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HopevilleUnto Us - Part 1 - Pastor Joshua SymonetteIamhopeville.com@iamhopevilleFirst time here?Text 'HOPEVILLE' to 443-998-8890To Give Text 'GIVE' to 443-998-8890 Our Dream To see God’s love unleashed in you for the flourishing of Baltimore and beyondOur Flow Following Jesus Growing in Maturity Serving our NeighborsOur CultureCross Cultural Generosity Authenticity Holy Ambition Curiosity2025-01-0618 minHopevilleUnto Us - Part 3 - Pastor Joshua SymonetteIamhopeville.com@iamhopevilleFirst time here?Text 'HOPEVILLE' to 443-998-8890To Give Text 'GIVE' to 443-998-8890 Our Dream To see God’s love unleashed in you for the flourishing of Baltimore and beyondOur Flow Following Jesus Growing in Maturity Serving our NeighborsOur CultureCross Cultural Generosity Authenticity Holy Ambition Curiosity2025-01-0627 minHopevilleUnto Us - Part 4 - Pastor Joshua SymonetteIamhopeville.com@iamhopevilleFirst time here?Text 'HOPEVILLE' to 443-998-8890To Give Text 'GIVE' to 443-998-8890 Our Dream To see God’s love unleashed in you for the flourishing of Baltimore and beyondOur Flow Following Jesus Growing in Maturity Serving our NeighborsOur CultureCross Cultural Generosity Authenticity Holy Ambition Curiosity2025-01-0621 minHopevilleIMITATING JESUS - Part 4 - Pastor Joshua SymonetteIamhopeville.com@iamhopevilleFirst time here?Text 'HOPEVILLE' to 443-998-8890To Give Text 'GIVE' to 443-998-8890 Our Dream To see God’s love unleashed in you for the flourishing of Baltimore and beyondOur Flow Following Jesus Growing in Maturity Serving our NeighborsOur CultureCross Cultural Generosity Authenticity Holy Ambition Curiosity2025-01-0627 minHopevilleIMITATING JESUS - Part 1- Pastor Joshua SymonetteIamhopeville.com@iamhopevilleFirst time here?Text 'HOPEVILLE' to 443-998-8890To Give Text 'GIVE' to 443-998-8890 Our Dream To see God’s love unleashed in you for the flourishing of Baltimore and beyondOur Flow Following Jesus Growing in Maturity Serving our NeighborsOur CultureCross Cultural Generosity Authenticity Holy Ambition Curiosity2024-11-2533 minHopevilleIMITATING JESUS - Part 3 - Pastor Joshua SymonetteIamhopeville.com@iamhopevilleFirst time here?Text 'HOPEVILLE' to 443-998-8890To Give Text 'GIVE' to 443-998-8890 Our Dream To see God’s love unleashed in you for the flourishing of Baltimore and beyondOur Flow Following Jesus Growing in Maturity Serving our NeighborsOur CultureCross Cultural Generosity Authenticity Holy Ambition Curiosity2024-11-2530 minHopevilleA Generous Life - Part 3 - Pastor Joshua SymonetteIamhopeville.com@iamhopevilleIamhopeville.com@iamhopevilleFirst time here?Text 'HOPEVILLE' to 443-998-8890To Give Text 'GIVE' to 443-998-8890 Our Dream To see God’s love unleashed in you for the flourishing of Baltimore and beyondOur Flow Following Jesus Growing in Maturity Serving our NeighborsOur CultureCross Cultural Generosity Authenticity Holy Ambition...2024-10-3037 minHopevilleA Generous Life - Part 2 - Pastor Joshua SymonetteIamhopeville.com@iamhopevilleIamhopeville.com@iamhopevilleFirst time here?Text 'HOPEVILLE' to 443-998-8890To Give Text 'GIVE' to 443-998-8890 Our Dream To see God’s love unleashed in you for the flourishing of Baltimore and beyondOur Flow Following Jesus Growing in Maturity Serving our NeighborsOur CultureCross Cultural Generosity Authenticity Holy Ambition...2024-10-2131 minHopevilleA Generous Life - Part 1 - Pastor Joshua Symonetteiamhopeville.com@iamhopevilleFirst time here?Text 'HOPEVILLE' to 443-998-8890To Give Text 'GIVE' to 443-998-8890Iamhopeville.com@iamhopevilleFirst time here?Text 'HOPEVILLE' to 443-998-8890To Give Text 'GIVE' to 443-998-8890 Our Dream To see God’s love unleashed in you for the flourishing of Baltimore and beyondOur Flow Following Jesus Growing in Maturity Serving our...2024-10-0939 minHopevilleDream Big - Part 2 -Pastor Joshua Symonette@iamhopevilleFirst time here?Text 'HOPEVILLE' to 443-998-8890To Give Text 'GIVE' to 443-998-8890Iamhopeville.com@iamhopevilleFirst time here?Text 'HOPEVILLE' to 443-998-8890To Give Text 'GIVE' to 443-998-8890 Our Dream To see God’s love unleashed in you for the flourishing of Baltimore and beyondOur Flow Following Jesus Growing in Maturity Serving our NeighborsO...2024-10-0128 minHopevilleDream Big - Part 3 - Pastor Joshua Symonette@iamhopevilleFirst time here?Text 'HOPEVILLE' to 443-998-8890To Give Text 'GIVE' to 443-998-8890Iamhopeville.com@iamhopevilleFirst time here?Text 'HOPEVILLE' to 443-998-8890To Give Text 'GIVE' to 443-998-8890 Our Dream To see God’s love unleashed in you for the flourishing of Baltimore and beyondOur Flow Following Jesus Growing in Maturity Serving our NeighborsO...2024-10-0139 minHopevilleFRIENDS - Part 1- Pastor Joshua Symonette@iamhopevilleFirst time here?Text 'HOPEVILLE' to 443-998-8890To Give Text 'GIVE' to 443-998-8890Iamhopeville.com@iamhopevilleFirst time here?Text 'HOPEVILLE' to 443-998-8890To Give Text 'GIVE' to 