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Dranesville Church of the Brethren

A community of Christian believers

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Sermon Video for February 28, 2021 -- Life as a Resident Alien

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Life as a Resident Alien
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https://youtu.be/oU5nZR7PfBc

In John 1:38-40, Jesus said to two of his disciples "Come… and you will see."

We invite you to come and worship. See God's love practiced. Come and learn the teachings of Jesus. See the power of prayer in action.

We are located at 11500 Leesburg Pike Herndon VA 20170.

    • Worship Service: 11:00 AM
    • Sunday School: 9:45 AM
    • Child Care Provided
    • Phone: (703) 430-7872
    • Fax: (571) 434-7822
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    • Office Hours: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Tuesday - Friday
    • Pastor: Doug Wantz
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    • Office Hours: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Tuesday through Friday
    • Verse of the Day

Upcoming Events


February 21, 2021
Main idea: The closer we walk with God, the more we can glorify Him.
Message: Be All That You Can Be

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-10
https://youtu.be/_pZQbwAWMdA

February 14, 2021
Main idea: To grow we need the right spiritual food.
Message: You Are What You Eat
Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-3
https://youtu.be/FSzGxV0Mh4U

February 7, 2021
Main idea: The necessity of love in the Body of Christ.
Message: Love Despite the Quills
Scripture: 1 Peter 1:22-25
https://youtu.be/JcffkkQkxfY

January 31, 2021
Main idea: Demonstrating the change salvation brings.
Message: Transformed!
Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-21
https://youtu.be/fU154noaN-c

January 24, 2021
Main idea: Experiencing the benefits of salvation.
Message: Our Magnificent Salvation
Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-12
https://youtu.be/EXJMP6WOsz8

January 17, 2021
Message: Remember Who You Are
Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-2
https://youtu.be/c1w4qWtQusc

January 10, 2021
Reflections
https://youtu.be/y0sD3eswwEI

January 3, 2021
What it Means to Know Christ and Him Crucified
Guest Speaker: Bob Krouse
https://youtu.be/6KYh1jAvqvk

December 27, 2020
Message: The People Who Missed Christmas
https://youtu.be/T4IndWfYMU0

December 20, 2020 - Fourth Sunday of Advent
Message: The Savior of the World
Scripture: John 1:10-13; 14:6 Luke 2:10-11 1 John 4:13-15
https://youtu.be/VD2XUDDshe8

December 13 - Third Sunday of Advent
Message: The Fulfillment of God's Covenants
Scripture: Genesis 12:1-3 Exodus 19:3-6 2 Samuel 7:11b-16
https://youtu.be/Uf66tHa3Geo

December 6 - Second Sunday of Advent
Message: Alpha & Omega
Scripture: Rev. 1:8; 22: 13 John 1:1-3
https://youtu.be/fKNWahK--Rk

November 29 - 1st Sunday in Advent
Message: God in Human Flesh
Scripture: Matthew 1:18-23; John 1:14
Theme: God joined Himself to mankind in the person of Jesus.
https://youtu.be/0bxAbEZcQRE

November 22
Message: Praying, Watching, Thanking
Scripture: Colossians 4:2
Theme: Recognizing God’s answers to our prayers.
https://youtu.be/Q9po3QRlqHU

November 15
Message: In Times of Despair, God is There!
Scripture: Psalm 3
Theme: God upholds His people in troublesome times.
https://youtu.be/5Dt2C1vQt4w

November 8
Message: Jesus Shall Reign!
Scripture: Psalm 2
Theme: Jesus is King, both now & forever!
https://youtu.be/-B0RCZAEimE

November 1
Message: Which Way Will You Go?
Scripture: Psalm
Theme: Godly living in an ungodly world.
https://youtu.be/tddkabkDjsE

October 25
Message: Paul Mundey:  Finding Rest Amid Restless Living
Scripture: Jeremiah 31:25
Theme: Sabbath rest
https://youtu.be/RA2JQ1IC5_w

October 18
Message: The End
Scripture: Daniel 12
Theme: God has the final say
https://youtu.be/ySxJ0zt_MrQ

October 11
Message: Opening Acts, Previews, & the Main Event
Scripture: Daniel 11:2-45
Theme: God will deliver His people!
https://youtu.be/KoNKCf5irkY

October 4
Message: Touched by an Angel
Scripture: Daniel 10:1-11:1
Theme: Spiritual warfare
https://youtu.be/_FczjBs7XvQ

September 27
Message: The Answer -- In God’s Time, In God’s Way
Scripture: Daniel 9:20-27
Theme: God answers prayer in His time, and in His way.
https://youtu.be/ONHIZwgermE

September 20
Message: See the Need?  Intercede!
Scripture: Daniel 9:1-19
Theme: Praying for our world
https://youtu.be/_175Asx9qjk

