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Weekly messages from Central Baptist, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. We are a community aiming to follow Jesus together. Growing in worship. Deepening in community. Moving on mission. More at followingtogether.com.

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    How to Reach New People for Jesus | John 21:1-14 | Jeremy Putz

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2025 31:00


    Sometimes we give our all and still feel like the nets are coming up empty. But Jesus shows up, invites us to listen again, and calls us to cast the net where we hadn't thought to try. When we follow his lead—especially in unfamiliar ways—we experience power, joy, and real impact. And in the end, he's not just after the tasks… he's after relationship with us.

    Finding the Life You Were Made For | Isaiah 6:1-8 | Jeremy Putz

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2025 39:32


    Are you living the life you were made for—or just the life you stumbled into? So many of us are searching for purpose, but we're looking in the wrong place: within ourselves. What if the key to joy, freedom, and direction isn't found in chasing your own truth—but in responding to God's calling? This talk will help you rediscover what that calling looks like, and how to start walking in it.

    When You Don't Have an Answer | John 20:24-29 | Tomas Belchior

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2025 32:11


    Thomas and the disciples had reason to doubt or to be skeptical of a risen Messiah; there had been a few failed ones before Jesus. This prompted Thomas, despite the witness of his companions, to ask for evidence absolutely no one could give him except Jesus himself. Have you ever been in a position where someone, whether due to skepticism, doubt, or past experience, asked you questions about your faith and about Jesus you couldn't answer? Do you have questions and doubts that you wrestle with? What do we do when we don't have an answer? This passage shows us what we can do, what only Jesus can do, and the opportunity we have in the midst of those who doubt.

    When Doubt Leads to Worship | John 20:24-29 | Graeme Rattray

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2025 42:44


    We all struggle with doubt at times, and in our society, “deconstruction” has become a common way to describe the process of re-examining and sometimes dismantling inherited beliefs. Thomas embodies this tension as he refuses to believe in Jesus' resurrection without tangible proof. His journey of discovery leads him back into the community in a sincere search for truth. When Jesus meets Thomas in his doubt, it doesn't lead to shame but to a deeper, more personal faith, reminding us that questioning can be a pathway to genuine belief and worship.

    What Jesus' Resurrection Does For Us | John 20:19-23 | Greg Baker

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2025 32:50


    The resurrection of Jesus changes everything- how we understand the world, God and our own lives.  When we look deeply at the truth of the resurrection of Jesus we can see that it transforms our lives in various ways, while also sending us out to tell the world about the Good News of the risen Jesus.

    The Key to Moving Forward | John 20:11-18 | Jeremy Putz

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2025 27:29


    Have you ever found yourself in a moment that completely knocked the wind out of you—grieving, confused, and unsure where to turn next? You're not alone. This talk explores how Jesus meets us in those moments—and why he never leaves us where he finds us. If you've ever wondered how to move forward when life doesn't make sense, this is for you.

    How to Change the World | Matthew 4:17-22 | Jeremy Putz

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2025 36:57


    Changing the world starts with changing our hearts—and that's where following Jesus comes in. The real work of transformation begins when we turn away from our old ways, choose to live with Him at the center, and surrender our personal ambitions to His mission. Jesus invites us to follow Him into new life, a life that's focused on loving God and loving others. When we choose to follow Him, we become part of His mission to bring healing and hope to the world.

    For Anyone Still Figuring It Out | John 20:1-10 | Jeremy Putz

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2025 35:31


    Ever feel like faith should come faster or make more sense by now? You're not alone. For a lot of us, belief doesn't show up in a single moment—it rises slowly, like the sun breaking through fog. If you're in the middle of questions or waiting for clarity, this talk might be exactly what you need.

    Good Friday | Tomas Belchior | Connors Hill Site

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2025 17:38


    Ever wish someone would just understand what you need and make a way for you—especially when life gets hard? That's exactly what Jesus does. This Good Friday reflection explores how Christ endured suffering not in weakness, but in strength—so that you don't have to carry the weight alone. He knows betrayal, abandonment, pain, and shame firsthand… and still, he won. And now? He meets you in your Good Friday moments—not just as a distant Savior, but as the one who walks with you and gives you rest. If you're weary, this message is for you.

