Central Church Sermons

Life in this world brings weariness through sickness, conflict, and countless struggles that leave us longing for home. God understands our traveler's fatigue and provides communion as a taste of heaven to sustain us on our journey. At the Lord's Table, we remember the incredible privilege of being invited to dine with Jesus, the provision He made as our Passover lamb, and His promises of relationship and return. Rather than seeking satisfaction in broken cisterns that cannot truly fulfill us, communion reorients our hearts to find true peace and joy in Jesus Christ alone.

The gospel contains five essential elements that Peter masterfully proclaimed in Acts 2: Jesus as the fulfillment of prophecy, His incarnation, His death and resurrection, His second coming, and salvation through Him alone. Faith is personal but never private. If the gospel has truly transformed your life, it should compel you to share it boldly with others. Jesus must be both your Savior and your Lord, having authority over every area of your life. True repentance is both a moment of decision and a lifestyle of turning from sin toward Christ. The gospel transforms everything, making your workplace a mission field and your relationships opportunities to point others to Jesus.

Christmas provides unique opportunities to share the gospel with family and friends we rarely see. Many Christians miss these divine appointments because they approach life like tourists rather than evangelists. The apostle Paul offers three powerful motivations for evangelism: remember your slavery to sin before Christ, rejoice in the salvation God provided through His mercy, and resolve to share this hope with others. When we remember our former condition as deceived, disabled, disobedient, and dead in sin, we develop compassion for those still trapped in that state. Understanding that God saved us not through our works but according to His mercy should compel us to look for divine appointments and share the gospel with those who desperately need it.

Christmas naturally turns our hearts toward giving, but true generosity flows from understanding Jesus' incredible sacrifice. In 2 Corinthians 8:9, Paul shows how Christ's example motivates authentic generosity - Jesus gave up eternal riches to become poor so we could become spiritually wealthy. When we remember what Jesus possessed and willingly surrendered, understand His purposeful sacrifice for our sake, and receive the spiritual riches of mercy, grace, and eternal life, it transforms how we view our possessions and opportunities to bless others. Gospel-driven generosity looks like creating stability for those around us who may be one crisis away from being overwhelmed.

Christmas is meant to be a season of peace, yet many find themselves dealing with broken relationships and family conflicts. The solution isn't winning arguments but having the mind of Christ. Philippians 2:5-11 shows us Jesus's example of radical humility: He gave up His divine privileges, took on the form of a servant, moved toward humanity despite our sin, and sacrificed everything for reconciliation. To restore broken relationships, we must follow His example by setting aside our need to be right, approaching conflicts as servants rather than demanding our rights, moving toward those who hurt us, and being willing to sacrifice for peace. Jesus is the missing piece for those missing peace this Christmas.

Christmas represents God's perfect timing in Jesus’ arrival to redeem humanity. The phrase "fullness of time" in Galatians 4:4-7 reveals that Jesus came at exactly the right moment spiritually, culturally, politically, and sovereignly. Born of woman and under the law, Jesus lived the perfect life we couldn't live and died the death we deserved. His purpose was twofold: to redeem us from slavery to sin and to adopt us as God's children with full inheritance rights. Just as His first coming was perfectly timed, His second coming will be as well, calling us to live in anticipation and readiness.Visit https://www.centralchurch.com to get involved with Central Church.

The discussion opens with personal testimonies that set the tone for exploring why many reject Jesus despite His allure. The speaker addresses how to return to God, referencing Malachi 3 and emphasizing trust in divine promises. Listeners are encouraged to surrender their sins and offer their best to God, contrasting it with past failures. A poignant personal reflection reveals unexpected grace following confession. Finally, the message points to the cross as the source of true prosperity and lasting hope.

Are you in a season of waiting?Waiting for healing… waiting for answers… waiting for breakthrough… waiting for God to finally do something?In this message from Genesis 15, Pastor Matt unpacks the story of Abraham, a man who wrestled, waited, questioned, and even feared the future. And yet, in the midst of uncertainty, God spoke the words we all desperately need:👉 “Fear not… I am your shield, and your reward will be very great.”This sermon is for anyone who has ever felt:• tired of waiting• overwhelmed by anxiety• stuck in darkness• tempted to take matters into your own hands• unsure of what God is doing or why He’s taking so longVisit https://www.centralchurch.com to get involved with Central Church.

Abraham's story in Genesis 12 teaches us that the path to progress comes through believing God's promises and taking action. Many of us struggle to trust God with our finances, relationships, and future because we fear He won't catch us when we leap. True faith isn't just mental agreement that God exists - it's believing God and making a move. God's call comes through grace, includes adventure, and brings disruption that redirects us toward His better plan. Like Abraham, we must learn to worship wherever we go and avoid the detour of trusting in our own manipulation during difficult times. Even when we fail, God remains faithful to His promises, ultimately pointing us to Jesus who perfectly fulfilled what Abraham could not.Visit https://www.centralchurch.com to get involved with Central Church.