Campbellsville Christian Church

Paul stood in chains before a king and told his story anyway. Will Warren closes out the Acts series here, at the trial where everything Paul had lost gets weighed against everything he gained. A blinding light on a road to Damascus turned a persecutor into a preacher. That kind of encounter doesn't stay quiet. It sends you somewhere. As the church wraps up this study of Acts, the question turns personal: is your story finished, or is God still writing the next chapter through you? What's your part in it?

Paul's third missionary journey is less about where he went and more about what the church actually did when it got there.Will walks through Acts 18-21 and surfaces five marks of a church that genuinely loves its community. Not sentiment. Real investment in people, real confrontation of real needs, the gospel shared without editing, leadership that earns its influence, and love that costs something.What does love require of you right now?

Every breakthrough starts with a barrier. Paul's second missionary journey is full of them -- pride that fractures partnerships, plans God reroutes mid-trip, cultures that resist, jails that shouldn't have singing in them. But in each one, the gospel moves anyway.Will walks through six moments from Acts 15-18 where a barrier became a breakthrough. Real obstacles. Real surrender. Real faith choosing the gospel over preference, even when it cost something.What barrier is standing between you and what God wants to do next?

Following Jesus was never built for spectators. As the church takes ground in Acts, Will asks a harder question than most of us want to answer: what part of your heart are you still keeping back? There's a cost to moving forward, and there's a cost to looking over your shoulder at what you left behind. Wholehearted disciples don't ask what they'll lose. They ask what Jesus is worth.

Have you ever found your name missing from a guest list? That sting sits at the heart of this message from Will. Cornelius was devout, generous, and praying daily, yet still an outsider by every religious rule of his day. Then God interrupts both his life and Peter's, tearing up an old guest list and writing a new one. Will walks through Acts 10 and 11, tracing how grace crosses lines nobody expected it to cross. Whose name have you assumed isn't on the list? This message might change your answer.

Some transformations you can see. A car pulled out of a field. A house made new. But the deepest change is spiritual, and it happens to the last people you'd expect.In this final message of the Thrive series, Will walks through the story of Saul in Acts 9. The man who hunted the church became one of its greatest voices.

Some doors close and no one did anything wrong. You just weren't what they were looking for. The Ethiopian eunuch knew that feeling. He traveled 1,500 miles to worship at a temple that Scripture itself barred him from entering. Then, on a desert road heading home, everything changed. In this message from Acts 8, Rodney looks at the man Luke calls an outsider and the God who was already writing him into the story. If you've ever felt like you're on the wrong side of the door, listen in. What's preventing you?

Nobody picks the door with suffering behind it. Given the choice, we'd all take comfort, ease, an easy life. But this week Will walks through Acts 5 and 7 and finds something strange. The apostles get arrested. Flogged. Stephen gets stoned. And somehow they walk away rejoicing.This message asks a question most of us avoid. What if suffering isn't proof God has left you, but proof you're exactly where he wants you?

The early church exploded across Jerusalem without buildings, budgets, or billboards. So what did they have? In Acts 4, Will looks at a community where no one claimed their possessions as their own and grace spilled over into everyone around them. Generosity there wasn't a single act. It was a way of living, rooted in hearts that had already been handed over.Ownership was never the issue. Stewardship was.Every one of us is holding tightly to something. Money, control, security, a dream we won't let go of. Listen in, then ask what you'd have to open your hands to release.

A plant can survive on a little sun and a little water. It just won't grow. Churches work the same way, and most of us have made peace with survival: keep the traditions, keep the programs, keep the lights on. But the church in Acts 3 and 4 grew while its leaders sat in jail. Something was holding it up that wasn't buildings or budgets. In this message Will asks what your life is actually built on, and whether anyone watching would say you've been with Jesus.

Acts 2:47 says the Lord added to the church daily. Will asks why we don't see that as often now. His answer is blunt: most people never say anything.Somewhere in your life is a name you've been avoiding. This message asks you to finally say it out loud.