443-998-8890 Our Dream To see God’s love unleashed in you for the flourishing of Baltimore and beyondOur Flow Following Jesus Growing in Maturity Serving our NeighborsO...2024-10-0127 minHopevilleSupreme - Part 1 - Pastor Joshua SymonetteIamhopeville.com@iamhopevilleFirst time here?Text 'HOPEVILLE' to 443-998-8890To Give Text 'GIVE' to 443-998-8890Iamhopeville.com@iamhopevilleFirst time here?Text 'HOPEVILLE' to 443-998-8890To Give Text 'GIVE' to 443-998-8890 Our Dream To see God’s love unleashed in you for the flourishing of Baltimore and beyondOur Flow Following Jesus Growing in Maturity Serving our...2024-09-0635 minHopevilleTime, Talent & Treasure - Part 2 - Pastor Joshua SymonetteIamhopeville.com@iamhopevilleFirst time here?Text 'HOPEVILLE' to 443-998-8890To Give Text 'GIVE' to 443-998-8890Iamhopeville.com@iamhopevilleFirst time here?Text 'HOPEVILLE' to 443-998-8890To Give Text 'GIVE' to 443-998-8890 Our Dream To see God’s love unleashed in you for the flourishing of Baltimore and beyondOur Flow Following Jesus Growing in Maturity Serving our...2024-09-0637 minHopevillePowers That Be - Part 2 - Pastor Joshua SymonetteIamhopeville.com@iamhopevilleIamhopeville.com@iamhopevilleFirst time here?Text 'HOPEVILLE' to 443-998-8890To Give Text 'GIVE' to 443-998-8890 Our Dream To see God’s love unleashed in you for the flourishing of Baltimore and beyondOur Flow Following Jesus Growing in Maturity Serving our NeighborsOur CultureCross Cultural Generosity Authenticity Holy Ambition...2024-08-2931 minHopevillePowers That Be - Part 1- Pastor Joshua SymonetteIamhopeville.com@iamhopevilleIamhopeville.com@iamhopevilleFirst time here?Text 'HOPEVILLE' to 443-998-8890To Give Text 'GIVE' to 443-998-8890 Our Dream To see God’s love unleashed in you for the flourishing of Baltimore and beyondOur Flow Following Jesus Growing in Maturity Serving our NeighborsOur CultureCross Cultural Generosity Authenticity Holy Ambition...2024-08-2933 minHopevilleWhere It All Begins - Part 6 - Pastor Joshua Symonetteiamhopeville.com@iamhopevilleIamhopeville.com@iamhopevilleFirst time here?Text 'HOPEVILLE' to 443-998-8890To Give Text 'GIVE' to 443-998-8890 Our Dream To see God’s love unleashed in you for the flourishing of Baltimore and beyondOur Flow Following Jesus Growing in Maturity Serving our NeighborsOur CultureCross Cultural Generosity Authenticity Holy Ambition ...2024-08-2926 min
National Community Church Video PodcastThe Good Life, Part 5: Good Shepherd - Pastor Joshua Symonette2024-07-1400 minNational Community Church Video Podcast, Part : Good Shepherd - Pastor Joshua Symonette2024-07-1400 min
The District Church PodcastMay 26th, 2024 | A Proper PerspectiveWashington, DC
Pastor Joshua Symonette (Hopeville Church Baltimore,MD)
In this sermon, Pastor Joshua dives into Psalm 24, and challenges common notions of control, self-centeredness, and choice, advocating for a life oriented towards humility, community, and a deep relationship with Jesus. Through the story of King David, he illustrates how proper perspective and right relationships with God can transform our lives. We hope you will gain valuable insights on rightful ownership, right relationships, and righteous fellowship with God. Jesus should be the King of our lives, this world belongs to Him and we should live with...2024-05-2638 minNational Community Church Video PodcastFlourish, Part 5: Physical Health - Pastor Joshua Symonette2024-03-0300 min
Dulles ChurchInterview with Pastor Joshua SymonetteInterview with Pastor Joshua Symonette2024-02-1228 minHopevilleWhere it All Begins - PT 3. Pastor Joshua SymonetteIamhopeville.com @iamhopeville First time here? Text 'HOPEVILLE' to 443-998-8890 To Give Text 'GIVE' to 443-998-8890 Our DreamTo see God’s love unleashed in you for the flourishing of Baltimore and beyond Our FlowFollowing JesusGrowing in MaturityServing our Neighbors Our Culture Cross CulturalGenerosityAuthenticityHoly AmbitionCuriosityIamhopeville.com@iamhop...2024-02-0123 minHopevilleWhere it All Begins - PT 4. Pastor Joshua SymonetteIamhopeville.com @iamhopeville First time here? Text 'HOPEVILLE' to 443-998-8890 To Give Text 'GIVE' to 443-998-8890 Our DreamTo see God’s love unleashed in you for the flourishing of Baltimore and beyond Our FlowFollowing JesusGrowing in MaturityServing our Neighbors Our Culture Cross CulturalGenerosityAuthenticityHoly AmbitionCuriosityIamhopeville.com@iamhop...2024-02-0133 minHopevilleClarity - September 10, 2023 - Pastor Joshua SymonetteIamhopeville.com@iamhopevilleFirst time here?Text 'HOPEVILLE' to 443-998-8890To Give Text 'GIVE' to 443-998-8890 Our Dream To see God’s love unleashed in you for the flourishing of Baltimore and beyondOur Flow Following Jesus Growing in Maturity Serving our NeighborsOur CultureCross Cultural Generosity Authenticity Holy Ambition Curiosity2023-10-0232 minNational Community Church Video PodcastJesus, Part 10: Vision for a Different Kingdom - Pastor Joshua Symonette2023-08-0600 