This Advent, we’re tracing the first flickers of hope that shine out from the opening pages of Scripture. In this week’s message, Pastor Mark takes us back to Genesis 3, the moment when humanity’s story collapses under the weight of sin—and the moment when God quietly unveils His first promise of a Savior.

From Adam and Eve’s fear and hiding to God’s shocking grace (even clothing them Himself ), we discover that the world’s bleakest day also held its first glimmer of redemption. In the curse spoken to the serpent, God hints at a coming “head-crushing hero”—a child who would one day deal evil its death blow.

This message invites us to slow down, breathe in hope, and remember that with God, there is always a way back, always a plan, always hope—even when we can’t fix things ourselves.

Sermon outline here.

Speaker: Mark Seager
Series: The Dawn of Hope (Advent)

CityView is a church family that God is building to make disciples of Jesus Christ in the heart of Loudoun County and around the world. Check us out at CityViewNOVA.com

This week we wrapped up our “Ancient Wisdom for Modern Technology” series with a brief look at AI. Pastor Mark showed how Scripture gives us a clear framework for thinking about emerging technology — grounding ourselves in God’s Word, valuing the dignity of work, and remembering our humanity in a world shaped by rapid innovation.

Rather than fear AI or embrace it uncritically, we’re called to approach it with discernment, humility, and a Scripture-shaped compass.

A sermon outline is attached.

Speaker: Mark Seager
Series: Ancient Wisdom for Modern Technology

CityView is a church family that God is building to make disciples of Jesus Christ in the heart of Loudoun County and around the world. Check us out at CityViewNOVA.com

2007 was a year with massive implications for how we think, relate, and do life. The rise of modern smartphones made powerful technology widely accessible and brought with it incredible potential for both good and evil. It’s changed how we live in ways few could have predicted.

But over 3,000 years ago, the Bible already offered wisdom and warning for navigating this kind of technology. In this message, Pastor Mark walks through Proverbs 7 and explores what God has to say about the digital world we now inhabit.

Speaker: Mark Seager
Series: Ancient Wisdom for Modern Technology

CityView is a church family that God is building to make disciples of Jesus Christ in the heart of Loudoun County and around the world. Check us out at CityViewNOVA.com

In an age of deepfakes, misinformation, and competing “truths,” where can we turn for something trustworthy? Continuing our series *Ancient Wisdom for Modern Technology*, Pastor Mark shows why the Bible remains the sure foundation for discerning what’s true and what’s good. When everything else shifts, God’s Word stands firm. Outline and discussion questions attached.

Speaker: Mark Seager
Series: Ancient Wisdom for Modern Technology

CityView is a church family that God is building to make disciples of Jesus Christ in the heart of Loudoun County and around the world. Check us out at CityViewNOVA.com

We’re launching a new 4-week series, Ancient Wisdom for Modern Technology. The Bible is thousands of years old — but can it really help us navigate smartphones, social media, and AI? Absolutely.

In this opening message, Pastor Mark lays a foundation from the book of Proverbs, reminding us that while knowledge keeps growing at lightning speed, true wisdom still comes from God. He explores how biblical wisdom helps us discern what’s good, resist distraction and pride, and live with peace and purpose in a digital world.

📖 Outline here

Speaker: Mark Seager
Series: Ancient Wisdom for Modern Technology

CityView is a church family that God is building to make disciples of Jesus Christ in the heart of Loudoun County and around the world. Check us out at CityViewNOVA.com

Note: This message was recorded on October 5 and published later than planned due to a recording issue. We’re glad to be able to share it now as part of our “Five Ships” series.

We’re in a preaching series on five essential “ships” for a thriving church. We started with worship, because what you worship will drive your life. Next was discipleship, because worshiping Jesus should lead to following Him. Then came fellowship, because discipleship is not a solo sport.

This Sunday’s message is about stewardship—how we manage our time, talent, and treasure. Our attitude toward money often reveals our heart toward God. As disciples of Jesus Christ, we’re called to trust Him completely and to be generous with what He’s entrusted to us.

An outline and discussion questions are attached.

Speaker: Mark Seager
Series: Five Ships

CityView is a church family that God is building to make disciples of Jesus Christ in the heart of Loudoun County and around the world. Check us out at CityViewNOVA.com

As Virginians prepare to vote, we turn to Micah 6:8 for a clear, God-centered framework for wise civic engagement: doing justice, loving kindness, and walking humbly with our God. Scripture reminds us that the Lord defines what is good, calls us to uphold human dignity, and invites us to use the privileges we have for the sake of others. This message encourages believers to approach public life with conviction shaped by God’s Word and compassion shaped by the heart of Christ. Discussion guide attached here.

Speaker: Mark Seager

CityView is a church family that God is building to make disciples of Jesus Christ in the heart of Loudoun County and around the world. Check us out at CityViewNOVA.com

We’re wrapping up our “5 Ships for CityView” series with PartnerSHIP this Sunday. Partnership ties together the previous 4 “ships” Worship, Discipleship, Fellowship, and Stewardship. Outline attached.

Speaker: Mark Seager
Series: Five Ships

CityView is a church family that God is building to make disciples of Jesus Christ in the heart of Loudoun County and around the world. Check us out at CityViewNOVA.com

Jesus called his followers to be influencers long before social media existed. In this message, guest speaker Pastor Blake Dumais (Cedar Run Community Church) unpacks Jesus’ words from Matthew 5:13–16 — showing how we’re meant to bring God’s flavor, light, and grace into every part of life. Discover what it really means to be “the salt of the earth” and how to live with lasting influence in a world chasing likes.

Speaker: Blake Dumais

CityView is a church family that God is building to make disciples of Jesus Christ in the heart of Loudoun County and around the world. Check us out at CityViewNOVA.com

We’re doing a series called “Five Ships for CityView” discussing 5 essential “ships” for us to be a thriving church. We started with worship because what you worship will drive your life. Next was discipleship, because worshiping Jesus should lead to discipleship. This Sunday its fellowship, one of the most overused but under-practiced terms in churchworld. Now stop and think about this, in our disconnected and lonely culture fellowship can be our superpower for reaching our community with the gospel. There’s more to fellowship than you may think. An outline and discussion questions are attached.

Speaker: Mark Seager
Series: Five Ships

CityView is a church family that God is building to make disciples of Jesus Christ in the heart of Loudoun County and around the world. Check us out at CityViewNOVA.com