Seven Cities Church Podcast
The official podcast for Seven Cities Church in the Hampton Roads area of Virginia. Seven Cities Church exists to guide people to life in Christ. This podcast contains our weekly messages as well as special content from our pastors and other contributors.
Episodes
Have you ever felt like you were stumbling through life, making the same mistakes repeatedly? In our new series, "Imperfect Heroes," Pastor Jay dives into the Book of Judges, illuminating how the ancient Israelites faced similar patterns of disobedience, consequences, and deliverance that still resonate today. As he explores how a generation rose up that “did not know the Lord,” he challenges us to reflect on our own spir...
What legacy are you leaving for the next generation? In a heartfelt message, Pastor Jay emphasizes the vital need for our church to focus on its mission of reaching the younger generation with the good news of Jesus Christ. Since its inception in the midst of the pandemic in 2020, Seven Cities Church has been dedicated to glorifying God by guiding people toward a relationship with Christ, as outlined in the Great Commission. Pastor...
Are you feeling the weight of waiting for something that seems just out of reach? In this powerful sermon, Pastor Jay delves into the closing verses of Ephesians 3 and offers profound insights on finding hope even in the midst of uncertainty. He challenges us to shift our focus from our immediate circumstances to a deeper reliance on God, drawing from his own experiences of waiting and wavering in faith during difficult times. The ...
Are you feeling heartsick as you wait for God to come through in your life? As Pastor Jay launches the two-part sermon series "Hope in the Waiting," he invites us to rethink our expectations while we anticipate God’s intervention. Using the powerful words of Isaiah 40:31, he reminds us that while we detest waiting, it's during these times of anticipation that our faith can be renewed. Through a deep dive into Ephesia...
Dan emphasizes the important role of fatherhood and its parallels with God's love and guidance. He highlights that true fatherhood extends beyond biology, encompassing mentorship and support for those in need. Through personal stories, he illustrates the significance of being present for our children during their failures and fears, mirroring God's compassion and steadfastness. Dan encourages all individuals, regardless o...
Brian continued the series on finding wholeness in Jesus, focusing on winning the battle in our minds, particularly by examining Philippians 4:4-9. He emphasized the importance of surrendering our worries to God through prayer, supplication, and thanksgiving, which allows us to gain peace that surpasses understanding. By redirecting our thoughts to godly virtues, we can change our perception of struggles and cultivate a healthier m...
Pastor Jay focuses on the theme of wholeness in Jesus and addresses the question of whether God feels distant. He explains that while, apart from Christ, we are indeed separated from God, Jesus’ sacrifice has removed this distance and reconciled us to the Father. Pastor Jay outlines two main problems that contribute to the perception of God's distance: failing to fully expose ourselves to Him and giving our devotion to other t...
Ethan explores the theme of "wholeness" as laid out in Matthew 5, focusing on the Beatitudes. He emphasized that true wholeness is found in Jesus and involves a daily commitment to embody the characteristics Jesus describes, such as humility, mercy, and peacemaking. Ethan reminded the congregation that achieving these traits requires sacrifice and rejecting cultural norms that contradict Jesus' teachings, and stresse...
Pastor Jay begins a new series titled "Whole: Finding Wholeness in Jesus," addressing the theme of brokenness that many face. He emphasizes that while God allows brokenness in our lives, it serves a purpose, as He desires our wholeness. Through the biblical story of a woman who suffered for 12 years, Pastor Jay illustrates that Jesus not only heals but also restores our identity, calling us His children. Ultimately, he en...
In today's message, Pastor Jay concluded the Easter theme with a reflection on being a "Walking Masterpiece," based on Ephesians 2:10, highlighting that we are God's workmanship created for good works. He emphasized that our identity in Christ transforms us into a masterpiece, countering cultural narratives that suggest we are created by chance without purpose. The sermon outlined key actions that reflect this i...
Salvation is the greatest gift you and I could ever receive, and it is made possible by the resurrection of Jesus. Today we celebrate Resurrection Sunday and bring a close to Holy Week 2025 by looking at two simple but profound verses, Ephesians 2:8-9, as we learn how Jesus has purchased the greatest gift for us.
It's Palm Sunday and we are celebrating Jesus, our victorious King! Today's message continues our journey through Ephesians as we talk about what it means to be seated with the King. Main Text: Ephesians 2:4-7
We are jumping into Ephesians 2 as we start our theme for April, From Death to Life, our journey towards Easter. Today's message covers Ephesians 2:1-3 as we learn how to live in the world without becoming the like world.
Do you believe that Jesus is truly above every person, power, or problem you could possibly face? Join us as Ethan Adams, our Student Minister, teaches us that Jesus is above all things, so we don't have to fear what the future may hold because we are disciples of the One who has all dominion and authority. Main text, Ephesians 1:21-23
What does it mean to obtain an inheritance, and what does a spiritual inheritance look like? Join us as Brian Pham, our Young Adults Minister, teaches us about our inheritance in Jesus as we continue our series, Living Like Royals, Walking in Our Kingdom Identity. Main text: Ephesians 1:18-20
We are launching a new series today, Living Like Royals: Walking in Your Kingdom Identity. Join us as Ryan Mann, one of our elders, teaches us about the importance of being strong in our faith and loving all the saints. Main Text - Ephesians 1:15-17.
Sabbath Sunday is a day of rest and connection. We are resting so we can focus our attention more fully on God, His creation, and those He has placed near us. In the spirit of connection, we are replaying a message from our series, Living the Journey, focused on being in life-giving relationships.
Today, we close out our Spiritual Blessings series, a study of Ephesians 1:3-14. Join us as Pastor Jay shows us how God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit are active in our lives and how each have a part in our salvations. Today's text is Ephesians 1:11-14.
Do you know what it means to be saved and adopted into the family of God? Join us today as we continue our series, Spiritual Blessings, learning about the mystery of God's will by studying Ephesians 1:8-10.
Join us as we continue in our series Spiritual Blessings, a study of Ephesians 1:3-14. Today, we are unpacking verses 6 and 7 and answering some big questions like what is redemption, what does it mean to be redeemed, and why did Jesus have to die to redeem me?
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