Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 4 days ago
At Capital Church in Vienna, Virginia, James Baker III delivers a Father's Day sermon on how God works through imperfect men to fulfill His purpose. Learn what Scripture says about real fatherhood, grace, and presence.
- No one is a perfect father—only God is perfect.
- Biblical examples of imperfect men used by God (Noah, Moses, David).
- Embracing humility and the power of saying “I’m sorry.”
- God’s grace can restore what we feel we’ve lost or failed.
- Presence, faithfulness, and love matter more than perfection.
Scripture References
05:08 Romans 3:23 All have sinned and fallen short
07:42 2 Corinthians 12:9 God’s power made perfect in weakness
09:34 Proverbs 3:5–6 Trust in the Lord, submit to Him
10:51 Joel 2:25 God restores lost years
11:57 1 Corinthians 13:1–3 Without love, nothing else matters
12:12 1 Corinthians 13:7 Love bears, believes, hopes, endures all
14:30 Lamentations 3:22–23 God’s mercies are new every morning
16:40 Deuteronomy 6:6–7 Teach your children in daily life
18:03 Psalm 103:13 The Lord’s compassion on His children
00:00 Father's Day reflections and struggles
03:59 The myth of a perfect father
09:14 Advice for young fathers
11:54 Fatherhood and love in action
16:07 Importance of a Father's Presence
Capital Church is a welcoming community in Vienna, Virginia. For more resources or ways to connect, give, or get involved, visit capitalchurch.org.
ABOUT CAPITAL CHURCH
Capital Church is a Christ-centered, vibrant, and influential church that serves people with love and makes disciples of all nations.
Our mission is to inspire people to grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ, equip people for the work of ministry in their sphere of influence, and impact communities and cities with God's love.
CAPITAL CHURCH – Vienna, Virginia
Making Progress. Moving Forward. Together.
We are part of the Foursquare (https://foursquare.org) family of churches.
JOIN US
We invite you to watch our Sunday morning service here on YouTube or join us in person.
If you are in the Washington, DC area, we also invite you to our Wednesday night prayer. Visit capitalchurch.org for more information.
Subscribe to our channel to get updates when we go live.
WAYS TO GIVE
- Online: app.aplos.com/aws/give/CapitalChurch
- Text to Give: Text GIVE to (855) 916-4380
- Mail: Capital Church, 10233 Leesburg Pike, Vienna, VA 22182
FOLLOW US
Facebook: facebook.com/capitalchurch
Instagram: instagram.com/capitalchurchva
Thank you for joining us and God bless you.
CCLI Streaming License #92392
At Capital Church in Vienna, Virginia, James Baker III delivers a Father's Day sermon on how God works through imperfect men to fulfill His purpose. Learn what Scripture says about real fatherhood, grace, and presence.
- No one is a perfect father—only God is perfect.
- Biblical examples of imperfect men used by God (Noah, Moses, David).
- Embracing humility and the power of saying “I’m sorry.”
- God’s grace can restore what we feel we’ve lost or failed.
- Presence, faithfulness, and love matter more than perfection.
Scripture References
05:08 Romans 3:23 All have sinned and fallen short
07:42 2 Corinthians 12:9 God’s power made perfect in weakness
09:34 Proverbs 3:5–6 Trust in the Lord, submit to Him
10:51 Joel 2:25 God restores lost years
11:57 1 Corinthians 13:1–3 Without love, nothing else matters
12:12 1 Corinthians 13:7 Love bears, believes, hopes, endures all
14:30 Lamentations 3:22–23 God’s mercies are new every morning
16:40 Deuteronomy 6:6–7 Teach your children in daily life
18:03 Psalm 103:13 The Lord’s compassion on His children
00:00 Father's Day reflections and struggles
03:59 The myth of a perfect father
09:14 Advice for young fathers
11:54 Fatherhood and love in action
16:07 Importance of a Father's Presence
Capital Church is a welcoming community in Vienna, Virginia. For more resources or ways to connect, give, or get involved, visit capitalchurch.org.
ABOUT CAPITAL CHURCH
Capital Church is a Christ-centered, vibrant, and influential church that serves people with love and makes disciples of all nations.
Our mission is to inspire people to grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ, equip people for the work of ministry in their sphere of influence, and impact communities and cities with God's love.
CAPITAL CHURCH – Vienna, Virginia
Making Progress. Moving Forward. Together.
We are part of the Foursquare (https://foursquare.org) family of churches.
JOIN US
We invite you to watch our Sunday morning service here on YouTube or join us in person.
If you are in the Washington, DC area, we also invite you to our Wednesday night prayer. Visit capitalchurch.org for more information.
Subscribe to our channel to get updates when we go live.
WAYS TO GIVE
- Online: app.aplos.com/aws/give/CapitalChurch
- Text to Give: Text GIVE to (855) 916-4380
- Mail: Capital Church, 10233 Leesburg Pike, Vienna, VA 22182
FOLLOW US
Facebook: facebook.com/capitalchurch
Instagram: instagram.com/capitalchurchva
Thank you for joining us and God bless you.
CCLI Streaming License #92392
