This past Sunday, Pastor Steve walked us through Luke 2 and reminded us that God is never reacting—He is ruling. From decrees and journeys to timing and place, every detail moved exactly as the Lord intended, bringing His Son into the world at the appointed moment. What appears ordinary is often orchestrated. What feels disruptive is often directional. God accomplishes His redemptive purposes through the intentional details of our lives. Big Idea: God’s sovereign plan is accomplished throug...
Acts 1:6-11 | Pastor Steve Miller We gathered around God’s Word and were reminded that Jesus sends His church into the world with a clear mission. Through the Spirit’s power, we carry the gospel forward with faith, focus, and urgency as we await His return. Mission: Make, mature, and multiply disciples through God’s power and for His glory. Big Idea: The church must be urgently engaged in expanding God’s mission. Application: The church depends fully on the Spirit’s power. Christ’s...
Pastor Steve walked us through Colossians 3:16–17, showing how the gospel forms the way we live, respond, and worship. When the word of Christ dwells richly in us, our hearts are awakened to His truth. Gratitude becomes our posture, worship becomes our response, and every part of life is offered in the name of Jesus. Big Idea: The gospel shapes how I live and worship. Application: Understanding the gospel guides how I live. Growth comes when I am open to correction. Singing expresses thankf...
Learning to Praise | Psalm 150:1–6 This past Sunday, Pastor Steve walked us through Psalm 150 and taught us that praise is not optional—it is commanded, and it is the natural response of a heart awakened to God’s truth. Worship begins with understanding who God is, and true praise engages our whole being. Big Idea: Understanding how to worship leads me to engage in worship. Application: Believers never lack a reason to praise the Lord. My engagement is essential when the church gathers....
This past Sunday, Pastor Steve preached in 1 Corinthians 9:19–27, reminding us that how we live and love shapes how others see Christ. Paul calls believers to discipline, focus, and self-control—living with purpose so the gospel is seen through our lives. Big Idea: How I live influences the gospel’s impact in the lives of others. Application: Self-sacrifice is required for gospel impact. Living for what is temporal is a waste of my life. Getting people the gospel has eternal value. All the...
Christian Liberty | 1 Corinthians 8:1–13 | Pastor Steve Miller This week, Pastor Steve opened the Bible to 1 Corinthians 8:1–13 and preached on Christian liberty—how our freedom in Christ is never meant for self-promotion but for the good of others. True maturity is shown not by knowledge alone, but by love that builds up. Strong Christians are guided by truth and grace, using freedom not to stumble others but to serve them. 📖 “Knowledge puffs up, but love builds up.” (1 Corinthians 8:1 ESV...
This Sunday, Pastor Steve opened the Bible to 1 Corinthians 7:25–40, calling us to live with undivided devotion to Christ. Paul’s words remind us that life’s focus isn’t on whether we’re single or married, but on how fully our hearts belong to the Lord. The single person can give their full attention to the things of God, while the married person serves the Lord through faithfulness in their home. In every season, our goal is the same—to please Christ with a steady heart and a surrendered lif...
Responding to Life’s Conditions | 1 Corinthians 7:17–24 This week at Heritage, Pastor Steve preached from 1 Corinthians 7:17–24, reminding us that those called by God are to respond to life’s conditions His way. We’re not defined by our circumstances but by our Savior. True faith means honoring God right where we are—trusting His call, His timing, and His plan. 📖 “Only let each person lead the life that the Lord has assigned to him, and to which God has called him.” (1 Corinthians 7:17 ESV...
This week at Heritage, Pastor Steve preached from 1 Corinthians 7:6–16, showing us that God calls every believer, whether single, married, or divorced, to live faithfully right where He has placed them. Paul reminded the church in Corinth that following Christ means staying devoted to Him in whatever season of life we are in. Marriage is not about personal happiness but about holiness, reflecting Christ through faithfulness and love. Singleness is not a lesser calling but a season to serve t...
Marriage & Intimacy | 1 Corinthians 7:1–5 Pastor Steve opened the Word to 1 Corinthians 7:1–5, showing us God’s design for marriage. In a culture that confuses and distorts marriage and intimacy, Scripture gives clarity—calling husbands and wives to reflects Christ. Key Points: •Sexual intimacy is a safeguard against sexual immorality (v. 1–2) •Sexual intimacy is a mutual surrender to sexual needs (v. 3–4) •Sexual intimacy is a willing embrace of sexual activity (v. 5) Big Idea: Follow...
