Mount Carmel Church of God

06/14/2026

Worship service

06/11/2026

Join us this summer for Vacation Bible School at Mt. Carmel Church of God! 🏛️🐴

Kids will step back into ancient Rome as we learn about Paul and the Underground Church and discover the power of faith in Jesus!

📅 June 15–19
⏰ 6:30–8:45 PM
📍 Mt. Carmel Church of God
2493 Carmel Church Rd, Celina, Ohio
✅ Register at https://www.mountcarmelcog.com/

We can’t wait for an exciting week of fun, faith, friends, and God’s Word! Please share and help us spread the word!

06/10/2026

As Jesus spent his final night with the Apostles before he was to go to the cross he gave them these words, "let not your hearts be troubled." I don't think that his disciples truly understood the meaning of those words until much later in their lives because they didn't understand why Jesus had to die. All of them, though, except John played it safe when Jesus was arrested, denying that they were his followers or knew him in the first place because they were fear. What Jesus shows us in his words is that it is alright to be afraid but it's not ok to give into that fear for if we give into it then we allow it to rule over us. The Apostles eventually would go onto have a complete 180, choosing to love bod lives instead of fearful ones but they were bold because of the Holy Spirit. From fishing in the sea of Galilee a backwater region to denying Christ three times, preaching the gospel at Pentecost winning thousands of souls to Christ, to finally being crucified upside down in Rome Peter is a great example of what that 180 degree turn looks like. The same spirit that lives in him lives in us and can cast out all fear

06/07/2026

06/06/2026

New sermon series through the book of Acts starts tomorrow!

06/03/2026

In Jesus's day, the Jews thought that out of all the people groups to exist in the world, they were the cream of the crop because of being selected by the Almighty himself to be his chosen people. From their understanding, the commandment to love your neighbor as you love yourself meant treating your fellow Jew with the utmost love and care because they're "one of you." Others who might live among the Jews as permanent residents were tolerated but often avoided, especially if you were a Roman or a Samaritan. Jesus when he walked among us here on Earth, redefined our meaning into what God'smeaning of love and neighbor are which is that we should love all people with love, respect, humility, and kindness. Now that doesn't mean that we should just accept or tolerate immorality that goes on around us in our world, but rather through our actions, words, and choices we reflect Jesus and therefore can show through our testimony to the world what it really means to be a child of God. Who in your own life would you consider to be your neighbor?

06/01/2026

Yesterday I preached from Mark 9:38–41 about being on the same side. The disciples were upset because someone else was ministering in Jesus’ name, and they wanted him stopped simply because he was not part of their group. But Jesus responded, “Do not forbid him…” reminding them that the Kingdom is bigger than their circle.

And honestly, that message feels needed more than ever.

We live in a culture where it has become trendy to bash the church. People mock pastors, tear down congregations, and criticize believers publicly as if the Church is the enemy. Social media rewards outrage, sarcasm, and division. It almost seems “spiritual” now to constantly point out flaws in other Christians while acting disconnected from the body of Christ.

But Scripture gives a serious warning:

“But why do you judge your brother? Or why do you show contempt for your brother? For we shall all stand before the judgment seat of Christ.” — Romans 14:10

The Church is not perfect. Every church has flaws because every church is filled with broken people who need grace. But we must remember this: the Church is still the Bride of Christ.

If a man truly loves his wife, you cannot constantly insult his bride and expect him to be pleased with it. Imagine someone saying, “I love you, but your wife is disgusting, worthless, and embarrassing.” No loving husband would celebrate that.

Yet many people claim to love Jesus while constantly attacking His Bride.

Yes, there is a place for biblical correction, accountability, and confronting sin. Jesus Himself confronted hypocrisy. Paul corrected churches. But there is a difference between loving correction and a spirit of contempt.

The enemy loves division because divided believers stop focusing on the mission. Instead of reaching the lost, serving the hurting, and preaching the Gospel, we end up fighting each other.

Jesus said in Mark 9 that if someone is working in His name, they are not our enemy. We are on the same side.

The Church does not need more spectators throwing stones from the sidelines. The Church needs believers filled with grace, truth, humility, and love — believers who build up instead of tear down.

Before criticizing another believer, another church, or another ministry, remember:
One day we will all stand before Christ.
And the Bride still belongs to Him.