Central Valley Church Podcast

Pastor Josh concludes our series on Knowing the Holy Spirit. Our prayer is that is message will inspire you to go deeper in your relationship with the Holy Spirit today! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you for listening. If you've been challenged or encouraged by what you've heard, be sure to share this podcast by taking a screen...

What does it mean to be empowered by the Holy Spirit? What is "speaking in tongues" and how does it relate to being empowered by the Holy Spirit? Pastor Josh dives into this controversial topic to bring some clarity and encouragement.

Who is the Holy Spirit and what purpose does the Spirit have in the church? These are a couple of the questions we seek to answer in our new series, Knowing the Holy Spirit. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you for listening. If you've been challenged or encouraged by what you've heard, be sure to share this podcast by taking a scr...

What does it look like to honor God with your treasure, the thing or things that matter most to you? How can we honor God with our finances too? Listen in as Pastor Josh answers these questions with the parable of the Dishonest Manager. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you for listening. If you've been challenged or encouraged by w...

As we start a new year, Pastor Josh presents a new series called Resolutions, focusing on the 4 areas we can honor God in 2020. To listen to the prior two weeks, check out our live events on our facebook page. Due to technical issues, we were not able to post those messages here. Thank you for your patience. Be blessed! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------...

Special Guest Speaker, Luke Arce, concludes our Christmas series with his teaching on the Gift of Life. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you for listening. If you've been challenged or encouraged by what you've heard, be sure to share this podcast by taking a screen shot and sharing it on instagram or facebook and tag us @cvcmadera...

What does it mean to be adopted into the family of God? Why did God have to adopt us if He created us? Listen as Pastor Josh explains the beautiful gift of adoption that comes from our Father in Heaven. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you for listening. If you've been challenged or encouraged by what you've heard, be sure to share...

When we misunderstand the nature of the giver, we misuse the gift. This statement rings true when thinking about God's gift of grace. Listen as Pastor Josh explains how the genuine giving nature of God determines the function of grace in our lives. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you for listening. If you've been challenged or enc...

Christmas is full of gifts, especially those from God, our Father. In this series, Pastor Josh covers the gifts we receive from God through Jesus. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you for listening. If you've been challenged or encouraged by what you've heard, be sure to share this podcast by taking a screen shot and sharing it on...

As followers of Jesus, we know we're supposed to be grateful to God for all of His blessings and provision, but what does that gratefulness look like? Listen as Pastor Josh describes what our gratitude to Jesus looks like. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you for listening. If you've been challenged or encouraged by what you've hea...

What are you known by? When people first meet you, what do they notice about you? As followers of Jesus, joy should be the first thing people see in us. If this isn't the case, see how you can begin to guard your joy from the joy robbers in your life. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you for listening. If you've been challenged or...

Guest Speaker, Pastor Jessie Armstrong, from Real Life Church Sacramento, speaks from Matthew 25 on the importance of choosing to be better, not bitter, when life comes up short.

In the conclusion to the first half of our Gospel of Mark Series, Pastor Josh walks us through Mark 8 and reveals how Jesus longs to open our eyes to a greater depth and understanding of him. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you for listening. If you've been challenged or encouraged by what you've heard, be sure to share this podca...

Sometimes the rules we follow do the opposite of what Jesus has called us to do. Sometimes we are so consumed with following the rules that we neglect to love the way Jesus calls us to love. In Mark chapter 7, Jesus reminds us what is important in our journey of following Him. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you for listening. If...

Mark 6 is a powerful account of Jesus revealing Himself to his disciples by connecting his actions to those sign of God in the Old Testament. Listen as Pastor Josh explains the power of Jesus in Mark 6. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you for listening. If you've been challenged or encouraged by what you've heard, be sure to share...

What does it mean to believe that Jesus has all authority? And what does the Gospel of Mark have to say about it? In chapter 5, we see Jesus' authority on display and it challenges us to live differently. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you for listening. If you've been challenged or encouraged by what you've heard, be sure to sha...

In the 4 parables that Jesus spoke in Mark ch. 4, Jesus reveals something to us about our hearts and the importance of seeking him. Listen as Pastor Josh uncovers the importance of the hidden things in our hearts. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you for listening. If you've been challenged or encouraged by what you've heard, be su...

What does it mean to be in the family of God? What is the eternal sin against the Holy Spirit that Jesus talks about and what does it have to do with being in the family of God? Find out as Pastor Josh teaches on Mark 3:13-35. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you for listening. If you've been challenged or encouraged by what you've...

Why is rest so important that God gave us a day to do it? How are we supposed to Sabbath as God commanded and what does that look like? Guest Speaker, Pastor Jake Clevenger, tackles this topic in his message, The Sabbath.

Mark Ch. 2 begins with a powerful story of faith and Jesus' ability to heal. Listen as Pastor Josh explains how our faith can lead others to Jesus. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you for listening. If you've been challenged or encouraged by what you've heard, be sure to share this podcast by taking a screen shot and sharing it on...

The Gospel of Mark is the earliest account we have of the life and ministry of Jesus. It's a quick and powerful account with a depth of information that every believer and seeker of Jesus needs. Join us for the next 8 weeks as we move through the first half of this incredible gospel. This week, Pastor Josh gives an overview of the book, as well as chapter 1. ---------------------------------------...

Guest speaker, Shane Lehman, a missionary to the nation of Mexico, shares what God is doing in that nation and on God's desire to make us more like Jesus everyday. Thank you for listening. If you've been challenged or encouraged by what you've heard, be sure to share this podcast by taking a screen shot and sharing it on instagram or facebook and tag us @cvcmadera. If you really enjoyed the podcas...

Why do we gather as followers of Jesus? What's the value in being together every week? Why should we make it a part of our regular weekly schedule? Listen as Pastor Josh teaches on the importance of being in Christian Community.

Guest Speaker, Pastor Kim Takemoto brings a powerful word on the power of God's Word in our lives as followers of Jesus. What is the value of God's Word in your life?

Worship is giving honor, reverence, respect, and devotion to something or someone of great worth. As followers of Jesus, are we giving Jesus the worship He deserves. Listen as Pastor Josh dives into our latest series, "What's It Worth?" _________________________________________________________ Thank you for listening. If you've been challenged or encouraged by what you've heard, be sure to share t...