Discovery Church: Recent Episodes
Philip Bassham
Pastor Philip continues through the book of Haggai and discusses how we live, rest and respond in God's presence.
God lovingly confronts misplaced priorities and invites us to put Him back at the center of our lives.
Using a clip from the movie Sonic The Hedgehog 3, and the story of Joseph and his brothers, Pastor Philip teaches how revenge and the search for justice on our own terms gets in the way of healing, forgiveness and living in a way that honors God.
Pastor Josh Crouch uses a scene from Project Hail Mary to discuss the topic of Free Will.
Tim Toole shares with us a message on the theme of "love through obedience" and how we follow Jesus' example of surrender.
What are you building?
Exodus 31:1-11
God has uniquely gifted each of us to see possibilities, build with purpose, and invest our lives in things that last.
In this message Pastor Philip shares a message from Luke 24 and the Emmaus Disciples. Jesus me them in their disappointment and He meets us in ours.
In our family service, Philip and Amber teach about Jesus filling us up when we are empty.
Jesus, Simon the Pharisee, & the Sinful Woman
Luke 7:36–50
You can be around religion and still miss the heart of Jesus.
Jesus and the Outsider
Jesus & Zacchaeus
Luke 19:1–10
Jesus welcomes people before they have everything figured out.
In this Message Pastor Philip concludes our Unshakable series through 2 Thessalonians. In Chapter 3 we see the and "Unshakable church stays faithful in a frustrating world by trusting Jesus in ordinary life."
Pastor Philip takes us through the beginning of 2 Thessalonians chapter 3 with a message titled, "Unshakable Hearts."
Pastor Philip continues into 2 Thessalonians chapter two with a message titled, "Don't Be Shaken: When truth anchors you, fear doesn't have to shake you."
Pastor Josh leads a family-centered, kid participation, teaching time around the story of Jesus and Lazarus.
Pastor Philip concludes our series through the book of 1 Thessalonians. Today's topic: Living Ready
Pastor Philip dives into the second half of 1 Thessalonians chapter 4 with a message titled "Hope that holds".
Pastor Philip continues through the book of 1 Thessalonians, specifically chapter 4. Today's topic: "The Way You Live Matters"
We belong to each other - why community is important, and what Biblical community looks like. Join us as we round out 1 Thessalonians chapter two and head into chapter three.
This week reinforces that growth happens best in an environment of trust. Paul describes leadership that is gentle, rational and encouraging. This is how God shapes people; not by pressure, but by presence.
Faith works. Love labors. Hope endures.
Pastor Philip begins this series in 1 Thessalonians 1:2-10 speaking about how faith isn't just believed - it's visible.
In Joshua 24, Joshua calls God’s people to a decisive moment: put away the idols and serve the Lord. This message confronts divided loyalties and invites us to lay down whatever competes with God so we can serve Him with our whole heart.
Ruth 1–2
Ruth’s story reminds us that God does some of His deepest work in ordinary moments. This message focuses on how simple, repeated acts of faithfulness shape our lives over time. Spiritual formation rarely happens in big moments, it’s formed in everyday obedience.
Numbers 9:15–23
Following God often means moving without a map. In this message, we look at Israel’s journey in the wilderness and how God led His people not with a plan, but with His presence. We’ll learn what it looks like to stay open, responsive, and willing to follow God—whether He says move or stay.
2 Kings 4:8–17
In a world that constantly pushes us to want more, this message invites us to slow down and create space for God. Through the quiet story of the Shunammite woman, we explore how contentment isn’t settling for less, but living with a settled trust in God. When we make room instead of rushing, God meets us in unexpected ways.
Join us as we reflect on God’s faithfulness over the last year. We celebrate what Jesus is doing in and through our church—life change, baptisms, new families, and a community growing in faith. Our prayer is simple: that we would continue to be a church made of real people, living real lives, following a real Savior.
In the last installment of THE GIFT EXCHANGE, Pastor Philip discusses exchanging loneliness for the LOVE OF GOD.
Pastor Philip speaks on the topic of exchanging weariness for JOY in this week of The Gift Exchange.
In week two of THE GIFT EXCHANGE, Pastor Philip discusses the exchange we can have when we hand over our fear for the PEACE OF GOD.
Philip kicks off our new series discussing trading in the discouragement of the world for the HOPE found in Jesus.
Pastor Philip finishes the series GIVE US THIS Day with a message titled "My Heart Rejoices".
Pastor Philip teaches through a prayer found in 2 Chronicles 20 in week 3 of the series, GIVE US THIS DAY.
In week two of this series, Pastor Philip discusses prayer and having a clean heart as seen in Psalm 51.
Pastor Philip gives an important and thoughtful message through "The Lord's Prayer" to begin the series GIVE US THIS DAY.
A message by Pastor Philip that discusses what the Bible is, why we should read it, and how we should read it.
Pastor Brian and John Hilderbrand use Psalm 117 to discuss the call, and cause, to worship - and the need it brings to reach all the nations for Christ.
Pastor Josh Crouch and Corry Brunenkant speak on the topic of 'satisfaction' through the text of Psalm 90.
