Cibolo Creek Community Church Podcasts

Much of life is about finding balance, even between two things that are both good or helpful. Followers of Jesus are invited to abide in Him - to grow in our relationship with Him. As a result, our lives will start to "bear the fruit" of being with Jesus. But how do we balance the two? When do we abide and when do we bear fruit? Jesus' encounter wi…

In this message, we look at Jesus' encounter with Matthew (Levi). As a tax collector, Matthew was an unlikely candidate to be a disciple of Jesus; However, we may be more like Matthew than we realize - A sinner, called to repentance.By Cibolo Creek Community Church

Looking at Jesus' encounter with Nicodemus, we learn that sometimes, we can be too smart for our own good. When it comes to following Jesus, we will have to humble ourselves and admit that we might not be the smartest person in the room.By Cibolo Creek Community Church

What can the story of Jesus' encounter with the woman at the well teach us about our relationship with Him? That He knows everything about you - even the things we would like to keep hidden. Despite this, He still wants a relationship with you and He has more than enough grace to offer.By Cibolo Creek Community Church

If we want to "Be With Jesus", if we want to learn how to have a relationship with someone we can't see, then we have to talk about prayer. What it is, why we do it, and how it helps us to grow our relationship with God. Sunday, February 12, 2023By Cibolo Creek Community Church

This series has been all about having a relationship with Jesus - what it looks like and how to do it. In this message, Paul explains that how being in relationship with Jesus also means that we learn to live within the designs that God has established for the different areas of our life.By Cibolo Creek Community Church

We continue our discussion over how we relate to God. What does a relationship with God look like? How do we begin to take a step towards a relationship with someone we can't see, hear, or speak with?By Cibolo Creek Community Church

How does a relationship with God look like - how does it work? Churches are great at telling people they need a relationship with God and they often tell us things we need to do in order to have a relationship with God; But, not many Christians talk about what this actually looks like. In this message, Paul begins a discussion to do just that.…

Truth is, having a relationship with Jesus is different than our other relationships. It can seem mysterious and at times it can be very challenging. If this is true, then it might mean that the practices in which we grow in our relationship with Jesus may also be different, mysterious, and, at times, challenging. In this message, we begin to explo…

Discipleship can be described in many ways, but it essentially means to live your life following Jesus. So, what does following Jesus entail? Well, here at Cibolo Creek we have narrowed it down to three main ideas: being with Jesus, becoming like Jesus, and doing what Jesus did. In this message, Joe Tepe introduces this concept and emphasizes, that…

New Year's is a great opportunity to reflect on the past, as well as look forward to the future. Paul shares with us a few ways we can do this in light of gratitude, growth, and grace.By Cibolo Creek Community Church

We continue our discussion of God's Kingdom by celebrating the birth of the King - Jesus Christ. There are many different conclusions that people have come to regarding the story of Jesus's birth, his identity, and his significance. At the end of the day, however, the only conclusion that matters is yours. So, what do you say about Jesus? Is he you…

What is God's will and how is it carried our in God's Kingdom? In Part 1 of this series, we discussed the Kingdom of God. To help us do this, we examined the Lord's Prayer (Matt. 6:9-13): "Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come". In this message, we discuss God's Will and what it means for us: "your will be done, on earth as…

Whether you have repeated the phrase "Thy Kingdom Come" a thousand times or this is your first time hearing it, many of us are unaware that we live inside the context of a Kingdom, ruled by a sovereign, almighty King; Moreover, we may be even more unaware that there exists an opposing kingdom, who is at war with us everyday. In this series, we expl…

Last week, Paul introduced the topic of "Uncommon Generosity". In this message, we continue that conversation by looking at how followers of Jesus should aim to be uncommonly generous because of how uncommonly generous God is towards us. Sunday, November 27, 2022By Cibolo Creek Community Church

When we think of the word, "generosity", many of us immediately think about money; However, generosity is about much more than money. In this series, we are exploring what it is to have Uncommon Generosity.By Cibolo Creek Community Church

In the final week of our series, "Thermostats & Thermometers" on how to set the spiritual temperature in your home, Paul addresses the challenges that come with parenting a child who is far from God and some Biblical principles to help them in doing so.By Cibolo Creek Community Church