minDulles ChurchGoing To The Source | Joshua SymonetteGoing To The Source | Joshua Symonette2023-07-2730 minHopevilleJourney Through The Psalms - "The world is yours and everything in it." Pastor Joshua Symonetteiamhopeville.com@iamhopevilleIamhopeville.com@iamhopevilleFirst time here?Text 'HOPEVILLE' to 443-998-8890To Give Text 'GIVE' to 443-998-8890 Our Dream To see God’s love unleashed in you for the flourishing of Baltimore and beyondOur Flow Following Jesus Growing in Maturity Serving our NeighborsOur CultureCross Cultural Generosity Authenticity Holy Ambition ...2023-06-2935 minHopevilleJourney Through The Psalms - "Why God Can Be Trusted" Pastor Joshua Symonetteiamhopeville.com@iamhopevilleIamhopeville.com@iamhopevilleFirst time here?Text 'HOPEVILLE' to 443-998-8890To Give Text 'GIVE' to 443-998-8890 Our Dream To see God’s love unleashed in you for the flourishing of Baltimore and beyondOur Flow Following Jesus Growing in Maturity Serving our NeighborsOur CultureCross Cultural Generosity Authenticity Holy Ambition ...2023-06-2929 minHopevilleJourney Through The Psalms - "Seek God's Guidance" Pastor Joshua Symonetteiamhopeville.com@iamhopevilleIamhopeville.com@iamhopevilleFirst time here?Text 'HOPEVILLE' to 443-998-8890To Give Text 'GIVE' to 443-998-8890 Our Dream To see God’s love unleashed in you for the flourishing of Baltimore and beyondOur Flow Following Jesus Growing in Maturity Serving our NeighborsOur CultureCross Cultural Generosity Authenticity Holy Ambition ...2023-06-2931 min
Grace Community Church, Arlington, VAYou Become Your Focus - AudioFormer NFL player and Pastor Joshua Symonette joins us from Hope Baltimore. Joshua has spent the last 18 years coaching, developing, and speaking on matters of life, spirituality, and talent development. Identifying and activating potential is what he enjoys most. He joins us with a message entitled You Become Your Focus which will provide the insights you need to make positive changes in your life.2023-05-2125 min
Grace Community Church, Arlington, VAYou Become Your Focus - AudioFormer NFL player and Pastor Joshua Symonette joins us from Hope Baltimore. Joshua has spent the last 18 years coaching, developing, and speaking on matters of life, spirituality, and talent development. Identifying and activating potential is what he enjoys most. He joins us with a message entitled You Become Your Focus which will provide the insights you need to make positive changes in your life.2023-05-2125 min
Hopeville"The Good Life" Pt. 1 Don't You Worry Bout A Thing - Pastor Joshua Symonette - April 16, 2023We only get one life and it is a gift to be enjoyed. But how do we really enjoy life? What exactly does a “good life” look like? Jesus said he came that we might have life to the fullest. That sounds good, right? The problem is Jesus’ definition of what a full or good life looks like is opposite of what our culture promotes. Material possessions, influence, status, platforms, and accomplishments are all markers of what we call success. And this kind of success can lead to good experiences in our life. It just doesn’t last or provi...2023-04-1838 minHopevilleEaster @ Hopeville - Pastor Joshua SymonetteIAmHopeville.comJoin us Sunday's @ 11am1400 Exeter Hall AveBaltimore, MD 21218Iamhopeville.com@iamhopevilleFirst time here?Text 'HOPEVILLE' to 443-998-8890To Give Text 'GIVE' to 443-998-8890 Our Dream To see God’s love unleashed in you for the flourishing of Baltimore and beyondOur Flow Following Jesus Growing in Maturity Serving our NeighborsOur CultureCross Cultural...2023-04-1836 min
The Power of ConnectionsJoshua Symonette: NFL, Raising 4 Kids, Bridge Building with a Mindset of CuriosityIn this episode, Rich and Joshua discuss: The secret to a healthy relationshipThe road to the NFLThe power of curiosityHow to be a less controlling parentKey Takeaways: Communication is critical to having a healthy relationship, especially during fights and disagreements. Being clear about your feelings and expressing them is better than getting upset and holding onto that resentment.There will never be an easy path to the NFL - it takes hard work, mental toughness, determination, and a lot of studying.Be curious. A fundamental part of learning how to adapt to ev...2023-04-0340 minNational Community Church Video PodcastHoly, Part 6: Holy Moments - Pastor Joshua Symonette2023-03-2600 min
Mountain Christian Church | SermonsTHIS is True Greatness | What Could Change EverythingDo you ever get stuck constantly measuring and comparing yourself with others? Our world seems to be obsessed with ranking and comparison - Keeping up. But what if the definition of greatness was not even close to what we thought? What if the one ingredient that could change everything was actually not about greatness at all? Jesus addressed his disciples about this very thing and no one would have expected his response to the question, "Who is the greatest in your Kingdom?"
