Many of our events are held online instead of or in addition to in-person. Most online events are held either via Facebook livestream or by video-conferencing using the Zoom app. To Livestream: Go to Messiah's Online Worship page and select the manner you want to connect -- via Facebook or not. Or, you can connect to our livestream from our Facebook page . Zoom Video Conferencing: To join a Zoom meeting from your computer, open the app and enter the meeting ID and password if required, OR open your Internet browser and go to the link provided with the meeting details. To join from your phone, open the Zoom app and enter the Meeting ID (and password if required) provided with the meeting details. To download Zoom to your computer or mobile phone, please click the appropriate link below and follow the instructions: PC/Windows Mac iPhone Android Upcoming Events at Messiah To view the church calendar, click here. ​ ​ ​ Week of October 27, 2024 Sunday, 10/27/2024 ​​ Sunday Worship, 10:00 am Sanctuary Livestream - Click here ​ Reception for Bishop Warner & New Members, 12:00 pm Fellowship Hall ​ ​Monday, 10/28/2024 Parish-Wide Prayer Service, 7:00 pm Via Zoom - Click here to join Meeting ID: 928 2372 1136​​​ ​ Thursday, 10/31/2024​ Community Bible Study, 9:30 am Messiah Community Bible Study, 7:00 pm​ Messiah & online ​ Friday, 11/1/2024​ Healing Community Group, 7:00 pm DeBose Residence Saturday, 11/2/23 Men's Ministry Meeting, 10:00 am Fellowship Hall​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Parish-Wide Prayer Service, 7:00 pm Via Zoom - Click here to join Meeting ID: 928 2372 1136​​​ ​ ​ Tuesday, 7/25/2023​​​ ​ Joyful Noise Club, 7:00 pm Via Zoom - Contact Wendy O'Rourke for details ​ ​ Tuesday, 3/14/2023 ​ Joyful Noise Club, 6:30 pm Fellowship Hall Wednesday, 2/1/2023 Worship, Prayer, & Praise, 7:00 pm Sanctuary Wednesday, 5/10/2023 ​ Vestry Meeting, 7:00 pm Thursday, 9/28/2023​ Community Bible Study, 9:30 am Messiah ​ Community Bible Study, 7:00 pm​ Messiah & online ​ ​ Saturday, 3/4/23 Men's Ministry Meeting, 10:00 am Fellowship Hall​ ​ Saturday, 6/17/23 Ladies' Ministry Gathering, 10:00 am Fellowship Hall​

Bishop Chris Warner Church of the Messiah is blessed to have Bishop Chris Warner as our bishop. Bishop Warner was elected to be the Bishop of the Diocese of the Mid-Atlantic of the Anglican Church in North America on October 15, 2022, and was invested by Archbishop Foley Beach on February 18, 2023. To listen to the sermons of Bishop Warner, and former Bishop Guernsey, click any of the links below: Dare to Share - Bishop Chris Warner October 29, 2023 Listen Watch Teaching on "Conversion" - Bishop Chris Warner October 26, 2024 Listen God's Love, Our Assurance - Bishop Chris Warner October 29, 2023 Listen Watch Good Friday - Bishop Chris Warner April 7, 2023 Listen Watch Zacchaeus: The Unlikely Convert - Bishop John Guernsey October 30, 2022 Listen Watch Rewards in Heaven: Misunderstood Blessing for God’s People - Bishop John Guernsey October 29, 2022 Listen Our Perfect Father - Bishop John Guernsey October 31, 2021 Listen Watch Our Calling in a Polarized Culture - Bishop John Guernsey October 25, 2020 Listen Watch Our Mission with Jesus - Bishop John Guernsey November 10, 2019 Listen Return of the Seventy-Two - Bishop John Guernsey October 21, 2018 Listen Sharing the Bread of Life - Bishop John Guernsey February 25, 2018 Listen The Gift of Light - Bishop John Guernsey December 11, 2016 Listen Joel's Vision of Advent - Bishop John Guernsey December 6, 2015 Listen Who Are You Writing Off? - Bishop John Guernsey October 26, 2014 Listen A Taste of Heaven - Bishop John Guernsey November 10, 2013 Listen I Am a Member of Christ's Body - Bishop John Guernsey October 7, 2012 Listen

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Facebook Users Non-Facebook Users Sunday Bulletin Recorded Services & Sermons Sermons If you miss a service or just want to experience it again, use the links below to watch an entire service, watch just the sermon, or listen to the sermon while viewing any accompanying slide shows or sermon notes. ​ You may also look explore sermon series, testimonies, and special messages by our bishop, using the buttons here. ​ SERMON SERIES TESTIMONIES BISHOP'S MESSAGES Past livestreams October 27, 2024 | Twenty-Third Sunday After Pentecost | Livestreamed Service Sermon by Bishop Chris Warner Watch | Listen October 20, 2024 | Twenty-Second Sunday After Pentecost | Livestreamed Service Cry Out to God - Vivian Hayes Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides October 13, 2024 | Twenty-First Sunday After Pentecost | Livestreamed Service Holy Brothers and Sisters - Pastor Marty O'Rourke Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides October 6, 2024 | Twentieth Sunday After Pentecost Self-Made Stress - Pastor Ken Shomo Listen | Sermon Slides September 29, 2024 | Nineteenth Sunday After Pentecost | Livestreamed Service Christ’s Care For Those Stressed Out - Pastor Marty O'Rourke Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides September 22, 2024 | Eighteenth Sunday After Pentecost | Livestreamed Service What It Means for Us to Be the Temple of God - Tim Maurer Watch | Listen September 15, 2024 | Seventeenth Sunday After Pentecost | Livestreamed Service Faith in Action: More Than Words - Pastor Nile Gomez Watch | Listen September 8, 2024 | Sixteenth Sunday After Pentecost | Livestreamed Service Think On These Things - Pastor Marty O'Rourke Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides September 1, 2024 | Fifteenth Sunday After Pentecost | Livestreamed Service Suited Up: Wearing God's Armor in a World of Spiritual Warfare - Pastor Nile Gomez Watch | Listen August 25, 2024 | Fourteenth Sunday After Pentecost | Livestreamed Service “Lord, To Whom Shall We Go? You Have the Words of Eternal Life.” - Pastor Marty O'Rourke Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides August 18, 2024 | Thirteenth Sunday After Pentecost | Livestreamed Service The Feast of Wisdom: Nourishing Our Souls - Pastor Nile Gomez Watch | Listen August 11, 2024 | Twelfth Sunday After Pentecost | Livestreamed Service “Pray Then Like This…” Part 2 - Pastor Marty O'Rourke Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides August 4, 2024 | Eleventh Sunday After Pentecost | Livestreamed Service “Pray Then Like This…” - Pastor Marty O'Rourke Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides July 28, 2024 | Tenth Sunday After Pentecost | Livestreamed Service In His Service - The Rev. Adrian Knight Watch | Listen July 21, 2024 | Ninth Sunday After