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What name have you been answering to on the inside? This week at ChosenRVA, we dig into the names God actually gave us — blessed, chosen, adopted, beloved, redeemed, and workmanship — and why none of them depend on how together a person feels in the moment. Grounded in scripture, with honest testimonies from the room on rejection, identity, and what it takes to really sit with being loved. New to ChosenRVA? Come sit with us on Sundays — the messages meet you right where you are.

Nobody likes sitting in the waiting room — but this week at ChosenRVA, we dig into why the wait itself might be doing more than we realize. We walk through five things God builds in the in-bet ween: patience, trust, preparation, character, and perspective, grounded in Psalm 27:14, Proverbs 3:5-6, and the story of David waiting in the field before he was ever called by name. Honest, real testimonies from the room on what it actually takes to keep waiting well. New to ChosenRVA? Come sit with us on Sundays — the messages meet you right where you are.

We wrap up the "Called to It" series this week with the final piece: remembering who the ministry is actually for. Grounded in scripture, we dig into what genuine compassion looks like, why confusion tends to snowball if left alone, and one honest question worth carrying into the week — if someone watched how you served, would they see you building something bigger than yourself? New to ChosenRVA? Come sit with us on Sundays — the messages meet you right where you are.

Real fruit rarely looks like a packed room. This week at ChosenRVA, we dig into what a genuine calling actually produces, why applause was never the goal, and why your job is only to be faithful with what's already in your hands. Grounded in Matthew 7:16 and 1 Corinthians 3:6, with honest stories from the room on staying planted when the fruit is quiet. New to ChosenRVA? Come sit with us on Sundays — the messages meet you right where you are.

Ever wonder if you're really cut out for what you're doing? This week at ChosenRVA, we dig into two clear signs of a real calling — a burden that keeps coming back, and a pull that always lines up with God's word — plus why feeling strongly about something doesn't automatically make it true. Grounded in scripture with honest stories from the room on staying the course when the fruit isn't showing yet.

Even Jesus asked God to take the hard road away — and then walked it anyway. This week at ChosenRVA, we step into the Garden of Gethsemane and sit with the real emotion, exhaustion, and betrayal Jesus faced before the cross, plus what it means to find clarity in a season you can't avoid. Follow ChosenRVA for weekly messages that meet you where you're at.

Your GPS says turn left. You turn right anyway. Two minutes later it says recalculate, and somehow the GPS gets the blame. That's chaos in a nutshell — and this week at ChosenRVA, we lay it side by side with clarity, walking through what each one actually sounds like in real life. The teaching lands in the story of Joseph, sold out by his own brothers and stuck in one hard season after another, and how he came out the other side without carrying bitterness. Grounded in scripture, with a closing prayer for anyone ready to hand off a grudge they've been holding onto. Follow ChosenRVA for weekly messages that meet you where you're at.

Ever caught yourself finishing someone's sentence before they got the chance? This week at ChosenRVA, we build on last week's teaching with a new habits: listening before assuming and thinking before acting. We break down James 1:19 and dig into real stories about decisions made in five seconds that took years to repair, plus a question worth sitting with — whose voice do you hear first when a big decision hits: emotion, other people, or God? Follow ChosenRVA for weekly messages that meet you where you're at.

Ever fired off a text, a comment, or a comeback and wished you had an unsend button? This week at ChosenRVA, we break down two simple habits that can save you years of regret: pausing before you speak and praying before you decide. Grounded in Proverbs 17:27 and Philippians 4:6-7, with honest, live stories from the room on choosing peace over panic. Follow ChosenRVA for weekly messages that meet you where you're at.

Ever wonder why you can't seem to shake a thought, a reaction, or a habit no matter how hard you try? This week at ChosenRVA, we dig into strongholds — the mental prisons and repeated lies that quietly shape emotions and decisions — and hand you a practical, three-step way to break free: Capture it, Question it, Replace it. Grounded in scripture, with honest, live testimonies from the room. Follow ChosenRVA for weekly messages that meet you where you're at.

Your feelings are loud, but they're not always right. This week at ChosenRVA, we dig into what emotions really are, how they build when we ignore them, and a simple 3-step method for handling whatever you're feeling before it starts handling you. Packed with live testimonies from the room and grounded in scripture from Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Mark, and John. Follow ChosenRVA for weekly messages that meet you where you are.

When things get tough, do you try to figure it out yourself, or do you take it straight to God? This week, we examine the core differences between living an independent life versus a dependent life in Christ. Grounded in the central theme of aligning our lives with God, this episode challenges us to evaluate where we are still relying on our own plans, abilities, and self-made coping mechanisms. We open the room to raw, honest testimonies from the congregation, highlighting how God moves practically when we remain patient and trusting. Whether it is a major career shift, a hidden trap, or everyday anxiety, you will discover why submitting all your ways to Him is the only path to true victory. Stop managing the pressure alone. Listen now to discover how to fully depend on God for your wisdom, strength, and guidance.

Are you feeling anxious about the economy, AI, or where the world is headed? You aren't alone, but you also don't have to let that stress run your life. This week, we pick up our series on looking at end-time signs through the lens of faith instead of panic. This episode breaks down why global shaking is actually a sign for believers to lift up their heads and rejoice. We share three real-world steps to acknowledge your specific anxieties, open your mouth to speak the Word, and lean into the Holy Spirit's daily guidance. Stop letting the enemy use false evidence to keep you stuck. Turn this up, build your boldness, and walk in the peace that belongs to you. Let us know how this message impacted your week?

Are you modeling your fatherhood after the world, or are you copying the ultimate example? This week at ChosenRVA, Church Administrator Curley Morgan delivers a Father's Day message comparing the bad, the better, and the best dads in history. We talk honestly about the traps of passivity and compromise before shifting to the strengths of men who protected, provided, and restored their families with compassion. Real fatherhood requires you to show up, even when you are not perfect . It means stepping up with discipline, offering mercy, and creating lasting experiences instead of hiding behind only providing. Listen in to find out how to drop old habits, learn from the past, and follow the exact blueprint laid out by our heavenly Father.

What happens when your life becomes entirely about you? This Sunday at ChosenRVA, Paul Morgan drops a heavy truth bomb on the dangers of self-absorption, pride, and the entitlement mindset holding so many people back. We break down how unforgiveness acts like a cage you lock yourself into, and why chasing internet validation or special treatment always leaves your soul empty. Real growth starts when you embrace discipline, accept correction, and ask God for wisdom without a shred of doubt. Tune in to discover how to lay your own agenda down, speak peace directly to your storms, and step into true, selfless service.