Generosity sounds simple until you actually try to live it. Will digs into what it meant for the early church to give everything away, and what it costs us today to do the same. This isn't about writing a bigger check. It's about where your heart is pointed and who you trust with what you've been given.

Compassion isn't something the church talks about. It's something the church does.In this sermon from the Acts series, Will preaches on what it looks like to actually help hurting people around you. The early church didn't wait for the need to get smaller or more manageable. They saw it and moved. So did Jesus, every single time. The question Will keeps pushing on is a simple one: are you paying attention to the people God has already placed around you? Because compassion that stays in your head is just sympathy. Consider what it looks like to actually get out of the boat.

We've been formed. Now what?Will continues our journey through Acts with a look at what makes the church unlike anything else in the world. An uncommon community. People who are flawed, still figuring it out, but bound together by something the world can't manufacture.It's a picture of believers who do life together, who love and serve one another, who refuse to treat faith as a solo sport or church as a place to simply consume.The early church didn't gather because it was convenient. They gathered because it was everything.So where does that leave you? Are you a spectator, or are you all in?

Prayer is the last thing most people think they're missing. In Acts 2:42, the early church devoted themselves to a handful of practices that formed them from the inside out. Will has been unpacking those practices for weeks, and this Sunday lands on the final one. Not ritual. Not a last resort. The kind of prayer that shakes the ground. What happens when a church actually prays like God is listening?

Every time we come to the table, we're doing more than following a tradition. We're participating in something ancient, personal, and alive. In this message, Will walks through the breaking of bread as one of the pillars that forms the early church, and still forms us today. It's a practice meant to pull us out of isolation, confront us with what we'd rather avoid, and reorient us around what actually matters. What does it mean to remember, reflect, reconcile, and reach outward, all at once? 

Most of us have experienced fellowship as showing up, eating, and keeping a polite distance. In Acts 2, Luke shows us something the church used to be that we've mostly forgotten. Rodney explores what it looks like to live in true koinonia — mutual, burden-carrying, status-erasing life together. It wasn't manufactured. God created it. We just have to show up.

What does it mean to be formed by something bigger than yourself? In this message from Acts 2:42, Will explores what it looks like to be devoted to God's Word as the foundation of both personal faith and church community.

Will explores what it looks like for a church to be formed, transformed, and sent. Using the early church in Acts 2 as a picture, he challenges us to think about what's actually shaping us, and whether we're allowing God to do that work intentionally. Spiritual growth doesn't happen by accident, and it can't be manufactured.

Something has to change for us to be truly different. In this message from Acts 2, Will traces the story of a man who failed publicly, ran from the person he loved most, and still ended up transformed. What makes that kind of change possible? It's not willpower. Will points to the same source that turned a coward into a witness, and it's available to you too.

In Acts 2, the disciples were waiting too. Then everything changed. Wind. Fire. A sound that filled the room and spilled into the streets. On the day of Pentecost, God didn't just show up — He moved in. In this message, Will explores what it meant for the early church when the Holy Spirit arrived, and what it still means for us today.

Everything changed when Jesus sent the Holy Spirit. Will Warren opens the book of Acts—a book about what happens next—inviting us to reconsider what power actually means. It's not about comfort or control, but about surrender. As disciples became witnesses to the world, so are we. But here's the question: If the Holy Spirit removed His presence from your life right now, would you even notice? Discover how the Spirit transforms fans into faithful followers and what it truly means to live with His power.

What does it mean to truly be alive? Will explores the resurrection through unexpected lenses—from a valley of dry bones to an empty tomb—revealing that spiritual deadness can hide beneath a busy, outwardly respectable life. If you're running on empty or know areas of your faith that need awakening, this message is a wake-up call to experience the transforming power of resurrection in your own story.

It's Palm Sunday, and the crowds are cheering — but Jesus is weeping. Why? Because he sees what they can't: they're spiritually dead, and they don't even know it. In this first message of a two-part series called Wake the Dead, Will walks through the triumphal entry and the raising of Lazarus to show us a God who meets us in our most desperate moments — not to make bad people better, but to make dead people alive. Whatever feels lifeless in you right now — your faith, your family, your hope — this message is your wake-up call.