Join Guest Preacher Joshua Symonette from Hopeville Baltimore as he preaches on Matthew 18.
2023-03-0136 minDulles ChurchSuper Bowl Sunday | Brad Russell & Joshua SymonetteSuper Bowl Sunday | Brad Russell & Joshua Symonette2023-02-1320 min
Real With ReidEp. 9 NFL Player Now Pastor - Joshua SymonetteReid interviews former NFL player Joshua Symonette. Joshua shares his insights into player and media reactions to Damar Hamlins incident. 2023-01-2030 min
Susie Larson LiveJoshua Symonette on influence with investmentFormer NFL player and pastor of Hope Baltimore, Joshua Symonette, joins guest host, Thann Bennett to talk about Joshua's time in the NFL, how the Lord led him into ministry and the mission of Hope Baltimore. Find out more about guest host Thann Bennett’s Tailored Coaching here. You can give to Willing Fund here.2022-04-0749 min
Susie Larson Live - Test of Feed SyncJoshua Symonette on influence with investmentFormer NFL player and pastor of Hope Baltimore, Joshua Symonette, joins guest host, Thann Bennett to talk about Joshua's time in the NFL, how the Lord led him into ministry and the mission of Hope Baltimore. Find out more about guest host Thann Bennett’s Tailored Coaching here. You can give to Willing Fund here.2022-04-0749 minMountain Christian Church | SermonsStand | Stand TogetherWhen we think about the church and the life that Jesus has called us to inevitably it is against the grain and it causes us to stand out. But when we’re unified and we’re doing it with others like us it not only has a great impact but it is a reflection of what unity looks like to the world.
For today's message, Mountain welcomes Joshua Symonette, former NFL Safety for the Washington Football Team and Teaching Paster at National Community Church in Washington, D.C., to share a message on unity. Joshua and his fami...2021-08-1732 min
Crossroads Church, Avon, INThe Plan Before The Plan - Summer VibesMessage from Joshua Symonette on July 25, 20212021-07-2500 min
National Community Church Audio PodcastJoy, Part 7: The Upside Down Mindset - Pastor Joshua SymonetteMindset is defined by Merriam-Webster as a mental attitude or a fixed state of mind. Our mindset is what determines what we do and how we engage the world around us. The Apostle Paul wrote to Jesus followers in a place called Philippi, in part, urging them to be spiritually mature and not to pursue Earthly things. Instead, he encouraged a heavenly mindset, in pursuit of God's calling.2021-07-1733 min
National Community Church Audio PodcastStirred, Part 3: Evidence of Righteousness - Joshua Symonette When Paul the Apostle wrote to the Christians in Galatia, he wanted to address a debate about the evidence of righteousness. Circumcision was at the center of the debate and it was both a theological and cultural issue. Paul makes a clear case that our only hope for righteousness is God's spirit. And the fruits of the spirit are the evidence of his spirit at work in us. 2021-05-1600 min
National Community Church Audio PodcastStirred, Part 3: Evidence of Righteousness - Pastor Joshua SymonetteWhen Paul the Apostle wrote to the Christians in Galatia, he wanted to address a debate about the evidence of righteousness. Circumcision was at the center of the debate and it was both a theological and cultural issue. Paul makes a clear case that our only hope for righteousness is God's spirit. And the fruits of the spirit are the evidence of his spirit at work in us.2021-05-1531 min
Lead Culture with Jenni CatronEpisode 103 | How to Live Your Faith at Work: An Interview with John Houston + Meet 4Sight Coach Josh SymonetteThe hardships and challenges we face as leaders can either bog us down and cause us to become hopeless or they can propel us toward hope, perseverance, and redemption. In this episode, John Houston, Founder and CEO of John Houston Custom Homes, shares the story of redemption in his life and the way that his faith informs his business practices and the way he builds the culture of his teams.In this episode, you'll learn...why it's okay to lead differently than your competitorswhat it looks like to be prepared to give an answer...2021-04-2042 minNational Community Church Audio PodcastThe Doubters Club, Part 3: Hope for the Crushed - Pastor Joshua Symonette Doubt is more emotional than it is intellectual. There are many examples of this in our lives. This message shines a light on how emotional trauma, sustained oppression, and the degradation of identity causes people to walk away from Christianity. Fortunately, the scriptures, written by the poor, people of color, and the oppressed show us God's true intentions, despite the misrepresentation of that hope. 2021-04-1800 min
National Community Church Audio PodcastThe Doubters Club, Part 3: Hope for the Crushed - Pastor Joshua SymonetteDoubt is more emotional than it is intellectual. There are many examples of this in our lives. This message shines a light on how emotional trauma, sustained oppression, and the degradation of identity causes people to walk away from Christianity. Fortunately, the scriptures, written by the poor, people of color, and the oppressed show us God's true intentions, despite the misrepresentation of that hope.2021-04-1734 minNational Community Church Audio PodcastBeloved, Part 1: Characteristics of a Beloved Community - Pastor Joshua Symonette Pastor Joshua Symonette kicks off our new series!Many years ago, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. described his longing for a beloved community. It was not something he created or came up with on his own. It was what he read throughout the Gospels and reflected in his pursuit to bridge a segregated America. God's beloved is what he calls those who are submitted to him wholeheartedly. The Apostle Paul, repeatedly in his writings to the early Church, both encourages and clarifies for them what it means to be God's beloved. 2021-02-2000 min
National Community Church Audio PodcastBeloved, Part 1: Characteristics of a Beloved Community - Joshua SymonettePastor Joshua Symonette kicks off our new series!