Pentecost | Livestreamed Service Listening for God - Vivian Hayes Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides July 14, 2024 | Eighth Sunday After Pentecost | Livestreamed Service Unleashing the Power of the Word - The Rev. David Martin Watch | Listen July 7, 2024 | Seventh Sunday After Pentecost | Livestreamed Service Celebrating Our Dependence - Pastor Marty O'Rourke Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides June 30, 2024 | Sixth Sunday After Pentecost | Livestreamed Service Staying Focused in a Distracting World - Pastor Ken Shomo Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides June 23, 2024 | Fifth Sunday After Pentecost | Livestreamed Service Not Available The Message of Job - Pastor Marty O'Rourke Listen | Sermon Slides June 16, 2024 | Fourth Sunday After Pentecost | Livestreamed Service Sweetly Broken - Pastor Marty O'Rourke Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides June 9, 2024 | Third Sunday After Pentecost | Livestreamed Service Sweetly Broken - Pastor Nile Gomez Watch | Listen June 2, 2024 | Second Sunday After Pentecost | Livestreamed Service Jars of Clay: Surpassing Power Belongs to God, Not to Us - Pastor Marty O'Rourke Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides May 26, 2024 | Trinity Sunday | Livestreamed Service Beyond Comprehension, Within Reach: The Trinity's Love - Pastor Nile Gomez Watch | Listen May 19, 2024 | Day of Pentecost | Livestreamed Service Come Holy Spirit - Pastor Marty O'Rourke Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides May 12, 2024 | Seventh Sunday of Easter | Livestreamed Service Empowered by the Spirit - Pastor Nile Gomez Listen | Video sermon not available May 5, 2024 | Sixth Sunday of Easter | Livestreamed Service Love = Trust = Obedience - Pastor Marty O'Rourke Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides April 28, 2024 | Fifth Sunday of Easter | Livestreamed Service GPS for the Soul - Pastor Nile Gomez Watch | Listen April 21, 2024 | Fourth Sunday of Easter (Good Shepherd Sunday) | Livestreamed Service Sovereign LORD Says: I Myself Will Search and Find My Sheep - Pastor Marty O'Rourke Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides April 14, 2024 | Third Sunday of Easter | Livestreamed Service Living in the Light of Resurrection - Pastor Nile Gomez Watch | Listen April 7, 2024 | Second Sunday of Easter | Livestreamed Service From Shame to Redemption: Embracing God's Forgiveness & Grace - Vivian Hayes Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides March 31, 2024 | Resurrection Sunday | Livestreamed Service How Powerful Is the Resurrection of Jesus? - Pastor Marty O'Rourke Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides March 29, 2024 | Good Friday The Seven Last Words of Christ Watch | Listen March 24, 2024 | Palm Sunday | Livestreamed Service The Paradox of Power - Pastor Nile Gomez Watch | Listen March 17, 2024 | Fifth Sunday in Lent | Livestreamed Service Living in Christ’s Newness - Pastor Marty O'Rourke Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides March 10, 2024 | Fourth Sunday in Lent | Livestreamed Service Our Need, His Gift - Pastor Nile Gomez Watch | Listen March 3, 2024 | Third Sunday in Lent | Livestreamed Service Overcoming Spiritual Attacks of the Enemy - Pastor Marty O'Rourke Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides February 25, 2024 | Second Sunday in Lent | Livestreamed Service Choices - Pastor Nile Gomez Watch | Listen February 18, 2024 | First Sunday in Lent | Livestreamed Service Learning to Receive - Pastor Marty O'Rourke Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides February 11, 2024 | Last Sunday of Epiphany (Transfiguration Sunday) | Livestreamed Service Shining Savior, Suffering Servant - Pastor Nile Gomez Watch | Listen February 4, 2024 | Fifth Sunday of Epiphany | Livestreamed Service For My Eyes Have Seen Your Salvation! - Pastor Marty O'Rourke Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides January 28, 2024 | Fourth Sunday of Epiphany | Livestreamed Service Frail Vessels, God's Power - Pastor Nile Gomez Watch | Listen January 21, 2024 | Third Sunday of Epiphany | Livestreamed Service Lord, Teach Us to REALLY Pray! - Rev. David Martin Watch | Listen January 14, 2024 | Second Sunday of Epiphany | Livestreamed Service The Cost of Discipleship: Answering the Call, Embracing the Challenge - Pastor Nile Gomez Watch | Listen January 7, 2024 | First Sunday of Epiphany | Livestreamed Service When Grace Is No Longer Amazing! - Pastor Marty O'Rourke Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides December 31, 2023 | First Sunday of Christmas | Livestreamed Service A View From the Finish Line - Rev. David Martin Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides December 24, 2023 | Fourth Sunday in Advent | Livestreamed Service Unveiling the Mystery: From David's Throne to Mary's Womb - Pastor Nile Gomez Watch | Listen December 17, 2023 | Third Sunday in Advent He Must Increase, But I Must Decrease - Pastor Marty O'Rourke Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides December 10, 2023 | Second Sunday in Advent Prepare the Way - Pastor Nile Gomez Watch | Listen December 3, 2023 | First Sunday in Advent Son Of Man Coming in Clouds with Great Power and Glory - Pastor Marty O'Rourke Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides November 26, 2023 | Last Sunday After Pentecost (Christ the King) Overcoming through Prayer, Confession and Restoration - Pastor Marty O'Rourke Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides November 19, 2023 | Twenty-Fifth Sunday After Pentecost Overcoming Suffering - Pastor Marty O'Rourke Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides November 12, 2023 | Twenty-Fourth Sunday After Pentecost Overcoming Greed - Pastor Nile Gomez Watch | Listen November 5, 2023 | Twenty-Third Sunday After Pentecost | Livestreamed Service Overcoming Worldly Desires - Pastor Marty O'Rourke Listen | Sermon Slides October 29, 2023 | Twenty-Second Sunday After Pentecost God's Love, Our Assurance - Bishop Chris Warner Watch | Listen October 22, 2023 | Twenty-First Sunday After Pentecost Overcoming Worldly Wisdom - Rev. David Martin Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides October 15, 2023 | Twentieth Sunday After Pentecost Overcoming the Tongue - Pastor Marty O'Rourke Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides October 8, 2023 | Nineteenth Sunday After Pentecost Overcoming Dead Faith - Pastor Nile Gomez Watch | Listen October 1, 2023 | Eighteenth Sunday After Pentecost Overcoming Favoritism