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
205 episodes
We Are One - Why Are You Here?
What determines your true purpose in life? In this sermon, Pastor Jay unpacks how Jesus’ descent, ascension, sacrifice, and resurrection unlock our divine calling. Discover how Christ gives spiritual gifts—apostles, prophets, evangelists, sheph...
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We Are One - Our Stepping-Stones to Unity
What does true unity look like in a divided world? In this sermon from Ephesians 4, Pastor Jay reveals five essential “stepping stones” to authentic Christian unity: humility, gentleness, patience, bearing with one another in love, and eagernes...
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We Are One - Who Are You?
Who are you in Christ? In this sermon from Ephesians 4:1, Pastor Jay unpacks how true oneness in Christ transcends differences while preserving uniqueness. Through powerful stories—from military boot camp to the early church—he reveals how God ...
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The Search for Meaning - What Does a Meaningful Life Look Like?
Who is God calling you to love? In this sermon, Pastor Jay unpacks how authentic purpose comes from two timeless commands: loving God wholeheartedly and loving others with His transformative love. Discover how meaning in life isn’t found in pos...
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The Search for Meaning - Who is God?
How does your view of God shape your life? Join us as Pastor Jay unpacks 1 John 4, showing how God’s perfect agape love—demonstrated through Jesus—meets us in our brokenness and heals what human love cannot. This message reveals how embracing G...
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The Search for Meaning - What is Meaning?
What gives life true meaning? In this powerful opening message of "The Search for Meaning" series, Pastor Jay takes us through Solomon's journey in Ecclesiastes to reveal a timeless truth: pursuing pleasure, possessions, power, and even wisdom ...
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Imperfect Heroes Pt. 5 - Samson
What if you could turn your greatest flaws into your greatest strengths? In this powerful closing sermon of the "Imperfect Heroes" series, Pastor Jay delves into the complex life of Samson, a biblical figure marked by remarkable potential yet p...
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Imperfect Heroes Pt. 4 - Gideon
What if your greatest fear was also the key to unlocking the strength God has placed within you? In this week’s installment of our Imperfect Heroes series, Brian delves into the remarkable yet relatable journey of Gideon. Though dubbed a “might...
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Imperfect Heroes Pt. 3 - Deborah & Barak
In this week's powerful sermon, Pastor Jay takes us to Judges chapter four, unveiling the dynamic and transformative stories of Deborah and Barak – two imperfect figures chosen by God at a pivotal moment. Pastor Jay draws parallels between thei...
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Imperfect Heroes Pt. 2 - Othniel & Ehud
Have you ever felt unqualified to follow God's calling in your life? In this powerful sermon, Brian invites us into the intriguing narratives found in the Book of Judges, focusing on the likely and unlikely heroes Othniel and Ehud. He paints a ...
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Imperfect Heroes: The Book of Judges - Pt. 1
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 dis...
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Become an Owner
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 ...
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Hope in the Waiting - Part 2
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. H...
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Hope in the Waiting
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 pow...
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Beyond the Ring: The Calling of Fatherhood
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 illus...
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How Do I Win the Battle in My Mind?
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, an...
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Unveiled (Is God Distant?)
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 reconcile...
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What Does Wholeness Look Like
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, m...
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Does God Care About My Brokenness
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...
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The Walking Masterpiece
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 ...
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The Greatest Gift
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, Ephesian...
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Seated with the King
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
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The Walking Dead
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.
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