Many years ago, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. described his longing for a beloved community. It was not something he created or came up with on his own. It was what he read throughout the Gospels and reflected in his pursuit to bridge a segregated America. God's beloved is what he calls those who are submitted to him wholeheartedly. The Apostle Paul, repeatedly in his writings to the early Church, both encourages and clarifies for them what it means to be God's beloved.2021-02-2035 min
The Stewardship of YOU with Greg DarleyJosh Symonette: From the NFL to the neighborhoods of Baltimore, health as a leader is a priority.After playing in the NFL with the Washington Redskins, Miami Dolphins, and NFL Europe, Joshua Symonette has spent the last 16 years coaching, developing, and speaking on matters of life, spirituality, and talent development.
Joshua is currently a teaching pastor at National Community Church in Washington, DC and recently launched BluPrint Collective, Inc, a non-profit entity in Baltimore, MD with a focus to disrupt the school-to-prison pipeline. His intention is to inspire and invest in urban Black youth by providing educational and exposure opportunities.
Remember to get your special bonus at Peak Energy Nutrition...2021-02-1545 minNational Community Church Audio PodcastHope, Part 2: Celebration of Hope - Joshua Symonette Pastor Joshua Symonette continues our advent series with a celebration of Hope! Hope is a powerful force that can propel us forward like a canon or a rocket. But there are times when our hope fades or takes a hit. It is usually in the "in-between" times or in the middle of our current reality and our anticipated reality. In Matthew 2, the Magi, who are on their way to find baby Jesus, give us an example of the celebration of hope and what it looks like to pursue with only a revelation and no evidence. 2020-12-1300 min
National Community Church Audio PodcastHope, Part 2: Celebration of Hope - Joshua SymonettePastor Joshua Symonette continues our advent series with a celebration of Hope! Hope is a powerful force that can propel us forward like a canon or a rocket. But there are times when our hope fades or takes a hit. It is usually in the "in-between" times or in the middle of our current reality and our anticipated reality. In Matthew 2, the Magi, who are on their way to find baby Jesus, give us an example of the celebration of hope and what it looks like to pursue with only a revelation and no evidence.2020-12-1328 min
National Community Church Audio PodcastHeaven on Earth, Part 6: An Opportunity for Immeasurably More - Joshua SymonettePower has been a pursuit of humanity since the inception of our existence. And our world is in a constant state of drama as a result of the pursuit to possess power. Paul, the apostle and theologian, writes to a group of Christians in a place called Ephesus. Power is one of themes in this letter, which is an encouragement and a reminder of who has ultimate power and how we can access it. It is only that ultimate power, at work in us, in partnership with Christ, that can do far more than we could ever imagine. That...2020-10-1133 minNational Community Church Audio PodcastHeaven on Earth, Part 6: An Opportunity for Immeasurably More - Joshua Symonette Power has been a pursuit of humanity since the inception of our existence. And our world is in a constant state of drama as a result of the pursuit to possess power. Paul, the apostle and theologian, writes to a group of Christians in a place called Ephesus. Power is one of themes in this letter, which is an encouragement and a reminder of who has ultimate power and how we can access it. It is only that ultimate power, at work in us, in partnership with Christ, that can do far more than we could ever imagine. That...2020-10-1133 min
National Community Church Audio PodcastUnshaken, Part 8: An Elevated Perspective - Pastor Joshua SymonetteIn the 1980s, the Transformers toy and animation series debuted with a phrase, "more than meets the eye," which was simply about perspective. They were not what they seemed to be on the surface. Daniel 8, which on the surface seems weird and is difficult to grasp on the surface, is also about perspective. The vision that Daniel has is about the future and the struggle against good and evil. Daniel and his contemporaries see themselves in crisis, as the power of nations struggle against one another. But despite the struggle and suffering on the surface, God is still in...2020-08-0230 minNational Community Church Audio PodcastUnshaken, Part 8: An Elevated Perspective - Pastor Joshua Symonette In the 1980s, the Transformers toy and animation series debuted with a phrase, "more than meets the eye," which was simply about perspective. They were not what they seemed to be on the surface. Daniel 8, which on the surface seems weird and is difficult to grasp on the surface, is also about perspective. The vision that Daniel has is about the future and the struggle against good and evil. Daniel and his contemporaries see themselves in crisis, as the power of nations struggle against one another. But despite the struggle and suffering on the surface, God is still in...2020-08-0230 minNational Community Church Audio PodcastUnshaken, Part 3: Who is Your God? - Pastor Joshua Symonette Our choices reflect both our priorities and values. Who we are and what we believe is a culmination of our choices. In Daniel 3, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, contemporaries of Daniel, are government officials appointed by King Nebuchadnezzar. They are faced with a situation where they have to choose between submitting to God or a gentile king. It is seemingly a no-win situation. Should they compromise to save themselves? Who will know? We may never be in a life or death situation like this. But our choices are a direct indication of who God is to us and whether He...2020-06-2827 min
