Wisconsin Avenue Baptist Church of Washington DC

Operating in Faith in the Face of the Unknown

Sunday, September 7, 2025.
Pastor Leslie Harris preaches a sermon from the book of Ruth, stressing the importance of of operating in faith in the face of the unknown. Ruth chose to move forward in faith with her mother-in-law after both women suffered a tremendous loss.

A Letter from Christ

Sunday, August 24, 2025. Pastor Lynn Bergfalk preaches a sermon from Exodus 34:29-30, 34-35 and 2 Corinthians 3:7-18. He draws a contrast between the glory of salvation through Christ and the glory which accompanied the giving of the Law.

The Importance of Little Things

August 10, 2025 - Pastor Lynn preaches on The Importance of Little Things. How we can sometimes turn small things into big things rather than keeping things in perspective. Scripture references: Matthew 6:25-34, 7:1-5, 10:29, 17:20; James 1:13-15, and Matthew 25:21.

The Importance of Worship

Sunday, August 3, 2025 - Pastor Leslie preaches on the importance of worship using Psalm 95:1-7. Worship is more than singing songs on Sunday morning. It involves our whole being and includes how we live from day to day. 

Who Are You?

Sunday, July 27, 2025 - Pastor Lynn preaches on the subject of who we are in God from Isaiah 40:28-31, Psalm 139:13-14, I John 3:1, Romans 8:35. 37-39,Colossians 2:2-3,6,8-10, and I Peter 2:24.

Who Is Jesus To You?

This thought-provoking sermon explores the question Jesus posed to His disciples in Matthew 16:13–20: “Who do you say I am?” In a world filled with conflicting voices and cultural confusion about the identity of Jesus, this message calls each listener to examine their personal understanding of Christ. It invites us all into deeper faith, personal reflection, and bold public declaration. It ends with a challenge: If Jesus asked you today, “Who do you say I am?”—how would you respond?

We Are Overcomers!

This sermon by Pastor Leslie draws from the final words of Scripture in Revelation 22:12–21 to remind believers of the glorious return of Christ and the eternal reward prepared for those who remain faithful. Centered on the theme of being Overcomers, the message encourages the church to persevere in faith, righteousness, and obedience, knowing that Jesus is coming soon with His reward in hand.

What Do We Do Now?

Pastor Lynn preaches from Hebrews 11:1-2, 8-16, 32, 12:1-2 on the heroes of the faith who from heaven surround us like a great cloud of witnesses. He includes other faith heroes whose examples help us understand how to live as citizens of heaven and earth.

Blessed, Chosen, Redeemed and Sealed

Pastor Leslie preaches from Ephesians 1:3-14 (NIV) on how we are blessed, chosen, redeemed and sealed. We have the presence of God in our lives through the Holy Spirit. All the power present at Pentecost is still operating today. What are we doing with the power of the Holy Spirit?

The Missing Piece

Pastor Lynn Bergfalk preaches on the Holy Spirit asking the question: Is it possible that we could be missing something in our life and not realize it? Using Acts 19:1-7; John 14:15-17 and Acts 1:1-8, 2:1-4,37-38 he explains the fulfillment of the promise of the gift of the Holy Spirit. We all need this gift though we may not always know it.