and Judging Others - Vivian Hayes Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides September 24, 2023 | Seventeenth Sunday After Pentecost Overcoming Self-Deception - Pastor Ken Shomo Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides September 17, 2023 | Sixteenth Sunday After Pentecost Overcoming Trials and Temptations - Pastor Marty O'Rourke Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides September 10, 2023 | Fifteenth Sunday After Pentecost Living as an Overcomer - Pastor Nile Gomez Watch | Listen September 3, 2023 | Fourteenth Sunday After Pentecost The Greater Reality - Pastor Marty O'Rourke Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides August 27, 2023 | Thirteenth Sunday After Pentecost Why Am I A Christian? - Pastor Marty O'Rourke Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides August 20, 2023 | Twelfth Sunday After Pentecost Embracing God's Inclusive Love - Pastor Nile Gomez Watch | Listen August 13, 2023 | Eleventh Sunday After Pentecost Who Do You Identify With? - Pastor Marty O'Rourke Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides August 6, 2023 | Transfiguration of Our Lord Jesus Christ Show Me Your Glory! - Pastor Nile Gomez Watch | Listen July 30, 2023 | Ninth Sunday After Pentecost Be Still and Know that I AM God - Pastor Marty O'Rourke Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides July 23, 2023 | Eighth Sunday After Pentecost Divine Appointments - Pastor Nile Gomez Watch | Listen July 16, 2023 | Seventh Sunday After Pentecost Listening Lessons from Hannah - Vivian Hayes Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides July 9, 2023 | Sixth Sunday After Pentecost Transforming Concerns & Complaints into Conversations with God - Pastor Marty O'Rourke Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides July 2, 2023 | Fifth Sunday After Pentecost The Kindness of God - Tim Maurer Watch | Listen June 25, 2023 | Fourth Sunday After Pentecost The Eucharist - Remembering, Receiving, and Renewing - Pastor Marty O'Rourke Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides June 18, 2023 | Third Sunday After Pentecost Devoted to Prayer - Pastor Ken Shomo Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides June 11, 2023 | Second Sunday After Pentecost Fellowship - Pastor Nile Gomez Watch | Listen June 4, 2023 | Trinity Sunday Church, Devote Yourselves - Vivian Hayes Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides | Sermon Notes May 28, 2023 | Day of Pentecost The Holy Spirit in You - Pastor Marty O'Rourke Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides May 21, 2023 | Seventh Sunday of Easter Why Do We Need the Holy Spirit? - Pastor Nile Gomez Watch | Listen May 14, 2023 | Sixth Sunday of Easter I Tell You The Truth: It Is For Your Good That I Am Going Away - Pastor Marty O'Rourke Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides May 7, 2023 | Fifth Sunday of Easter Who Is the Holy Spirit? - Pastor Nile Gomez Watch | Listen April 30, 2023 | Fourth Sunday of Easter Five Forms of Intimacy - Pastor Ken Shomo Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides April 23, 2023 | Third Sunday of Easter "Put On Love: Creating Connection & Fostering Relationship - Pastor Marty O'Rourke Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides April 16, 2023 | Second Sunday of Easter Intimacy or Isolation? - Pastor Ken Shomo Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides April 9, 2023 | Resurrection Sunday He Is Risen! Our Firstfruits - Pastor Marty O'Rourke Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides April 7, 2023 | Good Friday Good Friday Homily - Bishop Chris Warner Watch | Listen April 2, 2023 | Palm Sunday God Is in Control - Pastor Nile Gomez Watch | Listen March 26, 2023 | Fifth Sunday in Lent Revival and Fullness - Vivian Hayes Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides March 19, 2023 | Fourth Sunday in Lent Freedom From Depravity - Tim Maurer Watch | Listen March 12, 2023 | Third Sunday in Lent With All Your Heart - Pastor Nile Gomez Watch | Listen March 5, 2023 | Second Sunday in Lent God’s Kindness Leads To Our Repentance - Pastor Marty O'Rourke Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides February 26, 2023 | First Sunday in Lent Knowing Ourselves by Knowing God - Fr. Dominick Hankle Watch | Listen February 19, 2023 | Last Sunday of Epiphany (Transfiguration Sunday) Humbled Hearts - Pastor Ken Shomo Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides | Sermon Handout February 12, 2023 | Sixth Sunday of Epiphany Walking in the Fear of the Lord - Rev. David Martin Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides | Sermon Notes February 5, 2023 | Fifth Sunday of Epiphany Do It Again, God! - Pastor Nile Gomez Watch | Listen January 29, 2023 | Fourth Sunday of Epiphany Without Faith It Is Impossible to Please God - Pastor Marty O'Rourke Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides January 22, 2023 | Third Sunday of Epiphany Perceive the Glory of His Marvelous Works - Vivian Hayes Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides January 15, 2023 | Second Sunday of Epiphany Jesus, the Light of the World - Pastor Nile Gomez Watch | Listen January 8, 2023 | First Sunday of Epiphany What Did It Mean for Jesus to Be Called King of the Jews? - Pastor Marty O'Rourke Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides January 1, 2023 | Second Sunday of Christmas Testimonies - What Has Jesus Done New in Your Life? Watch | Listen December 25, 2022 | Christmas Day (No Sermon) Livestreamed Service December 24, 2022 | Christmas Eve The Incarnation Reveals God's Desire to Have a Personal Relationship with Us - Pastor Marty O'Rourke Watch | Listen December 18, 2022 | Fourth Sunday in Advent (Annunciation Sunday) The Incarnation Reveals Christ's Victory over Sin and Death - Pastor Ken Shomo Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides December 11, 2022 | Third Sunday in Advent The Incarnation Reveals the Exact Imprint of God's Nature - Pastor Nile Gomez Watch | Listen December 4, 2022 | Second Sunday in Advent The Incarnation Reveals God's Understanding of Us - Tim Maurer Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides November 27, 2022 | First Sunday in Advent The Incarnation Reveals the Humility of God - Pastor Marty O'Rourke Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides November 20, 2022 | Last Sunday After Pentecost Grace to More Than Simply Get Along - Rev. David Martin Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides November 13, 2022 | Twenty-Third Sunday After