National Community Church Audio PodcastUnshaken, Part 3: Who is Your God? - Pastor Joshua SymonetteOur choices reflect both our priorities and values. Who we are and what we believe is a culmination of our choices. In Daniel 3, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, contemporaries of Daniel, are government officials appointed by King Nebuchadnezzar. They are faced with a situation where they have to choose between submitting to God or a gentile king. It is seemingly a no-win situation. Should they compromise to save themselves? Who will know? We may never be in a life or death situation like this. But our choices are a direct indication of who God is to us and whether He...2020-06-2827 min
New City ChurchFather's Day | Pastor Joshua Symonette 2020-06-2127 min
New City ChurchFather's Day | Pastor Joshua Symonette2020-06-2127 min
Expand What’s PossibleBlu_Print (with Joshua Symonette)In these challenging yet hopeful times, we encourage you to listen to our conversation with Joshua Symonette — former NFL player, pastor, leadership coach, and founder of Blu_Print. As an advocate for equity and justice, Joshua founded Blu_Print in Baltimore to disrupt the school-to-prison pipeline and to come alongside school leaders with experiential learning opportunities. During this episode, he talks about ways we can see the potential and actively engage in the bridge-building fight for equality.2020-06-191h 19
Sermons of CapCity ChurchThe Honor Movement (Part One)Joined by pastor Joshua Symonette.2020-06-0733 minNational Community Church Audio PodcastThe Jesus Way, Part 3: The Way of the Vine - Joshua Symonette Success and outcomes seem to constantly dominate our focus. All of our decisions seem to hinge on them. Jesus was also concerned about success and outcomes for his disciples. But in John 15, he uses the metaphor of the vine to explain to them that their success (or rather fulfillment of their purpose as his disciples) hinged upon one particular input; remaining in him. 2020-03-0835 min
National Community Church Audio PodcastThe Jesus Way, Part 3: The Way of the Vine - Joshua SymonetteSuccess and outcomes seem to constantly dominate our focus. All of our decisions seem to hinge on them. Jesus was also concerned about success and outcomes for his disciples. But in John 15, he uses the metaphor of the vine to explain to them that their success (or rather fulfillment of their purpose as his disciples) hinged upon one particular input; remaining in him.
2020-03-0835 minNational Community Church Audio PodcastDisorientation, Part 4: Keep It 100! - Joshua Symonette Deep down we all want to be able to trust each other's character and not be tricked, fooled, or played. But it is hard to trust because regularly people do not keep it real. This was an issue with the Pharisees that Jesus addresses in Matthew 5 (as part of the Sermon on the Mount). They had the tendency to make vows with loopholes so they could not be pinned down. Jesus directly challenges them on what it means to have integrity. And it is a message to us all on how to respond and keep our word to one a...2020-01-2625 min
National Community Church Audio PodcastDisorientation, Part 4: Keep It 100! - Joshua SymonetteDeep down we all want to be able to trust each other's character and not be tricked, fooled, or played. But it is hard to trust because regularly people do not keep it real. This was an issue with the Pharisees that Jesus addresses in Matthew 5 (as part of the Sermon on the Mount). They had the tendency to make vows with loopholes so they could not be pinned down. Jesus directly challenges them on what it means to have integrity. And it is a message to us all on how to respond and keep our word to one...2020-01-2625 minNational Community Church Audio PodcastUnwrapped, Part 3: Submit to the Process - Joshua Symonette We often have plans, goals, and things that we are pursuing. That is not a bad thing. But what happens when the plans we’ve made go left or don’t materialize? How do we respond to that? In the life of Joseph, the earthly father of Jesus, we see how to move forward when God has a different plan. 2019-12-3029 min
National Community Church Audio PodcastUnwrapped, Part 3: Submit to the Process - Joshua SymonetteWe often have plans, goals, and things that we are pursuing. That is not a bad thing. But what happens when the plans we’ve made go left or don’t materialize? How do we respond to that? In the life of Joseph, the earthly father of Jesus, we see how to move forward when God has a different plan.
2019-12-3029 minNational Community Church Audio PodcastUnwrapped, Part 2: What is the Meaning of Joy? - Joshua Symonette During the most wonderful time of the year, as dubbed by the popular Christmas song, many people don’t have the same sentiment. And there are many reasons for that. But the proclamation of Jesus’ birth, was not related to gift giving, holiday cheer, or decorations. It was all about joy found in the ultimate gift of Jesus. 2019-12-2222 min
National Community Church Audio PodcastUnwrapped, Part 2: What is the Meaning of Joy? - Joshua SymonetteDuring the most wonderful time of the year, as dubbed by the popular Christmas song, many people don’t have the same sentiment. And there are many reasons for that. But the proclamation of Jesus’ birth, was not related to gift giving, holiday cheer, or decorations. It was all about joy found in the ultimate gift of Jesus.
