Celebration Church Podcast
Podcast of Celebration Church, featuring sermons and teachings from the church's services.
Episodes
An Unlikely Instrument - Jen Timberlake
What if God sees something in you that you cannot yet see in yourself?In “An Unlikely Instrument,” we journey through Acts 9 and the transformation of Saul—the persecutor of Christians who would become Paul, one of the greatest carriers of the Gospel. When Ananias saw Saul's reputation, Jesus saw his redemption. Where people saw an enemy, God saw a chosen instrument.This message challenges us
Gods Unlikely Assignment
What happens when God gives you an assignment you would never choose for yourself?In Acts 9, God calls Ananias to go to Saul of Tarsus—a man known for persecuting and killing followers of Jesus. Ananias had every reason to be afraid, yet he chose obedience. Through this unlikely assignment, God reveals that obedience may take us directly toward the very thing we fear, because He has already been w
Here I Am - Jordan Gear
What happens when God chooses an ordinary, unknown disciple to play a critical role in His mission?In Acts 9, Jesus sends Ananias to pray for Saul—a man who had been persecuting the church and would become the Apostle Paul. Ananias wasn't famous, powerful, or well-known. He was simply a disciple who was willing to say, “Here I am, Lord.”This message challenges the Church to move from passive
Make Sure They Know - Tim Timberlake
This special one-off message steps outside our Acts series to cast vision for the next generation, challenge us to make sure they know Jesus, and remind us of the responsibility we carry to build a church and legacy that reaches far beyond us.Message: Make Sure They KnowMain Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:3–6What happens when one generation assumes the next generation will automatically know what they kno
My Hurt, His Hurt - Lexie Goodman
What happens when Jesus interrupts the road you're running down?In Acts 9, Saul is on his way to Damascus to persecute Christians when he encounters the light of heaven and the risen Jesus. In this powerful message, Lexi unpacks Saul's encounter with Christ and reveals something profound about the heart of Jesus: when His people hurt, He hurts with them.Jesus doesn't stand at a dist
In The Way - Steven Mencia
What does it really mean to belong to “the Way”?In Acts 9, Saul is on a mission to find and persecute anyone belonging to the Way—followers of Jesus who were devoted to the gospel. Pastor Steven challenges us to examine whether our faith is more than a Sunday experience and whether our lives actually look like the Jesus we claim to follow.Following Jesus isn't about comfort, popularity, or si
More Than A Moment - Tim Timberlake
What if following Jesus was never meant to be just a powerful moment—but a lifelong momentum?Continuing in our Carried by the Wind series, Pastor Tim teaches from Acts 8:38-40, exploring Philip's encounter with the Ethiopian eunuch and the supernatural work of the Holy Spirit. Through this passage, we're reminded that genuine faith doesn't simply produce an emotional experience—it t
What's Really Missing - Tim Timberlake
What if the biggest thing missing from your Bible reading isn’t a verse—but a Person?In “What’s Really Missing?”, we journey through Acts 8 and the encounter between Philip and the Ethiopian eunuch. While the Ethiopian had the Scriptures in his hands, Philip helped him discover the One the Scriptures were pointing to: Jesus.The Bible was never given simply to fill our minds with information—it was
How Can I? - Petey Bingham
Whether you've been following Jesus for years or you're wrestling with doubts today, this message will encourage you to keep asking, keep seeking, and keep allowing God's Word, His Spirit, and His people to guide you.
