Mt. Celo Church

06/04/2026

God's Word is beautiful and rich in meaning. His Word has the power to enrich us!

06/02/2026

Not everything that grows is healthy.

A crowd can be gathered.

A building can be full.

A ministry can be impressive.

And yet Christ can still be absent from the center.

That's why A.W. Tozer warned:

"It's better to have a little church that is real than a big church that is artificial."

God has never measured success the way people do.

He is not looking for the biggest platform.

He is looking for genuine faith.

Not performance.

Not image.

Not religious appearances.

But hearts that truly know Him.

A church may be small and unnoticed by the world...

yet rich in prayer,
rich in truth,
and rich in the presence of God.

And that is worth more than all the crowds in the world.

"Man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart." — 1 Samuel 16:7

What would you rather be part of:

A large church that impresses people...

or a real church that pleases God?

06/02/2026

06/02/2026

Marriage Q&A Part 1 of 4.
Below is the outline and audio link for May 24, 2026

1:57 min mark
1. According to 1 Peter 3:7 why does the Bible call wives a weaker vessel, when some women are strong?

A. Wives are both equal and different / weaker.
B. Husbands, your prayers can be hindered.
C. “Weaker vessels” generally means physically.
D. “Weaker” in her role?
So, together, the Christian husband and wife demonstrate Christ’s resurrection power in joyful, voluntary subordination in each of their roles differently.
E. In Christianity, women are not commanded to be submissive to all men.

18:24 min mark
2. Will God reward faithful spouses in marriage?

A. Meeting all the standards in marriage is impossible. Only by Christ living in us, by His resurrection power and a heap load of grace. Our greatest reward will be to behold Jesus, know Him, experience Him for eternity.
B. Are there other rewards? Yes! Great blessings and rewards both on earth and also in heaven.

23:38 min mark
3. How do you advise a family who has constant conflict and outright disrespect for the husband?

A. Pray! Seek God for His attributes and expect answers
B. Let the wife be free in her roles (don’t try to control her);
C. Affirm the wife in what she is gifted in.
D. Dwell with understanding: Identify reasons why the wife or daughter(s) act this way so to know better how to work together. Presumably, a Christian will always want to grow like Christ.
E. Do not use accusations or the words, “always” or “never.”
F. Approach the wife like Jesus with Godly attributes:
G. Address issues calmly. Not arguing.
H. When you must, take calculated risks, and establish rules communicating how you have tried all other options.
I. Bring in the Gospel…always!

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xrZYEHiGfy718gs5tRJgN62aCddu4z3a/view?usp=drive_link

06/01/2026

Bread is a source of calories that provides us with energy that sustains our vitality. The Word of God contains the essence of God, the source of all life. The Bible is NOT just another book. It is the breath and fragrance of God--the power of God that gives us entrance into eternal life. 💝 the Bible

05/31/2026

God wants us to come into His house to worship in a community setting not because we feel obligated or out of a sense of duty, but because we WANT to be there, because we love Him and His people. "Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name," Psalm 100:4.

05/30/2026

We should never underestimate the importance of gratitude. 🤔🥹

05/25/2026

This is my testimony (Judy Presnell) about "finding the right church." I really believe we make our plans, but God directs our steps (see Proverbs 16:9 regarding this concept). When I moved to Burnsville years ago, we attended several churches, but none seemed to be "the one." Each time we drove by Mt.Celo Church I would look at the church and wonder what that Church was like. There was something about it that kept drawing me to check it out. So, we did. We have been there now almost 24 years. Mt.Celo, like any church, is not a perfect church. There were times when I was not happy (not satisfied) there. There were things I had to prayerfully deal with, but I chose to stay. The bottom line for me was that the church is a biblical institution established by Christ, and I knew as a disciple of Christ that I wanted to be part of it. There were a few things I had to "ride out" and there was even a time when I looked for another church. I did not find one and the feeling passed. I believe God led us to the congregation where He wanted us to serve Him. I believe God "planted" us at Mt.Celo Church. Looking back over the past 24 years I can see that God was indeed directing our steps. Jesus tells us to seek and we will find.
And we did. 💝🙏

05/24/2026

Such good news for "the meek!" 😌💝🙏