enemies from 2019-03-04T12:55:30

In week eight of our "You Have Heard" series, Dr. Carlos Smith takes a look at what Jesus said about loving our enemies- which, in the age of hard politics, generational hurts and subtweets, is a l...