Central in Janesville - Sermon Podcast

We all get thirsty, but too often we reach for things that were never meant to satisfy us. Jesus invites us to come to Him as our source—and when His living water fills us, it isn't meant to stop with us. Come thirsty, be filled, and let the life of Jesus flow through you to someone else.

The 2nd week in our sermon series titled "Day Forty One", with Campus Pastor Kellen Anderson.    We apologize about the sermon being cut off. We had some technical difficulties and are working hard to make sure the same thing doesn't happen next week! 

Fear tells us we have to earn the approval of others—and sometimes we even carry that same mindset into our relationship with God. But following Jesus isn't about living afraid of rejection; it's about trusting that we are already deeply loved by Him. When we truly believe His grace is enough, obedience becomes a response to His love instead of a desperate attempt to earn it.

The 1st week in our sermon series titled "Day Forty One", with Campus Pastor Kellen Anderson. 

Pride and anger can show up in the smallest moments, reminding us how much we need the grace of Jesus every day. Instead of relying on our own ability to keep our emotions in check, let's invite Jesus to shape our hearts with humility, patience, and grace.

The 5th week in our sermon series titled "Come & See", with Campus Pastor Kellen Anderson. 

Our circumstances may change, but the foundation of our worship never does—because God never changes. When worship feels difficult, remember the cross: Jesus has already given us more than enough reason for a lifetime of thanksgiving and praise.

The 4th week in our sermon series titled "Come & See", with Youth Pastor Christian Mueller.

It's easy to recognize self-centeredness in the next generation, but much harder to recognize it in ourselves. Jesus calls us away from a life centered on our own comfort and toward a life centered on loving and serving others. The best way to teach that kind of selflessness is to live it ourselves.

The 3rd week in our sermon series titled "Come & See", with Campus Pastor Kellen Anderson. 

Jesus redefined greatness—not by how many people served Him, but by how willingly He served others. Because He gave His life for us, we don't serve to earn God's love; we serve because we've already received it. Today, ask yourself: Who can I put first for the sake of Christ?

The 2nd week in our sermon series titled "Come & See", with Campus Pastor Kellen Anderson. 

Jesus didn't just tell us how to live—He showed us. The cross is the greatest example of love, humility, and sacrifice the world has ever seen. Today, ask yourself: how can you lay down your own comfort, time, or preferences so someone else can experience the love of Christ?

The 1st week in our sermon series titled "Come & See", with Campus Pastor Kellen Anderson. 

Our culture tells us to follow our hearts, but God's Word calls us to let Him lead our hearts. Real freedom isn't found in doing whatever we want—it's found in living within the wisdom of the One who created us. Sometimes the healthiest thing we can do is establish boundaries that keep us close to Jesus.

The 8th week in our sermon series titled "Kingdom Quest", with Campus Pastor Kellen Anderson. 

God has never been limited by someone's lack of ability—only by their unwillingness to trust Him. Gideon's confidence didn't come from believing more in himself, but from believing God's promise: “I will be with you.” If God is calling you, His presence is enough for whatever lies ahead.

The 7th week in our sermon series titled "Kingdom Quest", with Campus Pastor Kellen Anderson. 

Leadership always leaves a mark. The way you live, speak, and love is shaping the people around you—for better or worse. May we be leaders who point people toward Jesus, lead with grace and truth, and leave behind a legacy that helps others become more like Him.

The 6th week in our sermon series titled "Kingdom Quest", with Guest Speaker Ryan Koenig.

A tree survives the strongest winds because it's willing to bend. In the same way, a heart that stays teachable will keep growing, but a stubborn heart eventually breaks under the weight of refusing God's correction. Don't wait to respond to His voice—His grace invites change today.

The 5th week in our sermon series titled "Kingdom Quest", with Campus Pastor Kellen Anderson.

Sometimes the deepest truths are also the simplest: Jesus loves you, Jesus saved you, and your identity is found in Him. We spend so much time looking for something new that we forget the life-changing power of the gospel we've already received. Real wisdom isn't moving beyond the basics—it's living them out every day.