Amber Bassham and Chelsea Hartzler use Psalm 42 as they speak about the struggle between despair and hope, and how to praise God through that process.
Amber Bassham wraps up the series on Galatians with a message titled, "Who are you when you follow Jesus?"
Pastor Philip Bassham brings a message out of Galatians 5 titled, "Growing What Really Matters?
Pastor Philip discusses the theme of becoming an heir of Christ as discussed in Galatians chapter four.
We often slip into thinking that if we just work harder, follow the right rules, or prove ourselves, then God will accept us. But in Galatians 3, Paul reminds us that we are made right with God by faith, not by performance. The law shows us our need, but Jesus fulfills the promise. In Him, we are no longer defined by what we do, but by who we belong to. This message will help us trade checklist Christianity for a life of freedom, identity, and trust in Christ alone.
In the opening chapter of Galatians, Paul urgently defends the true gospel of grace against false teachings that add rules and works to salvation. This message will explore who Paul is, why he wrote the letter, and why the gospel is good news we can’t afford to distort. We’ll learn that real freedom is found not in trying harder, but in trusting Jesus completely—because what He did on the cross is enough.
What does it really mean to lead others? In this powerful message, Lead with Your Life, we explore how true leadership isn’t about titles or talent — it’s about example. Drawing inspiration from a pivotal moment in Top Gun: Maverick, where Maverick steps up to show what’s possible instead of just saying it
Join us as we unpack what it looks like to live out your faith in a way that speaks louder than words. Whether you’re a student, a parent, a leader, or just someone trying to follow Jesus in everyday life — this message will challenge and encourage you to lead from the inside out.
It's a gift that Jesus welcomes us, even in our imperfections. The deeper someone understands their own struggles, the more they recognize the transformative power of grace. "The more you realize the seriousness of your hopeless condition... that's when you'll have great love."
Pastor Philip's messages dives into the pivotal Spider-Man: Homecoming scene where Peter is trapped under rubble and must decide if he can still be a hero without his high-tech suit. It challenges us to ask the same question: Who are you when everything external—titles, roles, reputation—is stripped away? Using James 1:17, we’re reminded that every good and perfect gift comes from God, not from what we wear or what others see. And in 2 Timothy 1:7, we’re reminded that God gives us power, love, and self-discipline—not fear.
In The Fellowship of the Ring, Gandalf reminds Frodo, “All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given to us.”
This week, Eric Bryant (Gateway Church: Austin) challenges us to use our time well—to live fruitful lives by joining God’s mission and helping build His Kingdom.
You’re invited to be part of something bigger. Let’s step into the story together.
Pastor Brian brings a message about Friendship as we follow along with the life of Elijah.
Pastor Josh Crouch continues our series through the life of Elijah with a message titled, "What on earth are you doing for Heaven's sake?"
John Hilderbrand continues the series through the story of Elijah with a message titled, "I've Had Enough, Lord".
Amber Bassham shares a Mother's Day message about the beauty of God's desire to give second chances using the story of Doubting Thomas.
Guest Speaker Kevin Kovacs uses the Easter story, and the events that followed, to ask the question, "Do we recognize Jesus when we see him?"
In week 2 of the series through the Book of Joel, Pastor Philip talks about judgement, mercy and redemption.
Pastor Philip begins a new series through the Book of Joel. Week one is A Call to Repentance in a Time of Crisis.
Pastors Philip and Josh will take us through an interactive message of the 10 plagues, and what we can learn from that experience.
Philip finishes the series of Jonah on the topic of wrestling with God - when we want control over compassion.
Pastor Philip continues the series through the book of Jonah and what happens when we are preaching but not practicing; when we resent God's mercy for others.
Pastor Philip opens up the series on Jonah by discussing Jonah's journey and what it's like when God's calling feels inconvenient.
Pastor Philip discusses what can be accomplished when we pool our resources together for the Kingdom of God.
Pastor Philip speaks on The Joy of Open-Handed Living, and how we can rethink our resources and trust in God's version of "enough."
Pastor Brian tags on the UNHURRIED series with a message about what we do with the calling we get when we spend time with Jesus.
Pastor Philip speaks on The Power of Presence - intentionally slowing down to hear God speak.
Pastor Philip begins a new series for 2025 called UNHURRIED. In week one he discusses The Gift of Rest.
Pastor Philip concludes our Advent series finishing up Isaiah 9:6 with speaking of Jesus as Everlasting Father and Prince of Peace.
Pastor Philip speaks through names of Jesus as we look at Him being a "Mighty God" as referenced in Isaiah 9:6.
Pastor Philip speaks about Jesus being a Wonderful Counselor for the first week of Advent here at Discovery.
Pastor Philip, using II Thessalonians 2, on the topic of having steady faith in a world of confusion.
Pastor Philip starts in on 2 Thessalonians and is in chapter 1 speaking about standing firm while around adversity.
Pastor Philip teaches through 1st Thessalonians 5 and the topics of hope, readiness and encouragement.
Pastor Philip leads us in a talk about 1 Thessalonians chapter 4 on the topic of living in holiness and hope.