Desert Directions - Tim Timberlake
Have you ever felt like God was leading you away from something good into a season that felt empty, lonely, or uncertain?In "Desert Directions," we journey through the story of Philip and the Ethiopian official in Acts 8 to discover that God's greatest assignments often begin in places that don't make sense. What feels like a detour may actually be divine direction. Through Phi
How Hearts Become Handcuffs - Tim Timberlake
Your greatest prison may not be the circumstances around you—it may be the condition of your heart.In this powerful message from Acts 8, we examine the life of Simon and discover how bitterness, pride, unhealed wounds, and the pursuit of power can quietly become spiritual handcuffs that keep us from God's purpose. Through Peter's confrontation with Simon, we're challenged to move be
Venom In The Vessel - Tim Timberlake
Not everything threatening your calling comes from the outside—sometimes the greatest danger is what remains hidden within. In this powerful message, Venom in the Vessel, we're challenged to let God search our hearts, expose hidden motives, bitterness, pride, unforgiveness, and sin, and surrender every part of our lives to Jesus. Through the story of Simon in Acts 8, we discover that God isn&
Can God Trust You - Tim Timberlake
Can God trust you with influence, resources, opportunities, and spiritual gifts?In this powerful message from Acts 8, we examine the story of Simon the Sorcerer and discover the difference between pursuing God's power and pursuing God's presence. Through Simon's desire to purchase what only God can give, we are challenged to examine our motives, surrender our entitlement, and pursue
Not For Sale - Tim Timberlake
In this powerful message from Acts 8, we explore the story of Simon the Sorcerer and his attempt to purchase what only God can give. Through the contrast between surrender and self-promotion, we discover that the Holy Spirit is not for sale, God's power cannot be manipulated, and true spiritual authority flows from intimacy with Jesus—not influence, ambition, or personal gain.Whether you&apos
Shared Fire - Tim Timberlake
What happens when God gives you something that was never meant to stay with you?In this powerful message, "Shared Fire," we continue our journey through Acts 8 and discover how the Holy Spirit works through unity, partnership, and surrendered hearts. Through the story of Simon, Philip, Peter, and John, we learn that salvation is the beginning of transformation—not the end. God isn't
Free People - Tim Timberlake
In this message, we'll uncover how deception becomes dangerous when it feels normal, why the enemy fights so hard for your attention, and how true freedom is found in Christ alone. Whether you're battling fear, anxiety, addiction, shame, distraction, or spiritual oppression, this message is a reminder that freedom is not something you earn—it's something Jesus already purchased for
Fake Fire - Tim Timberlake
In this powerful and convicting message, we dive into Acts 8 and uncover the difference between counterfeit spirituality and the true power of the Holy Spirit. From Simon the sorcerer to modern-day distractions, this message exposes “fake fire” and calls believers back to authentic freedom, surrender, holiness, and joy found only in Jesus Christ.This sermon challenges compromise, confronts spiritu
So There Was Much Joy - Petey Bingham
What happens when opposition tries to silence the Gospel? In Acts 8, persecution scattered believers—but instead of shrinking back, they got louder. Philip entered Samaria, a place most people avoided, and boldly proclaimed Jesus. What followed? Freedom, healing, deliverance, and great joy.This message reminds us that God often uses uncomfortable seasons, unexpected places, and personal hardship t
Planted In Pressure - Jen Timberlake
What happens when life feels like everything is falling apart? In this powerful Mother’s Day message, Pastor Jen walks through Acts 8 and reveals how God often plants purpose in seasons of pressure. Through persecution, pain, rejection, and unexpected places, God was still advancing His Kingdom.From Philip being sent to Samaria to the powerful connection with the woman at the well in John 4, this
Pushed Into Purpose - Tim Timberlake
What if the pain you’re trying to escape is actually the thing God is using to push you into your purpose?In this powerful message, Pastor Tim Timberlake unpacks Acts 8:1-2 and reveals how persecution, pain, pressure, and unexpected hardship can become the very tools God uses to position you for purpose. Through the story of Stephen’s death, Saul’s transformation, and the faithfulness of unnamed “
Pain With A Purpose - Tim Timberlake
What if the pain you’re experiencing isn’t pointless—but purposeful? In this powerful message, we explore the life and martyrdom of Stephen and discover how God uses pressure, persecution, and hardship to propel His purpose forward. What looked like defeat was actually divine strategy—spreading the gospel further than ever before.This sermon challenges us to rethink pain, respond with faith, and t
The Echo Of Jesus - Tim Timberlake
What does it truly mean to reflect Jesus—not just in comfort, but under pressure? In this powerful message, we look at the life and death of Stephen, the first martyr, and discover how a life fully surrendered to the Holy Spirit becomes an echo of Jesus in every circumstance. From forgiveness in the face of pain to unwavering faith in crisis, this message challenges us to move beyond knowing what
Blinded By Certainty - Tim Timberlake
What happens when you’re absolutely sure… but completely wrong? In this powerful message, we walk through the story of Stephen—the first martyr—and his unwavering vision of Jesus in the face of death. While the Sanhedrin were united in their certainty, they were blinded to truth. This message challenges us to examine whether our confidence is rooted in pride or true revelation. When your eyes are
Standing Between Me And Death - Tim Timberlake
