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For the past eight weeks, we’ve learned what it means to chase the Wild Goose—the Holy Spirit—and to break free from the cages that hold us back: responsibility, routine, assumptions, guilt, failure, and fear. This final week is an invitation to run wild; to live fully alive in Christ and run the race He’s set before us. Paul writes, “Run in such a way as to win the prize” (1 Corinthians 9:24). We don’t run aimlessly or in our own strength; we run with purpose, courage, and eternal perspective. Every believer has a unique race to run, one that only you can finish. The Holy Spirit empowers, directs, and sustains us as we live out God’s purposes. When we live with heaven in mind, each act of obedience (big or small) becomes part of an eternal victory. Freedom isn’t just being released from the cages; it’s learning to soar and run wild with God’s Spirit leading the way!

Fear suffocates the plans and purposes God places in our lives. It keeps faith “on the bench” instead of in the game. Scripture shows a better way: God told Joshua three times, “Be strong and courageous…for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go” (Joshua 1:6–9). We don’t work up courage on our own; courage grows from God’s presence, God’s promises, and God’s Word. Paul says God has given us “a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control” (2 Timothy 1:7). Jesus adds, “Take heart; I have overcome the world” (John 16:33). Mark Batterson notes that fear often traps us in indecision and indecision is a decision. The Wild Goose (Holy Spirit) calls us to take daring, obedient steps that may feel unsafe but are full of God’s life (John 10:10). Faith doesn’t ignore risk; it trusts God in the risk.

Failure is part of every human story. From Adam and Eve hiding in the garden to Peter denying Jesus three times, even the heroes of faith stumbled. The problem isn’t whether we fail—it’s how we respond. Failure often drives us to hide in shame or try to fix ourselves, but that only keeps us stuck. Jesus shows us a better way. In the story of the prodigal son (Luke 15), the younger son squandered everything and ended up in thepigpen. But when he came home, his father ran to him with compassion, restoring him as a son. That’s the Father’s heart for us: we are not defined by failure, we are refined by His Spirit and called into more. Romans 8:1 declares, “There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.” Instead of letting failure cage us, we can step into grace, freedom, and the Spirit-led life.

Guilt is heavy. It shrinks our dreams and keeps us from the Spirit-led life Jesus offers. In Luke 7:36-50, a woman with a broken past weeps at Jesus’ feet while a rule-keeping Pharisee looks on. Jesus doesn’t deny her sin—He forgives it. “Your sins are forgiven.” Forgiveness is received, not earned. When we hold on to shame (“I know God forgives me, but I can’t forgive myself”), we act like the cross wasn’t enough. Jesus is enough! Scripture says our sins are removed “as far as the east is from the west” (Psalm 103:12) and that when we confess, He forgives and cleanses us (1 John 1:9). Mark Batterson warns: if our memories aren’t soaked in grace, we stay caged by false guilt and miss future opportunities. The enemy (John 8:44) loves replaying our worst moments; Jesus invites us to bring our sorrow to Him and walk free (2 Corinthians 7:10). To chase the Wild Goose, we must trade the cage of guilt for the grace of Jesus.

Assumptions are powerful. They shape how we see ourselves, God, and the world around us. But often our assumptions are cages that keep us from the Spirit-led life God intends. Moses assumed he was disqualified because of his past failure, his lack of eloquence, and his limitations (Exodus 3–4). Yet God still called him to lead Israel out of Egypt, reminding him, “I will be with you.” Mark Batterson writes: “Not only does God disrupt our routines, like we explored in the last chapter; He also challenges our assumptions. Assumptions that take all the mystery and majesty out of life.” When we live by assumptions, we shrink our vision down to what feels possible. But when we live by faith, we see that “with God all things are possible.” The Spirit calls us to trust His promises, not our perceived limitations. To chase the Wild Goose, we must be willing to challenge the ceilings we’ve placed on God and step into His adventure.