When it comes to “leadership is influence,” there is no debate that parents were intended by God to be the leaders of their family. In part 2 of this series, Paul shares five recommendations on how to increase the likelihood of your children growing up with a sincere faith in Jesus.By Cibolo Creek Community Church

The family is often said to be the bedrock of society. Assuming that is the case, if we want to see change in our society, it starts in the home. In part one of our new series, Paul begins the conversation on how we can all be more intentional in setting the temperature of our home as the thermostat, rather than reading it as a thermometer. Series:…

You may have heard churches talk about "giving" or "tithing", but many times they don't talk about the "why" behind it. It is much more than giving a local church money so they can operate - It is an act of trust in God and obedience to His will. In this message, Paul unpacks what giving/tithing is and why we practice it today.…

In today's technological world, we are more connected than ever; However, for many of us, we often feel more isolated and alone. This is because we need a meaningful, authentic relationships where we are fully known - not just all the good, but the messy as well. God created us for this type of connection and the church is to be this type of commun…

Jesus lived His life in a very different way than most people of His day. So much so, that it completely flipped the way of the "religious" world upside-down. Now, Jesus invites His followers - He invites you - to live the way He did in His upside-down kingdom. In this message, Pastor Kristin Burford shares what makes living like Jesus so unlike th…

When we think of what it means to worship, we often think about singing songs, whether that be at a Sunday service or in some other context. Worship, however, is more than just music and singing. In this message, we discover the fuller understanding of what worship is all about.By Cibolo Creek Community Church

Jesus came to earth with a clear mission: to seek and save the lost. When He left, he gave us a mission too - the Great Commission. Jesus instructed His followers, the early Church, to "go and make disciples". That commission remains the same for the Church today, for Cibolo Creek, and for you. In this message, Joe Tepe discusses what this Great Co…

If we believe the future is bright if we follow Christ and His design for how we live, we should want to share it with others. In part 3 of this series, we discuss the importance and need for us to share our faith with those around us. It doesn't need to be scripted or awkward, sharing your faith is just about doing life with someone and sharing wh…

The future is bright if we remain committed to the values, the priorities, and the behaviors God has promised to bless. In part 2 of this series, we take a look at the first of these values, priorities, and behaviors: devotion to Jesus. Sunday, September 11, 2022By Cibolo Creek Community Church

"The future is bright if we remain committed to the values, the priorities, and the behaviors God has promised to bless." In this weeks message, Paul introduces us to a new series and the ways in which God calls us to enjoy His blessings as we honor His design for our lives as His followers. Sunday, September 4, 2022…

We all want to have a positive impact on the world. We all want to make a difference. We all want to make the world better for the generations to come. Many of us, however, don't feel like that's what we are doing. Some people feel like their jobs are meaningless, some simply don't know how to have a positive impact, and some don't believe they eve…

When we think about discipling the next generation, we often consider this the role of a parents; While this is the main responsibility of parents, we are all called to intentionally invest, mentor, and disciple the young people in our lives and in our church. Sunday, August 21, 2022By Cibolo Creek Community Church

In the community of faith, God gave adults the responsibility to pass their faith onto children. While this is the primary responsibility of parents, it is not solely a parent’s responsibility. The community of faith sees all children, teens, and young adults as part of the legacy they leave for the future of Gospel; the Church of tomorrow. Sunday,…

In the community of faith, God gave adults the responsibility to pass their faith onto children.While this is the primary responsibility of parents, it is not solely a parent’s responsibility. The community of faith sees all children, teens, and young adults as part of the legacy they leave for the Church of tomorrow. Sunday, August 7, 2022…

It's that urgent time in the final game of the World Series: the bottom of the ninth, two outs, tying run on third and we have no idea how the game will end. Much like this urgent baseball moment, Paul has an urgent message for us as we wrap up our summer series, "Get In The Game". Sunday, July 31, 2022…

Guest Speaker Jeremy Affeldt joins us and shares his perspective on Practice and Superstitions and how the practice of faith prepares you for life. Jeremy is a 3-time World Series Champion, author, public speaker, humanitarian, outdoorsman and dad. His baseball career spanned 14-years with the Kansas City Royals, Colorado Rockies, Cincinnati Reds a…