What makes a church truly better — and what does that even mean? In this message from Hebrews 13, Will walks through seven qualities that separate a church that simply goes through the motions from one that actually reflects Jesus. 

What kind of kingdom are you building your life on? In this message from Hebrews 12, Will contrasts two very different ways of approaching God—one marked by fear and distance, the other by grace and access through Jesus. In a world that often feels unstable, we’re reminded that God’s kingdom cannot be shaken. This sermon challenges us to consider how we respond to God’s holiness and what it means to live with peace, humility, obedience, and reverence as citizens of a better kingdom.

What does it actually mean to have faith — and what does it cost? In this message from Hebrews 11 and 12, Will walks through the "Hall of Faith" and asks a question most of us quietly wrestle with: Is this all worth it? The people in this chapter weren't perfect — but they didn't quit. They trusted that God was writing a bigger, better story, even when life didn't look like it. Whatever you're carrying right now, whatever has you ready to throw in the towel, this message is for you. Your faith matters. Your story matters. And the race isn't over yet.

Guilt and shame have a way of lingering long after mistakes are made—but Hebrews 9–10 points us to a better answer. In this message, Will reminds us that religion can address outward behavior, but only Jesus can cleanse the conscience and restore the heart. Through His once-and-for-all sacrifice, Christ offers forgiveness, full access to God, and a new life free from the weight of guilt. This sermon invites us to stop settling for lesser solutions and to live in the freedom Jesus has already secured.

Drifting rarely feels dramatic—but over time it can take us far from where we’re meant to be. In this message from Hebrews 6–8, Will Warren calls us to anchor our lives in the unchanging promises of God. Because Jesus has already gone behind the curtain on our behalf, our hope is firm and secure. When waiting feels long and faith feels sluggish, this sermon reminds us to trust the One who never changes and never fails.

We all carry “when” questions. When will things change? When will God act? When will life finally settle down? In this message from Matthew 25, Rodney helps us see that Jesus shifts our focus away from when and toward what. This sermon reminds us that while we wait for God to move, He has already placed opportunities right in front of us. The moments we call interruptions may actually be invitations to love Jesus.

Spiritual growth is not automatic. In this message from Hebrews 5–6, Will challenges us to take an honest look at our faith and ask whether we are still maturing or have become stuck.

In this message from Hebrews 4, Will invites us to rediscover the power and purpose of God’s Word. Scripture is not a static book or religious trivia—it is living, active, and personal. Be challenged to examine how we approach the Bible, warning against familiarity without transformation and knowledge without relationship.

We live in a tired world—but Scripture tells us that true rest is more than sleep or time off. In this message from Hebrews, Will invites us to see rest as something rooted in relationship with God. This message reminds us that rest is not found in escaping life, but in trusting Christ fully, today, and learning to walk with Him in faith and obedience.

Drift rarely happens all at once—it happens slowly, almost unnoticed. In this message from Hebrews 2, Rodney issues a clear warning and a hopeful invitation: don’t drift away from Jesus. When life pulls our attention elsewhere, the answer isn’t trying harder—it’s fixing our eyes on Jesus, the only anchor strong enough to hold us.

In his final sermon with C.C.C., Caleb Buddemeyer preaches “The God Who Weeps,” reflecting on John 11 and the story of Lazarus. This message points us to a Savior who enters fully into human sorrow, who stands with us in grief, and who is not unmoved by loss. Jesus does not rush past pain or explain it away—He weeps. You are invited us to trust a God who is present in our suffering and faithful to bring hope beyond it.

As we begin a new year, many of us want things to be better—but Hebrews reminds us that “better” doesn’t start with effort, improvement, or resolutions. It starts with Jesus. In this opening message of the Better series, Will introduces the book of Hebrews and presents a clear vision of Christ as God’s final and fullest word to us. If we want a better present and a better future, it begins with a better vision of who Jesus is and why He must be the foundation of everything we build.  

