Behind the Point

The pastors continue the conversation on service, talk more about the idea of Jesus separating the sheep from the goats, and how the church doesn’t replace the individual’s call to service.

We ask Randy & Jackie Wallace about what it looks like to live a mission minded life. They share their personal testimonies of how God called them to serve as well as how they went about that. Randy talks about his book and Jackie leaves us with a final thought. Check it out!

Why can’t one person in the church just take care of all the needs? Am I limiting what God can do through me? Today we discuss 3 questions to ask ourselves when trying to serve in the church.

As Christ followers, are we all called to serve? What are practical ways we can challenge ourselves to serve in & outside of the church? Where does serving in our family land in the list when prioritizing serving?

This week Damien and Pastor Jeff talk about what unity practically looks like in and outside the church, how to create margin to see God at work, and some guidance about learning outside our traditions.

What have the pastors learned about prayer this season? Are there any sins beyond God’s mercy? How do we keep from being so discouraged by past sins?

How do we develop compassion for people we don’t know? How can I recognize sin in the church without becoming cynical about Christianity? What would we say to someone when God doesn’t answer them the way they wanted?

The pastors discuss a recap of Encounter Night and our “Chill n Grill” event. They also discuss thoughts on including the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit in prayer; hallmarks of Centerpoint, and more on repentance and revival.

What does it mean to pray without ceasing? How should we fast? What big things has God done at Centerpoint, and what more are we hoping to see? Join us as the pastors discuss!

The pastors dive into a discussion on the Book of Revelation. What are some of the different views on Revelation? Are there lessons for us today? Should we read it even if we don’t understand it all? 

The pastors discuss some favorite and challenging Proverbs, talk about the Song of Songs and God’s design for sex, the book of Job and suffering well, and Ecclesiastes teaching us about perspective.

Our High School Director, Jonathan, shares more about reading Psalms, practical tips for Biblical meditation, and some recommended reading.

Are there legitimate prophets today? Our pastors discuss cautions about deliverance ministry, warnings to the modern church, and what Hosea can say for struggling marriages.

Pastor Jeff sits down with our Jr. High Director, Michael Toro, to discuss Youth Ministry, and his sermon on the Old Testament Law.

Was a major church figure wrong about the parable of the Good Samaritan? What is the meaning of some of Jesus' most difficult parables? Tune in as the pastors discuss!

How have some Christians reduced the gospel message? What is the significance of Jesus as king, suffering, servant, savior, and Word incarnate? The pastors also discuss how to respond to the gospel in different seasons of life.

What’s the difference between building our ministry and continuing Jesus’ ministry? What have we learned about recognizing the Spirit’s leading? What has challenged the pastors in reading Acts?

The pastors talk about fatherhood, how to read the Old Testament, the various covenants in the Bible, and a controversial phrase out of the Apostles Creed.

How did we get the 66 books in our Bible? What does it mean that the Word of God is inspired, infallible, and inerrant? The pastors also discuss suggestions on resources as we navigate Scripture.

The pastors talk about the Lord’s Supper. Why did Jesus have to suffer before He died? Does communion always need to solemn? How do we know we are ready to receive communion?

The pastors dive into a deeper discussion of the sacraments. How do the Catholic sacraments compare to what we believe? Why is identity in Christ such a big deal? Why is life hard after receiving Jesus?

The pastors talk about Memorial Day and conclude the series on the Holy Spirit. Where can people serve with various gifts of the Spirit?

What is the difference between natural talents and spiritual gifts? Can someone be spirit-filled while struggling to love others? Should every spiritual gift make disciples, or can it be for personal edification? Tune in as the pastors discuss!

The pastors share about their mothers and their wives, and then dive into a discussion about how the Holy Spirit empowers us to be gospel witnesses.

Jonathan Tilt joins the podcast to talk about the role of the Holy Spirit in sealing us and guaranteeing our inheritance. Plus more from Ephesians 1.