Center Point Assembly

Sunday, October 13, 2024, Guest Pastor Sasha and his wife, Olga Skrypak, from Kyiv, Ukraine, will be sharing their testimony of God’s continuing power in the war-torn land of Ukraine. Sasha will be sharing his testimony of how he came to know Jesus as his personal Savior and Lord and how the Lord has used him and Olga to start a thriving church in the capital city of Kyiv. And then came the invasi...

Sunday, September 29, 2024 – Pastor Leland Hart is preaching a message titled “Get out of the Boat.” In this message, he encourages us to know that God’s Holy Spirit is with us in every storm of our lives. In the text of Matthew 14:22-33, he references when Jesus sent the disciples ahead of him as He went up to pray after a big day of ministry. Here are a couple of key points: 1. Jesus needed to p...

Today, we are finishing our study on 2 Peter, Chapter 2. We have spent many Sundays delving into God’s judgment of false teachers and false prophets because God has much to say about them. Let me summarize God’s feelings about those who teach falsehoods that would lead people away from Him and His TRUTH: He hates them. Why would I say that? Because according to our text today, He reserves the dark...

Today, we are finishing our study on 2 Peter, Chapter 2. We have spent many Sundays delving into God’s judgment of false teachers and false prophets because God has much to say about them. Let me summarize God’s feelings about those who teach falsehoods that would lead people away from Him and His TRUTH: He hates them. Why would I say that? Because according to our text today, He reserves the dark...

Sunday, September 15, 2024, we will continue our study of 2 Peter. The title of today’s message is "Overcoming the Doctrine of Balaam." Peter, Jude, and John all identify Balaam as a false prophet whose teachings are relevant and dangerous, especially in the end times. The main idea behind this false teaching is the belief that one can engage with the worldly system and still maintain a pleasing r...

Sunday, September 15, 2024, we will continue our study of 2 Peter. The title of today’s message is "Overcoming the Doctrine of Balaam." Peter, Jude, and John all identify Balaam as a false prophet whose teachings are relevant and dangerous, especially in the end times. The main idea behind this false teaching is the belief that one can engage with the worldly system and still maintain a pleasing r...

Sunday, September 8, 2024 – Today, we continued our study in 2 Peter 2, focusing on how "God’s Jealousy Protects Against False Teachers." Jealousy is typically seen as a negative characteristic, but when it comes to God, His jealousy is about wanting a relationship with us, which was broken by the curse of sin. The entire 2nd chapter of 2 Peter speaks about God’s judgment against false teachers an...

Sunday, September 8, 2024 – Today, we continued our study in 2 Peter 2, focusing on how "God’s Jealousy Protects Against False Teachers." Jealousy is typically seen as a negative characteristic, but when it comes to God, His jealousy is about wanting a relationship with us, which was broken by the curse of sin. The entire 2nd chapter of 2 Peter speaks about God’s judgment against false teachers an...

Sunday, September 1, 2024—We hosted the Western Michigan Adult & Teen Challenge, as we do every Labor Day. We were honored to have Pastor Del and seven men who are participating in the year-long program. Their testimonies are encouraging to hear, especially for those of us who have similar struggles or know of others who do. It's incredible to witness God's work in restoring and rebuilding broken...

Sunday, August 25, 2024 – We continue our study of 2 Peter, focusing today on the theme of "God’s Righteous Judgment & Mercy.” Peter is careful to reveal God’s stance on sin, particularly the sin of being a false teacher or prophet, which has far-reaching consequences. God does not show favoritism toward any wrongdoer, be they angelic or human. We will also explore Lucifer's origin as the "guardia...

Sunday, August 25, 2024 – We continue our study of 2 Peter, focusing today on the theme of "God’s Righteous Judgment & Mercy.” Peter is careful to reveal God’s stance on sin, particularly the sin of being a false teacher or prophet, which has far-reaching consequences. God does not show favoritism toward any wrongdoer, be they angelic or human. We will also explore Lucifer's origin as the "guardia...

Sunday, August 18, 2024—Today, we start the second chapter of 2 Peter, titled “Warnings of False Teachers.” Peter warns that there were false prophets and teachers in his time and that there will also be in our time. People need to know this because false teachings often start with an element of truth but then twist it into something false. This can be extremely dangerous because the deviation fro...

