Central Church Sermons

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Discover why the bodily resurrection of Jesus Christ is Christianity's most important doctrine and how it changes everything about life, death, and eternity. The apostle Paul taught the Corinthians that denying the resurrection undermines everything we believe about God, salvation, and eternity. In this sermon from 1st Corinthians 15, Pastor Greg Sukert shows that without the resurrection, Ch...

Are you struggling with spiritual doubts and wondering if your faith is real? This message addresses one of the most common challenges Christians face: dealing with doubt and uncertainty in their spiritual journey. Learn why doubt affects every believer and discover practical solutions for overcoming spiritual struggles. The key principle is that the closer you get to Jesus, the more you'll d...

When life gets dark and people hurt us, our natural response is to retreat or retaliate. However, the burial story of Jesus shows us a different path through Joseph of Arimathea, who took courage to honor Christ despite facing political, social, and personal dangers. The women who followed Jesus demonstrated compassionate love even in their grief, while maintaining God's standards during thei...

The real reason people are blind to Jesus isn't lack of evidence—it's a moral issue rooted in loving darkness rather than light. At the crucifixion, everyone mocked Jesus except one criminal who saw what others missed. To see Christ the King, you must first see yourself as the criminal in need of salvation. Pastor Greg teaches from Luke 23 and how it shows we're all criminals that a...

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 o...

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...

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...

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 sa...

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 fo...

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 redee...

The book of Malachi addresses the struggle of feeling distant from God when life's pressures cause our devotion to wane. Israel had returned from exile but grew discouraged under economic stress, leading them to give God their leftovers instead of their best. This represents a pragmatic departure from God - when we think it makes more practical sense to do things our way rather than God'...

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, a...

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...

Effective ministry isn't about credentials or qualifications—it's about shepherding people like family. Paul's example in 1 Thessalonians 2:9-12 shows us that ministers who multiply spiritually must embody three family roles: a tender mother who gives sacrificially and loves deeply, a tireless brother who works consistently without complaint, and a tough father who lives transparent...

The Tower of Babel story reveals humanity's tendency to misuse God's gifts for selfish purposes. The people possessed four powerful tools for multiplication: language, innovation, unity, and the ability to receive correction. Instead of using these tools to fulfill God's command to fill the earth, they gathered together to make a name for themselves. God's intervention wasn&apo...

Noah's story doesn't end with the rainbow. After the flood, this righteous man experienced a devastating fall that teaches us important lessons about human nature and grace. Noah's gradual descent into sin reminds us that anyone can fall, and that failure often happens in private long before it becomes public. His story shows how sin spreads quickly through families and communities,...

When disaster strikes, we often struggle with trust in ourselves, others, and God. Genesis 9 shows us how God meets Noah's family after the flood with a powerful covenant (or promise) that offers comfort and security. This covenant has four key aspects: its broad scope includes all creation, its security is permanent across generations, its singularity means it depends solely on God's fa...

Finding hope after disaster requires action, not just a change in attitude. Genesis 9 shows us how Noah moved forward after the flood by returning to God's original calling to multiply, remembering God's covenant, and recognizing that sin still exists in human nature. We're called to perpetuate God's image through investing in the next generation, project His image through exer...