Celebration Church Podcast

What is your mind focusing on? As we wrap our 'What's On Your Mind?' series, Pastor Joel Varty helps us understand the power of focus and how it shapes the flow of our energy. Drawing from Colossians 3:1-4, we discuss what it means to "seek and set" our minds on things above and how small decisions made with a heavenly mindset can transform our lives. Learn how to eliminate divided attention, keep God as your primary focus, and live a life filled with purpose and peace!

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How does the way we think shape how we live our lives? As we continue in our 'What's On Your Mind?' series, Pastor Joel Varty dives into the power of self-talk and how it shapes our thoughts and actions. By drawing from Scripture and personal experiences, we explore the importance of speaking life over yourself, shifting from listening to negative thoughts to speaking God’s truth. Join us as we uncover five key principles to transform your self-talk, aligning your words with God’s purpose for your life!

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What’s on God’s mind? In this episode, Pastor Joel Varty helps us understand how the enemy lies to us about God's nature, the truth that our needs and healing are on His heart, and how understanding God’s thoughts toward us transforms how we live. Discover how God's purpose for your life is unwavering and how His kindness and love lead us into a deeper relationship with Him!

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How does the way we think affect our daily living? And if so, what kind of thoughts should we think of? In our new series "What’s on Your Mind???", we dive deep into the power of our thoughts and their impact on our lives. From the mundane, like choosing lunch or doing chores, to deeper reflections on how our recurring thoughts shape our reality, we explore the incredible design of our minds and how God intended them to protect us and build pathways. Let’s talk about mental fitness and how we can create new pathways for peace and purpose in our lives!

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Within our day-to-day living, it can be easy to forget about the importance of what God can do with small beginnings. In this episode, Pastor Dennis Varty teaches us how small, seemingly insignificant beginnings are often the seeds of great outcomes, and how our confidence in God's plan empowers us to take bold steps of faith. Whether you're at the start of a new journey or navigating challenges in the middle, this episode encourages you to trust in God's providence and remain steadfast in your walk with Him.

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Throughout the Scriptures, we discover that the often-overlooked secret to spiritual strength is hidden in plain sight within the teachings of Jesus. Drawing from Luke 5 and across the Gospels, we uncover how Jesus modelled the importance of retreating to places of solitude for prayer, revealing that the true power of a disciple lies not in what is seen but in the hidden life of faith. 

This week's guest speaker, Pastor Landon Macdonald, helps us dive into practical steps for cultivating this "secret place" and discuss the distractions that threaten to pull us away from it, offering insights on how to stay spiritually grounded in today's world!

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Why is worship important in our spiritual formation as followers of Jesus? And how does it affect our everyday living? In this episode, Pastor Joel Varty helps us grasp the power of our praise toward God and the beauty that it holds when we get to practice this alongside other believers in the church. Tune in and discover the reality of the power in worship! 

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Ask yourself this question: "What kind of friend am I?". Community through deep, intentional friendships are essential to living the life God has created us to live. In this episode, guest speaker Pastor Helen Burns helps us unpack the importance of what it looks like to live out a life that honours God through our relationships and community. Discover how you can live a fruitful life by being someone trustworthy, safe, and full of truth and grace!

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As a follower of Jesus, life sometimes may feel like a battle. The Bible instructs us to "fight the good fight" (1 Timothy 6:12). In this episode Pastor Joel Varty helps us be reminded that holding to our convictions and maintaining spiritual formation are key areas as God becomes our strength and in support in every struggle. Discover how the importance of acknowledging the battle and not doing this battle alone are crucial steps in winning the fight of faith!

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