Passion City Church DC Sermons

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A sermon on 1 Thessalonians 1 emphasizing how the gospel takes root in a community, producing conviction, changed behavior, resilient hope, and missional action. Practical next steps include nesting in church community, praying for opportunities and courage, showing up to serve, and reading Scripture to cultivate hope.

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Using 1 Thessalonians 1, the sermon argues that genuine revival is visible by the fruit the gospel produces: a faith that works (active, reputation-bearing witness), a love that labors (sweat, tears, costly service), and a hope that endures (joyful perseverance rooted in Christ’s return). The preacher urges believers to test revival by these practical evidences rather than by emotion alone.

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Using Acts 19 (Ephesus) and Luke's teaching, the sermon shows how the gospel reshapes social and economic life, diagnosing the heart issues behind financial behavior (fear, desire/lust, pride) and giving practical spiritual and tactical guidance for stewardship: start giving, prioritize generosity (give-save-spend), get counsel for debt, and remember that distrust of leaders doesn't excuse failing as stewards.

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A sermon on Acts 19 showing how the advance of the gospel in Ephesus changed people’s feelings and redirected the flow of money — provoking a violent reaction from those who profited from the old religious economy. The preacher contrasts fear, lust, and pride (which preserve wealth) with faith, hope, and love (which fuel generosity), and urges believers to steward resources sacrificially — whether in personal life, marriage, or mission giving.

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A discussion of Acts 19 focusing on confession and repentance as a regular, healthy rhythm for Christian life. The hosts explore how public confession, community vulnerability, and forsaking rival comforts led to powerful spiritual renewal in Ephesus and offer practical guidance for overcoming shame, discerning idols, and practicing ongoing repentance.

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Using Acts 19 and the church at Ephesus, the sermon calls believers to return to their 'first love' for Christ by identifying and removing rivals (secret comforts, addictions, occult practices, anger, sexual sin, screens, etc.). Confession, forsaking those rivals, and mutual accountability unleash God’s power so the gospel can prevail in individuals, churches and communities.

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A discussion of Acts 18 using Priscilla and Aquila as a model for marriages and Christians living on mission: availability to God, clear priorities, using work and resources for gospel advance, redemptive correction (Apollos), and practical guidance for married and single believers to pursue mission together.

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A sermon that profiles Priscilla and Aquila as a model of a ‘marriage on mission’: a couple who used their home, vocation, and lives to advance the gospel by being hospitable, available, and faithful. The preacher uses cultural and personal illustrations to encourage both married and single listeners to pursue shared vision, serve together, and center their marriage (or future marriage) on Jesus and mission.

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A discussion of Acts 17 focusing on Paul's approach in Thessalonica, Berea, and Athens: he tailors his method to his audience, affirms what is true in people's lives, diagnoses their deeper spiritual longings, and pursues dialogue and compassion rather than combative debate. Practical takeaways include knowing the gospel well, learning the culture of those you want to reach, asking questions, listening, and aiming to save rather than to win.

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Using Acts 17 (Paul at Mars Hill) the sermon contrasts contemporary fractured spiritual curiosity with the gospel, showing how Paul reasoned with skeptics through five movements (the 'unknown god', Creator, providence, revelation in Christ, and judgment/resurrection) and urging Christians to engage intellectually and graciously with seekers rather than rage or idolize success.