Celina First Church Sermon Podcast

Rules For Free People #6 - You shall not murder

Today we continue our series Rules for Free People by looking at the 6th commandment: You shall not murder. At first glance, this one might feel like a “freebie” for most of us—but Jesus takes it far deeper than that. We’ll explore what this command truly means, why God gives it, and how we can follow it not just with our hands, but with our hearts.

Tell Me Your Story: Carissa Rodriguez

Welcome to Episode 1 of Tell Me Your Story. In this first conversation, we sit down with Carissa Rodriguez. Carissa is a wife, mom of two, hair stylist, and part of our Celina First family. She was baptized in January, and just a few weeks later, received a breast cancer diagnosis. In our time together, she shares what led her to Jesus, how she’s been walking through this diagnosis with her faith intact, how she talks to her kids about hard things, and how she’s found thankfulness even in the valley. It’s a powerful and honest conversation. Its also a reminder that God is at work even in the hardest seasons.

Rule #5 For Free People - Honor Your Father and Mother

In this sermon, Pastor Craig continues our Rules for Free People series by exploring the fifth commandment: Honor your father and mother. What does this command look like in a world marked by broken families, generational pain, and shifting roles? With clarity and compassion, we’ll unpack God’s design for the family, the order He establishes, and how we can live lives of honor—whether we’re kids, adults, or parents ourselves. It’s a challenging word with real hope for every stage of life.

Rule #4 For Free People - Rest

Pastor Craig is back in the pulpit and will be continuing our summer series Rules for Free People, walking through the Ten Commandments. Today’s message focuses on the Sabbath—what it means to rest, to worship, and to trust God enough to stop.

Rule #3 For Free People - The Lord's Name (Pastor Dean Calvin)

Rule #2 For Free People - No Images (Guest Pastor, Dr. David Odegard)

Rule #1 For Free People - No other God's

In this sermon, Pastor Craig kicks off our new series Rules for Free People by unpacking the first and foundational commandment: “You shall have no other gods before me.” We’ll explore how we were made to worship, why false gods still capture our hearts today, and how true freedom begins when we put Jesus at the center. If you’ve ever felt pulled in a thousand directions, this message will help you realign your heart and discover life-giving clarity in Christ.

The What: Saul to Paul

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.

Then What: Persecution

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 every season.

Wednesday Night Bible Study: James 3, 4, &5