Batter Up! Our first relief pitcher is taking the stage in week 7 of our Get in the Game series. Adult Ministry Pastor, Kristin Burford, shares what Baseball Moms and the 7th Inning Stretch can teach us about God’s call to be different in our world. Sunday, July 17, 2022By Cibolo Creek Community Church

To follow Jesus, is to embark on the adventure of living a better, more fulfilling life. Like moving around the bases in the game of baseball, we are called to spiritual growth and maturity as we deepen our walk with Christ. In this weeks message, Paul shares more about what that path to maturity looks like, step-by-step. Sunday, July 10, 2022…

Like a pitch, life comes at you fast, sometimes with twists and turns, making it really difficult to handle. But what we need to remember about difficulty in life is that our Heavenly Father didn’t promise to protect us from it but to walk with us through it. The question is, “will we go through it with Him?” Sunday, July 3, 2022…

We all have a position to play on the field. The question is, what position has God called you to play? In this weeks message, Paul helps us to understand what that position looks like and how we determine our part in the game of life. Sunday, June 19, 2022By Cibolo Creek Community Church

In part 2 of our "Get in the Game" series, Paul breaks down what it looks like to be a simply a fan or a player in the game. Which are you? The choice is ultimately yours. Sunday, June 12, 2022By Cibolo Creek Community Church

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The Holy Spirit is that member of the Trinity tasked to bring about spiritual growth and change in the life of a Christian. His primary role in our lives is to help us follow Jesus. We should be wise to live in such a way that honors Him. But how can we set our minds on the things the Holy Spirit wants, if we do not know what He desires? Sunday, Ma…

As we continue our exploration into the mysteries of the Holy Spirit, we learn that the work of the Holy Spirit in a Christian’s life is reflected in the evidence of the fruit He produces in a life yielded to Him. Sunday, May 22, 2022By Cibolo Creek Community Church

As we continue our explorations of the mysteries of the Holy Spirit, this weeks teaching breaks down Acts 2 and the movement of the Holy Spirit in the early church. How does this same Holy Spirit work in our lives today? And how are we to interpret His wondrous acts in the Bible? Sunday, May 15, 2022…

The Holy Spirit helps Christ-followers understand what they study in the Bible, and then reminds them of what they learned when they need it. But He can’t remind you of something you’ve never learned. In this weeks intro to our new series, Paul lays out 6 important truths about the Holy Spirit and encourages us to lean in with a sense of curiosity …

What difference does it make that Christ resurrected from the dead? In part 2 of our Easter series of messages, Paul gives historical and Biblical context to the powerful stamp the resurrection left on history and in our own spiritual walks. Learn how, because of the resurrection, we do not have to live in fear as sons and daughters as a savior who…

Easter at Cibolo Creek is such a special day when we celebrate an empty tomb, and an eternal promise! As we look to the hope of the cross, we are grateful for a Savior who conquered sin, death and the grave...but what if the resurrection never happened? Today's message explores the what if's and why the resurrection is so significant for you and I.…

As Paul wraps up part 3 of our "On Mission" series, we are reminded that we are all one body made up of different parts and that each of us have a unique gift and talent God desires to use to advance His Kingdom. Every Christian’s spiritual gift is absolutely vital to the health of the Church. How are you using yours? Sunday, April 10, 2022…

Christians are instructed to follow Jesus on a mission to save the world by doing the things a servant would do. How do we become more of a servant like Jesus? In part 2 of our series "On Mission", Paul breaks down what serving others the way Christ has called us to looks like. Sunday, April 3, 2022By Cibolo Creek Community Church

Every single Christian on the planet has been given a mission from God to help save the world from spending eternity apart from God. How do we do that? In this weeks message Paul introduces a new series on how you and I are called to be "On Mission" as we live, work, learn and play.By Cibolo Creek Community Church

This unique Sunday morning, which happens at least once a year, is the church's chance to ask questions and get answers from Paul directly from the platform! Questions are on any topic, nothing is off the table, and are answered in real time.By Cibolo Creek Community Church

As we wrap up our series on Redemptive Community, Paul reminds us that we are all one in Christ Jesus and that in a true redemptive community we rise above social stratifications to experience unparalleled unity as sinful human beings redeemed into the family of God.By Cibolo Creek Community Church