Life often runs on routine. We wake up, work, eat, sleep, and repeat. Routines can be healthy—bringing order, comfort, and stability—but they can also slip into ruts, where life runs on autopilot and faith loses its passion. Mark Batterson warns: “What happens is this: the sacred becomes routine. And we not only forfeit spiritual adventure but we also start losing the joy of our salvation.” This is the danger of the Cage of Routine. Jesus told the church in Ephesus, “You have abandoned the love you had at first” (Revelation 2:4). They hadn’t lost their beliefs or good works, but routine had robbed them of intimacy with Him. When that happens, faith becomes mechanical rather than alive. Jesus invites us to remember, repent, and return to our first love (Revelation 2:5). The Spirit is always doing a new thing (Isaiah 43:19), calling us out of the ordinary into a fresh, vibrant relationship. To chase the Wild Goose, we must be willing to break free from autopilot, shake up our habits, and make space for God to move in unexpectedways.Sermon from September 21, 2025To watch this sermon or other sermons, subscribe to our YouTube Channel: "⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Beltway Park Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠"

Following Jesus often means stepping out of what feels “safe” or “responsible” and saying yes to His leading. In Matthew 10:16–20, Jesus told His disciples He was sending them out like sheep among wolves—hardly safe! Yet He also called them to be wise as serpents and innocent as doves. Faith is this paradox: living with wisdom while trusting God in risky, Spirit-led obedience. As Mark Batterson notes, “Sometimes the will of God feels downright irresponsible.” The Spirit calls us beyond the cage of responsibility into an abundant adventure.Sermon from September 14, 2025To watch this sermon or other sermons, subscribe to our YouTube Channel: "⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Beltway Park Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠"

Following Jesus was never meant to be “safe and predictable.” In this series we’re using the Celtic picture of the Holy Spirit as a Wild Goose—not tame, not controllable, but good and trustworthy (John 3:8). Pastor Geoffrey challenged us to move off the “safe stool” and begin the chase: say yes to new birth in Jesus, seek God with courage, and surrender to the Spirit’s lead. Like Nicodemus, many of us have a church background, routines, and even success, yet still feel something missing (John 3:1–7). Jesus invites us to be born again, to ask, seek, and knock (Matthew 7:7–11), and to keep in step with the Spirit so His fruit grows in us (Galatians 5:16–25). This week, the chase begins!Sermon from September 07, 2025To watch this sermon or other sermons, subscribe to our YouTube Channel: "⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Beltway Park Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠"

Finishing up our "Be Still" series, Pastor David explores the profound strength found in stillness, reminding us that it is not weakness but the power to trust God and meet Him in the midst of our noisy culture. We delve into Ezekiel's vision of a life-giving river, flowing from the altar and growing ever deeper, bringing gladness, joy, satisfaction, and hope to even the deadest places like the Dead Sea, causing everything to live and flourish. This miraculous river is revealed to be Jesus Christ, the ultimate necessity for life, and we are invited to "go deep" with Him through practices like Sabbath, prayer, Bible reading, and fasting, experiencing a life of less fear, abundance, and confidence even amidst turmoil. As we immerse ourselves in Jesus, the expectation is that this living water will flow out of us, making our everyday lives eternal and bringing healing and life to a broken world, fulfilling God's work through us as we "wait on the Lord" by serving.Sermon from August 31, 2025To watch this sermon or other sermons, subscribe to our YouTube Channel: "⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Beltway Park Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠"

This week Pastor Geoffrey emphasizes the vital importance of stillness, rest, and Sabbath as sacred obedience and holy resistance in a culture of noise, asserting that stillness is strength and allows for trust in God. He addresses the pervasive issue of stress, noting that 80% of people are severely and significantly stressed out, a challenge he personally faces despite loving his busy life with his wife and two daughters. He explains that rest is God's design from creation, not a post-sin necessity, as God Himself rested on the seventh day (Genesis 2:1-3). The sermon positions Sabbath as a command rooted in liberation from slavery, equating modern pressures with "slavery to busy" or "technology," and highlighting that "we are free because of Jesus" to rest. This practice is presented as worship and spiritual resistance, declaring trust in God's provision. It is a gift that brings joy and abundance, not legalism, because "the Sabbath was made for man, not man for the Sabbath" (Mark 2:27-28).Sermon from August 24, 2025To watch this sermon or other sermons, subscribe to our YouTube Channel: "⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Beltway Park Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠"

This week we kick off a new series called "Be Still". As followers of Christ, we’re invited to stop and rest in Him when the world around us never slows down. This sermon illustrates stillness with a powerful analogy: a clenched fist represents holding onto control, while an open hand signifies letting go and trusting God. At the heart of the message is Psalm 46, especially verse 10: "Be still, and know that I am God". The first nine verses of Psalm 46 highlight God's immense strength, power, and majesty, reminding us He is our refuge and strength, a present help in trouble. Stillness, the speaker explains, is not weakness but a conscious choice to trust God. It means acknowledging our limitations and recognizing that God is enough for any situation. Letting go of control is life-giving, allowing us to resist anxiety and reject the societal pressure to find worth in busyness or performance. God's presence, through the Holy Spirit, enables believers to release control and trust Him even amidst life's storms and uncertainties.Sermon from August 17, 2025To watch this sermon or other sermons, subscribe to our YouTube Channel: "⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Beltway Park Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠"

