Essential Church
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SERVICE:
Applicable, fun, laid-back. We’ll have great coffee and some morning munchies available for you – for free! MUSIC:
It’s great!
our vision - To remove every non-essential barrier between people and God, because this life is about nothing more than having a loving relationship with Jesus that you will enjoy for all eternity. The service is about an hour and a half including a relevant, engaging message that can help your everyday life. Our band plays stuff you listen to on your phone. They also try really hard to help you see God more clearly through music. BELIEFS:
One of our core values is “salvation over denomination.” We are focused more on the essentials of the Christian faith than the things that tend to divide people along denominational lines. Simply stated, we believe Jesus is the Way, the Truth and the Life, and the Bible is God’s chosen means of revealing Himself to us.
Ever wondered where the 7 deadly sins actually came from? It all started with Evagrius, who identified 8 recurring thought patterns monks battled. This video unpacks that authentic origin.
Imagine asking God to just... pretend it didn't happen. Especially when the request is 'Do not remember our sins.' In Psalm 51, David prays this right after committing adultery and murder. It's a hilariously bold ask, like telling your partner, 'I cheated and killed someone, but can we just act like it never happened?' That's the raw, audacious nature of lament.
It might feel audacious, even irreverent, to ask 'Where is God right now?' But even in pain, like Mary's grief for her brother, Jesus met her there. He wept with her, showing He's not offended by our questions. He understands.
09/20/2026
We are now streaming on YouTube! Subscribe to our page and get notified every time we go live. You can also catch up on past sermons! 💚🖤
YouTube.com/essentialchurch
09/11/2026
25 years later, we still remember.
We remember the lives lost.
We remember the families whose lives changed forever.
We remember the first responders who ran toward danger.
We remember the courage, sacrifice, grief, and unity of that day.
Today, we pause to honor them all—and we pray for a world that still desperately needs peace, hope, and the love of Jesus.
We remember. 🇺🇸
Confession is more than admitting fault. It's about seeing life through God's eyes, trusting His direction, and surrendering to His plan, even when His motives aren't clear. It's a profound act of faith.
09/06/2026
Many have asked…so here it is!
Worship all week with songs you hear on Sunday. New songs will be added as we introduce them!
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5Dn3ZRk1pHOScrAxWftSZi?si=UQvMkcgvQ8WZQoyNkZo1wQ&utm_source=copy-link
08/15/2026
🚨 THIS IS NOT A DRILL.
After what feels like 47 years of worshipping on the surface of the sun…
WE HAVE AIR.
Is our temporary AC solution slightly ridiculous? Yes.
Is it beautiful? Also yes.
Is the sanctuary going to feel approximately 900% better tomorrow? YES.
Come back inside. 😂
Sunday at Essential
9:00 • 10:15 • 11:30
08/14/2026
BLUE SHIRT SUNDAY
Let’s celebrate and support those taking the next step in their faith through baptism!
Wear a blue shirt to one of our morning services this Sunday:
🔵 9:00 AM
🔵 10:15 AM
🔵 11:30 AM
Then join us at Little Island Park at 6:00 PM for a cookout and baptisms.
Interested in being baptized? Fill out this form - https://people.churchcenter.com/people/forms/988939
Let’s show up in blue and celebrate together!
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4020 Ware Neck Drive
Virginia Beach, VA
23456
Opening Hours
| Wednesday | 7pm - 8pm |
| Sunday | 9am - 10am |
| 10:15am - 11:15am |