Wisconsin Avenue Baptist Church of Washington DC

What Can You Imagine?

Sunday - June 14th - Pastor Leslie preaches from Ephesians 3:14-21. This sermon explores Paul's Spirit-inspired prayer for the church in Ephesus and his confidence in God's power to accomplish more than we can ask or imagine. As believers and congregations face seasons of uncertainty and transition, Paul reminds us that our future is not determined by our circumstances but by a God who is able. Through the power of the Holy Spirit, Christ dwelling in our hearts, and a foundation rooted in love, we are called to think beyond our limitations and trust God for greater things.

Taking Care of the Sheep

Sunday, June 7th - Pastor Lynn preaches from I John 3:18, John 21:15-17, I Peter 4:8-11 and 5:1-11 on caring of the sheep.

The Beloved Community: Rediscovering the Heart of the Church

Sunday, May 31st - Pastor Leslie preaches on the Beloved Community: Rediscovering the Heart of the Church from Acts 2: 42-47.  On this Trinity Sunday, we explored God's vision for the church as a beloved community—a community shaped by the same love, unity, and fellowship that exist within the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. The early church was more than a gathering for worship; it was a family of faith devoted to teaching, prayer, fellowship, generosity, and shared life together.

The Spirit Leads Us to Christ

Sunday, May 24th - Pastor Lynn preaches on how God has come to live with and within usthrough the Holy Spirit.

Mothers, the Silent Heroes of Faith

Sunday, May 10, 2026 - Mother's Day - Pastor Leslie preaches from 2 Kings 22:1-2 on Jedidah, the mother of King Josiah, who did what was right in the eyes of the Lord. How a mother's influence may never be told on the world's stage, but it will show up in the character and behavior of her children.

Heart EKG: The Altitude of Your Atitude

Sunday, May 3, 2026 - Pastor Lynn preaches from Phil 2:5 on how we must have the same attitude that Christ Jesus had.

More Than These

Sunday, April 26, 2026 - In this sermon preached by Pastor Leslie, we explore Jesus’ powerful post-resurrection conversation with Simon Peter on the shores of Galilee. After Peter’s public failure and denial of Christ, Jesus meets him not with condemnation, but with grace—providing food, fellowship, and restoration before asking the deeply personal question: “Do you love me more than these?” The sermon examines Peter’s journey from bold disciple to broken follower and ultimately restored leader, showing how the grace of God meets us even in our failures. It challenges believers to identify the “these” in their own lives—the careers, ambitions, comforts, relationships, and distractions that can compete with wholehearted devotion to Christ. Through Jesus’ repeated command to “feed my sheep,” the message reminds us that genuine love for Christ must move beyond words into faithful obedience, service, sacrifice, and transformed priorities. 

Better Days Are Coming

Sunday, April 19, 2026 - Pastor Leslie preaches on the deliverance of the demon possessed man living in the tombs (Mark 5:1-20). His encounter with Jesus is life changing. He sees better days when he is  restored to family, friends and community. 

Gone Fishing

Sunday, April 12, 2026 - What do you do after Easter? Pastor Lynn preaches from the Scriptures John 20:19,24-29, John 21:1-17, and Luke 5:1-11.

Living Hope

Sunday, April 5, 2026 - On this Resurrection Sunday, Pastor Lynn preaches Christ our Living Hope. Scripture references: I Corinthians 15:1-8, 17-19; Romans 3:23-25a; ! Peter 1:3-4 and John 11:21-27.