Pentecost Hardwired for Generosity - Pastor Marty O'Rourke Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides November 6, 2022 | Twenty-Second Sunday After Pentecost Love Is a Verb - Pastor Nile Gomez Watch | Listen October 30, 2022 | Twenty-First Sunday After Pentecost Zacchaeus: The Unlikely Convert - Bishop John Guernsey Watch | Listen October 23, 2022 | Twentieth Sunday After Pentecost Emotions in the Image of God - Pastor Ken Shomo Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides October 16, 2022 | Nineteenth Sunday After Pentecost The Gospel and the Whole Person - Fr. Dominick Hankle Watch | Listen October 9, 2022 | Eighteenth Sunday After Pentecost Boast in the Lord - Pastor Marty O'Rourke Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides October 2, 2022 | Seventeenth Sunday After Pentecost Technology and the Body - Pastor Nile Gomez Watch | Listen September 25, 2022 | Sixteenth Sunday After Pentecost Glorify God in Your Body - Pastor Marty O'Rourke Listen | Sermon Slides September 18, 2022 | Fifteenth Sunday After Pentecost Wonderfully Made… Why? - Pastor Ken Shomo Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides September 11, 2022 | Fourteenth Sunday After Pentecost Where Are We Now? - Tim Maurer Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides September 4, 2022 | Thirteenth Sunday After Pentecost Who Am I? - Pastor Marty O'Rourke Watch Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides August 28, 2022 | Twelfth Sunday After Pentecost Has the Church Become an Un-Safe Place? - Pastor Ken Shomo Watch Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides August 21, 2022 | Eleventh Sunday After Pentecost Isn't There More Than One Way to God? - Pastor Nile Gomez Watch Watch | Listen August 14, 2022 | Tenth Sunday After Pentecost How Can a Loving God Allow People to Go to Hell? - Pastor Marty O'Rourke Watch Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides August 7, 2022 | Ninth Sunday After Pentecost Are Science and Faith Incompatible? - Pastor Nile Gomez Watch Watch | Listen July 31, 2022 | Eighth Sunday After Pentecost Is There a "GOSPEL" of Biblical Sexuality? - Rev. David Martin Watch Watch | Listen July 24, 2022 | Seventh Sunday After Pentecost Does God Hate Women? - Vivian Hayes Watch Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides July 17, 2022 | Sixth Sunday After Pentecost How Could a Loving God Allow So Much Suffering? - Pastor Nile Gomez Watch Watch | Listen July 10, 2022 | Fifth Sunday After Pentecost Is the Church Too Political? - Pastor Ken Shomo Watch Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides July 3, 2022 | Fourth Sunday After Pentecost Is God Anti-Gay? - Pastor Marty O'Rourke Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides June 26, 2022 | Third Sunday After Pentecost Can I Really Trust the Bible? - Pastor Nile Gomez Watch | Listen June 19, 2022 | Second Sunday After Pentecost Always Be Prepared to Be Reasonable - Pastor Marty O'Rourke Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides June 12, 2022 | Trinity Sunday I Tell You the Truth - Vivian Hayes Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides June 5, 2022 | The Day of Pentecost Filled With Power - Pastor Marty O'Rourke Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides May 29, 2022 | Seventh Sunday of Easter Jesus’ Prayer for Us - Pastor Nile Gomez Watch | Listen May 22, 2022 | Sixth Sunday of Easter What Are You Waiting For? - Pastor Jim Brown Watch | Listen May 15, 2022 | Fifth Sunday of Easter When Does Life Begin? - Pastor Jim Brown Watch | Listen May 8, 2022 | Fourth Sunday of Easter Live Loved - Pastor Marty O'Rourke Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides May 1, 2022 | Third Sunday of Easter Breakfast with Jesus - Pastor Nile Gomez Watch | Listen April 24, 2022 | Second Sunday of Easter Jesus Departs - Rev. Justin Murff Watch | Listen April 17, 2022 | Resurrection Sunday The Resurrection: Worth Pursuing - Pastor Marty O'Rourke Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides April 15, 2022 | Good Friday Good Friday Evening Service Watch April 10, 2022 | Palm Sunday Triumphant in Christ - Pastor Nile Gomez Watch | Listen April 3, 2022 | Fifth Sunday in Lent The Many Dimensions of Forgiveness - Rev. David Martin Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides March 27, 2022 | Fourth Sunday in Lent Rich Toward God - Pastor Ken Shomo Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides March 20, 2022 | Third Sunday in Lent Repentance: a Gift of Love - Pastor Marty O'Rourke Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides March 13, 2022 | Second Sunday in Lent Lonely for God - Pastor Nile Gomez Watch | Listen March 6, 2022 | First Sunday in Lent | (Livestream Recording Not Available) Hungry for God - Pastor Marty O'Rourke Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides February 27, 2022 | Last Sunday of Epiphany (Transfiguration Sunday) The Mountain and the Valley - Pastor Nile Gomez Watch | Listen February 20, 2022 | Seventh Sunday of Epiphany Here I Am Lord! Send ? - Pastor Marty O'Rourke Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides February 13, 2022 | Sixth Sunday of Epiphany How to Live a Happy Life - Pastor Nile Gomez Watch | Listen February 6, 2022 | Fifth Sunday of Epiphany Do You See What I See? - Pastor Marty O'Rourke Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides January 30, 2022 | Fourth Sunday of Epiphany Five Intelligible Words - Pastor Nile Gomez Watch | Listen January 23, 2022 | Third Sunday of Epiphany Uncomfortable Kindness - Vivian Hayes Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides January 16, 2022 | Second Sunday of Epiphany Build Each Other Up - Pastor Marty O'Rourke Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides January 9, 2022 | First Sunday of Epiphany When the Spirit Awakens - Father Dominick Hankle Watch | Listen January 2, 2022 | Second Sunday of Christmas The Magi Visit the Messiah - Pastor Nile Gomez Watch | Listen December 26, 2021 | First Sunday of Christmas What Happened? ... This Is My Command ... - Deacon Tom Sweeney Watch | Listen December 24, 2021 | Christmas Eve | Livestreamed Service The Best Christmas Gift - Pastor Marty O'Rourke Watch | Listen December 19, 2021 | Fourth Sunday in Advent John the Baptist Prepares the Way - Pastor Nile Gomez Watch | Listen December 12, 2021 | Third Sunday in Advent How to Talk to an Angel - Pastor Marty O'Rourke Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides December 5, 2021 | Second Sunday in Advent How Not to Talk to an Angel - Pastor Frank Allen Watch | Listen November 28, 2021 | First Sunday in Advent Advent Begins With the End in Mind - Pastor Marty O'Rourke Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides November 21, 2021 | Last Sunday After Pentecost (Christ the King) Our Forgiving Father: The "Prodigal" God - Rev. David Martin Watch | Listen November 14, 2021 | Twenty-Fifth Sunday After Pentecost Our Heavenly Father - Pastor Marty O'Rourke Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides November 7, 2021 | Twenty-Fourth Sunday After Pentecost Our Good Father - Pastor Nile Gomez Watch | Listen October 31, 2021 | Twenty-Third Sunday After Pentecost Our Perfect Father - Bishop John Guernsey Watch | Listen October 24, 2021 | Twenty-Second Sunday After Pentecost Our Present Father - Pastor Ken Shomo Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides October 17, 2021 | Twenty-First Sunday After Pentecost Our Loving Father - Pastor Marty O'Rourke Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides October 10, 2021 | Twentieth Sunday After Pentecost Our Adopting Father - Pastor Nile Gomez Watch | Listen October 3, 2021 | Nineteenth Sunday After Pentecost Our Compassionate Father - Pastor Marty O'Rourke Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides September 26, 2021 | Eighteenth Sunday After Pentecost Our Father's House - Pastor Nile Gomez Watch | Listen September 19, 2021 | Seventeenth Sunday After Pentecost Our Everlasting Father - Pastor Marty O'Rourke Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides September 12, 2021 | Sixteenth Sunday After Pentecost Unending Worship - Pastor Ken Shomo Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides September 5, 2021 | Fifteenth Sunday After Pentecost Jesus Heals a Deaf Man - Pastor Nile Gomez Watch | Listen August 29, 2021 | Fourteenth Sunday After Pentecost Jesus Christ Is the Same Yesterday and Today and Forever - Pastor Marty O'Rourke Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides August 22, 2021 | Thirteenth Sunday After Pentecost The Test of Discipleship - Pastor Nile Gomez Watch | Listen August 15, 2021 | Twelfth Sunday After Pentecost The Cost of Discipleship - Rev. David Martin Listen | Sermon Slides August 8, 2021 | Eleventh Sunday After Pentecost Love, Emotions, Relationships - Pastor Marty O'Rourke Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides August 1, 2021 | Tenth Sunday After Pentecost To Be Fed - Fr. Dominick Hankle Watch | Listen July 25, 2021 | Ninth Sunday After Pentecost Hardness of Heart - Pastor Nile Gomez Watch | Listen July 18, 2021 | Eighth Sunday After Pentecost Don't You Care? - Pastor Marty O'Rourke Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides July 11, 2021 | Seventh Sunday After Pentecost Who Do You Think You Are? - Vivian Hayes Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides July 4, 2021 | Sixth Sunday After Pentecost Independence Day - Pastor Nile Gomez Watch | Listen June 27, 2021 | Fifth Sunday After Pentecost "What I Want You to Know" - Dr. John Dooley Watch | Listen | Sermon Notes June 20, 2021 | Fourth Sunday After Pentecost Immeasurably More - Pastor Marty O'Rourke Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides June 13, 2021 | Third Sunday After Pentecost The Kingdom of God Is Like ... - Pastor Nile Gomez Watch | Listen June 6, 2021 | Second Sunday After Pentecost Walk by the Spirit - Pastor Marty O'Rourke Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides May 30, 2021 | Trinity Sunday It's Trinity Sunday ... So What? - Pastor Nile Gomez Watch | Listen May 23, 2021 | Day of Pentecost Being Filled with the Holy Spirit - Pastor Marty O'Rourke Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides May 16, 2021 | Seventh Sunday of Easter How the Holy Spirit Empowers Us to Engage in God's Word - Pastor Nile Gomez Watch | Listen May 9, 2021 | Sixth Sunday of Easter How the Word is Living and Active - Vivian Hayes Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides May 2, 2021 | Fifth Sunday of Easter Trusting the Bible and Living the Gospel - Pastor Ken Shomo Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides April 25, 2021 | Fourth Sunday of Easter What Does the Bible Say About Itself? - Rev. David Martin Watch | Listen April 18, 2021 | Third Sunday of Easter The Great Ending - Pastor Nile Gomez Watch | Listen April 11, 2021 | Second Sunday of Easter The Church: People Living in the Word - Deacon Tom Sweeney Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides April 4, 2021 | Easter Sunday The Resurrection: The Word Is Proven to Be True - Pastor Nile Gomez Watch | Listen April 2, 2021 Good Friday Service Watch | Listen March 28, 2021 Sermon: On a Donkey ... For Now - Pastor John Dooley Watch | Listen | Slideshow March 21, 2021 Sermon: Fall and the Promises of the Word for a Savior - Fr. Dominick Hankle Watch | Listen March 14, 2021 Sermon: Creation: Why Did God Create Us? - Joe Kohm Watch | Listen March 7, 2021 Sermon: Why a Plan? - Pastor Nile Gomez Watch | Listen February 28, 2021 Sermon: How God Reveals Himself to Us in His Word - Pastor Marty O'Rourke Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides February 21, 2021 Sermon: Abiding in the Living Word - Vivian Hayes Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides February 14, 2021 Sermon: Shaped by God's Word - Pastor Ken Shomo Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides February 7, 2021 Sermon: The Anvil Versus Hammers of Change - Pastor Marty O'Rourke Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides January 31, 2021 Sermon: When Jesus Comes to Church - Pastor Nile Gomez Watch | Listen January 24, 2021 Sermon: Expressing Love - Pastor Marty O'Rourke Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides January 17, 2021 Sermon: Invitation to Epiphany - Pastor Nile Gomez Watch | Listen January 10, 2021 Sermon: Take Courage - Pastor Marty O'Rourke Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides January 3, 2021 Sermon: The Visit of the Wise Men - Pastor Nile Gomez Watch | Listen December 27, 2020 Sermon: New Year's Resolution from a Wise Man - Rev. David Martin Watch | Listen December 24, 2020 Sermon: Why Are We Here? - Pastor Marty O'Rourke Watch | Listen December 20, 2020 Sermon: Why Did the Son of God Come Into the World? - Pastor Nile Gomez Watch | Listen December 13, 2020 Sermon: Where Can I Find Peace on Earth? - Dr. Paul Van Valin Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides December 6, 2020 Sermon: How Does God Respond to Our Suffering? - Vivian Hayes Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides