Central Valley Church Podcast

In Week 1 of our new series, “The Truth About Hell,” Pastor Josh shares a message titled “What Happens After We Die?” This sermon looks at what Scripture teaches about heaven, hell, judgment, salvation, and the urgency of responding to Jesus in this life. While hell is a difficult topic to talk about, Jesus spoke clearly about eternity, and His words help us understand both the justice and mercy o...

In this Summer Nights message, Pastor Damien brings a powerful word titled “Prepared for the Promises” from Joshua 3. Before Israel stepped into the Promised Land, God first prepared their hearts. This message reminds us that God’s promises are not just about what we receive, but about who we become in the process. Pastor Damien encourages us to trust God in the waiting, follow His presence, embra...

In the final week of When Worship Grows Cold, Pastor Josh walks through Malachi 3:13–4:6 and encourages those who feel tired, discouraged, or like their faithfulness has gone unnoticed. God reminds His people that serving Him is never in vain. He sees every sacrifice, remembers the faithful, brings healing to the weary, restores what is broken, and promises that Christ is coming again. If you have...

In this Summer Nights message, Pastor Ron Eviaz shares a powerful word titled “Extra Oil,” reminding us that God has called us to live with more than just enough. Through Matthew 25, we are challenged to pursue the presence of God, stay spiritually charged, and make room for the anointing that brings breakthrough, healing, and transformation. Pastor Ron encourages us not to settle for spiritual co...

In this message from Malachi 2:17-3:12, Pastor Josh continues Week 3 of our series, When Worship Grows Cold. Malachi reminds us that God is not silent when His people drift from Him. He calls His people back to repentance, obedience, and trust. Through the promise of the coming Messiah, we see that Jesus refines, purifies, and makes His people righteous before the Lord. This message also challenge...

In this message from Malachi 2:1-16, Pastor Josh continues our series, “When Worship Grows Cold.” God confronts the priests of Israel for their shallow worship, poor leadership, and faithlessness, but His correction comes from a place of love. This sermon reminds us that true worship is not just what we say or sing, but how we live before the Lord. As followers of Jesus, we are called to represent...

In this message, we begin a new series through the book of Malachi. Malachi 1 reminds us that before God corrects His people, He reminds them of His love. But as Israel forgot what God had done, their worship became cold, careless, and half-hearted. This sermon challenges us to ask: Are we giving God what He deserves, or are we simply going through the motions? When our walk becomes weary and our...

In this message from Philippians 4, we look at what joy looks like in real life. Paul reminds us that joy is not found in perfect circumstances. Joy is found in Christ. Even while writing from prison, Paul calls the church to rejoice and shows how joy in Christ affects every part of life. Joy helps us stand firm. Joy shapes our relationships. Joy leads us to prayer instead of panic. Joy trains our...

Thank you for listening to this week’s message from Central Valley Church! In Week 3 of our Finding Joy series, we look at Philippians 3 and the joy that comes from pursuing Jesus. Paul reminds us that our confidence is not in the flesh, our works, or our accomplishments, but in Christ alone. Jesus is our righteousness, our reward, our Savior, and our Deliverer. Because of Him, we can press on tow...

This week, we continued our Finding Joy series with “Joy in Humility.” Through Philippians 2, we were reminded that Jesus is our greatest example of humility. He humbled Himself, served others, and was obedient to the point of death on a cross. Because of this, every knee will bow and every tongue will confess that Jesus Christ is Lord. True joy is found when we take on the mindset of Christ, walk...

We’re starting a new series called Finding Joy, walking through the book of Philippians. In this message from Philippians 1, we are reminded that true joy is not based on perfect circumstances. It is rooted in Christ. Paul wrote this letter from prison, yet he still found joy through community, prayer, hardship, and the advancement of the gospel. This message challenges us to ask: Where is my joy...

In this final week of The Fundamentals, we focus on the promise that Jesus is coming back just as He said He would. This message looks at the words of Jesus, the hope of the rapture, the certainty of the second coming, and what it means for us to live ready. His return is not meant to create fear in believers, but to anchor our hope, strengthen us in suffering, call us to holiness, and fuel our mi...