Pastor Philip is speaking through 1st Thessalonians chapter 3 as we learn about the need for encouragement.
Pastor Philip walks us through 1 Thessalonians, chapter 2 and discusses it has to show us about living authentically.
Pastor Philip begins our new series walking through the books of 1 and 2 Thessalonians.
Elders Corry Brunenkant and Randy Truax use the game Monopoly to discuss how God should be foremost in our thoughts and priorities no matter what we're doing.
Pastor Josh Crouch and John Hilderbrand use the board game PANDEMIC to discuss spiritual decay and the importance of using our spiritual gifts and disciplines to connect with a community of believers, and to continually grow in our faith to combat the spread of spiritual decay.
Amber Bassham and Rachel Mills discuss James 1 and the board game SORRY on a topic of repentance and their experience in RE:GEN - a group to help take stock of life and to introduce healing, despite one's past.
Pastor Brian, Jordan Reeves and Sean Tatman use the board game RISK to talk about building community.
Pastor Philip and Kevin Kovacs begin our team teaching series, "Let the games begin," speaking on the Peace of God - while using The Game of Life as a launching off point.
Pastor Philip concludes our series on The Sermon On The Mount. He discusses how Jesus showed us what it means to live the life that is really life - by giving us some things to do and some decisions to make.
Pastor Philip concludes our At The Movies series with a look at the movie Jumanji, and what the Bible says about facing life in together.
Using a theme through the movie "Yes, man", Pastor Philip speaks on living transformation into what God has for us - by saying YES to Jesus and His Will for our lives.
Pastor Philip shares a message on overcoming obstacles using "The Super Mario Bros" movie.
Pastor Philip takes us through the example of Peter using the movie The Secret Life of Walter Mitty.
Pastor Josh Crouch uses the birds of Matthew 6 to remind us of how God continually provides - and how we can be thankful for His sovereignty and providence,
John Hilderbrand walks us through the beauty of God's creation and nature reveals God to us - but that isn't enough. God uses His Word, among other things, to reveal his love for us.
Pastor Trent Spangler, Senior Pastor of Bible Baptist in Washington Courthouse, guest speaks for week 3 of our series "Anything Is Possible".
Corry Brunenkant shares a message reminding us of the attributes of God, and how they inform us of the separation between us and Him.
Amber Bassham brings the message from this Mother's Day: Dealing with our emotional baggage through Christ.
Pastor Philip talks about the 5 crowds that were present at Jesus comes into Jerusalem on his way to the cross.
Pastor Philip Kicks off the new series called Belong, Believe, Become. In this message he talks about the need for the church to be a place that people can belong in their search for Jesus.
Our family Gathering included worship being led by our dcStudents and Pastor Philip and Amber Bassham sharing a family friendly message about the power of our words.
In this message we watch the clip of the choices made in the Mcfly family that derail their family. As Mark Batterson said, "You are only one decision away from a totally different life."
In today's virtual gathering Pastor Philip will be kicking off our new series #GREATER. In this message today we will be looking at the new year and how we as a church family can dig deeper into community and have #GREATER Community in the new year!
Corry Brunenkant shares a message based upon two of the seven churches in Revelation 3.
The Sunday before Thanksgiving we like to give thanks by singing classic hymns, praying for our community, and sharing testimonies of God's Goodness!
Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors.
In this series, Pastor Philip will be digging into the five core values of Discovery Church. This week we look at Biblical Truth!
Join us for our Virtual gathering for Sunday, March 15 2020 as we look at Colossians 3 and pray for our community.
In Colossians 1 we find that Paul is addressing the supremacy of Christ and the sufficiency of scripture to the young Church at Colossi.
In the final message on the Balance series, Pastor Philip talks about reversing the equation of how we view life. This requires us putting Jesus first in our life, priorities, and finances.
Pastor Philip brings a message about how God views our debt. While not all debt is bad, there is some that puts us into bondage and our debt becomes our master. God desires for us to live in complete freedom, and this includes freedom from debt.
As we kick off the Balance series, Pastor Philip brings a talk about what being out of balance in the various areas of our lives does to our finances, our time, and our relationships.
In this message Pastor Philip brings a talk coupled with a video from his wife Amber Bassham where she talks about Holy Pruning that occurs in life and the life we find in abiding in Christ as we see in John 15.
As we launch into 2020, Pastor Trent shares a message on focus and how to keep our eyes fixed on Christ from Isaiah 43:18-19 and Psalm 37:4.
In week 3 of our Advent series we look at Luke 15 and the parables of the Lost Sheep, Lost Coin, and Lost Son and the JOY that is expressed when each is found. Jesus coming as a baby is the avenue in which God chose to come and find us and why there is Joy to the World!
Amber gets our Christmas season started at Discovery Church with a message on the first Sunday of Advent. This week we look at Luke 1.
In the concluding message in the Psalm series, Pastor Philip gives the likely context of the writing of the 46th Psalm and how God is truly our Refuge and Strength!!!
Pastor Philip breaks down Psalm 98 to show the faithfulness of God in the past, the present, and his faithfulness in the future.