November 29, 2020 Sermon: What Is God Like? - Pastor Marty O'Rourke Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides November 22, 2020 Sermon: It Is Good to Give Thanks - Ken Shomo Watch | Listen November 15, 2020 Sermon: En-Courage One Another - Pastor Marty O'Rourke Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides November 8, 2020 Sermon: Everlasting Life, Everlasting Hope - Pastor Nile Gomez Watch | Listen November 1, 2020 Sermon: An Unusual Blessing - Pastor Marty O'Rourke Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides October 25, 2020 Sermon: Our Calling in a Polarized Culture - Bishop John Guernsey Watch | Listen October 18, 2020 Sermon: The Mightiness of the Small and Insignificant - Rev. David Martin Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides October 11, 2020 Sermon: What to Do While You're Waiting for the Wedding - Pastor Nile Gomez Watch | Listen October 4, 2020 Sermon: We Were Created to Love Deeply - Pastor Marty O'Rouke Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides September 27, 2020 Sermon: Our Call to Help Hurting People - Dr. Paul VanValin Watch | Listen September 20, 2020 Sermon: Our Focus: Victory in Christ - Pastor Marty O'Rourke Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides September 13, 2020 Sermon: Our Endurance: Overcoming Injury - Rev. Ken Shomo Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides September 6, 2020 Sermon: Our Commitment: Get Back Up - Pastor Nile Gomez Watch | Listen August 30, 2020 Sermon: Our Encouragement: Cloud of Witnesses - Vivian Hayes Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides August 23, 2020 Sermon: Our Attitude: Run with Perseverance - Vivian Hayes Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides August 16, 2020 Sermon: Our Team: Not running alone - Pastor Marty O'Rourke Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides August 9, 2020 Sermon: Our Training: Throw Hindrances Aside - Pastor Nile Gomez Watch | Listen August 2, 2020 Sermon: Our Commitment: Finish The Race - Pastor Marty O'Rourke Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides July 26, 2020 Sermon: Our Course: Run the Race to Win - Pastor Marty O'Rourke Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides July 19, 2020 Sermon: The Parable of Weeds - Pastor Nile Gomez Watch | Listen July 12, 2020 Sermon: Do Not Leave for Tomorrow What You Can do Today - Angel Pla Watch | Listen July 5, 2020 Sermon: We the Church: The Body of Christ - Pastor Marty O'Rourke & Jennifer Sporl-Palmer Watch | Listen June 28, 2020 Sermon: We the Church: The Family of God - Pastor Nile Gomez Watch | Listen June 21, 2020 Sermon: We the Church: The Temple of the Holy Spirit - Pastor Marty O'Rourke Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides June 14, 2020 Sermon: We the Church: The Bride of Christ - Pastor Nile Gomez Watch | Listen June 7, 2020 Sermon: We the Church - Pastor Marty O'Rourke Watch | Listen | Slideshow May 31, 2020 Sermon: Be Filled with The Spirit - Pastory Marty O'Rourke Watch | Listen May 24, 2020 Sermon: The In-Between people of the In-Between time - Pastor Nile Gomez Watch | Listen May 17, 2020 Sermon: Are You Living in God's Power? - Rev. David Martin Watch | Listen May 10, 2020 Sermon: Never Been This Way Before - Pastor Marty O'Rourke Watch | Listen May 3, 2020 Sermon: Good Shepherd Sunday - Pastor Nile Gomez Watch | Listen April 26, 2020 Sermon: Does God Want Us to Go Back to Normal? - Pastor Marty O'Rourke Watch | Listen | Slideshow April 19 , 2020 Sermon: Do Not Worry - Dr. Paul VanValin Watch | Listen | Slideshow April 12, 2020 | Livestreamed service Sermon: The Truth of the Resurrection - Pastor Marty O'Rourke Watch | Listen | Slideshow April 5, 2020 Sermon: Palm Sunday - Pastor Nile Gomez Watch | Listen March 29, 2020 Sermon: The Proclamation of the Gospel - Rev. David Martin Watch | Listen March 22, 2020 Sermon: A Demonstration of Power - Pastor Marty O'Rourke Watch | Listen March 15, 2020 Sermon: Cast - Vivian Hayes Listen | Slideshow March 8, 2020 Sermon: Commission and Compassion - Pastor Marty O'Rourke Listen | Slideshow March 1, 2020 Sermon: Rediscovering Evangelism: Commitment - Pastor Nile Gomez Listen February 23, 2020 Sermon: How Can the Joy of the Lord Be My Strength? - Pastor Marty O'Rourke Listen | Slideshow February 16, 2020 Sermon: Overcoming Fear - Pastor Marty O'Rourke Listen | Slideshow February 9, 2020 Sermon: Nehemiah: Man of Justice - Pastor Nile Gomez Listen February 2, 2020 Sermon: Nehemiah: Persevering - Pastor Marty O'Rourke Listen | Slideshow January 26, 2020 Sermon: Nehemiah: Man of Faith Then Action - Pastor Marty O'Rourke Listen | Slideshow January 19, 2020 Sermon: Christ, Over Passover - Pastor Nile Gomez Listen January 12, 2020 Sermon: Becoming a new creation - Pastor Marty O'Rourke Listen | Slideshow January 5, 2020 Sermon: The Person God Uses - Rev. David Martin Listen | Slideshow December 29, 2019 Sermon: Wow -- and Again I Say Wow - Deacon Tom Sweeney Listen | Video Link December 22, 2019 Sermon: Love: God Loves - Pastor Nile Gomez Listen December 15, 2019 Sermon: Why is Our Joy so Important to the Lord - Pastor Marty O'Rourke Listen | Slideshow December 8, 2019 Sermon: The Peace of Christ - Rev. Mark Cartledge Listen December 1, 2019 Sermon: Living Hope - Pastor Marty O'Rourke Listen | Slideshow November 24, 2019 Sermon: Joseph: Trusting God's Greater Plan - Pastor Nile Gomez Listen November 17, 2019 Sermon: Isaac on the Altar - Pastor Marty O'Rourke Listen | Slideshow November 10, 2019 Sermon: Our Mission with Jesus - Bishop John Guernsey Listen November 3, 2019 Sermon: Abraham: Is Anything Too Hard for the Lord? - Pastor Marty O'Rourke Listen October 27, 2019 Sermon: Are We in the Days of Noah? - Pastor Nile Gomez Listen

1/7 JOIN US ONLINE! GIVE GET INVOLVED! REQUEST PRAYER CONTACT US I'M NEW! CALENDAR Join Us! Whether you call Messiah your home church or you're a visitor, we believe you will fall in love with the people and their hearts for God. From the minute you arrive, to the second you leave, we want you to feel at home. Our Sunday worship service features praise and worship, biblical preaching and Holy Communion, with nursery and children's education available. Our small group gatherings feature great times of fun-filled fellowship, lively discussions and compassionate personal ministry. Sunday Service @ 10:00 am | In Person & Livestreamed Monday Online Prayer Service @ 7:00 pm Learn more about Messiah's vision and values by listening to Pastor Marty's sermon, "Why Does Church of the Messiah Exist?"