This week at Heritage, Pastor Steve preached from 1 Corinthians 6:12–20, reminding us that true freedom in Christ doesn’t mean doing whatever we want—it means living under His lordship. Our bodies are not our own; they are temples of the Holy Spirit. Because we were bought with a price, we are called to glorify God in the way we live. 📖 “For you were bought with a price. So glorify God in your body.” (1 Corinthians 6:20 ESV) Join us Sundays at 9:00 & 11:00 📍 Heritage Church – Ashburn, V...
This week at Heritage, Pastor Steve led us through 1 Corinthians 6:1–11, reminding us that God calls His people to settle grievances His way. In a world full of conflict and evil, we are not left without hope—Christ’s righteousness is enough, and His grace sustains us. 📖 “But you were washed, you were sanctified, you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and by the Spirit of our God.” (1 Corinthians 6:11 ESV) Join us Sundays at 9:00 & 11:00 📍 Heritage Church – Ashburn, VA ...
Purity In The Church | 1 Corinthians 5 Pastor Steve Miller preached on the call to holiness within God’s people. From 1 Corinthians 5, we were reminded that Christ redeems us not only from sin’s penalty but also calls us to walk in purity as His church. Sin is not to be tolerated or celebrated but lovingly confronted, because the cross produces a people set apart for Him. “All the glory to God.” Join us Sundays at 9:00 & 11:00 📍 Heritage Church – Ashburn, VA 🌐 https://heritageva.church ...
MY GRACE IS SUFFICIENT | 2 Corinthians 12:7–10 Life comes with weakness, thorns, and trials. But God’s Word reminds us: His grace is always enough. Paul learned that even in weakness, our strength is in the power of Christ. Strength isn’t found in ourselves—it’s found in Him. No matter the pain, the temptation, or the trial, His grace is sufficient for you. 📖 “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” — 2 Corinthians 12:9 Join us Sundays at 9:00 & 11:0...
BUILDING PROJECT | Nehemiah 6 When the enemy tried to stop Nehemiah’s work, he stood firm and kept building. In the same way, God calls us to remain steadfast in His mission, no matter the opposition. Join Pastor Scott Tewell as he unpacks Nehemiah 6 and reminds us that when God gives the vision, He also gives the strength to finish the work. 📖 Scripture: Nehemiah 6 🙌 Speaker: Pastor Scott Tewell Join us Sundays at 9:00 & 11:00 📍 Heritage Church – Ashburn, VA 🌐 https://heritageva.churc...
NEVER GIVING UP | Romans 8:31–39 When life hits hard and you feel like giving up, Romans 8 reminds us: God is for you. If God is for us, who can be against us? The God who did not spare His own Son is on your side. Christ died for you, was raised for you, and is interceding for you right now. Nothing—past, present, or future—can separate you from His love. God’s Promise to You: God will never give you up. God will never let you down. God will never desert you. God’s love is unstoppable, an...
Consumer Christianity 1 Corinthians 4:6–13 What happens when following Jesus turns into expecting comfort, benefits, and ease? In 1 Corinthians 4:6–13, Paul calls believers away from self-serving faith and toward a life shaped by the gospel, marked by humility, sacrifice, and service. We talk about what it means to reject a “consumer” mindset and embrace true discipleship, living for Christ and not for ourselves. Big Idea: Living by the gospel keeps me from making Christianity about me. Jo...
Spiritual Leaders 1 Corinthians 4:1–5 What does faithful leadership really look like? In 1 Corinthians 4, Paul reminds us: it’s not about status or style. It’s about stewarding the gospel, living with humility, and aiming to please Christ alone. we talk about what it means to follow the leadership of Christ, faithfully steward the gospel, and live for His approval—not man’s. Because one day, we’ll all stand before the only Judge who truly matters. Big Idea: The church must come to a unified...
I Belong to Christ | 1 Corinthians 3:18–23 In this message, Pastor Steve Miller unpacks 1 Corinthians 3:18–23 to remind us that when we belong to Christ, it changes how we live, how we think, and how we see the world. The wisdom of this world may sound convincing, but it’s empty next to the truth of God. Belonging to Christ redefines your identity and reframes your decisions. - Big Idea - “Knowing I belong to Christ clarifies the way I need to live.” 📖 1 Corinthians 3:18–23 📍Heritage Ch...
Faith That Endures 📖 James 1:12 What do we do when life gets hard and God feels silent? This Sunday, we opened to James 1:12 and saw that endurance isn’t just about surviving—it’s about trusting the One who promises the crown of life. We walked through three truths to remember in trials: 1. Quitting won’t make me happy 2. God is always with me 3. What awaits me is worth it We looked at the story of Joseph. Of Daniel. Of real endurance. And we were reminded—God is not don...