Celebration Church Podcast

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  In The Way - Steven Mencia 10.08.2026 48min

  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 simply calling ourselves Christians. It's about being willing to live surrendered to Jesus, stand fo...
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  More Than A Moment - Tim Timberlake 03.08.2026 56min

  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 transforms our direction, our purpose, and the way we live every day. Whether you're new to faith or have been...
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  What's Really Missing - Tim Timberlake 27.07.2026 1j 1min

  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 given to lead us to Jesus, transform our hearts, renew our minds, and move us toward obedien...
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  How Can I? - Petey Bingham 20.07.2026 44min

  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.
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  Desert Directions - Tim Timberlake 13.07.2026 1j 6min

  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 Philip's radical obedience, we learn that God often interrupts our comfort, success, and plans so He can accomplish so...
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  How Hearts Become Handcuffs - Tim Timberlake 13.07.2026 57min

  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 beyond simply believing in Jesus and into complete surrender, repentance, and healing. If you've ever struggled...
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  Venom In The Vessel - Tim Timberlake 29.06.2026 1j 9min

  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't just after our behavior—He's after our hearts. If you've ever struggled with hidden battles, spiritu...
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  Can God Trust You - Tim Timberlake 22.06.2026 49min

  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 genuine intimacy with Jesus.
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  Not For Sale - Tim Timberlake 15.06.2026 47min

  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're waiting on God's timing, struggling with pride, seeking purpose, or learning to trust God's process, ...
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  Shared Fire - Tim Timberlake 08.06.2026 1j 2min

  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 looking for spectators; He's raising disciples who are willing to share what He has placed inside them. This...
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  Free People - Tim Timberlake 01.06.2026 1j 2min

  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 you.
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  Fake Fire - Tim Timberlake 27.05.2026 1j 11min

  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 spiritual deception, and reminds us that freedom is possible through the power of the Holy Spirit. Rea...
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  So There Was Much Joy - Petey Bingham 27.05.2026 41min

  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 to advance His mission. When Jesus brings order into chaos, joy follows.
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  Planted In Pressure - Jen Timberlake 27.05.2026 48min

  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 message reminds us that God can use your pain, your past, and even your hardest seasons to produ...
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  Pushed Into Purpose - Tim Timberlake 27.05.2026 1j 6min

  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 “devout men,” this message will challenge you to remain faithful when life gets difficult. If y...
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  Pain With A Purpose - Tim Timberlake 27.05.2026 52min

  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 trust that God is working even in our hardest seasons. When pressure pushes you to your knees in...
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  The Echo Of Jesus - Tim Timberlake 27.05.2026 51min

  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 Jesus taught to actually becoming who He revealed us to be.
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  Blinded By Certainty - Tim Timberlake 27.05.2026 55min

  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 fixed on Jesus, even suffering becomes purpose, and your obedience can shape someone else’s salva...
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  Standing Between Me And Death - Tim Timberlake 27.05.2026 42min

  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 tension between information and transformation, exposing how many of us resist God not because w...
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  Loyal To The Wrong Thing - Tim Timberlake 27.05.2026 55min

  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, David, and Solomon, we uncover how sincere devotion can drift into control—and how intimacy w...