Sermons
Gospel-centered teaching
Is suicide the unpardonable sin?
What does Christianity say about the tragedy of suicide? Discover how the gospel intersects with these deaths of despair.
Who is the Antichrist?
Before God restores creation, the earth will be afflicted by the forces of darkness–including the antichrist. What do we know about him?
How should Christians think about immigration?
We’re called to care for the vulnerable AND to submit to the government. How do we balance these priorities in the immigration debate?
How do dinosaurs fit into the Bible?
If God created the universe, how do dinosaurs fit into the Bible’s timeline? Explore different options for understanding the creation story.
Can a Christian be pro-choice?
Is an unborn baby a human life? If so, how should that life be protected? Explore the challenging topic of abortion through a gospel lens.
Search Terms: “How Should Christians Think of the Current Conflict in Israel?
The Hebrew Bible emphasizes that Israel is the home for God’s chosen people. How should Christians think about the modern nation of Israel?
Search Terms: “Why Do Christians Celebrate Baptism and Communion?”
Christians celebrate communion regularly, and practice water baptism. What do each of these traditions mean?
Will I Ever Be Perfect?
Sanctification is a lifelong process. We are perfected only in the presence of Jesus. How does that hope influence our behavior today?
The Role of Suffering
Times of brokenness can also be times of blessing. How does God use suffering and discipline to drive the sanctification process forward?
The Role of Community
Sanctification is a team sport! True spiritual growth comes through a shared spiritual community. How does the Church drive lasting change?
The Spiritual Power of Habit
We are what we repeatedly do. Learn how our habits both reflect and shape our desires, and what that means for gospel-driven sanctification.
The Goal of Sanctification
Sanctification literally means to be “set apart” for God’s eternal purposes. What sorts of virtues do we embody as we are transformed?
The Role of the Holy Spirit
We are saved by God, and progressively transformed by God. How does the Holy Spirit work in our lives to make us more and more like Christ?
Gospel-Driven Transformation
Through union with Christ, each of us has been made clean. Learn how the gospel produces transformation and growth that mere works cannot.
Down to Earth (Week 15): The True Friend
Regret erodes our souls and relationships. Discover how Jesus can be your true FRIEND in spite of your shameful past.
Down to Earth (Week 14): The True Life
Christianity’s greatest claim is that Jesus historically rose from the dead. How does the resurrection promise believers LIFE and hope?
Down to Earth (Week 13): The True Lamb
Even our modern world can’t escape guilt. But as the true LAMB of God, Jesus lifts the burden of sin and grants us forgiveness and renewal.
Down to Earth (Week 12): The True Vine
Everybody has something they’re “into.” And what you’re into, you become. As the true VINE, Jesus invites us to abide in him to find purpose.
Down to Earth (Week 10): The True King
Some people long for a charismatic leader to guide them. Still others celebrate their own authority. The true KING offers far more.
Down to Earth (Week 9): The True Shepherd
Advertisers, and cable news hosts deliver promises of the good life. But only the true SHEPHERD lays down his life so that we can truly live.
Down to Earth (Week 8): The True Light
Does Christianity have a place in the late modern world? The LIGHT of Christ pierces the darkness and invites us to explore his truth.
Down to Earth (Week 7): The True Bread
For some of us, Jesus is merely useful. We love him as long as he provides for us. But Jesus wants us to see his eternal beauty.
Down to Earth (Week 6): The True HEALER
What does it mean to live in hope? Jesus is our true HEALER — not just from our immediate earthly ills, but from death and self-reliance.
Down to Earth (Week 5): The True WELL
Everybody worships something. But the things we long for do not fulfill. As the true WELL, Jesus is the source of life who satisfies our hearts’ longings.
Down to Earth (Week 4): The True TEMPLE
Jesus doesn’t just call sinners to repentance. He also comes to challenge our religious assumptions, both for the ancient TEMPLE and the church of today.
Down to Earth: The True BRIDEGROOM
In his very first sign-miracle, Jesus reveals something important about who he is and how he’s the answer to Israel’s longings and hopes—and ours as well.
Down to Earth (Week 1): The True STORY
Who is Jesus? What did he come to do? The gospel of John shows us that the true STORY of Jesus is deeper than we imagine or our culture tries to claim. Download the study guide here. Download the chapter.
Advent 2023 (Week 4): God Gave
On Christmas, God gave his only Son. The way we respond to this gift is the most important thing about our spiritual lives.
Advent Week 2: “What Child is This?”
Who is the child in the Manger? How does he represent the hopes of an entire nation — and world? Pastor Chris Wiles explains how the genealogy of Jesus points to a king who fulfills, defies, and renews our expectations.
Advent 2023 Week 3: “Hope and History”
At the time of Jesus' birth, the angels proclaim "peace on earth." But how can we experienced peace on earth when hope and history don't rhyme?
Advent 2023 Week 1: “This is War”
Join The Flock Church in Madison, Virginia as we explore Advent. On week 1, we examine what it means to hope in a king who declares war on sin and death.
Long-Distance Relationship: SUPPLY
What does it mean to practice a life of prayer? Pastor Chris Wiles explains the ACTS prayer model, explaining how we seek God's SUPPLY for our needs.
Long-Distance Relationship: THANKSGIVING
What does it mean to practice a life of prayer? Pastor Chris Wiles explains the ACTS prayer model, explaining how gospel-centered prayer leads to a life of THANKSGIVING.
Long-Distance Relationship: CONFESSION
What does it mean to practice a life of prayer? Pastor Chris Wiles explains the ACTS prayer model, including how CONFESSION is a vital part of a gospel-centered prayer life.
Long-Distance Relationship: ADORATION
What does it mean to practice a life of prayer? Pastor Chris Wiles explains the ACTS prayer model, starting with prayer as ADORATION of who God is.
Saying “Yes” to the City (Genesis 18)
Sodom and Gomorroah is more than a story about divine judgment. Learn how we see grace on display through the intercession of Abraham, and how that points to our true and better Priest.
Storyline (Week 6): RENEWED
What is our final destiny? Learn what it means to hope in being RENEWED at Christ's return.
Storyline (Week 5): TRANSFORMED
What does it mean to be "sanctified?" Learn more of what it means to be TRANSFORMED into the character of a God.
Storyline (Week 4): FORGIVEN
Of all the sermons Jesus ever preached, of all the miracles he performed, the most enduring symbol of the Christian faith is the cross. Pastor Chris Wiles teaches on what it means to be FORGIVEN by a loving God.
Storyline (Week 3): PURSUED
Pastor Chris Wiles teaches on what it means to be PURSUED by a loving God.
Storyline (Week 2): FALLEN
Pastor Chris Wiles preaches on what it means to be FALLEN.
Storyline (Week 1): CREATED
Pastor Chris Wiles teaches on what it means to be CREATED by God.