Pastor Philip digs into Psalm 145 and the "omni" characteristics of God. In this message we see how all of the characteristics are dependent upon one another to exist.
In this message, we looked at the value of Scripture as seen in Psalm 19:7-9. In this message Pastor Philip breaks these verses down and applies them to our lives in how scripture works in the life of the believer!
To close out our Mission series, Krista Wood and Aimee Worley share about their ministry, Canvas Your Neighborhood.
In this message Pastor Philip talks about the difference between being mission minded and maintenance minded.
Rachel Mills, from Pearls in Haiti, gives us an update on her ministry in Bonnette, Haiti.
Pastor Philip kicks off the new series "Mission" with a message from 1 Chronicles 4:10 and the prayer of Jabez. This prayer on the surface looks to be selfish, but it is really a prayer on impacting the kingdom of God!
Pastor Trent and Paul Chaney share a message in our "Restore" series with a message from Romans 6.
Pastor Brian Bosler and Jessica Potts share a message on the role the Church plays in the restoration of our schools and our kids.
In this message Pastor Philip summarizes the Acts series and shares the three ways that we can go about preaching the gospel the best way we know how. In this message he encourages us to fulfill the great commission by showing HOSPITALITY to everyone we know, EVANGELIZE with our lives, and be a FAITHFUL PRESENCE every where we go.
Pastor Philip continues our Summer series in the book of Acts with Paul and Silas in prison and their response to the circumstances before them. How do we respond when things don't go the way we wish?
In this message Pastor Philip sets the stage for who the gospel is for according to Paul, Barnabas, Peter and James.
In this message Pastor Philip talks about the stoning of Stephen as the first Martyr in scripture. The beautiful thing about Stephen's life was his willingness to be used of the Holy Spirit in all things.
In part 4 of our series, we look at issues with our hearts in a cautionary tale about Ananias and Sapphira.
In Part 3 of the Acts series Pastor Philip shares a message on the boldness of the apostles and the early church.
In this message Pastor Philip talks about the Holy Spirit's coming and the beginning of the early church from Acts chapter 2.
In a new series that will last throughout the summer months at Discovery Church, Pastor Philip kicks off a series as we dig into the book of Acts. In this message we look at the first chapter of Acts as Jesus promises the Holy Spirit prior to his return to Heaven!
In this message Pastor Trent talks about The Christian LIFE that has meaning and how this kind of LIFE is Life Giving!
Pastor Brian Bosler brings a message to kick off the summer at Discovery Church. This is one you will not want to miss!
What is my part in the great commission? Jesus commands us to Teach, Baptize, and Go, how do I practically live this out in my day to day life?
Ok, I'm a believer, now what? In this message pastor Philip shares the key components of discipleship that help in the development of disciples and disciplers.
“The greatest issue facing the world today, with all its heartbreaking needs, is whether those who, by profession or culture, are identified as ‘Christians’ will become disciples – students, apprentices, practitioners – of Jesus Christ, steadily learning from him how to live the life of the Kingdom of the Heavens into every corner of human existence.”
Dallas Willard
Pastor Brian shares a message on Ittai the Gittite and the character that he showed in his support of King David.
Pastor Philip shares an Easter message on the crucifixion of Jesus and Barabbas, the man who was set free when Jesus dies.
Pastor Philip shares a message on the crucifixion from the perspective of Joseph of Arimathea. In this message we ask the question, "How does our love for Christ compel us to be bold today?"
In this message Pastor Philip discusses the events of the crucifixion that led the Roman Centurion to say "Certainly this man was innocent!"
Pastor Philip concludes our family series with a message about family and how no matter what is going on, "Your family is Never Too Far Gone!" You are not defined by your past and God has given you today to make the changes necessary.
Pastor Philip begins a series on the family with a message about the titles we hold in our families and how to live up to them. Whether you are a mom, dad, son, daughter, sister, brother, or anyone else in the family, you have a title to uphold. How do you use your title?
What can we learn from a talking donkey? Pastor Trent shares a message on compassion that is found in the most unlikely place.
Pastor Philip concludes the "I LOVE HIS CHURCH" series with a message on Common Pursuit!
Henry David Thoreau said, “It is not enough to be busy, so are ants. The question is what are we busy about?” This goes for our time, our gifts, and our resources. How are we using what God has given us?
In this message we look at the first 2 values of Discovery Church, Grace and Truth! Pastor Philip digs deep into how these 2 values must exist together to effectively build God's Kingdom!
Pastor Philip concludes our Controlled Burn series with a message about our response to crisis in our lives. Our immediate response needs to be to Cry out to Jesus, just as the disciples did when they were in the storm and he came to them.
How does our faith responds in the midst of a controlled burn? In this message Pastor Philip looks at the response of Habakkuk to the perceived injustice and inaction of God on behalf of the Israelites.
Pastor Philip brings a message on the first Sunday of 2019 where he talks about the NEW things God is doing in our lives. Sometimes we cannot see the new because we focus on the old and the past.
Pastor Philip concludes the series on Hope with a message on the hope we find in the coming of Christ. The birth is not the beginning of the story, it's the middle of God's redemption story.