September 13
Message: How Did We Come to This?
Scripture: Daniel 8
Theme: Don’t Forget God.
https://youtu.be/X1f7GaWSJvQ

September 6
Message: If You Can't Bite, Don't Growl!
Scripture: Daniel 7
Theme: Human furor is no match for God's sovereignty!
https://youtu.be/33hw8cj2TzM

August 30
Message: Here Kitty, Kitty, Kitty
Scripture: Daniel 6
Theme: Characteristics of a good testimony for God.
https://youtu.be/C9kt4Cz4EQE

August 23
Message: The Epitaph Says It All
Scripture: Daniel 5
Theme: A heart hardened against God flirts with eternal disaster.
https://youtu.be/osBQOBT28T0

August 16
Message: New Diet, New Man
Scripture: Daniel 4
Theme: The danger of pride; the blessings of humility
https://youtu.be/N6CBcF_QdIs

August 9
Message: Facing the Fire
Scripture: Daniel 3
Theme: When pressured to compromise, our first concern is staying true to God.
https://youtu.be/qDjzyRG980I

August 2
Message: History…Before It Happens
Scripture: Daniel 2:28-45a
Theme: God is in control of all human history.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SYJGlWWOuxo

July 26
Message: Kneeling Your Way Through a Crisis
Scripture: Daniel 2:1-28, 45b-49
Theme: In times of crisis, seek God's answers, not your own.
https://youtu.be/sy5DIcaW0Dc

July 19
Message: Find Us Faithful
Scripture: Daniel 1
Theme: Our greatest goal should be faithfulness to our Lord.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FTYegjeJxzY

July 12
Message: What Does Your Checkbook Say?
Scripture: Philippians 4:14-23
Theme: Believers who give are believers who grow.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g5eojs5QDIc

July 5
Message: Being Content in a Discontented World
Scripture: Philippians 4:10-13
Theme: Godly contentment is the key to a joyful, satisfied life.
https://youtu.be/tnFEi5x0IXg

June 28
Message: What Do You Think?
Scripture: Philippians 4:7-8
Theme: Developing right thinking
https://youtu.be/b6sjAUrNR8E

June 21
Message: Cat’s in the Cradle
Scripture: Various Scriptures
Theme: Being a godly example to children
https://youtu.be/dhxTw1jmIvI

June 14
Message: The Cushion of God’s Peace
Scripture: Philippians 4:4-7
Theme: Finding God’s peace
https://youtu.be/bipsfREdk58

June 7
Message: Keeping "In Tune" With One Another
Scripture: Philippians 4:1-3
Theme: Achieving unity within the church
https://youtu.be/GmDwGlE3fQY

May 31
Message: Home, Where I Belong
Scripture: Philippians 3:17-21
Theme: Life on earth is preparation for life eternal.
https://youtu.be/FIOJXWJ7cDs

May 24
Message: Putting the Saints in Circulation
Scripture: Philippians 3:12-16
Theme: Converting intentions into actions.
https://youtu.be/AKQkvaGC4NQ

May 17
Message: Moving in the Right Direction
Scripture: Philippians 3:1-11
Theme: Continuing to grow spiritually.
https://youtu.be/N2ft7Uqbptw

May 10
Message: Raising Godly Children in an Ungodly World
Theme: Godliness is both taught & caught.
https://youtu.be/CR6ckTC4XlM

May 3
Message: Nobodies Who Are Somebodies
Scripture: Philippians 2:25-30
Theme: Every servant of God is important!
https://youtu.be/Z5nz_s1rea8

April 26
Message: Sent by God
Scripture: Philippians 2:19-24
Theme: God calls us to be His ambassadors.
https://youtu.be/1XwLFf3CNHQ

April 19
Message: Living Our Your Faith
Scripture: Philippians 2:12-18
Theme: Putting Christlike thinking into action
https://youtu.be/LFsn8nqdc9c

April 12 (Easter)
Sermon Video: No Doubt About It!
Scripture: John 20:24-31
Theme: God grants assurance of the Resurrection to those who seek it.
https://youtu.be/a_aE1nWDhUk

April 5 (Palm Sunday)
Message: Once for All
Scripture: Hebrews 9:25-26 (a)nd others)
Theme: Jesus offered Himself as a once-for-all sacrifice to pay the penalty for sin.

Please copy and paste this link into your browser:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XjIJswvRt4M

March 29
Message: The Perfect Pattern
Please copy and paste this link into your browser:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=USa-AF1Tytk

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11
Theme: Thinking like Jesus.

March 22
Message: United We Stand...
Please copy and paste this link into your browser:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1-WQbJGNWoc

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-4
Theme: Christian unity.

March 15
Sermon Video: Seeking and Saving
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=atBZCkxXAMk&fbclid=IwAR13kaLeddjeubh4hpfPlXBbYzQcuIVjS2iblD9X0narWvMJMrSNCTLrrK0






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