Sunday, August 18, 2024—Today, we start the second chapter of 2 Peter, titled “Warnings of False Teachers.” Peter warns that there were false prophets and teachers in his time and that there will also be in our time. People need to know this because false teachings often start with an element of truth but then twist it into something false. This can be extremely dangerous because the deviation fro...

Sunday, August 11, 2024 – The title of the message is “The Authority of God’s Word.” This means that the Bible is true, unchanging, and is the very Word of the Creator God. It represents God's character, message, and instructions for mankind to live by, regardless of time or place. Peter provides a strong argument for trusting the Word of God as the only true and reliable source of information. By...

Sunday, August 11, 2024 – The title of the message is “The Authority of God’s Word.” This means that the Bible is true, unchanging, and is the very Word of the Creator God. It represents God's character, message, and instructions for mankind to live by, regardless of time or place. Peter provides a strong argument for trusting the Word of God as the only true and reliable source of information. By...

Sunday, August 4, 2024, Pastor Ryp Hankins delivered a message entitled "The Impact and Power of God's Word." In his sermon, he emphasized the importance of getting into the Word of God and allowing the Holy Spirit to bring it to life within oneself. Just as all living things move and have a purpose, the "Living Word of God" is meant to bring life and purpose to individuals within the Kingdom of G...

Sunday, July 28, 2024 - Today marks the end of a busy and beautiful summer Venetian festival week here in Charlevoix. We are excited to have a special guest joining us. Ken Shelton, a singer/songwriter, author, and pastor from Brighton, Michigan, will be performing and speaking from his latest album, "Legacy - Songs for My Family." Ken was my family's pastor for approximately 18 years while we liv...

Sunday, July 21, 2024—We are continuing our study of 2 Peter. Today’s message is titled “Making our Calling and Election Sure.” Peter continues to discuss the importance of every person “making every effort” to grow in the 7 major characteristics of God in order to protect us from becoming unproductive and ineffective in the Kingdom, and most importantly, to be welcomed by God into His eternal Hea...

Sunday, July 21, 2024—We are continuing our study of 2 Peter. Today’s message is titled “Making our Calling and Election Sure.” Peter continues to discuss the importance of every person “making every effort” to grow in the 7 major characteristics of God in order to protect us from becoming unproductive and ineffective in the Kingdom, and most importantly, to be welcomed by God into His eternal Hea...

Sunday, July 7, 2024, Pastor Leland Hart, a retired AG pastor from Dallas, Texas, will deliver a sermon titled "Who Can Be Saved." Pastor Leland and his wife Kathy spend their summers in God's Northern Country, and we are fortunate to have them as part of Center Point Assembly. Pastor Leland challenges us in his message to consider who Jesus came to save. We all have biases and judgments towards c...

Sunday, June 30, 2024, we continued our study on 2 Peter, focusing on the theme "Everything We Need for Life and Godliness." Our main emphasis is on the significance of establishing a strong foundation rooted in a deep understanding of God that leads to a relationship with God rooted in love. During Peter's time, there was a rise in false teachings propagated by individuals promoting a "secret" kn...

Sunday, June 30, 2024, we continued our study on 2 Peter, focusing on the theme "Everything We Need for Life and Godliness." Our main emphasis is on the significance of establishing a strong foundation rooted in a deep understanding of God that leads to a relationship with God rooted in love. During Peter's time, there was a rise in false teachings propagated by individuals promoting a "secret" kn...

Sunday, June 23, 2024 – We are beginning a new study on the 2nd letter of Peter, addressing the believers scattered around Asia Minor and to us today. The message's title is "Growing in Grace and Peace." The focus on the first two verses of this first chapter is on the importance of developing a solid foundation on the "Rock" of our salvation to withstand the storms of life. Peter understands that...

Sunday, June 23, 2024 – We are beginning a new study on the 2nd letter of Peter, addressing the believers scattered around Asia Minor and to us today. The message's title is "Growing in Grace and Peace." The focus on the first two verses of this first chapter is on the importance of developing a solid foundation on the "Rock" of our salvation to withstand the storms of life. Peter understands that...

Sunday, June 16, 2024 - Happy Father's Day! The message for today is titled "What’s Your Legacy?" Have you ever thought about the legacy you leave for your children and grandchildren? It’s important for fathers to consider the impact they have on future generations. Society often focuses on a legacy from a temporary perspective, but from a spiritual standpoint, it's important to consider the etern...