In this message from the When God Moves In series, Will Warren explores what happens when God shows up in unexpected ways. Looking at Jesus’ invitation throughout Scripture—from Revelation’s open door to encounters with Matthew and Zacchaeus—this sermon reminds us that God doesn’t force His way into our lives. He knocks. He invites. And He waits for a response.

Will reflects on the love revealed when God moved into our world through Jesus. Centering on Matthew 1 and the name Emmanuel, this sermon reminds us that God is not distant, we are never alone, and His love meets us right where we are. Even in darkness, uncertainty, and weakness, God draws near—offering hope, presence, and unconditional love through Christ.

In this message from the When God Moves In series, Will Warren explores what happens when God shows up in worship—and why joy is the natural result. Looking at Luke 2 and the responses of the shepherds, Simeon, and Anna, this sermon reminds us that joy is not based on circumstances but is found in the presence of Jesus.

In this message from the When God Moves In series, Will Warren takes us to Luke 2 and the moment Simeon finally sees the Messiah he had spent a lifetime waiting for. Will reminds us that Jesus is the arrival of real, lasting hope — the kind that strengthens us in waiting, steadies us in uncertainty, and reveals the perfection of God’s timing. When Christ entered the world, hope didn’t just grow…it showed up in person. 

In this final message of the Thankful Heart series, Will reminds us that the church doesn’t exist just to gather—it exists to be sent. Pointing to Jesus’ words in John 20 and the Great Commission in Matthew 28, this sermon calls us back to the mission that matters most: making disciples.

In this message from the Thankful Heart series, Will reflects on one of Scripture’s most comforting truths: Jesus is our Good Shepherd. Drawing from Psalm 23 and John 10, Will reminds us that our shepherd doesn’t lead from a distance—He knows us, protects us, provides for us, calls us by name, and walks with us through every valley.

In this message from the Thankful Heart series, Will reminds us why Scripture is one of God’s greatest gifts to His people. He shows how the Word of God gives life, guides our decisions, strengthens us in weakness, transforms our hearts, and endures when everything else fades.

In this message from the Thankful Heart series, Will reminds us that gratitude begins with knowing we serve a God who truly cares. He sees our needs, heals our hurts, and holds our future. From the Psalms to the teachings of Jesus, this sermon encourages us to cast every worry on God, trust His timing, and find peace in His presence. No matter what season you’re in, you are never forgotten — because you belong to a God who cares deeply for you.

Will Warren begins a new series on gratitude by focusing on something we all long for—a place to belong. Looking at the deep need for connection and the church’s calling to be a true family, Will reminds us that the body of Christ is where ordinary people find welcome, grace, and purpose. In a world hungry for belonging, this message points us to the beauty of a church where everyone is invited, known, and loved.

In his final message with us, Jerry Jones pauses to celebrate God’s faithfulness and the many ways He has blessed this church. Reflecting on the past year, Jerry reminds us that the church is special because Jesus is worshiped here, God’s Word is preached, love is practiced, and the Spirit is alive and at work. He challenges us to stay united, keep serving, and never give up as a new chapter begins under Will Warren’s leadership. This heartfelt message is both a look back in gratitude and a call forward in faith.

In his first message with us, Will Warren shares “Coming Home”—a powerful reminder that no matter how far we’ve wandered, God is always waiting with open arms. Through the story of the prodigal son, Will shows how sin overpromises and underdelivers, but grace never gives up. This message invites each of us to come to our senses, return to the Father, and experience the full restoration that only He can give.

In this final message of the Teach Us to Pray series, Jerry Jones reminds us that prayer is more than words—it’s spiritual warfare. Through the Lord’s Prayer, we learn that God gives His people strength to resist temptation and power to overcome the enemy. This sermon challenges us to recognize the reality of spiritual battle, stand firm in God’s truth, and live in victory through the cross and the Spirit who lives within us.

Join us for Part 4 of our series on the Lord's Prayer as we focus in on verse 12 - Forgive us our debts as we have forgiven our debtors.

In our sermon from October 5, 2025, Jerry speaks on the crucial matter of forgiveness. Jesus speaks so passionately - and even so demandingly - about forgiveness! We may love because He has first loved us. We must forgive because He has first forgiven us.