2019-12-2222 minNational Community Church Audio PodcastPeacemakers, Part 3: Do Your Work First - Joshua Symonette Jesus said in what is known as the Beatitudes, "blessed are the peacemakers." In this series, we have been focused on how to be peacemakers. One of the ways we can be effective peacemakers is by addressing our own bias and perspectives. Later on in the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus outlines how we are to do this. He says, do not judge. Instead, have a critical eye on you before you try to help others. 2019-11-1834 min
National Community Church Audio PodcastPeacemakers, Part 3: Do Your Work First - Joshua SymonetteJesus said in what is known as the Beatitudes, "blessed are the peacemakers." In this series, we have been focused on how to be peacemakers. One of the ways we can be effective peacemakers is by addressing our own bias and perspectives. Later on in the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus outlines how we are to do this. He says, do not judge. Instead, have a critical eye on you before you try to help others.
2019-11-1834 min
Holy Soup PodcastHoly Soup Episode 036: Will Multisite Churches Work for the Next Generation?Over the past decade, the multisite model of church has quickly grown in popularity and adoption. But will it continue to effectively engage and feed people moving forward, especially Generation Z?
Join Thom, and special guest Joshua Symonette, a campus pastor at a multisite church in Washington D.C., as they discuss the benefits and challenges of a multisite church model when it comes to reaching the next generation of Christ followers.2019-10-1626 min
National Community Church Audio PodcastUnsung, Part 5: I See You - Joshua SymonetteJesus added value to those who were described as having no value in society (Luke 5:12-14). And he made a practice of seeing the unseen. One of the synonyms for "unsung" is unseen. The encouragement is for those of us who are Jesus followers to intentionally see and touch the unseen.
2019-09-2938 minNational Community Church Audio PodcastUnsung, Part 5: I See You - Joshua Symonette Jesus added value to those who were described as having no value in society (Luke 5:12-14). And he made a practice of seeing the unseen. One of the synonyms for "unsung" is unseen. The encouragement is for those of us who are Jesus followers to intentionally see and touch the unseen. 2019-09-2938 min
National Community Church Audio PodcastGet Wisdom, Part 4: How to Have a Good Look - Joshua SymonetteIn a world that is obsessed with looking good, we often put so much effort in trying to stand out. But the Proverbs offer us wisdom on what it means to really have a “good look” life, beyond shallow facades. The pursuit of wisdom will help both our outward expressions and inward governance align, which will allow us to live good and ultimately look good.
2019-08-1231 min
National Community Church Audio PodcastGet Wisdom, Part 2: We Think We Know But We Don’t - Joshua SymonetteThere is a reason that the self-help industry continues to grow each year. It is because we have an interest in growing and getting better. But according to King Solomon, the primary thing we should be trying to gain is understanding. In our attempts to get wisdom and understanding we are really accumulating information. But what God desires for us is to get wisdom. It is wisdom that is the posture required for a good life.
2019-07-2831 min
National Community Church Audio PodcastBreath, Part 2: The Spirit Helps Us Show Up Different - Joshua SymonetteIn his letter to the Christians in the province of Galatia, Paul is encouraging them to not live according to their flesh but by the Spirit. The evidence of the Spirit in our lives looks like the fruit of the Spirit. And we can only see that evidence if we walk with and are led by the Spirit.
2019-06-1636 min
National Community Church Audio PodcastOut of the Shadows, Part 2: Choose Faith Over Fear - Joshua SymonetteThe pattern of our world is centered around fear, worry, and anxiety. We are constantly concerned about our performance, how we are perceived, and what we can possess. Jesus speaks to this by telling us to give no thought to our life. He often juxtaposes fear and faith, telling us to not to worry or be afraid. But only believe.
2019-04-2831 min
National Community Church Audio PodcastBetter Together, Part 6: The Mindset of Christ - Joshua SymonetteThe Apostle Paul writes to several groups of Christians who had formed churches throughout Europe and Asia Minor. He was trying to get them to understand the way that Jesus modeled and how they should live. In this message, we zoom in on his letter to the Philippian church. Paul encourages them to have humility in their dealings with one another, which is the mindset of Christ.
2019-03-1034 min
National Community Church Audio PodcastBetter Together, Part 3: Despite Our Differences - Joshua SymonetteIn a world where there are many things that divide us, it is much easier to seclude ourselves among people who are like us. But the message of Jesus and how he lived compels all those who follow him embrace all, including those who are different than us. Within the Gospel message is both the picture and the blue print for how we can be better together despite our differences.
2019-02-1834 min
National Community Church Audio PodcastLet There Be Light, Part 5: Be The Light - Joshua SymonetteDuring Jesus' Sermon on the Mount, he takes time to clarify commandments and laws, giving the disciples the do's and dont's. But before he addresses what they should do, he uses two metaphors to address who they should be. Jesus is first concerned about our identity before our activity.
2018-12-3020 min
National Community Church Audio PodcastDear Church, Part 3: Going Against the Cultural Grain - Joshua SymonetteThere is no doubt that we are living in an era where cultural tensions are all around us. This was certainly the case for Christians in the Roman Empire as well as in our world today. In the letter to the Church at Pergamum, Jesus affirms their effort to stay true to him despite the pressure they faced. But He warns them concerning some of the compromises they are making as they try to fit into the culture around them. He gives clear instruction for how to address them and offers a promise of provision and victory if the...2018-09-3035 min
National Community Church Audio PodcastThe Way The Truth and The Life, Part 2: Try Jesus - Joshua SymonetteIn the post-truth era, people today are more skeptical of what is real and what is true. Research says that people are looking inward for their truth. But Jesus said, “I am the truth.” He invites both the disciple and the skeptic to try him and see what the evidence suggests.