The 4th week in our sermon series titled "Kingdom Quest", with Campus Pastor Kellen Anderson.

The enemy doesn't always distract us with bad things—sometimes he distracts us with endless good things that keep us from the best thing. Jesus came to give us life to the full, but it's hard to hear His voice when every quiet moment is filled with noise. Maybe the next time you reach for your phone, let it be a reminder to spend a moment connecting with the One who truly satisfies.

The 3rd week in our sermon series titled "Kingdom Quest", with Campus Pastor Kellen Anderson.

The gospel is simple and powerful: Jesus took the punishment we deserved so we could receive the forgiveness we could never earn. You don't have to spend your life trying to prove yourself to God—His approval was purchased for you at the cross. Trust Him, receive His grace, and walk in the freedom He paid for.

The 2nd week in our sermon series titled "Kingdom Quest", with Campus Pastor Kellen Anderson.

Conviction is meant to draw us back to Jesus, not keep us chained to our past. If God has forgiven you, don't keep carrying guilt that He already nailed to the cross. Learn from yesterday, trust His grace today, and walk forward in the freedom He purchased for you.

The 1st week in our sermon series titled "Kingdom Quest", with Campus Pastor Kellen Anderson.

Bitterness feels powerful in the moment, but eventually it becomes a weight we were never meant to carry. Forgiveness doesn't excuse the pain—it chooses freedom over letting that pain control your heart forever. Jesus carried the weight of sin and betrayal to the cross so we wouldn't have to keep carrying it alone.

The 4th week in our sermon series titled "Forevermore", with Campus Pastor Kellen Anderson.

Truth spoken in love is better than flattery spoken for approval. Jesus cared too much about people to leave them stuck where they were—and He loves us enough to confront the things in us that need to change. Sometimes the most loving thing we can do is be honest.

The 3rd week in our sermon series titled "Forevermore", with Guest Speaker Ted Grant.

Faith is more than believing God exists—it's trusting Him enough to follow Him. What step of obedience might God be calling you toward right now?

The 2nd week in our sermon series titled "Forevermore", with Campus Pastor Kellen Anderson.

You are not where you are by accident. God has placed you in your family, your friendships, your school, your workplace—for such a time as this. The question is: will you step into the moment He's given you?

The 1st week in our sermon series titled "Forevermore", with Campus Pastor Kellen Anderson. 

It's the small compromises that slowly pull us away—but it's also small choices that bring us back. You don't need perfection, just a decision to return. Today is your chance to turn back to Jesus.

The 5th week in our sermon series titled "The Life", with Campus Pastor Kellen Anderson. 

What feels impossible to you isn't impossible to God. Elijah trusted before the miracle came—and God showed up in power. The question is: are you trusting Him, or just worrying about it?

The 4th week in our sermon series titled "The Life", with Campus Pastor Kellen Anderson. 

Guilt has a way of chasing us—but it doesn't have to define us. Because of Jesus, you don't have to live as a fugitive to your past. His grace brings freedom where guilt once ruled.

The 3rd week in our sermon series titled "The Life", with Campus Pastor Kellen Anderson. 

Fear reveals our vulnerability—but God meets us there with grace. Isaiah was exposed, cleansed, and then sent. That same invitation is for you: come close, be changed, and step into what God is calling you to.

The 2nd week in our sermon series titled "The Life", with Campus Pastor Kellen Anderson. 

Leadership isn't just for positions—it shows up in everyday moments. The question is: will you use your influence to serve others or to serve yourself? Real leadership looks like grace, not control.

The 1st week in our sermon series titled "The Life", with Campus Pastor Kellen Anderson. 

It's hard to be different in a world that rewards fitting in. But following Jesus means choosing truth over popularity. Even when you stand alone, God stands with you.

The 5th week in our sermon series titled "The Truth", with Campus Pastor Kellen Anderson. 

The danger isn't just sin—it's getting comfortable hiding it. When we confess and turn from it, God meets us with mercy and a softened heart. What are you holding onto that needs to be brought into the light?