Pastor Philip shares a message on why we can have Hope: Because God knows How to Hold Us Up!
Pastor Philip shares a message on the angelic appearances in the Christmas story. God spoke to each of the four people and their responses were varied. In this message Philip shares how God spoke to their fears, their needs, and with no regard for their societal status.
Christmas is a time of Hope! In this message Pastor Philip talks about the timing of God with the birth of Christ and how it impacts us today.
Pastor Philip concludes our Thanksgiving series, "Extending the Table," with a message about showing hospitality to people who have hurt us and we might view as an enemy. We have to remember, when Jesus shares the last meal with his disciples, the one who he knew would betray him was invited to this dinner along with the other disciples. What does this say about how we are to welcome our enemies?
It's not always easy to be loving and welcoming to people different from us. But in a world with 7 billion people chances are you will meet someone that is hard to welcome and hard to love. We love them anyways.
"The heart of hospitality is when people leave your home, they should feel better about themselves, not better about you." Author Unknown
"Not everyone can serve in a foreign land, lead a relief effort, or volunteer at the downtown soup kitchen. But who can't be hospitable? Do you have a front door? A table? Chairs? Bread and meat for sandwiches? Congratulations! You just qualified to serve in the most ancient of ministries: hospitality." Max Lucado - Outlive Your Life
Rachel Mills from Pearls in Haiti speaks to Discovery Church about the ministry and vision she has for reaching Haiti.
Pastor Brian and Katie Bosler conclude our Bros series with a message on Cain and Abel. In this message they discuss what happens when we miss the mark, which we all do. But, when we miss the mark, God gives us a second chance and when he gives us a second chance, we should take it!
Paul Chaney and Pastor Philip team up to share a message from the life of Jacob and Esau. In this message we deal with impulsiveness, deception, and God's plan.
Pastor Trent and Jordan Reeves share a message on the lives of Reuben and Judah from the book of Genesis. While this story is typically viewed from the lens of Joseph, Reuben and Judah are very much players in the outcome of the story of Joseph.
Pastor Philip Concludes our "Gospel According to Seinfeld" series with a message on having a thirst for God. By looking at classic stories of the Old Testament we realize that when one has a thirst for God they will be Bold in the faith and will put first things first!
Pastor Philip shares a message on knowing and loving your neighbor after defining the question, "Who is my neighbor?"
Pastor Philip continues the Gospel According to Seinfeld series with a message on generosity. When you are generous others are blessed and you are blessed in ways that are beyond our comprehension.
Pastor Philip begins the "Gospel according to Seinfeld" series with a message on our words, actions, and attitudes based on the classic line from our good friend George Costanza, "It's Not a Lie If You Believe It!"
Pastor Trent finished up the White Board Sessions series today with a message from James 1. In this message he shared the ideas that "God is more interested in your character than your comfort" and that "God is more interested in your holiness than your happiness!"
Pastor Philip concludes his 2 part series in Whiteboard Sessions with his second message on the End Times from Revelation 8b-22.
Pastor Philip digs into the first 8 chapters of the book of Revelation in the annual White Board Sessions series.
Pastor Philip digs into the inner parts of the Tabernacle and connects these elements with God's Provision, Authority, and Standard of Living.
In this message Pastor Philip talks about the Tabernacle and it's inner court from Exodus 25-40.
Pastor Philip concludes his series "Trinity" with a message on Jesus. In this message he answers the question, "What is the purpose of Jesus?
On this Father's Day Pastor Philip shares a communion message about the Father. In this message, he share about God's great love for us and the need for mom's and dad's to share this love with their families by being Godly, Present, and Real.
Pastor Bardiya shared a message to catch us up on all he and Sanaz are doing in Northern Virginia!
Pastor Philip begins a series on the Trinity answering the questions about Who the Trinity is, Why we need Him and What he does for us.
Jim Shumaker shares the final message of our series, "Junk at the bottom of the stairs," with a talk on jealousy and how to overcome this powerful emotion.
Pastor Philip continues the series, "Junk at the bottom of the stairs," and talks about the idolatry that we all have in our lives. It may not be golden statues or a shrine in your house, but we all have things that we put before our relationship with God.
The book of Esther is full of broken pieces. Just like our own lives, but God has a BIG PLAN for our major brokenness.
Pastor Philip digs into the emotion of Anger that we will deal with eventually. In this message he looks at the unintended consequences of unresolved anger.
Discovery Church hosts its first Family Fifth and Pastor Philip continues the "Junk at the Bottom of the Stairs" series with a message on selfishness.
Pastor Philip kicks off the Junk at the Bottom of the Stairs series with a message on Greed and Ambition from Luke 12.
Pastor Brian shares a message on calculated risks that a follower of Jesus takes in living the life of Faith. This includes being a disrupter like Elijah from the Old Testament.
Pastor Philip concludes the Not a Fan series with a message on rules. Being a follower of Jesus is not just a set list of guidelines, it is a life of freedom and joy when we realize that His plan for us is to live a full and enriched life in Him through a relationship.