Toby Slough explores how personal crises serve as powerful catalysts for profound and lasting transformation. Often referred to as a "moment," "inflection point," or "hitting rock bottom," these are the experiences that, despite being deeply feared, hold the potential to radically transform an individual's life. The speaker shares his own "rock bottom" nearly 30 years ago when battling severe anxiety and panic attacks, leading to suicidal thoughts, until a pivotal moment forced the realization that "something has to change". He emphasizes that rock bottom is such a beautiful place because it's typically the very place we never want to find ourselves. But it's often where our life begins to change. True transformation, as he experienced, isn't about the absence of a problem, but finding freedom through the presence of someone in the middle of something. The speaker also debunks common misconceptions about change, such as expecting it to be fast and easy, misdiagnosing the root problem (often a victim mentality), or solely relying on self, instead advocating for a partnership with God and active steps towards building resilience and mental health. Through such profound experiences, individuals can develop empathy, become quick to listen and slow to speak.Sermon from August 10, 2025To watch this sermon or other sermons, subscribe to our YouTube Channel: "⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Beltway Park Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠"

This message challenges society's widespread moral relativism by highlighting humanity's inherent, instinctive understanding of absolute truth and justice. The sermon delves into the eternal reality of God's judgment, explaining that all humanity will stand before the Great White Throne, where the dead will be judged according to their deeds. For followers of Jesus, there is a separate "judgment seat of Christ," which is not for salvation but for the reward of actions done in the body, transforming fear into confidence and anticipation for that day. Ultimately, the message encourages embracing Jesus as the way, the truth, and the life, emphasizing that while God's foundational love is unconditional, its effect in an individual's life is conditional on believing and following Him, leading to grace and freedom from wrath.Sermon from August 03, 2025To watch this sermon or other sermons, subscribe to our YouTube Channel: "⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Beltway Park Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠"

In this message, "Grace Upon Grace," Pastor David challenges us to truly grasp the profound question: "How far is too far for God's grace?". While we may intellectually know the answer, David explores our struggle to believe that nowhere is too far and nothing is too much for God's grace. This struggle is illustrated through challenging examples like a serial rapist, and Adolf Hitler. The message powerfully recounts the remarkable story of Saul's radical transformation into Paul, a persecutor of the early church who became a foundational figure in faith, demonstrating God's boundless mercy. It declares that your story and your failures are never greater than God's victory, and His grace is sufficient not only for forgiveness but to empower you to live out your divine purpose without fear. You are encouraged to say "yes" to Jesus and consider baptism as a public declaration of your faith. The message concludes by emphasizing that God wants everyone to come to a place of repentance, and His grace empowers believers to do anything He calls them to do.Sermon from July 27, 2025To watch this sermon or other sermons, subscribe to our YouTube Channel: "⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Beltway Park Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠"

Are you hungry for real power – something that can truly transform your life and overcome the chaos, hardship, and brokenness we all face? Join us as we explore the deep human longing for heroes and a force that can conquer evil, a desire often seen in the cheering crowds at superhero movies like Avengers. While Hollywood offers thrilling "fairy tales" that stir our hearts for a few hours, special guest Keith Roberson emphasizes that what we truly crave is a power that is not fake, not broken, and does not disappoint. This genuine power is the power of the living God, particularly the same mighty power that raised Jesus Christ from the dead 2,000 years ago after He took on sin, sickness, hurt, and death itself. This resurrection power is here right now and available to you, not a distant historical event but it is alive and lives in you!Sermon from July 20, 2025To watch this sermon or other sermons, subscribe to our YouTube Channel: "⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Beltway Park Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠"

