Celina First Church Sermon Podcast

The Parables of Jesus: Go and Do Likewise

Welcome to the Celina First sermon podcast. Today we are finishing our fall series on the Parables of Jesus by looking at the good Samaritan from Luke chapter 10. This is one of the most familiar stories Jesus told, but it carries a deeper challenge than simply being a good person. Jesus shows us what real neighbor love looks like and how it flows from our understanding of God’s love for us.
Thanks for listening and we pray this message encourages you to love God and love your neighbor in the way of Christ.

The Parables of Jesus: Consistent Prayer

Welcome back to the Celina First sermon podcast. Each week we share the full audio from Sunday’s message so you can stay connected to what God is teaching our church.
This week we continued our fall series through the parables of Jesus. Pastor Craig walked us through Luke 18:1-8, where Jesus tells the story of the persistent widow. It is a simple parable with a clear invitation, that followers of Jesus should be people who pray with consistency and determination.
If you missed the service or want to listen again, we are glad you are here. Let us jump into this week’s message from Luke 18:1-8.

The Parables of Jesus: Whose Report Will You Believe?

This week, Pastor Craig continues our series on the Parables of Jesus with a message from Luke 16 titled “Whose Report Will You Believe?”
Jesus tells the story of the rich man and Lazarus — a powerful reminder of the reality of Heaven and Hell, and the hope we have in the one who has seen both and come back from the dead to lead us to life.
Let’s listen in.

The Parables of Jesus: The Greatest Trade

This week Pastor Craig walks us through two short but powerful parables from Matthew chapter 13.
Jesus tells of a man who finds treasure in a field and a merchant who discovers a pearl of great value. Both sell everything they have to gain what truly matters. The message reminds us that while salvation in Jesus is free, following Him will cost us our lives. But when we understand what we gain, we trade it all with joy.
Here’s Pastor Craig with this week’s message, The Greatest Trade.

Parables of Jesus: Be Ready!

This week Pastor Craig continues our Parables of Jesus series with a message from Matthew 25:1–13, where Jesus tells the parable of the ten virgins. It is a story about preparation, expectation, and faithfulness.
Jesus reminds us that none of us know the day or the hour when He will return, or when our time on earth will end. What matters most is being ready now. We cannot borrow someone else’s faith or righteousness. Each of us must personally walk with Christ and live rightly before Him today.
Let this message challenge and encourage you to trust God fully, live with purpose, and keep your lamp burning bright as you wait for the coming of the King.

The Parables of Jesus: Misunderstanding The Father

Welcome back to the Celina First sermon podcast. This week Pastor Craig walks us through one of Jesus’ most well-known stories — the parable of the prodigal son from Luke 15. It’s a message about two sons who both misunderstood their father, and a father whose grace never ran out.
Whether you relate to the younger son who ran away or the older brother who stayed but lost his joy, this sermon will remind you that real life is found only in relationship with the Father. Let’s dive in together.

The Parables of Jesus: The Wedding Invite

In this week’s message, Pastor Craig teaches from Matthew 22:1-14, where Jesus tells the Parable of the Wedding Banquet. God has invited everyone to the celebration of His Son, but people still find ways to decline the invitation. Some are too busy, some respond with hostility, and others try to come on their own terms. This sermon reminds us that the only way into the banquet is through the righteousness God provides in Jesus. The invitation is open — the question is, how will you respond?

The Parables of Jesus: Pride vs Humility

In this week’s message from Celina First, Pastor Craig Flack teaches from Luke 18:9-14, where Jesus tells the parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector. It’s a powerful look at pride and humility—two heart postures that determine how we relate to God.
You’ll hear how pride can blind us to our need for mercy, while humility opens the door for God’s grace and favor. This message reminds us that God sees the heart, not the performance, and that those who humble themselves will be lifted up by Him.

Wednesday Night Bible Study: Romans 8

The Parables of Jesus: Forgiveness

In this sermon, Pastor Craig takes us into Matthew 18 where Jesus tells the parable of the unforgiving servant. You’ll hear how Jesus calls his followers to forgive as they’ve been forgiven, why forgiveness is not punishment but a gift, and how trusting God to make things right frees us to live in peace. This message will challenge you to see your own sin debt, embrace God’s good commands, and walk in the freedom of forgiveness.