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"Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life." Proverbs 4:23 The Rev. Dr. Marty O'Rourke has served as a local church pastor for over 35 years in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; Medina, Ohio; and Chesapeake, Virginia. He is passionate about equipping Christian leaders to finish well. While researching sexual misconduct in the church for his Doctor of Ministry dissertation, he discovered that prevention training of leaders reduces the likelihood of moral failure. Most prevention training has primarily a psychological approach, whereas the "Guard Your Heart" prevention training that Pastor Marty developed is grounded in the Scriptures and the social sciences. Many Christian leaders do not finish well. Paul, who finished well, writes to his spiritual son, Timothy: "Set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity" (1Timothy 4:12). The primary purpose of this training is to empower pastors and Christian leaders to finish their race well, by understanding the unique temptations leaders and their families face in a culture where temptation, especially sexual, abounds. ​ Click the link above to watch the opening session of the Guard Your Heart training. Escaping Sexual Sin Before It's Too Late , By Rev. Marty O'Rourke. Click here to view article published on CBN.com Contact: Rev. Marty O'Rourke Church of the Messiah 816 Kempsville Road Chesapeake, VA 23320 (757) 436-2545 morourke@churchofthemessiah.org Marty has presented the Guard Your Heart training numerous times to the Convocation of Anglicans in North America (CANA); M.Div and D.Min. classes at Regent University; chaplains at Portsmouth Naval Hospital; the Falls Church staff in Falls Church, VA; Mid-Atlantic Christian University, and hundreds of pastors and church planters in Kenya, Tanzania and Zimbabwe. ​ What others are saying about "Guard Your Heart" As an Executive Pastor I had my staff attend the Guard Your Heart workshop led by the Rev. Marty O'Rourke. I have been a pastor for over twenty years, and my wife and I have been in ministry in several different churches over the years. I have also had my staff take several different workshops on prevention of misconduct of various kinds. I found the Guard Your Heart workshop to be the most helpful in addressing issues straightforwardly, but from a positive Christian point of view. ​ (The Rev. Dr.) Frederick Wright Senior Associate Rector, The Falls Church Falls Church, Va. 22046 ​ We are greatly privileged to have such an experienced, encouraging, well-equipped presentation. You know whereof you speak, making it accessible for students to understand and practical to apply. I have no doubt that you prevented problems in our students' lives and ministries, and equipped them to serve others better. ​ Mark A. Jumper, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Theological and Ministerial Studies School of Divinity, Regent University ​ ​ The Guard Your Heart training seminar is an asset to any ministry or organization, one of the most powerful tools available today is a preemptive strike against the problems of integrity and sexual misconduct before they happen. My opinion should be an essential part of all leadership preparation I strongly encourage you to consider this seminar for your ministry or organization. I would be delighted to comment further on this seminar resource contacted by phone or email. ​ Sincerely, Dr. James T. Flynn Associate Professor of Practical Theology Director of the Doctor of Ministry Program School of Divinity, Regent University jamefly@regent.edu 757.352.4527 ​ ​ My husband and I have been married for 33 years. We have been in ordained ministry for 28 of those years. Entering parish life after seminary was something we were not prepared for. The demands of "The Church" and the demands of a family can become overwhelming. ​ I wish we had heard this teaching before leaving Seminary. There are so many "mine fields" in the ministry. Rev. O'Rourke shared practical ways to prevent getting "blown away." His message was proactive, like the Priests having an accountability partner, and letting your wife know about all your appointments, especially when women are involved. There were many other great suggestions. ​ Penny Rauh Church of the Epiphany-Anglican Herndon, VA ​ ​ To: Whom It May Concern From: Charles J. Cunningham Jr., Lt Gen, USAF (Retired) Joint Forces Staff College Subject: Improper Behavior, Temptation, and Avoiding Trouble ​ This is my personal endorsement of, and professional judgment regarding a very important program designed by the Rev. Dr. Marty O'Rourke to prepare leaders to do the right things when associating with others, especially those under their leadership. ​ ​

Testimonies & Special Presentations Messiah members and guests frequently give testimony to the works that God has done in their lives. See how the Lord makes His presence known! August 25, 2024 | Fourteenth Sunday After Pentecost Testimony by Jim Flynn Audio | Video June 23, 2024 | Fifth Sunday After Pentecost Testimony by Debbie DeBose Audio May 19, 2024 | Day of Pentecost Testimony by Jim Brown Audio | Video March 31, 2024 | Resurrection Sunday Testimony by Vivian Hayes Audio | Video November 5, 2023 | Twenty-Third Sunday After Pentecost Testimony by Doris Gomez Audio October 29, 2023 | Twenty-Second Sunday After Pentecost Testimony by Ken Nickel Video October 29, 2023 | Twenty-Second Sunday After Pentecost Testimony by Jim & Monica Flynn Video September 17, 2023 | Sixteenth Sunday After Pentecost Testimony by Alicia Greeley Video | Audio July 30, 2023 | Ninth Sunday After Pentecost Testimony by Jim & Monica Flynn Video | Audio July 30, 2023 | Ninth Sunday After Pentecost Testimony by Jonathan Bekker Video | Audio June 18, 2023 | Third Sunday After Pentecost Juneteenth by Vivian Hayes Video | Audio June 4, 2023 | Trinity Sunday Testimony by Nakita Albritton Video | Audio June 4, 2023 | Trinity Sunday Testimony by Ellen Belfi Video | Audio May 28, 2023 | Pentecost Pentecost Special Reading by Vivian Hayes & Rev. David Martin Video | Audio May 28, 2023 | Pentecost Song & Testimonies by Voices of Hope & Bp. Frank Allen, Sanctuary of Hope Video | Audio May 14, 2023 | Sixth Sunday of Easter Testimony by Drew Bohs Video April 30, 2023 | Fourth Sunday of Easter Testimony by Misty Taylor Video April 9, 2023 | Resurrection Sunday Testimony by Wendy O'Rourke Video March 19, 2023 | Fourth Sunday in Lent Testimony by David Martin Video March 5, 2023 | Second Sunday in Lent Testimony by Marcia Curtis Video February 19, 2023 | Last Sunday of Epiphany Testimony by Jeff Ivester Video January 1, 2023 | Second Sunday of Christmas Testimonies - What Has Jesus Done New in Your Life? Video | Audio November 13, 2022 | Twenty-Third Sunday After Pentecost Testimony by Marc Bagwell Video | Audio October 30, 2022 | Twenty-First Sunday After Pentecost Testimony by Ann Lucier | Testimony by Jonathan Bekker & Madelyn Tubbs Video | Audio Video | Audio October 10, 2022 | Eighteenth Sunday After Pentecost Testimony by Drew & Rose Marie Bohs Video | Audio | Slide October 10, 2022 | Eighteenth Sunday After Pentecost Testimony by Laurie Swain Video | Audio August 14, 2022 | Tenth Sunday After Pentecost Testimony by David Borst Video | Audio July 3, 2022 | Fourth Sunday After Pentecost Testimony by Tim Maurer Video | Audio June 19, 2022 | Second Sunday After Pentecost | Juneteenth Juneteenth Presentation by Vivian Hayes Video | Audio June 5, 2022 | The Day of Pentecost Testimony by Chris Woodland | Testimony by Terry Hayes Video | Audio Video | Audio April 17, 2022 | Resurrection Sunday Testimony by Jenny Jenson Video | Audio | Text March 6, 2022 Testimony by Alicia Greeley Video | Audio February 13, 2022 Installation & Testimony of Worship Director Tim Maurer Video October 31, 2021 Testimony by Chris & Lauren Coleman Video October 3, 2021 Testimony by Cindy Little Video | Audio June 20, 2021 Testimony & Song by Lauren Pearson Video | Audio June 13, 2021 - Farewell to Worship Director Dean Zawacki Testimonies by Amanda Corona