2018-08-1233 min
National Community Church Audio PodcastWont you be My Neighbor, Part 7: Creating Space to Engage our Neighbors - Joshua SymonetteIn a world where we are over scheduled and pressed at the margins, it seems daunting to think about adding another thing. But loving our neighbors and intentionally engaging with those in our path is not “another thing”. It is an intentional way of life that Jesus models for us in the scriptures. This week we’ll take a glimpse of what this kind of intentionality looks in the journey of our friends living in a predominantly Central American neighborhood in Alexandria called Chirilagua.
2018-07-2334 min
National Community Church Audio PodcastGod in the Hands of Angry People, Part 4: Interpreting Jesus - Joshua SymonetteWhen Jesus asked his disciples, “who do you say that I am,” he was gauging to see whether they had the right interpretation. Many people have become angry at the church or walked away completely because Jesus’ followers have the wrong interpretation. So the question is, do you have a true interpretation and from where did it come?
2018-04-2932 min
National Community Church Audio PodcastThe Lord’s Prayer, Part 5: Deliver Us - Joshua SymonetteTemptation and evil are a constant presence in our world. Jesus himself was tempted. But we have a way out and a way to win. When Jesus says, “lead is not into temptation, but deliver us from evil,” he is saying we cannot deliver ourselves. Prayer is both our hedge and our help!
2018-03-1830 min
National Community Church Audio PodcastReboot, Part 3: Back to Basics - Joshua SymonetteIn our quest to reboot at the beginning of the year. There is no doubt that there are goals and resolutions we want to pursue. There is nothing wrong with that. But often, the difference between success and failure in our lives has nothing to do with accomplishing these goals. It has everything to do with basic spiritual disciplines, to which EVERYTHING is connected. When it is all said and done, maximizing the capacity and potential of our lives comes back to the basics.
2018-01-2135 min
National Community Church Audio PodcastBrave, Part 2: We Have to To Do It Together - Joshua SymonetteDr. John Perkins might not be a name you are familiar with. But for the last 57 years, he has been diligently leading social just efforts in the area of racial reconciliation and community development. After being sent away from Mississippi to California to escape the oppression of racism, he experienced a new life and became a Christ follower. But after some time, he was compelled to go back and tear down the walls of division he experienced as a child. In this interview, Dr. Perkins challenges us to live out the great commission, cross lines of division, and make...2017-11-1234 min
National Community Church Audio PodcastUnfolded, Part 4: Our Father Wants More for Us - Joshua SymonetteYou only live once is a motto that many in our culture would subscribe to. If you want it, you should have it because life is short. So we decide the good things we should have and we ask, seek, and knock for those opportunities. But Jesus tells us in Matthew 7 that God, our father, wants more for us if we ask him. If we get what we want, it is likely that we lose out on the "more" the father has for us. The asking, seeking, and knocking Jesus is talking about is not our petition for what...2017-10-0836 min
National Community Church Audio PodcastKnown, Part 5: Known in Struggle - Joshua Symonette
We all have a human desire to be known. But sharing the not so pleasant aspect of our lives is not what we are inclined to do. We would much rather be known by our successesthan our struggles. We present ourselves more like resumes, showing the best parts of who we are. But being known in our struggle is what actually draws us closer together. And confessing our struggles and carrying each other's burdens is what deepens our connection to God and one another.
2017-08-0735 min
National Community Church Audio PodcastThree Remain, Part 3: Love: The More Excellent Way - Joshua SymonetteIn a world that is more consumed with self-preservation, self-promotion, and self-gratification, Paul tells us in 1 Corinthians 13, that love is the more excellent way. This love that he describes, is not about self, but sacrificial. It is the greatest force in the world, even greater than faith and hope.
2017-07-0235 min
National Community Church Audio PodcastStraight From the Heart, Part 2: Anxiety to Gratitude - Joshua SymonetteThis weekend will be about how we move from anxiety to gratitude. All around us we see the weight, stress, and suffocating effect of "the cares of this world". In his letter to the church at Philippi, Paul gives us a formula for how we can live in the freedom of Christ.
2017-05-2135 min
National Community Church Audio PodcastLong Story Short, Part 3: The Exodus - Joshua SymonetteThe reason we often get frustrated with God's plan is because it is a disruption to what is familiar. It is often not what we had in mind. God promises deliverance but he doesn't explain the process. His ways are not our ways. But there are benefits to God's process. All we need to do, in the words of Moses is, "stand still and watch the Lord rescue you today."
2017-02-2632 min
National Community Church Audio PodcastImage, Part 2: Renewal in Christ - Joshua SymonetteOur culture is constantly telling us we are not enough. Often we believe this lie and it distorts how we view ourselves. In his letter to the church at Colossae, the Apostle Paul encourages us to put on a new nature and find our renewal in the image of Christ.
2017-01-1534 min
National Community Church Audio PodcastTempted, Part 2: Overcoming FOMO - Joshua SymonetteWe can overcome the fear of missing out (FOMO) when our worship has the right focus.
2016-10-1632 min