In a world that never stops—where hustle is glorified, busyness is expected, and stillness is often mistaken for laziness—God offers us something radically different: rest. In this powerful message, special guest Toby Slough unpacks the tender and transformative words of Psalm 23, focusing on the line, “He makes me lie down in green pastures.” God, our Good Shepherd, leads us into rest—not just physical rest, but deep soul rest that the world can’t offer. Toby challenges the cultural narrative that says we must always be achieving, performing, and plugged in. Instead, he invites us to receive the divine permission to pause, be still, and reset. Drawing from Matthew 11:28-30, where Jesus says, “Come to me, all who are weary…”, this message reminds us that the pace of grace is slower than the pace of the world—and far more fulfilling. Whether you're exhausted, overwhelmed, or simply stuck between seasons, this message will speak to your soul. It’s time to let go of the old season and step into the new one with God—rested, restored, and ready.Sermon from July 13, 2025To watch this sermon or other sermons, subscribe to our YouTube Channel: "⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Beltway Park Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠"

The story of Nehemiah reminds us of a timeless truth: God has always been in the business of rebuilding what’s been broken. From the divided kingdom of Israel to the destruction and restoration of Jerusalem, Scripture shows us that God's heart is not to punish but to redeem, restore, and strengthen His people. Using the book of Nehemiah as a prophetic picture, Pastor David unpacks how God doesn't just want us “saved”—He wants us strong. He wants to rebuild the broken walls of our souls—our mind, will, and emotions—so we can stand firm against the attacks of the enemy. This message is a call to move beyond spiritual survival and step into strength, healing, and hope. No matter what’s been broken in your life, God is not done with you. He is rebuilding. He is restoring. And He is inviting you into the process. Scripture Highlights: Nehemiah 1, Isaiah 30:15, Romans 15:4, Ephesians 6:10-11, 1 Thessalonians 5:23, Psalm 112. Listen now and be reminded: You are God’s temple. He wants you whole—spirit, soul, and body. Let Him rebuild your walls.Sermon from July 6, 2025To watch this sermon or other sermons, subscribe to our YouTube Channel: "⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Beltway Park Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠"

Are you ready to discover how God uses ordinary people to accomplish extraordinary and eternal things? Following the story of Esther, who was a young Jewish orphan, demonstrates how she courageously saved her people from genocide, illustrating that God works even when unseen and highlighting the importance of building community to surround you. The sermon showcases inspiring examples of "normal" individuals who made immense impacts by simply saying "yes" to God's call: Sir Nicholas Winton, an English stockbroker, saved 664 children from the Nazis; Frank Jenner, a "normal regular guy," consistently shared the gospel, leading an estimated 10,000 people to Jesus; Pete Lynch, a founding elder, significantly impacted Beltway Park Church's expansion and its 90-plus ministry partners worldwide. These are just of few stories of people who rejected the "I am just..." lie and considered what God is calling them to say "yes" to.Sermon from June 29, 2025To watch this sermon or other sermons, subscribe to our YouTube Channel: "⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Beltway Park Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠"

Do you ever struggle to follow through on your commitments, or find it hard to trust that others—including God—will keep their promises? As we continue in our series, Pastor Geoffrey traces God's consistent character through key Old Testament covenants, centering on the Davidic Covenant (2 Samuel 7), where God promised King David an eternal dynasty through his offspring, rather than David building God a temple. This promise, central to Israel's hope, took a thousand years to unfold and looked different than expected. However, Jesus is powerfully presented as the fulfillment of the Davidic Covenant and all God's promises, demonstrating that God's word is eternal and unshaken by human failure. Stressing that the biblical truth "For all the promises of God find their yes in him" (2 Corinthians 1:20) applies to everyone, not just biblical figures. He acknowledges that the journey from promise to answer often "looks different than we imagined or maybe even prayed for" and can "take longer".Sermon from June 22, 2025To watch this sermon or other sermons, subscribe to our YouTube Channel: "⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Beltway Park Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠"

This week we kicked off a new series entitled "Long Story Short" where we will spend the rest of the summer, taking a 30,000-foot view of the entire Bible, from Genesis to Revelation, highlighting key moments, covenants, and people. Starting at the beginning with "Creation," we dive into Genesis 1, 2, and 3 to explore the foundational truth of how we perceive ourselves, because "how we view ourselves deeply shapes how we live". This means every human being is an "image bearer of God to the world". We have been carefully crafted into His image and His likeness. The enemy's primary tactic of sowing doubt in God's goodness and word is explored, showing how easily we can fall into temptation. The good news is that what sin broke, Jesus fixes. Through Jesus, our broken mirror can be repaired, allowing us to see ourselves as truly "fearfully and wonderfully made"—a truth King David beautifully illustrates in Psalm 139.Sermon from June 15, 2025To watch this sermon or other sermons, subscribe to our YouTube Channel: "⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Beltway Park Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠"