Celina First Church Sermon Podcast

We’re wrapping up our Then What? series, which has been tracing the journey from the empty tomb of Easter to the spread of the early Church. Today, we’ll look at one of the most powerful conversion stories in all of Scripture: Saul’s transformation into Paul on the road to Damascus. It's a reminder that no one is beyond the reach of God’s grace and that He can use anyone for His glory.

In this sermon, we’re continuing our series Then What? by looking at a key turning point in the early Church—when persecution first broke out after the stoning of Stephen. Today’s message explores why persecution comes and how God can still work powerfully through it. Whether you’re watching from home or traveling, we pray you’re encouraged to stand firm in your faith and trust God’s purposes in e...

In this sermon we’re diving into Acts 2 to explore what defined the early Church and how those same traits should shape us today. We’ll look at four core devotions and four powerful values that brought the Church to life.

This week we are continuing our “Then What?” series, looking at what happened after Jesus rose from the dead. In this sermon, we dive into Acts 2 and the powerful moment when the Holy Spirit came at Pentecost. We’ll explore how the Spirit empowers, directs, and speaks through believers—even today.

In this sermon, we’ll focus on the Great Commission, where Jesus gives His followers a clear mission: go and make disciples. We’ll explore what that means for us today as we live out our calling to share the gospel and help others grow in faith.

Easter may have passed, but the story is far from over. This morning we’ll see how Jesus met Peter in his failure and restored him to purpose. No matter where you’ve been, there’s grace, mission, and a call to follow Jesus waiting for you too.

Today’s message will walk through four powerful truths that build the foundation of our faith. Whether you’re tuning in full of faith or still seeking, we believe God has something to say to you today. So settle in, grab a Bible if you have one, and let’s worship our risen Savior together!

Join us as we look at a powerful moment just before Jesus enters Jerusalem—when Mary pours out an extravagant act of worship and Judas tries to cover his selfishness with spiritual-sounding words. In this message from John 12, we’ll explore what it means to trust God’s prompting even when we don’t see the full picture

Many followed Jesus for miracles, but walked away when His teaching got hard. In this message, we look at what it means to truly believe Jesus is Lord—even when His words challenge our comfort and convictions. Peter’s bold confession reminds us there’s nowhere else to go if Jesus alone has the words of eternal life. This sermon invites us to examine our faith and take the next step of obedience, e...

Are you seeking Jesus for who He is — or just for what He can give you? In John 6, Jesus challenges the crowd (and us) to stop chasing temporary miracles and start trusting Him as the true Bread of Life. Discover why true fulfillment comes not from the gift, but from the Giver Himself.  

Are you trying to fit Jesus into your agenda? In this sermon from John 6:14-24, we explore how Jesus refuses to be used for political or personal gain—and why that’s good news for us. Discover how Jesus shows up on his terms, even in the middle of life’s storms.

In this sermon, Pastor Craig explores the Feeding of the 5000 and how Jesus used it as a test of faith for His disciples. We saw how we often focus on what we lack instead of trusting God to provide. Let study the Word to discover how stepping out in faith with what little you have can lead to God doing more than you can imagine.

How do you train your soul to be dependent upon God in times of true trial and tribulation? What if there were a season in the Church calendar set aside just for that type of training? That could give us practice at "suffering well" and leaning upon the Lord. Well, you're in luck—Lent offers the disciple of Jesus just that. In this sermon, Pastor Craig will unpack how Lent provides that opportunit...

Jesus calls every believer to trust Him, be transformed, and continue His mission. In this sermon, Pastor Craig breaks down what it means to make disciples in everyday life and how you can step boldly into your calling. No matter where you are, your mission field is right in front of you—let’s see how God's word calls us to embrace it!