Sermon Series Archive

In the last sermon in our Forge Ahead series, we focus on the simple truth that God is good. Through the story of Nehemiah, we are reminded that focusing on God’s goodness can give us the strength to move forward, even when life is hard. Life is hard, but God is good—and together, we can rise up and build.

We are fiercely independent, but is that the best way to be? When God created the church, how was it meant to function? In Nehemiah 3, God shows us how his big plans are only possible when we step up, work side by side, and move forward as God’s people.

TITLE: Compromises... Is It Worth It? We all have standards set for our lives, but are we living up to the standards that God has set for us? Are we compromising, or are we forging ahead to do the tough thing but the right thing? ABOUT THIS SERIES: "Forge Ahead" When the world is crumbling and it seems like confusion abounds how do we take the next right step? How do we forge ahead? How do we rise up and build? ABOUT THE FOUNDRY: The Foundry is an independent, non-denominational Christian church that is about "guiding people to forge a life-long reliance on God". Find out more by going to www.TheFoundryChurch.com

TITLE: Rise Up and Build When life is crumbling around us, what do we do? Just as metal is forged by fire and the strikes of a hammer, our faith is made stronger in times of trial. But how? This sermon takes a look at the story of Nehemiah and the steps he takes to forge ahead, rise up, and build. ABOUT THIS SERIES: "Forge Ahead" When the world is crumbling and it seems like confusion abounds how do we take the next right step? How do we forge ahead? How do we rise up and build? ABOUT THE FOUNDRY: The Foundry is an independent, non-denominational Christian church that is about "guiding people to forge a life-long reliance on God". Find out more by going to TheFoundryChurch.com.

Have you ever had someone be an advocate for you? To have someone in your corner no matter what and to know that you’re not alone in whatever you’re going through is amazing! It helps you go from feeling unsure, frightened, or confused to having someone to lean on, confide in, and trust to see you through. What all of us would give for someone like that in our lives! ABOUT THIS SERIES: What does it look like to have a real life? In a world in which presenting the perfect social media presence and creating a curated online profile is more important than ever, it can be hard to figure out what’s actually real and what’s just plainly fake. It’s hard to know what real life is supposed to look like! But God shows us through His Word that in a world full of things meant to distract, mislead, or misguide us, God is calling us to live the life that was intended for us—real life made possible because of Him! ABOUT THE FOUNDRY: The Foundry is a non-denominational, independent Christian Church. Our purpose is to guide people to forge a life-long reliance on God. You can find out more about us by going to TheFoundryChurch.com

Have you ever had someone be an advocate for you? To have someone in your corner no matter what and to know that you’re not alone in whatever you’re going through is amazing! It helps you go from feeling unsure, frightened, or confused to having someone to lean on, confide in, and trust to see you through. What all of us would give for someone like that in our lives! ABOUT THIS SERIES: What does it look like to have a real life? In a world in which presenting the perfect social media presence and creating a curated online profile is more important than ever, it can be hard to figure out what’s actually real and what’s just plainly fake. It’s hard to know what real life is supposed to look like! But God shows us through His Word that in a world full of things meant to distract, mislead, or misguide us, God is calling us to live the life that was intended for us—real life made possible because of Him! ABOUT THE FOUNDRY: The Foundry is a non-denominational, independent Christian Church. Our purpose is to guide people to forge a life-long reliance on God. You can find out more about us by going to TheFoundryChurch.com

If there’s one thing that we all know for certain, it’s nothing lasts forever. That’s why, if we put all our time, effort, and love into things that fade away, we’re only going to be disappointed in the end. We’ll be left with nothing. The good news is that, as believers, we know that there is one thing that does not fade away. One thing that is real and true. One thing that will really last forever. That’s our relationship with God! As Christians, we’re called to live real lives based on the stuff that really lasts. Rather than put our energy into the temporary, God calls us to put our eyes on the eternal. (1 John 2:15-17) ABOUT THIS SERIES: "Real Life" What does it look like to have a real life? In a world in which presenting the perfect social media presence and creating a curated online profile is more important than ever, it can be hard to figure out what’s actually real and what’s just plainly fake. It’s hard to know what real life is supposed to look like! But God shows us through His Word that in a world full of things meant to distract, mislead, or misguide us, God is calling us to live the life that was intended for us—real life made possible because of Him! ABOUT THE FOUNDRY: The Foundry is an independent, non-denominational Christian church that is about "guiding people to forge a life-long reliance on God". Find out more by going to TheFoundryChurch.com.