    Good Friday | Chris Zeller | Sherwood Park Site

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2025 21:23


    “You will all fall away.” With these haunting words, Jesus invites us into the Good Friday story—not just as observers, but as participants. This message walks through the painful unraveling of loyalty and faith in Jesus' final hours: betrayal, denial, abandonment. But it's not just their story—it's ours too. If you've ever felt distant from Jesus or wrestled with your own failures, this Good Friday reflection invites you to come face to face with the truth of who we are… and the greater truth of who Jesus is: the Good Shepherd who laid down his life for his scattered sheep. Come and see. Come and confess. Come and remember the one who was mocked as king—and truly is.

    Good Friday | Graeme Rattray | Southeast Site

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2025 17:09


    In the darkest hour of Jesus' life, something unexpected shines through—not weakness, but strength. This message invites you to the foot of the cross, where mockery and true worship stand side by side. Through Jesus' suffering, the curtain separating humanity from God is torn, and the way is opened for you to walk a new road. Will you keep going down the same path—or will you surrender and follow the one who made a way for your freedom? This isn't just a story of sacrifice. It's an invitation to live differently.

    The Cross in Seven Scenes | John 19:17-42 | Jeremy Putz

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2025 41:50


    Jesus was humiliated and stripped of everything, yet lifted up as a King for the whole world to see. Even as he suffered, he showed love, fulfilled Scripture, and finished the work only he could do. Blood and water flowed from his side—the beginning of new life. And as he died, hearts were drawn to believe—including some who had followed him in secret until that very moment.

    Be Delicious | Various Scriptures | Tomas Belchior

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2025 33:56


    As we get closer to the Easter weekend, it's natural and good that we take time to remember and celebrate the incredible, sacrificial work Jesus did on our behalf. So many of us can tell and retell stories of how life changing the decision to follow Jesus has been for us. The Easter season also reminds us of the great responsibility and opportunity we have to share this good work of Jesus with the people in our lives who don't yet know about the love, hope, and grace of Jesus. How do we do this? Whether through word or deed, the call for us as Christians is to be delicious: to believe and live in a way others take notice of, recognize their hunger and thirst for something more, and that would lead them to taste and see that the Lord is indeed good.

    Sharing Your Faith | Various Scriptures | Graeme Rattray

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2025 38:30


    Every believer is called to step forward in sharing their faith because Jesus' mission to save the world includes us. When we are empowered by the Spirit and strengthened through prayer, we can boldly share the gospel that saves. With wisdom and grace, we must communicate His truth in a way that reaches people where they are, from their worldview. We need the Spirit's help to guide us in discovering the most fitting context for sharing our faith.

    Sharing Your Faith | Various Scriptures | Chris Zeller

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2025 43:32


    When Jesus first called his disciples to share the message of the gospel with others, he also initiated the movement of the Christian church. Since that moment of commissioning those initial disciples to share their faith, the church has continued to grow. As those who follow Jesus today, we are called to share our faith with others as well, partnering with the Holy Spirit and relying on his power to help us share our faith generously and with joy.

    How Jesus Responds to Rejection | John 19:1-16 | Jeremy Putz

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2025 37:43


    They mocked Jesus like a joke, judged him like a criminal, and rejected him like a threat. But through it all, he stayed steady—he wasn't reacting, he was reigning. He wore their insults like a crown, stood calm in the face of power, and gave himself up not as a victim but as the King stepping into his purpose. And the unexpected part? He did it for us.

    How We Get It Wrong And How Jesus Makes It Right | John 18:28-40 | Jeremy Putz

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2025 39:00


    Sometimes, we get it wrong—and even when we know it, we double down. We twist truth, hold onto control, and redefine grace to fit what we want. But what if there's a better way? In this talk, we look at one of the most famous trials in history to see how Jesus meets us in our mess and turns everything upside down.

    How Jesus Responds to Failure | John 18:1-27 | Jeremy Putz

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2025 34:52


    Have you ever felt betrayed, falsely accused, or failed when you needed to stand firm? This passage offers a powerful look at how Jesus responded when His closest friends betrayed, denied, and abandoned Him. In this message, we explore the profound lessons Jesus teaches us through His unwavering love, sovereignty, and boldness. How does Jesus respond when we fail? Discover the grace and strength He offers us, even in our weakest moments.

    What's at the Core? | John 17:1-26 | Chris Zeller

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2025 36:25


    Just prior to the events of Jesus' arrest, John's gospel offers us a glimpse of Jesus' heart, through the words of his prayer in John 17. In this prayer, Jesus reveals again that nothing he has done or taught throughout his ministry has been meant for any purpose other than inviting people into a relationship with God. His prayer earnestly reminds us that relationship is at the core of the gospel message.

