Central in Janesville - Sermon Podcast

The eighth week in our sermon series titled "The Way", with Campus Pastor Kellen Anderson

When life makes you ask, “Why God?”, remember this: He didn't stay distant from our suffering. He entered it through Jesus, showing a love strong enough to overcome even death.

The seventh week in our sermon series titled "The Way", with Campus Pastor Kellen Anderson

You can't force someone into wisdom—no matter how hard you try. Real wisdom is something God grows in us over time, through grace, patience, and surrender.

The sixth week in our sermon series titled "The Way", with Campus Pastor Kellen Anderson

You can look free on the outside and still be trapped on the inside. This devotional asks the honest question: who's really leading your life—and where is that leading you?

The fifth week in our sermon series titled "The Way", with Campus Pastor Kellen Anderson

Worship isn't just what you sing—it's what you reflect. God takes joy when His heart shows up in your life. Is your worship shaping who you are, or just filling a moment at church?

The fourth week in our sermon series titled "The Way", witw Guest Speaker Ray McElroy.

We're called to stand up for those who can't stand up for themselves. In this devotional, we look at how Jesus defended the vulnerable and what it means for us to do the same. What if someone is waiting for you to be their voice?

The third week in our sermon series titled "The Way", with Campus Pastor Kellen Anderson.

We're exhausted from trying to be special — proving ourselves, protecting our image, and wondering what everyone thinks. Jesus offers a better way: freedom that comes from knowing your value is already secure in Him. This devotional invites you to stop making life about yourself and start living with the peace that comes from serving like Jesus.

The second week in our sermon series titled "The Way", with Campus Pastor Kellen Anderson.

We all mess up — the real question is what we do next. God isn't looking for perfection, He's looking for hearts that turn back to Him. This devotional digs into why repentance, not excuses, is where real growth and healing begin.

The first week in our sermon series titled "The Way", with Campus Pastor Kellen Anderson.

Growth was never meant to happen alone. God uses people — real, imperfect people — to sharpen us, shape us, and help us become more like Jesus. Who's helping you grow right now, and who are you allowing to speak into your life this next season?

Quarrelsome hearts aren't changed by willpower or lectures — they're changed by God's grace. Proverbs 27 reminds us that some battles can't be controlled by human effort alone. Real peace starts when we stop trying to manage hearts and start asking God to transform them.

The fourth week in our Christmas series titled "Taste & See", with Campus Pastor Kellen Anderson.

When life feels slow, silent, or unfair, it's easy to think God's not moving — but Elizabeth shows us He never forgets a faithful servant. Sometimes the season you want to escape is the training God is using to strengthen you. Don't give up in the waiting.

The fourth week in our Christmas series titled "Taste & See", with Campus Pastor Kellen Anderson.

Herod Agrippa II heard the Gospel and shrugged, assuming he'd have another chance. But nothing in life is guaranteed — except the decision you make right now. Don't wait to respond to Jesus.

The second week in our Christmas series titled "Taste & See", with Campus Pastor Kellen Anderson.

Christmas isn't just about a baby in a manger — it's about the Savior who came to rescue us. Judas reminds us you can be around Jesus and still miss Him, but Jesus came so we never have to live without hope. This season, give Him your heart, not just your attention.

The first week in our Christmas series titled "Taste & See", with Guest Speaker Ted Grant.

Real friendship isn't about who shows up on your friend list — it's about who shows up in real life. Jesus modeled selfless friendship, and we're called to love others the same way. Be the kind of friend who listens well, loves well, and leads others closer to Him.

The fifth week in the series titled "Overflow", with Campus Pastor Kellen Anderson.

You don't have to be the most gifted — just faithful with what you've been given. When you use your talents for God, He turns small things into eternal impact.

The fourth week in the series titled "Overflow", with Campus Pastor Kellen Anderson.

God doesn't ask us to give because He needs our money — He asks us to give because it shapes our hearts. When we trust Him with our finances, we learn that our security comes from Him, not from what we own.

The third week in the series titled "Overflow", with Campus Pastor Kellen Anderson.

Ever feel like the day just slipped away? Time isn't something to spend — it's something to steward. Every sunrise is a gift from God, and what we do with it reflects what matters most. Don't just exist — make it count. Spend time with God, love your people, grow in who He's called you to be, and rest in His presence. Because when you give your time to what really matters, your life starts to reflect the One who gave it to you.

The second week in the series titled "Overflow", with Campus Pastor Kellen Anderson.

Ever felt like you just don't belong? The woman with the alabaster jar did too — until she met Jesus. While others saw her past, He saw her heart. No matter where you've been or what you've done, you'll never be out of place with Jesus — because with Him, you already belong.

The first week in the series titled "Overflow", with Lead Pastor Jake Clark.

How do you handle praise? Proverbs reminds us that how we respond to it reveals what's in our hearts. When our worth is rooted in God, not in people's approval, we can stay grounded — serving for His glory, not for recognition.

The seventh week in the series titled "This Is Us", with Campus Pastor Kellen Anderson.

Joseph's story reminds us that we can't always choose our circumstances, but we can always choose our response. Betrayed, enslaved, and imprisoned, Joseph still trusted God and chose faith over bitterness — and God used it all for good. Like Joseph, and ultimately like Jesus, may we let hard times refine us, not define us.

The sixth week in the series titled "This Is Us", with Campus Pastor Kellen Anderson.

Sometimes leadership looks scary, but God calls us to step through the doors He opens. Zerubbabel led God's people to rebuild the Temple by putting Him first, even when it was hard. True leadership isn't about being loud—it's about following Jesus and helping others do the same. Where is God asking you to take a step of obedience this week?

The fifth week in the series titled "This Is Us", with Campus Pastor Kellen Anderson.

Sin always leaves a mark—anger creates distance, impulsion robs blessings, compromise weakens integrity, and immorality scars you and others. But the good news is this: while sin leaves scars, Jesus brings healing and hope. Turn to Him, let Him restore you, and live free from the weight of sin.

The fourth week in the series titled "This Is Us", with Campus Pastor Kellen Anderson.

We often struggle with how we see ourselves—too low or too high—but the truth is our worth doesn't come from performance, success, or failure. God defines our value: He knit us together, He loves us, and Jesus proved we're worth everything by going to the cross. When we reject lies, claim God's truth, and live loved, we can finally see ourselves—and others—the way He does.

The third week in the series titled "This Is Us", with Campus Pastor Kellen Anderson.

Everyone faces pain—whether from the past, present, or fears about the future—but Jesus shows us the way through it. He carried the ultimate pain for us, forgiving even from the cross, so that we could live free. If you're holding on to hurt, ask God to heal it, help you forgive, and give you courage to trust Him with tomorrow.

The second week in the series titled "Tis Is Us", with Campus Pastor Kellen Anderson.

The real test of kindness isn't how we treat people who are easy to love—it's how we treat those we'd rather avoid. Jesus calls us to bless, pray for, and love even our enemies, just as He loved us at our worst. This week, choose one small act of kindness toward someone hard to love, and let God reshape your heart.

The first week in the series titled "Tis Is Us", with Campus Pastor Kellen Anderson.

This proverb reminds us that fake joy and forced friendliness can feel more like a curse than a blessing. People can sense when we're not being genuine. Instead of putting on a plastic smile, draw from God as your true source of joy and be honest—with kindness—when you're struggling.

The fifth week in the series titled "Turning Points", with Campus Pastor Kellen Anderson.

We can't earn God's approval by just “being good” — and trying to is one of the biggest dangers in our faith. Real freedom comes when we realize we're already fully loved and accepted by Him. Out of that love, our lives begin to change from the inside out.