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
215 episodes
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...
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Family Matters - Is God Your Master?
What if your everyday work could become an act of worship? In this message from Ephesians 6:5–9, Dan reframes our understanding of work, authority, and faithfulness. Through personal stories from his military experience, he shows how difficult ...
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Family Matters - God's Design for Parents & Children
What does it take to build a healthy, thriving family today? In this message from Ephesians 6:1–4, Tyler highlights God’s design for parenting and family life in a world where many kids are hurting. Through practical wisdom and personal stories...
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Family Matters - Spiritual Authority
What is God’s true design for marriage? In this message from Ephesians 5:22–33, Pastor Jay explains how marriage reflects Christ’s sacrificial love for the Church. Through personal stories and biblical wisdom, he calls husbands to lead not with...
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Family Matters - Do I Have Time for God?
Are you making the most of your time? In this message from Ephesians 5:15–21, Brian challenges us to walk wisely in a dark world by pursuing God with intentionality. Through personal stories and biblical insight, he shows how dedicating time to...
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Family Matters - What Am I Willing to Do for the Gospel?
Is your home a light in a dark world? In this message from Ephesians 5:3-14, Pastor Jay challenges us to examine what’s happening behind closed doors and live with spiritual authenticity. From media choices to family priorities, he reveals how ...
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Family Matters - Do You Struggle to Forgive?
What does it really mean to forgive like Christ? In this message from Ephesians 5:1–2, Pastor Jay challenges us to release bitterness and walk in love as God’s beloved children. He reveals how forgiveness isn’t optional—it’s the pathway to free...
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We Are One - Who Do You Look Like?
Are you struggling between who you were and who God is calling you to be? In this powerful message from Ephesians 4:17-32, Pastor Jay reveals how true change comes through surrender, not self-effort. Learn how to let go of the old self and step...
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We Are One - Why Are We (Seven Cities Church) Here?
What makes a church thrive in a challenging spiritual landscape? In this anniversary message from Ephesians 4:15-16, Pastor Jay shares how true success isn’t measured by numbers, but by faithfulness to Christ—speaking truth in love and keeping ...
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We Are One - What Do You Want?
What does true spiritual maturity look like in today’s church? In this sermon from Ephesians 4:11–14, Pastor Jay reveals how God equips His people with gifts—apostles, prophets, evangelists, and shepherd-teachers—not for show, but to build up a...
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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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