In Week 9 of The Fundamentals, we continued our series by looking at the Holy Spirit and spiritual gifts. We were reminded that the Holy Spirit is not just a force or feeling, but God Himself, active in the world today and present in the life of every believer. This message walks through what Scripture teaches about the Holy Spirit, how He empowers us to live and serve, and why spiritual gifts are...

In Week 8 of The Fundamentals, we dive into what the Bible says about the Church and why it matters for every believer. This message explores the truth that the Church is not just a place we go, but the people of God called out by Jesus, united in Him, and sent to live on mission. We look at what the Church is, who belongs to it, the purpose of the Church, and how we are called to live as the body...

In Week 7 of our Fundamentals series, we look at The Lord’s Supper and why communion matters. This message walks through what communion is, what it means, how we should approach it, and why it remains such an important practice for the Church today. Through the bread and the cup, we remember the sacrifice of Jesus, proclaim His death and resurrection, and renew our covenant relationship with Him....

In this message from our Fundamentals series, we reflect on the power of Jesus’ resurrection and why baptism matters for every believer. Because Jesus rose from the dead, we can be made new, and baptism becomes the public declaration of that new life in Christ.  This sermon walks through what the resurrection means for us, how baptism symbolizes death to the old life and resurrection into the new...

In this message from our Fundamentals series, we reflect on the truth that we were made for eternity. This sermon walks through the reality of Heaven and Hell, what it means to truly know God, and how living for His will changes the way we live today. More than just a message about eternity, this is an invitation to surrender, draw near to Jesus, and remember that the door to relationship with God...

In Week 4 of our Fundamentals series, Knowing the Way, we look at the powerful truth that salvation is found through Jesus Christ alone. This message walks through who Jesus is, what He has done, where He is now, and how we are saved by grace through faith—not by works, effort, or religion, but by trusting fully in Him. This sermon is a reminder that Jesus is not one of many ways. He is the way. B...

What does it mean to be created in the image of God? In this message, we’re reminded that every person was created with purpose, value, and dignity. Even though sin has distorted that image, Jesus came to restore us and make us alive in Him. No matter your past or where you find yourself today, there is hope, healing, and new life in Christ. Thank you for listening and being part of what God is do...

What do we do when parts of our faith feel confusing? In this message from our Fundamentals series, we explore one of the most important and sometimes misunderstood truths of Christianity—the Trinity. While the word “Trinity” isn’t found in the Bible, Scripture clearly reveals that God exists as one God in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Rather than something to avoid because it’s dif...

The Fundamentals – Week 1: The Word of God We’re kicking off our brand-new series, The Fundamentals, by laying the foundation for everything we believe: the Bible is inspired by God, fully trustworthy, and the basis for our lives. In this message, we explore what it truly means for Scripture to be “God-breathed” (2 Timothy 3:16), how the Holy Spirit inspired its authors, and why the Word of God is...

We’ve reached the final week of our Define the Relationship series, and this message tackles one of the most honest and difficult questions many people quietly wrestle with: What if I married the wrong person? In this teaching, we step back from cultural ideas about soulmates and happiness-driven relationships and return to God’s original design for marriage. Looking at Genesis 2, Matthew 19, 1 Co...

Friendship is more than proximity. It’s investment. It’s showing up. It’s saying, “I’ll go with you.” In Week 3 of Define The Relationship, we explore the power of biblical friendship and why the very place you’ve been hurt in relationships is often where God chooses to heal you. From childhood encounters with the love of Jesus to life-changing mentors who stepped from pastor to friend, this messa...

In week 2 of our Define The Relationship series, we dive into understanding the purpose of our relationships—whether single, dating, married, or complicated. Pastor explores how Christ-centered living shapes every season of life and relationship, and why knowing the purpose of your current relationship status unlocks its full potential. Discover how singleness is a gift, dating prepares for marria...

Relationships shape the quality of our lives. When they’re thriving, life feels steady. When they’re broken, everything feels off. In week one of our new series Define the Relationship, we talk about the one thing every relationship is built on: the center. What we place at the center of our relationships determines our values, our actions, and ultimately the direction of our lives. This message c...