Catalyst Church

Catalyst Church
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A church in Woodland, California who exists to help people find & follow Jesus. Join us on Sunday mornings at 9 & 10:30 am at 120 Main Street!

  1. Aim High. Miss Often. You'll Lose.

    5D AGO

    Aim High. Miss Often. You'll Lose.

    Sin represents a fundamental violation of God's original design for humanity. Created as God's image bearers and breath carriers, we were meant to live in perfect fellowship with Him. However, sin entered when humanity chose rebellion over trust, missing the mark of who God designed us to be. This separation affects all people, earning us death and creating a cycle we cannot break on our own. The good news is that Jesus lived the perfect life we couldn't live and died the death we deserved, offering complete restoration through repentance and faith in His grace.

    41 min
  2. All About A Baby

    FEB 1

    All About A Baby

    The most important question every person must answer is: Who is Jesus? Many modern Christians have developed an 'a la carte faith,' picking beliefs that feel comfortable while rejecting challenging truths. However, true Christian faith has always been built on foundational truths that cannot be compromised. When Jesus asked His disciples who they believed He was, Peter declared Him to be the Christ, the Son of the living God. Jesus confirmed this declaration, revealing that He came to show us what God is like. This is the first foundational truth every Christian must believe: Jesus is God's Son and our King who came to demonstrate God's character and love.

    39 min

  3. JAN 25

    Power of Patience

    Joseph's journey from favored son to Egyptian ruler reveals that God's delays aren't discipline but development. Through slavery, false imprisonment, and years of waiting, God developed Joseph's character by breaking his pride, his competence by teaching leadership skills, and his calling by showing him how to serve others. When we shift from asking 'Why me?' to 'Who's next?', we discover that waiting seasons become preparation seasons. God doesn't create evil, but He can restore what others meant for harm into something good. Instead of feeling abandoned during delays, we can actively ask what God wants to develop in us.

    43 min

  4. JAN 18

    Faith for the Future

    Life transitions can be challenging, especially when God calls us to leave something that's going well. Many believers struggle with performance-based faith, believing God values what they do more than who they are. True spiritual growth happens when we move from relating to God as servants waiting for commands to friends walking in partnership. During seasons of change, it's crucial to seek wise counsel, commit to prayer, and trust God's perfect timing. While circumstances may shift, God's character remains constant, and His plans for us are always good, even when they involve unexpected transitions.

    40 min

  5. JAN 11

    Grace Under Pressure

    Life inevitably wears us down, leaving us feeling broken and fragile. Yet Paul reminds us in 2 Corinthians 4 that we are like clay jars carrying the precious treasure of Christ's light. Our cracks and struggles aren't disqualifying flaws - they're the very places where God's power shines brightest. When we try to appear strong and polished, we push Jesus to the sidelines. But our weakness and brokenness actually magnify God's strength and grace. We may be afflicted, perplexed, and struck down, but we are never crushed, driven to despair, or destroyed. Our struggles connect us with others and point them to Jesus, showing that even broken vessels can carry eternal light.

    43 min

  6. JAN 4

    When Life Hits

    The story of Lazarus reveals a profound truth about God's presence in our suffering. When Jesus deliberately delayed coming to heal his dying friend, it wasn't cruelty but purpose. Even when circumstances make God seem absent, his love and presence remain constant. Jesus wept with the grieving sisters, showing that God enters into our pain rather than standing detached from it. The miracle of raising Lazarus demonstrated that God has power over even death itself. Our circumstances don't determine God's love or presence in our lives - his faithfulness often looks different than we would write it, but it never wavers.

    41 min

  7. 12/21/2025

    Christmas at Catalyst

    Joseph's story reveals the power of quiet obedience when life doesn't go according to plan. As a young man facing an impossible situation with Mary's unexpected pregnancy, Joseph chose mercy over retaliation and trusted God without full understanding. He received minimal information from an angel but responded with immediate obedience, demonstrating that faith often requires acting before we have complete clarity. Joseph's life pattern of faithful response to God's direction, from accepting his role as Jesus' earthly father to fleeing to Egypt, shows us that we don't need the whole story to take the next right step. His example challenges us to trust God with our reputation, families, and futures through simple, consistent obedience.

    41 min
  8. Running Into The Ocean

    12/14/2025

    Running Into The Ocean

    The story of Jonah reveals our tendency to run from God's calling and His relentless pursuit of us. Even with clear direction, we often choose our own path due to conflicting plans, confusion about life's hardships, or the illusion of control. When we run, God sends storms not as punishment but as gracious intervention to redirect us back to His purpose. After Jonah's experience in the fish, God gave him a second chance with the same mission. The book ends without revealing Jonah's final response, emphasizing that God is the true hero who never stops offering second chances and pursuing relationship with us.

    37 min
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A church in Woodland, California who exists to help people find & follow Jesus. Join us on Sunday mornings at 9 & 10:30 am at 120 Main Street!

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  • Creator
    Catalyst Church
  • Years Active
    2014 - 2026
  • Episodes
    200
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Catalyst Church