and Terry Hayes Video | Audio Testimony by Dean Zawacki Video | Audio May 23, 2021 - Pentecost Sunday Pentecost Testimony by Jo Ann and Chris Woodland Video | Audio April 4, 2021 Testimony by Lauren Pearson Video | Audio January 17, 2021 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Remembrance - Vivian Hayes Video | Audio December 6, 2020 Testimony by Rickee Dozier Video | Audio November 15, 2020 Testimony by Shelley James Video | Audio November 8, 2020 Testimony by Deacon Jennifer Sporl-Palmer Video | Audio October 25, 2020 Testimony by Ken Shomo Video | Audio October 18, 2020 Testimony by Becky Presnall Video | Audio October 11, 2020 Testimony by Lauren Pearson Video | Audio September 20, 2020 Children's Sermon by David Borst Video | Audio September 6, 2020 Testimony by Deacon Tom Sweeney: "Back in the Race" Audio August 23, 2020 Testimony by Joanne Falk Video | Audio August 9, 2020 Testimony by Ben & Kaylee Stern Audio July 26, 2020 Testimony by Debi Balch Audio July 26, 2020 Testimony by Wendy Giancoli Audio June 28, 2020 Testimony by Lorene Evans Audio June 21, 2020 Testimony by Mary Stern Audio June 14, 2020 Testimony by Vivian Hayes & Jennifer Sporl-Palmer: "Sisters in Christ" Audio June 7, 2020 Testimony by Doris Gomez Audio May 31, 2020 Testimony by Chris & Jo Ann Woodland: "Messiah's First Pentecost" Audio

Prayer to Become Like Christ We praise You, Almighty God, for You are rich in mercy. When we were dead in our sin, You made us alive in Christ. Because of Your great love, You desire to conform us into the likeness of your Son Jesus. Thank You for Your Holy Spirit, who is transforming us to have the same attitude and mind as Christ. Help us to love the way He loves; to humble ourselves as He humbled Himself; and to trust and obey as Christ did in all things. Enable us to see people the way He does; to confront hypocrisy as He did; and to freely forgive just as Christ forgives us. Guard us from quenching Your work in our lives, and help us stay in step with the Holy Spirit each day. May we be ever changing into the likeness of Christ Jesus, in whose name we pray. Amen. PRINTABLE VERSION

Our Call to Help Hurting People Presented by Dr. Paul VanValin of Eden Counseling and Consulting Wednesday Nights @ 7pm Sept 30 | Oct 7 | Oct 14 | Oct 21 Online via Facebook Live www.facebook.com/churchofthemessiahchesapeake ​ Not on Facebook? Click here! Session 1: September 30 Helping People Under Stress View recorded session here Session 2: October 7 Helping People Experiencing Conflict in Relationships View recorded session here Session 3: October 14 Helping People Who Have Experienced Significant Loss View recorded session here Session 4: October 21 Helping People Who Are Battling Depression View recorded session here All classes are free & open to the public | Registration Not Required Dr. Paul VanValin, Ph.D. , has been interested in the integration of Christian faith and the practice of psychology since 1975. In addition to counseling individuals, couples, and families, Dr. VanValin writes and speaks on topics such as marriage, parenting, childhood disorders, and psychological assessment. He has been featured on the “700 Club” and presents at regional and national conferences. He and his wife, Becky, developed Back to the Garden, a marital workshop presented in the United States and abroad. Dr. VanValin earned his Ph.D. from University of Missouri in Columbia in 1982. He served as an Army Psychologist from 1982 to 1987. Dr. VanValin has been president of Eden Counseling and Consulting, Eden Family Institute since 1995, and FirstFruits Crisis Response, created after the 9/11 World Trade Center tragedy.

IMG_0503_edited.jpg IMG_0490_edited.jpg IMG_0508_edited.jpg What to Expect What you can expect when you visit Church of the Messiah: You'll Be Welcomed: Our team of friendly greeters will meet you at the door with a warm welcome (along with a handshake or a hug!). As you head toward the sanctuary, ushers will greet you, hand you a bulletin, and may escort you to a chair, if you like. They can also answer questions about the service, location of restrooms, children's Sunday School, and the nursery. The Place of Worship: The central items in our sanctuary are the altar and the cross. This helps turn our focus to Christ and to God, whose house the church is. On or near the altar there are candles to remind us that Christ is the "Light of the world" (John 8:12). Flowers behind the altar beautify God's house and recall the resurrection of Jesus. The Act of Worship: We begin with praise and worship, led by our praise team. Songs include up-tempo praise songs, traditional hymns, and devotional worship. Words for all the music are projected in the front of the church. After the singing, we generally have a time when we listen for the Lord's guidance. Sometimes people will read a scripture, pray, or give a prophetic word. In the seats you will find liturgical booklets, which enable the congregation to share fully in every service. Communion: We celebrate the Eucharist, or Holy Communion, at each service. All who love the Lord Jesus and are baptized are welcome to receive communion with us. Currently, the priest or Eucharist minister intincts (dips into the wine) the wafer and then places it into your open hands. (Traditionally, the wafer is placed into your hands, and you may then dip it in the cup of wine, or you may eat the wafer immediately and then drink from the common cup. Either way is acceptable.) Children who love the Lord and have been baptized are also welcome to receive. The Church Year: Our church observes the traditional Christian calendar. The season of Advent, during which we prepare for Christmas, begins on the Sunday closest to November 30. Lent, the forty days of preparation for Easter, begins on Ash Wednesday. Easter season lasts fifty days, concluding on the feast of Pentecost. During these times the Bible readings are chosen for their appropriateness to the season. Fellowship: Our post-service coffee hour is a favorite tradition at Church of the Messiah! Help yourself to a cup of coffee and a snack, and come mingle with our friendly congregation as we enjoy this time of fellowship. WHO WE ARE WORSHIP WITH US FAQ I'M NEW

A Study of Hebrews 10-Week Sermon Series Autumn 2015 "In the past God spoke to our forefathers through the prophets at many times and in various ways, but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, and through whom he made the universe. The Son is the radiance of God's glory, and the exact representation of his being, sustaining all things by his powerful word." (Hebrews 1:1-3) Hebrews was written so that: We will exalt the Messiah above all things We will grasp the greatness of our salvation We will persevere in times of persecution We will see Jesus as High Priest and Mediator of a New Covenant In particular, Hebrews speaks to: Our fear of death Overcoming temptation The right and wrong place for sex The power of encouragement September 20, 2015 The Radiance of God's Glory (Hebrews 1:1 - 2:4) Pastor Marty O'Rourke September 27, 2015 The Initiator of Our Salvation "Jesus: God, Savior, and Lover of My Soul" (Hebrews 2:5 - 3:6) Rev. Hal Scott October 4, 2015 Our Rest (Hebrews 3:7 - 4:13) Rev. Mark Cartledge October 11, 2015 Our Merciful and Faithful High Priest (Hebrews 4:14 - 5:10) Pastor Marty O'Rourke October 18, 2015 High Priest Forever in the Order of Melchizedek (Hebrews 5:7 - 8:5) Pastor Marty O'Rourke November 1, 2015 Our Sacrifice - Once for All (Hebrews 9:23 - 10) Pastor Marty O'Rourke November 8, 2015 Jesus: Author and Perfecter of Our Faith (Hebrews 11:1 - 12:2) Pastor Jim Brown November 15, 2015 A Consuming Fire (Hebrews 12:4 - 29) Rev. Mark Cartledge November 22, 2015 The Great Shepherd of the Sheep (Hebrews 13) Pastor Marty O'Rourke

Our Ministry Staff The Rev. Dr. Marty O'Rourke Rector The Rev. Nile Gomez Associate Pastor Pastor Ken Shomo Children's Ministry Director The Rev. Tom Sweeney Deacon Alicia Greeley Office Manager Bob Greeley Sexton Terry Hayes Multimedia Coordinator Tim Maurer Worship Leader Caleb Stern Live Stream Producer