Pastor Philip shares a message on Easter Sunday about the Jesus being enough to fulfill all areas of our lives. What's in your life that competes for your relationship with Jesus? If Jesus is the only thing on the menu, What would your life look like?
Pastor Philip shares a message on the Cross during out spring 2018 communion service. The message of the cross brings to mind three thing: Humility, Sacrifice, and a call to die to Self.
Pastor Philip continues the "Not a Fan" series with a talk on how the gospel is open to everyone!
Pastor Philip begins the Not a Fan series with asking the question, "Are you a fan or a follower?" This series is based on the book by Kyle Idleman called Not a Fan. In this message Philip asks three questions: Why are you here? Are you all in? and, Have I made it my own?
Pastor Philip shares the story of Tom Zimmerman and how one person investing in him ultimately led him to Faith in Jesus. Our stories can impact people for the kingdom if we are real and available.
Pastor Philip shares the story of Ed Miller and how God showed up in the midst of a tragedy in his life.
Pastor Bardiya Amiri shares his story of faith from being raised Muslim to following Jesus and starting The Way Church in Northern Virginia.
Pastor Philip shares a message on miracles and healing as part of our Stories series at Discovery Church!
Pastor Philip shares a message on the impact that Jesus has in our lives with relation to our past, our family tree, and how we lead our life with Him in our lives!
Pastor Philip starts off the Stories series for 2018 with Jeremy and Erika Reeves who share their story of paying off debt and feeling what life is without that burden.
Pastor Trent Spangler shares a New Years message to encourage us to lean into God's Plan and Power in 2018!
Pastor Philip finished the series "What Child is This" with the message on Jesus as the Prince of Peace. It was a great message about what holds us back from truly experiencing the peace that only Jesus can provide.
Pastor Philip continues the series "What Child is This" from the verse Isaiah 9:6. In this message Philip talks about Jesus as "Father" in his characteristics and how he is always present, always loving, and always forgiving!
Jim Shumaker gives a talk about the history of Christmas and digs into the background of some of the key players such as Herod, The Wise Men, Mary, and Joseph.
Pastor Philip continues the 2017 Christmas series from Isaiah 9:6 and talks about the title given to Jesus of "Mighty God." In this message he talks about the specific kind of might found in God's kingdom in contrast to that of societal might.
Pastor Philip begins this new Christmas series on the names of Jesus found in Isaiah 9:6. In this message we find that Jesus comes into the world at just the right time and just the right place to meet us right where we are.
Pastor Philip shares part 3 of the Worship series while talking about the song, Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus. In this message we see how our lives have hope and victory when we keep our eyes fixed in Jesus when everything around us is vying for our attention.
Pastor Philip looks at the classic hymn, Be Thou My Vision, and connects it with the prophet Jeremiah and his reminder to the Children of Israel to remember God in their everyday life.
In this message, Pastor Philip begins the Thanksgiving series on worship at Discovery Church. By breaking down the Classic Hymn, "How Great Thou Art," we see the greatness of God and why he is worthy of worship.
Pastor Philip shares a message on dealing with discouragement. We all deal with it from time to time and it can slow us down from what God is calling us to do. In this message Pastor Philip talks about the words of Haggai for the people to "Be Strong" and "Do the work."
Pastor Philip shares a message on practical ways that we can usher in God's Kingdom when there is so much going on around us that tells us we can't.
In this final message in the Framily Plan series Pastor Philip shares a message about the gifts that the family of God has been given to make a difference in our world. When the whole body is healthy and firing on all cylinders, it can make an eternal difference in the community in which it serves.
In this message Pastor Philip continues the Framily Plan series with a message on what the church is: A Family. Term Family can conjure up various feeling and emotions but in this message Philip discusses the four things that we need a family for and what it does for us.
In this message Pastor Philip starts the Framily Plan on Framily Day and talks about the importance of a Framily getting together and being together regularly. He breaks down Hebrews 10:24-25 and explains how we are to "one-another" each other!
Pastor Philip shares a message about what it means to be a Christian. In this message he breaks down what the difference between the societal views of being a Christian and what the Bible says about being a Christian.
In this message Pastor Philip discusses how Faith and Science work together in our world.
Pastor Philip and Pastor Brian share a message on entitlement from the lives of Apostles James and John.
Pastor Trent Spangler and Nathan Martsolf share a message from the life of Jacob and Esau.
Pastor Philip and Nate Martsolf kick off the series, "Pairings," at Discovery Church by looking into the story of Ruth and Naomi. They seek to help us find the answer to the question, "How do we include God in our day to day lives?" and show us how "God uses imperfect people to tell his story."
Pastor Philip tells the incredible story of the battle of Jericho with 20 of his closest friends from the dcStudents and dcKids. You will not want to miss this!
Pastor Philip kicks off the Kid Stories series with the 7 days of creation. This is not just any ordinary message on creation. You will never forget the days of creation after watching this message.
Pastor Trent speaks on youth Takeover Sunday on distractions in life from the life of Nehemiah.
In this message Pastor Philip talks about giving up what's good for the best. A father's day message that is really for anyone who feels overloaded and needs to re-prioritize.
