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
239 episodes
Fatherhood God's Way | Ephesians 6:4
What does fatherhood look like when it is done God's way? That is the question we are answering today. As a special treat, we will hear from a panel of dads at SCC as they share about the unique challenges and joys of fatherhood from their pers...
The Holy Spirit in You | Galatians 5:16-26
Join us as we close out our series on the Holy Spirit. We have learned who the Holy Spirit is and how He works in and through the church. Now we shift our focus to the Holy Spirit at work in our lives. Pastor Jay walks us through Galatians 5:16...
The Holy Spirit in the Church Pt. 2 | 1 Corinthians 14:1-5, 39-40
This is part two of a two part message on spiritual gifts in our series on the Holy Spirit. We are learning who the Holy Spirit is, what it means to be in relationship with Him, and how His power is at work in us and through us.
The Holy Spirit in the Church - Pt. 1 | 1 Corinthians 12:7-12
We know the Holy Spirit is the giver of spiritual gifts, but why does He give us spiritual gifts? Join us for part one of this two part message as we learn about spiritual gifts, their purpose, and how they work in the church today.
Who is the Holy Spirit? | 1 Corinthians 12:1-6
It's Pentecost Sunday and we are kicking off a brand new series, The Holy Spirit, a deep look into 1 Corinthians 12-14. In today's message, Pastor Jay teaches us who the Holy Spirit is and His purpose in our lives.
Motherhood God's Way
What does motherhood look like God's way? That is the question we are answering today. As a special treat, we will hear from moms at SCC as they share about the unique challenges and joys of motherhood from their perspective. If you are a mom, ...
Relationships God's Way | Luke 10:25-37
How do we do relationships God's way? Join us as Dan Everett teaches us that it starts with loving the God who loved us first, then taking His love to our neighbors.
Time God's Way | James 4:13-17 & Luke 10:38-42
Time is our most valuable commodity, so how do we use it in a way that honors God. Pastor Jay teaches us how we can use our time God's way by challenging us to evaluate what is really important and giving our best time to those things.
Finances God's Way | Matthew 6:19-24
The world has so much to say about our finances but what does God have to say about the way we spend our money? How do we do finances God's way? This is not just another tithe more, give more type of message. Join us as Tyler McDonald teaches u...
Church God's Way | Acts 2:42-47
We are kicking off a new series, Say Yes to the Best. We are asking the question, "Am I joining God in His work in my life?" Am I saying yes to the best things. We start with the area that God uses to impact the other areas of life for His glor...
The God Who Always Keeps His Promises | Luke 23:44-49 - Easter Sunday
We close out our series, The Final Word, with Jesus' final declaration on the cross, "Father, into Your hands I commit My spirit!" Pastor Jay reminds us that the Resurrection is proof that God is worthy of our trust and He always keeps His prom...
The God Who Finishes What He Starts | John 19:28-30
How many unfinished projects do you have at home? If you are like most people, you have a few. Thankfully, God is not like us. He does not leave us as unfinished projects. Today, God's Character is revealed to us through Jesus' declaration on t...
The God Who Understands Our Brokenness | John 19:28-29
Today's declaration by Jesus on the Cross, "I thirst," reveals to us that Jesus is the God who understands our brokenness. Hebrews 4 teaches us that Jesus is our great high priest who is able to sympathize with our weakness, so we can go boldly...
The God Who Stands In Our Place | John 19:26-27 & Matthew 27:46
Substitutionary Atonement, big words with a big meaning for you and me. It means that Jesus is the God who stands in our place. He bore our sin, guilt, and shame in His death on the Cross. Join us as Dan Everett teaches us how the punishment Je...
The God Who Meets Us Where We Are | Luke 23:32-43
We are kicking off a new series today, The Final Word: God's Character Revealed On the Cross. We will be exploring the seven statements Jesus made on the cross and what those statements reveal to us about the character and nature of God. Today'...
Finish the Race | 2 Timothy 4:1-8
Today we are closing out our series, It's How You Finish, with a timely message from one of our elders, Tyler McDonald. Join us as Tyler teaches us through Paul's charge to Timothy how to finish our race well and pass the baton to the next gene...
Enduring Truth | 2 Timothy 3:10-17
What parts of your life will endure beyond you? What is the legacy you will leave behind for God's kingdom and His glory? Join us as we discuss these questions through the lens of Paul's second letter to Timothy, concluding that the Word of God...
The Last Days | 2 Timothy 3:1-9
We are living in our last days. Whether that is the countdown to Jesus' return or a result of the finiteness of our lives, our time here is limited. Join us as Pastor Jay teaches us about the obstacles to avoid as we run in the last days, so we...
An Approved Worker | 2 Timothy 2:14-26
We are learning 4 practices from the text that every worker, approved by God, should put into practice in their lives if they want to run their life race well and finish strong.
A Good Soldier | 2 Timothy 2:1-13
This week we are learning what it means to be a good soldier in God's army. Pastor Jay gives us 4 actions from the text to help us see what a good soldier looks like on this life journey.
Guard the Deposit | 2 Timothy 1:3-14
We are kicking off a new series on Paul's second letter to Timothy. Pastor Jay pulls five ingredients to running our life race well and finishing strong from today's text.
Vision Sunday 2026: Christ in You, the Hope of Glory
Join us as Pastor Jay shares our vision for 2026 and we unpack our guiding theme for 2026, Christ in you, the hope of glory, from Colossians 1:24-29.
Family Matters - How to Fight for Your Family
How can we stand firm in the middle of spiritual battle? In this message from Ephesians 6:13–20, Pastor Jay unpacks the armor of God and reveals how God has fully equipped believers for victory. Using the imagery of a Roman soldier, he highligh...
Family Matters - Is My Family the Real Enemy?
Are you fighting the right battles in life? In this message from Ephesians 6:10–12, Pastor Jay reminds us that our struggle isn’t against people, but against spiritual forces of darkness. He calls believers to stand firm in God’s strength, put ...
Family Matters - Forgiveness (ft. Nigel "Legin" Anderson)
What if the freedom you’ve been longing for is found in forgiveness? In this message, Legin shares his honest journey of forgiveness and reveals how true freedom comes from releasing bitterness and embracing God’s grace. Through the Lord’s Pray...