"Don't Just Be Real, Be Known" You’ve probably heard the old saying, “You want to put your best foot forward.” In today’s world, this often looks like a perfect picture on Instagram, an effortless climb up a corporate ladder, or a well-mannered family. Of course, while none of these things are terrible, they’re not really the whole story. But there is one place we can go to find the one who wants to see it all— the good, the bad, and everything in between? God! God doesn’t just want to see the highlights of who we are; God doesn’t want our best foot forward. Instead, God wants to meet our authentic selves. His light in our lives can illuminate who we really are in Him. It can lead us to real lives lived as our real selves!

"A Table for Two" So often our fears and worries are rooted in the what-ifs: What if I lose my job? What if no one likes me? What if I’m a bad parent and I’ve ruined my kids? And as we get overwhelmed by these what-ifs, the Shepherd sets a table for us amid the chaos. Why? What should we do about it? ABOUT THIS SERIES: This three-week series examines Psalm 23. In a world filled with ever-changing and increasingly troubling headlines, the hope of God’s comfort and sustaining care is a balm for weary souls. The believer can rest in the gentle care of their Good Shepherd, the one who walks with them and provides for them—mind, body, and soul—in the present and in the days to come. ABOUT THE FOUNDRY The Foundry is a non-denominational Christian church in Burke, VA that is focused on "Guiding people to forge a lifelong reliance on God." Find out more about us at TheFoundryChurch.com or join us Sunday mornings at 10:30 AM.

David Powlison created the tongue in cheek “Anti-psalm 23,” which begins, “I’m on my own. No one looks out for me or protects me. I experience a continual sense of need. Nothing’s quite right” But there is something so much better available to us, if we would only go at the Shepherd's pace. ABOUT THIS SERIES: This three-week series examines Psalm 23. In a world filled with ever-changing and increasingly troubling headlines, the hope of God’s comfort and sustaining care is a balm for weary souls. The believer can rest in the gentle care of their Good Shepherd, the one who walks with them and provides for them—mind, body, and soul—in the present and in the days to come. ABOUT THE FOUNDRY The Foundry is a non-denominational Christian church in Burke, VA that is focused on "Guiding people to forge a lifelong reliance on God." Find out more about us at TheFoundryChurch.com or join us Sunday mornings at 10:30 AM.

"The Lord is My Shepherd, I shall not want." The choice for the believer is whether or not to willingly become the shepherd’s sheep. Will we allow ourselves to give up control and follow the wisdom of a good and caring shepherd who can meet our every need? Can we truthfully say, “The LORD is my shepherd”? ABOUT THIS SERIES: This three-week series examines Psalm 23. In a world filled with ever-changing and increasingly troubling headlines, the hope of God’s comfort and sustaining care is a balm for weary souls. The believer can rest in the gentle care of their Good Shepherd, the one who walks with them and provides for them—mind, body, and soul—in the present and in the days to come. ABOUT THE FOUNDRY The Foundry is a non-denominational Christian church in Burke, VA that is focused on "Guiding people to forge a lifelong reliance on God." Find out more about us at TheFoundryChurch.com or join us Sunday mornings at 10:30 AM.

Pastor Andrew discusses the overwhelming grace of God that surpasses our greatest failures and fears, illustrating this through the familiar journey of the characters in "The Wizard of Oz" and the life of Paul. He emphasizes that Psalm 23 reveals how God actively cares for us, leading, restoring, and comforting us rather than expecting us to earn His favor through our efforts. The sermon highlights that grace is not something we can achieve or deserve; it is freely offered and overflowing for everyone, even those who feel unforgivable like Paul or John Newton. Ultimately, Pastor reminds us that God seeks us in our darkest moments, inviting us to exchange our burdens for His grace and love. ABOUT THIS SERIES: This four-week series examines Psalm 23. In a world filled with ever-changing and increasingly troubling headlines, the hope of God’s comfort and sustaining care is a balm for weary souls. The believer can rest in the gentle care and grace of the Good Shepherd, the one who walks with them and provides for them—mind, body, and soul—in the present and in the days to come. ABOUT THE FOUNDRY: The Foundry is an independent, non-denominational church in Burke, VA with the mission of "guiding people to forge a lifelong reliance on God".