Sometimes in life we feel that if we had more faith we could accomplish more, be happier, or feel closer to God. In this message Pastor Philip shares that its not the amount of faith that you have that matters, its that you have some to get you headed in the right direction.
Pastor Philip and his wife Amber share a Mother's Day message on unpacking your family baggage and breaking the cycles in our families from Numbers 14.
Josh and Erin Taylor, our missionaries to Honduras, share their heart for missions at Discovery Church!
Ever wonder what your "call" is in life? Throughout scripture we find people who had those "big" calls like Moses at the burning bush and Saul on the road to Damascus. What about the general call that all believers have? What do we do while waiting for our specific "call" from God?
Pastor Philip shares a message on the Doubt that Thomas felt following the resurrection of Jesus. Doubt is all around us, what do we do with it?
Pastor Philip shares a communion message from Exodus 12 and Luke 22 connection this ordinance with the freeing of the children of Israel from Egypt after 400 years of bondage.
Pastor Philip finalizes the Geography of Jesus with a message on hypocrites. How do people view us? Are we like the Pharisees? Do our actions line up with our words? In this message Philip shares how to work as you practice what you post!
Pastor Philip shares from a well known passage where we find Jesus mourning with some of his closest friends at the passing of hi friend Lazarus. We are never alone in our mourning, Jesus is right there with us!
Pastor Philip shared Part 2 of the Geography of Jesus series. In this message he talks about how we are to deal with others the way Jesus did.
It is one thing to sympathize, it is another to be able to empathize. Jesus can do both. No matter what you are going through, Jesus has felt it, no matter how you feel, Jesus has felt it. The temptations that Jesus endured in the wilderness while being alone are the same way that Satan comes to us. The answer that Jesus gave to Satan was from God's word. We learn three things from seeing Jesus in the wilderness: Learn to rely on God, not yourself. Follow God’s plan, no shortcuts. Build God’s Kingdom, not yours.
Pastor Philip talk about generosity and the impact that it can have on you and the kingdom of God.
Pastor Philip shares a message on the feeding of the 5000 and how a simple offer fed a multitude. Don't underestimate your impact by offering what you have and allowing God to do His part!
Pastor Philip continues the #Stories series about making decisions. It is easy to SAY how you would think your would respond to a specific situation if you were confronted with it, but it is harder to actually MAKE the decision when you are confronted with the choice. Pastor Philip shares three steps to consider when you are confronted with any decision, large or small.
Pastor Philip talks about anger that is directed towards God. What are we to do with the strong emotion when we don't have the answers or the perspective that we desperately need?
Pastor Philip shares a message in the new #Stories series about being the salt and light that Jesus calls us to in Matthew 5.
Pastor Brian shares a message on how to start 2017 with meaning from the book of Ecclesiastes.
Jesus shows up in our world in the most unexpected way, to a world that would reject him, to the outcast, to the common, to the elite, to a town of no renown, when we needed him most! That is the heart of the Christmas Story!
Pastor Philip finishes the #Advent Series with a message about the peace we find in Jesus. More than 2700 years ago Isaiah promises that Jesus will be the "Prince of Peace" and in 2016, we can realize that peace!
Pastor Philip continues the Christmas Advent series at Discovery Church with the topic of Joy. In this message he shares where followers of Jesus find their joy and how we can be Joy Dispensers instead of Joy Extinguishers.
Pastor Philip kicks off the Christmas Advent series at Discovery Church with the topic of LOVE. In this message he will give context to the love of God that led him to send Jesus to earth more than 2000 years ago.
Thanksgiving Communion is such a great time of the year at Discovery Church. Pastor Philip shares a message about the Lord's Table and what each leg of the table represents to us and what it can represent for us in our homes as well.
Pastor Philip continues the series #InTheMeantime on waiting, being patient, and getting through the meantime of life. This week he looks at the life of Moses and the Children of Israel as they travel from Egypt to the Promised Land. They get in their own way and put off entering into their land by 40 years. How do we react when we have to wait on what has been promised?
Pastor Philip continues the series #InTheMeantime on waiting, being patient, and getting through the meantime of life. This week he looks at the life of the four friends of a man who was bed ridden and could not get to Jesus on his own. We have all been stuck and could not get where we were going on our own. Join us as we talk about being a friend who helps people out of their meantimes.
Pastor Philip continues the series #InTheMeantime on waiting, being patient, and getting through the meantime of life. This week he looks at the life of David and how he waited on the promise of being King. Waiting is tough! But it is in the waiting where you learn, grow, and depend on God.
Pastor Philip continues the series #InTheMeantime on waiting, being patient, and getting through the meantime of life. This week he looks at the life of Joseph and how one small yet righteous decision on his part changed the landscape for all of humanity.
Pastor Philip begins a new series on waiting, being patient, and getting through the #Meantime of life. This week he looks at the life of Job and how he stayed with what he knew in a time when everyone and everything around him told him to leave God.
Pastor Brian and Nate Martsolf conclude the #Pairish series with a message on what worship WILL be like. They tie in how we are to prepare now for the better worship we will experience as John wrote in Revelation 4.