    One | John 17:1-25 | Tomas Belchior

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2025 30:31


    When was the last time you pulled up a photo of yourself from years ago and thought about how much drift has happened without you noticing: relationships, age, knowledge, and thatstairs seemed so much easier to climb back then? Drift is part of life but what if the drift is dangerous? Jesus, in John 17, prays for his disciples and for believers with his main concern being their spiritual drift. In what is often called, "The High Priestly Prayer" or "Jesus' Pastoral Prayer", Jesus prays that the Father would protect believers from spiritual drift as we're sent into the world. How? By making them one.

    Making Disciples and Multiplying Churches | Matthew 28:18-20 | Jeremy Putz

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2025 39:48


    What if Jesus' final words weren't just for pastors or missionaries—but for you? His command to “go and make disciples” isn't a solo mission, and it's not just about personal growth. It's a call to be part of something bigger—leading people to Jesus, shaping new communities, and trusting that He is always with us. Join us as we unpack what this looks like in our lives, our church, and even the future of our city.

    Take Heart | John 16:16-33 | Jeremy Putz

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2025 34:06


    Life can feel like a sudden fog rolling in, making it hard to see what's ahead. The disciples felt that confusion, but Jesus pointed them toward something deeper—His resurrection would change everything. Because He rose, we can see God's plans more clearly, we can have direct fellowship with Him, and we can live with peace even in the middle of life's hardest struggles. Jesus never promised an easy road, but He did promise this: “Take heart! I have overcome the world!”

    You Belong to Me | John 15:18-16:15 | Chris Zeller

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2025 37:28


    The call of John 15 is to abide in Jesus….to be connected to the true vine. However, with that connection comes exposure to the same worldly hatred and persecution that Jesus received in his time on earth. As Jesus continues to teach his disciples in this chapter, he instructs them (and us!) that while a life of following him can be hard, he will not abandon us to navigate that life on our own. In fact, he will give us the gift of the Holy Spirit so that even as we follow him through difficulty, he can use our challenges to strengthen others and encourage them to follow him as well.

    Treasures in Jars of Playdough | John 15:18-16:15 | Tomas Belchior

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2025 35:50


    Coming right out of Jesus' call for his disciples to abide by remaining in His love, he prepares the disciples for the reality that some of the fruit they will bear from abiding will be a share in His suffering through persecution. Jesus tells tells them and us that, like he was persecuted because of His Words, His walk, and His witness, we too should expect to experience the same kind of suffering as our words, walk, and witness is transformed by His life and love as we abide in Him. In the same breath, Jesus further complicates things by telling them he is leaving them. So, how will they face persecution? And how can we today?

    Kingdom Realities | John 15:18-16:15 | Graeme Rattray

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2025 42:28


    In this passage, we will examine some Kingdom realities that are part of the package as we recognize and submit to King Jesus. Jesus prepares His disciples for the challenges they will face from the world due to their allegiance to Him. He contrasts the world's hatred with the love and joy found in Christ, reminding them of the Holy Spirit's coming support and guidance.

    Why You Feel Stuck (And How to Move Forward) | John 15:1-17 | Jeremy Putz

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2025 34:29


    Do you ever feel stuck—like no matter how hard you try, you're not growing or moving forward? Jesus gives us a simple but powerful truth: real growth only happens when we stay connected to him. Without him, we wither, but with him, we thrive. What would it look like to stop striving on your own and start abiding in the life he offers?

    The Role of the Holy Spirit

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2025 35:04


    Life can feel uncertain, lonely, and confusing, but what if God has already given us everything we need to walk in truth and confidence? Jesus' words in John 14 reveal a powerful promise—one that changes how we experience His presence, hear His voice, and follow His way. If you've ever struggled to understand what it really means to love and obey Jesus, or if you feel like you're doing it all on your own, this is for you.

    From Anxiety to Hope | John 14:1-14 | Jeremy Putz

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2025 37:48


    How do you feel about the future? When life feels uncertain, it's easy to get caught up in fear or worry about what comes next. But what if you didn't have to face those fears alone? Today, Jesus invites you to receive his peace, direction, and lasting purpose—three things that can change your perspective from anxiety to hope.

    When You're Hurt | John 13:18-38 | Jeremy Putz

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2025 34:25


    When's the last time you were betrayed or hurt by someone close to you? Jesus faced this with Judas and Peter—one betrayed him, the other denied him—but he still chose to love. Jesus was deeply hurt, but he didn't let pain define him. Instead, he chose to love, and he calls us to do the same.

