Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 days ago
Discover where true joy is found, even in the battles of life. In this sermon from Capital Church in Vienna, Virginia, Tony Passos explores Psalm 51, the story of David, and practical lessons for facing spiritual challenges.
- Why conviction matters and how it's different from condemnation
- The consequences of avoiding our God-given responsibilities
- How serving others can lead to breakthrough and victory
- The importance of private obedience before public wins
- Why lasting peace is found in God’s presence, even on the battlefield
Stay tuned for actionable wisdom and encouragement drawn from the Bible, specifically David’s story and key passages from Psalm 51 and Luke 10.
00:00 Grateful for Fellowship and Home
04:54 Renew My Heart, O God
07:08 Prayer and Gratitude Reflections
12:08 Facing Responsibilities Bravely
16:10 David's Path to Goliath
23:09 What Is God Asking You?
27:20 Tired of the Battlefield
31:38 Martha and Mary's Priorities
35:54 Surrender to God's Presence
37:34 Honor and Worship Your Name
43:06 God's Presence in Every Battle
45:25 Altar Open for Prayer
Scripture References
1:51 Romans 8:1 No condemnation for those in Christ
3:31 Psalm 51 David’s prayer of repentance
30:04 Ephesians 6:10 Be strong, put on full armor
30:42 Luke 9:23 Take up your cross daily
31:38 Luke 10:38–42 Mary and Martha with Jesus
25:36 1 Samuel 17 David faces Goliath (referenced for further reading)
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.
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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.
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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
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FOLLOW US
Facebook: facebook.com/capitalchurch
Instagram: instagram.com/capitalchurchva
Thank you for joining us and God bless you.
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CCLI Streaming License #92392
Discover where true joy is found, even in the battles of life. In this sermon from Capital Church in Vienna, Virginia, Tony Passos explores Psalm 51, the story of David, and practical lessons for facing spiritual challenges.
- Why conviction matters and how it's different from condemnation
- The consequences of avoiding our God-given responsibilities
- How serving others can lead to breakthrough and victory
- The importance of private obedience before public wins
- Why lasting peace is found in God’s presence, even on the battlefield
Stay tuned for actionable wisdom and encouragement drawn from the Bible, specifically David’s story and key passages from Psalm 51 and Luke 10.
00:00 Grateful for Fellowship and Home
04:54 Renew My Heart, O God
07:08 Prayer and Gratitude Reflections
12:08 Facing Responsibilities Bravely
16:10 David's Path to Goliath
23:09 What Is God Asking You?
27:20 Tired of the Battlefield
31:38 Martha and Mary's Priorities
35:54 Surrender to God's Presence
37:34 Honor and Worship Your Name
43:06 God's Presence in Every Battle
45:25 Altar Open for Prayer
Scripture References
1:51 Romans 8:1 No condemnation for those in Christ
3:31 Psalm 51 David’s prayer of repentance
30:04 Ephesians 6:10 Be strong, put on full armor
30:42 Luke 9:23 Take up your cross daily
31:38 Luke 10:38–42 Mary and Martha with Jesus
25:36 1 Samuel 17 David faces Goliath (referenced for further reading)
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.
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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.
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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
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FOLLOW US
Facebook: facebook.com/capitalchurch
Instagram: instagram.com/capitalchurchva
Thank you for joining us and God bless you.
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CCLI Streaming License #92392