Pastor Lindi and her husband, Nate, share a message on unity from John 17. A timely message for the day and age in which we live.
Pastor Philip and Pastor Lindi share a message on The Church and what it is suppose to be doing. It is more than a place to go on Sundays and a social community... it is a People to be day in and day out.
Pastor Philip and Pastor Trent share a message on The Church and its unstoppable nature. Gamaliel, a Jewish Rabbi in the first century, comes to the conclusion that the church is not just another movement of man, but a Movement of God.
Pastor Brian and Pastor trent share a message on the church as we kick off the Pair-ish series. This week we talk about worship as a church, not the music part of a service, but a lifestyle of worship in our every day lives.
Pastor Philip concludes the series #SummerSchool and digs into the doctrine of Missions. This week we will look at missions and how it is both a calling for the Church itself as well as a calling for each individual follower of Jesus. Join us as we talk about what our unique role is in building God's Kingdom!
Pastor Philip continues the series #SummerSchool and digs into the doctrine of the Trinity. This week we will look at the three different positions in the Godhead and how each of them interact with is in our daily lives as well as their specific roles in the redemption of mankind.
Pastor Philip continues the series #SummerSchool and digs into the doctrine of scripture and discusses the power and impact it can have on the believer.
Pastor Philip starts a new series on doctrine and the truths that we hold to as a church family. Today we dig into the doctrine of salvation and what exactly it means to the believer.
Pastor Philip tells the classic tale of Jonah and the Whale. This story is not merely about Jonah and a Whale, this story is about God and how great his heart is toward his sons and daughters who run away from him. God never gives up on Jonah, not when he runs away and not when he sits under a vine and pouts. There’s a little Jonah in all of us and a whole lot of Jonah in most of us.
Pastor Philip shares the story of Noah and the Ark. More than just a cute story of animals and a man who built a boat. This is a story of redemption, of faith, and a loving God who remembers his children!
Pastor Philip shares the story of Jesus calming the storm from Mark 4. In the turbulent world that we are living in we are bound to encounter a storm whether by our making or not. How can we learn to depend on Jesus to help calm the storms we encounter?
Pastor Philip kicks of the #KidStories series with the story of our good friend Zacchaeus. There is so much truth to be found in how much Jesus cares for us and wants to know us through this story.
What is the call for Christians to do and be in our world today? In this message Philip concludes the series "Blessed Be" by discussing what it looks like to be a peacemaker without compromising our convictions.
What do the beatitudes have to do with the Ten Commandments? It is more than merely obeying the Ten Commandments that shows you are a follower of Jesus.
What is it about the experience of mothering, daughtering, and being a woman that brings us together? How does God demonstrate mothering to us? Hear the unique perspective of this very special day in this message from the female voices of Discovery Church.
Philip starts a new series on what it means to live in the kingdom. This is not merely a kingdom built for the future, it is the kingdom built for today.
In this final message in "The Unit," Philip shares thoughts from three couples who answered the question, "what does it take to have a good marriage?"
In part two of "The Unit" Philip talks about the goals and values that need to be found in a marriage. From Ephesians 3:10-11 we see that our marriage relationship mimics our relationship with Jesus and the Church, His bride.
Pastor Philip begins a new series about marriage - and really, all our relationships - and it's dependence on the Fruits of the Spirit. By cultivating these fruits, and not settling for "canned fruit," we grow into the people - and partners - that God would have us become.
Philip concludes the #FollowTheLeader series on Easter with a message called Live for Me. What does the resurrection of Christ mean for our day to day living?
Philip shares part two of the series #FollowTheLeader with a message on the costs of discipleship and following Jesus. "Being a Christian, is more than learning about him; it includes following him where he goes."
Philip begins a new series called "Follow the Leader." In this series, Philip will talk about discipleship and what it truly means to follow Jesus. In week one he digs into John 1 where Jesus chooses his disciples and Philip tells Nathanael to, "Come and See."
Pastor Philip, along with fellow staff members and volunteers, share the victories for the past year - as well as lay out the exciting vision and future plans for the coming year!
Pastor Philip closes out the Word on Money series with a frank discussion about what the Bible really says about generosity and giving to the church.
Pastor Philip speaks with Discovery Church Partners Ben and Kate Tietje about their victory over a mountain of debt and crushing circumstances. We can all find ourselves in similar circumstances in the blink of an eye. They discuss our responsibility as good stewards to be as prepared as we can be with a financial plan. Take a listen to their story and find out how you can make a plan to climb out of debt, too.
Philip discusses the myths and misconceptions about money that lead us to believe it is more powerful than God intends. By following God we can see ourselves as both generous and good stewards.
Philip shares a message on fear, apathy, and holding on to stuff. In Judges 6 we see Gideon being called by God to go fight the Midianite but uses fear, bargaining, and lack of resources to hold off on following God's request. What is God calling you to do? What's holding you back?
Philip shares a message on fear, apathy, and holding on to stuff. In Judges 6 we see Gideon being called by God to go fight the Midianite but uses fear, bargaining, and lack of resources to hold off on following God's request. What is God calling you to do? What's holding you back?