    Jesus Washed Feet | John 13:1-17 | Jeremy Putz

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2025 36:41


    Ever feel like you're the one always doing the work, while others seem to slack off? Or maybe you're in charge and can't understand why people don't follow through?  In this talk, we take a closer look at Jesus washing His disciples' feet, an act of love and humility that flips our expectations upside down. Discover how this powerful moment not only reveals God's heart for us, but also shows us how to find joy and freedom through serving others.

    Navigating Life's Transitions | Joshua 1:1-9 | Jeremy Putz

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2025 31:57


    Life is full of threshold moments—big transitions that can shape us in powerful ways. Some bring joy, others bring challenge, but all require wisdom and courage. How do we navigate these turning points well? In this talk, we'll uncover six essentials for stepping into life's next chapter with trust, hope, and a steady confidence in God's good plans.

    The Wisemen's First Steps | Matthew 2:1-12 | Tom Anderst

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2024 28:54


    God actively led the wisemen to the Christ child.  Yet the wisemen had to take steps to follow God's leading.  We need to take the necessary steps to follow God's leading in our lives.  

    How to Be Hopeful | Luke 2:25-38 | Jeremy Putz

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2024 37:40


    How do you feel about the future? Do you have hope or find yourself anxious about what lies ahead? In this message, we'll look at a surprising way to awaken greater hope for tomorrow. Join us as we explore how God's presence, promises, and people can transform your outlook on life.

    Worship Levels Us Out | Luke 2:8-20 | Graeme Rattray

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2024 34:56


    Worship of Jesus takes our eyes off of ourselves. It shapes how we interact with one another. There is level ground when it comes to giving our worship to Jesus. In worship, no matter what status we hold, we can experience commonality and community. When we experience the majesty and holiness of God like the shepherds did, we are compelled to want to share that joy with others around us. O come let us adore Him!

    Our Fight Song | Luke 1:67-79 | Tomas Belchior

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2024 32:57


    Our hearts long for retribution; for justice to be had. In our movies, shows, and in our music, culture celebrates when someone gets their due. Here's the problem: the cycle continues because revenge only scratches the surface of the real issue. What our situations require is worship. Worship leads us to what we all really need to hear, be reminded of, and experience: God's ultimate road to justice.

    Worship Can Change Your Life | Luke 1:46-55 | Jeremy Putz

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2024 37:21


    Christian worship is more than a Sunday tradition. It's a powerful, weekly practice that reorients our hearts toward humility and God's faithfulness. Through Mary's song in Luke 1, we'll see how worship challenges the lies of pride and materialism while filling us with trust in the promise-keeping God.

    Where is Your Faith? | John 12:37-50 | Graeme Rattray

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2024 41:40


    Sometimes, in our world, something so enormously important happens that will alter the lives we live. Even though the signs are all there, people are oblivious to it and go on with their lives. In our passage today, John shows us that even though Jesus had been performing many signs and showing the people that life in relation to God was changing, the people resisted Him. Jesus warns them, and all people, that our resistance to His good news will be the very thing that judges us in the end.

    Two Truths and a Lie | John 12:37-50 | Chris Zeller

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2024 39:56


    As Jesus concludes his final public teaching before beginning his journey toward the cross, he reminds us that he came into the world to give us the best picture of who God is and the true life He offers. How we choose to view Jesus in our life today impacts whether or not we will be able to see God clearly for who He is and to receive His invitation to eternal life with Him forever.

    Hide or Seek | John 12:37-50 | Tomas Belchior

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2024 35:50


    In this passage, Jesus reminds his hearers that he has spoken of and has demonstrated his intention that all who seek him will find him easily; Jesus isn't hiding! For a myriad of reasons, a couple found in this passage, many have chosen to hide from him despite his invitation to come into his light. So, Jesus. again, invites us no to judgement, but, instead, to step out of darkness into his light because, in the end, whether we're seeking or we're hiding, we will all be found and judged by God.

    Your Life is a Seed | John 12:20-36 | Jeremy Putz

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2024 39:09


    What if your life is like a seed, full of incredible potential waiting to be unlocked? Jesus offers an invitation to something greater, but it requires sacrifice and a choice. Are you ready to plant your life in Him and embrace the life He's calling you to?

    God & Broken Expectations | John 12:12-19 | Jeremy Putz

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2024 37:35


    When God doesn't act as we expect, how do we respond? As Jesus entered Jerusalem, the crowds had strong reactions—some celebrated, others opposed, and many misunderstood him. Through this moment, we see how our own expectations can shape, and even distort, our view of God. Are we pursuing God for who he truly is, or for what we hope he'll do for us?