In Acts 7, we encounter Stephen—the first martyr of the early church—standing trial before the Sanhedrin with unwavering boldness. Though facing death, he lifts his eyes and sees Jesus not seated, but standing at the right hand of God.This message reveals a powerful truth: the resurrection of Jesus is not just proof that He got up—it’s proof that He still gets up for His people. It confronts the t
Loyal To The Wrong Thing - Tim Timberlake
On this powerful Palm Sunday message, we dive into the tension between tradition and true relationship with God. As Stephen stands trial, he exposes a dangerous pattern: people becoming loyal to systems, structures, and past moves of God—while missing God Himself.This message challenges us to examine our hearts: Are we pursuing Jesus, or just preserving what’s familiar? Through the lives of Joshua
Divided Devotion - Tim Timberlake
In this powerful message, we continue through Acts chapter 7 as Stephen stands before the Sanhedrin and exposes a dangerous spiritual pattern: God moves, people receive, people replace Him with idols, and then God removes His presence.“Divided Devotion” confronts the reality that many people don’t abandon God—they simply add other things alongside Him. Through the story of Israel carrying both the
When God Gives You What You Ask For - Tim Timberlake
In this message, we walk through Acts 7:38–43 as Stephen confronts the Sanhedrin and exposes a dangerous spiritual cycle: God sends revelation, people resist His voice, idols are created, and eventually God allows them to have what they insisted on. Through the story of Israel in the wilderness, this teaching challenges us to examine our own hearts. Are we truly following God, or have we construct
I See You - Tim Timberlake
In this powerful message, we explore Stephen’s speech in Acts 7 and the moment God encounters Moses at the burning bush. The message reveals a profound truth: before God sends someone into assignment, He first meets them in reverence. Through Moses’ story, we are reminded that God sees our suffering, hears our cries, and is actively working—even when the results aren’t visible yet. This teaching c
The Voice In The Fire - Tim Timberlake
In this powerful message, The Voice and The Fire, we journey through Acts 7 as Stephen recounts Moses’ encounter with God in the burning bush. This wasn’t just fire — it was an invitation. An invitation to draw closer. To remove the sandals of the past. To allow God to purify, elevate, and assign purpose in the wilderness.God does not only speak in temples — He speaks in deserts.He does not only m
The Condition Of A Calling - Jen Timberlake
In this powerful message from Acts chapter 7, Pastor Jen Timberlake walks us through Stephen’s defense of the faith and Moses’ encounter with God in the wilderness. Through Moses’ life, we discover that calling is not determined by age, circumstance, culture, or past failure—but by our response to God. This message invites us to see, stand in awe, and draw near when God calls, even (and especially
The Blessing Of Not Belonging - Tim Timberlake
In this powerful message, we journey through Acts 7 as Stephen highlights the life of Moses to reveal a countercultural truth: sometimes the greatest blessing is not belonging. Through rejection, wilderness seasons, and misunderstood obedience, God forms His people before He positions them. This message challenges us to trust God’s timing, embrace the wilderness, and recognize that waiting is not
Hidden In Plain Sight - Tim Timberlake
In this powerful message from Acts chapter 7, Pastor Tim unpacks Stephen’s defense before the Sanhedrin and reveals a timeless truth: God often hides His deliverers in plain sight. Through the lives of Moses, Joseph, Esther, David, Jesus, and others, we are reminded that being hidden does not mean being forgotten—it means being prepared. This message confronts idolatry, challenges political and cu
When God Turns The Tide - Tim Timberlake
In this powerful message from Acts chapter 7, we are reminded that God is never threatened by chaos, oppression, or fear-filled systems. As Stephen recounts Israel’s history, we see a divine pattern: when the enemy attempts to enslave, erase, or destroy, God responds by raising a deliverer. When God Turns the Tide calls believers to shift their focus from Pharaoh to the Deliverer, trust God’s plan
When Memory Dies - Tim Timberlake
In this prophetic message from Acts chapter 7, we explore Stephen’s powerful warning to Israel—and to us today—about the danger of spiritual amnesia. When a people forget the deliverer, comfort replaces conviction, idols replace obedience, and bondage quietly returns. This sermon calls the Church to remember God’s faithfulness, refuse to settle in “Egypt,” and remain anchored in Jesus as pressure
Moved By Hunger - Tim Timberlake
In Moved by Hunger, Pastor Tim Timberlake unpacks Acts chapter 7, highlighting Stephen’s retelling of Joseph’s story before the Sanhedrin. This powerful message reveals how God uses spiritual hunger, famine, rejection, and delay—not as punishment, but as divine preparation. Through the lives of Abraham, Joseph, and Jacob, we are confronted with a life-shaping truth: provision without God’s presenc
Marked Before Moved - Tim Timberlake
In this powerful message from Acts 7, we are reminded that God always marks us before He moves us. Drawing from Stephen’s defense before the Sanhedrin and God’s covenant with Abraham, this sermon challenges our modern obsession with comfort, possession, and affirmation—calling us instead to obedience, surrender, and transformation.
The Place God Never Promised - Tim Timberlake
In this powerful message launching 2026, Pastor Tim teaches from Acts 7 and the life of Abraham, warning against settling in places God never promised. Through Stephen’s bold testimony under pressure, this sermon reveals how comfort, familiarity, and partial obedience can delay God’s purpose. Pastor Tim challenges believers to examine what comes out of them when life applies pressure and who truly
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