    How Money Works | 2 Corinthians 9:6-8 | Jeremy Putz

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2024 27:14


    It is challenging to think clearly about our money. We tend to view it as a limited resource that needs to be constantly protected. The Bible, however, paints a much more compelling picture: our money is like a seed that we can chose to hold onto or to plant. It's a powerful resource with potential that cannot be unlocked until it's given away. So … what are you doing with your money these days?

    Jesus Anointed | John 12:1-11 | Chris Zeller

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2024 38:08


    The incredible work of Jesus in our lives is not something only to be thankful for privately, but that ought to elicit a response in our lives that the world around us can see. On many occasions throughout Jesus' earthly ministry, we see people respond to his teaching and his work….in a variety of ways. The story of Jesus' anointing lines up two of these responses side by side, that of Mary and of Judas, and presses us to consider the type of response we often have toward Jesus.

    Sacrificing for Jesus | John 12:1-11 | Mike Pronk

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2024 27:48


    In John chapter 12, the narrative highlights a dinner, where Mary anoints Jesus' feet with expensive perfume, signifying her love and sacrifice for Him. This act contrasts with Judas Iscariot's selfish motives, showcasing the difference between authentic sacrifice and self-serving actions. The passage invites readers to reflect on their own devotion to Jesus, emphasizing that true followers demonstrate their love through genuine sacrifice, not for personal gain, but in response to what Jesus has already done for them. In conclusion we will discuss who we are in the story, the pharisees or Mary as we respond to Jesus.

    Keep the Fire Warm | John 12:1-11 | Tomas Belchior

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2024 31:52


    Last week, Pastor Jeremy spoke about hope in the midst of loss and suffering. Hope, a lifeline as we walk with Jesus every day, is like a fire: it takes work to keep it warm in us as we face whatever comes tomorrow. At the Thanksgiving meal given to Jesus after Lazarus' resurrection, Mary lavishly shows her gratitude, while Judas rebukes her actions. Jesus' response to Judas not only reveals the condition of Judas' heart but also shows us how, like Mary, we can keep hope warm in our hearts as we face tomorrow. Meanwhile, the disciples are about to watch Jesus walk toward his arrest and death.

    Dealing with Grief | John 11:1-57 | Jeremy Putz

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2024 32:00


    Loss and grief are unavoidable in this world. So how do we deal with these experiences, and how do we walk alongside others in difficult times? In the story of Lazarus, Jesus identifies himself as the source of hope and models for us how to grieve well.

    What Makes a Great Leader? | John 10:22-42 | Jeremy Putz

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2024 37:12


    What makes a leader truly worth following? During the ancient Jewish festival of Hanukkah, Jesus speaks publicly for the last time. He makes bold claims about himself, and he challenges us to think about who we allow to influence us and how we can lead others well.

    Finding Direction in Life | John 10:1-21 | Jeremy Putz

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2024 29:02


    Our world is full of beautiful potential and dangerous pitfalls. How can we experience the joy while avoiding the pain? In short, it comes down to leadership. Who are you following and how is it working? Jesus calls himself the Good Shepherd, and clarifies the difference between good and bad leaders.

    The Miracle of Sight | John 9:1-41 | Jeremy Putz

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2024 36:43


    In order to live well, we need to see and understand how the world actually works. In this captivating, multi-layered, surprise-ending story, Jesus demonstrates his compassion and reveals why it's so important to see him for who he really is.

    John's Gospel (Reboot) | John 20:30-31 | Jeremy Putz

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2024 37:35


    The Gospel of John has held a special place in the heart of the church for thousands of years, drawing millions into a relationship with Jesus and deepening their faith. While its mission is clearly outlined in chapter 20, the richness of the book can't be fully appreciated by reading it quickly. It's crafted to slowly reveal its meaning as one listens, reads, thinks deeply, and discusses it with others over time.

    Community | Romans 12:4-8 | Chris Zeller

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2024 37:12


    The New Testament church was built on God's blueprint to live as a community of believers, sharing life and relying on one another to further the message of the Gospel and the Kingdom of Jesus. The Holy Spirit also empowered these early believers with spiritual gifts, allowing them to equip and support one another as the unified body of Christ. Today, our call as the church of Christ is no different. We are to live in faith as a community, serving one another and growing together as we follow Jesus.

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