Central Sermon Podcast

At the close of every year, folks take time to look into the upcoming year and set goals or resolutions. How can we set goals where it is obvious that Jesus is Lord of our lives?

This modern day parable helps someone to understand how Jesus revealed God to man.

Often the Christmas season brings on grief and remembrance of loss. Christmas can become a time of loneliness for many. How can we help others "get through" this time of year?

Often we miss the true meaning of Christmas because of the battle to buy and consume. This message gives encouragement on not giving in to the temptation to overspend.

Many people are overwhelmed and stirred up over the many things they face in life. Is it possible to have calm amidst the storms of life? This message conveys that you cannot have the peace of God until you have peace with God.

Paul gives some farewell words to the leaders in the Church in Ephesus. These words are great and challenging for anyone who finds themselves in any kind of leadership.

The default of life seems to be selfishness; however, God is generous and He desires His people to live generous lives.

Often the church is going to great lengths to market so that she can reach people. Perhaps what is missing is the Fire of God.

In this message, Pastor Ben Schenck of Awaken Church, to lay your past burdens down, step out in faith, and trust God to come through.

After Jesus raised Lazarus back to life, He ordered those present to remove his grave wrappings. Our relationship with God is established through the finished work of Jesus on the cross; however, He uses others to aid us to remove barriers that we sometimes develop that keep us from maturing in our walk with Christ.

Without true community there is a tendency to not move on in our faith. This message challenges to find that true community that will encourage you to grow in your faith.

Being in close proximity to someone does not mean that you truly have community. God did not want us to walk out this life alone; His desire is for us to be in true community with others.

As Jesus got deeper into His public ministry, He took time to pull away to be with the Father; then He called 12 to be His disciples, and then they set out to minister to the masses. If this was the pattern of Jesus, how much more do we need to model this pattern?

Everyone wants their Goliath moment. To be the hero of the story. To win the game and save the day. But there's a reason these are rare. It's because of the things that don't make the highlights. That's where the process is. We must embrace the process to enjoy the payoff of God's promises.

Peter tells us to live like the world is going to end. In this text, he tells us to think clearly, love constantly, and serve passionately and powerfully.

It is giving our selves away, our time, our talents and our treasures, that we become the hands and feet of Christ. Paul encouraged the people of Corinth to be cheerful givers in all things that they might reap a harvest of plenty.

John ends his letter by letting the Christ-followers know what was the blessing of truly being a child of God. This message encourages Believers to walk confidently in their knowledge of Christ.

Many individuals find themselves doubting whether they are truly Christians. In John’s letter he is bringing hope and encouragement to Christ-followers to walk in confidence as they have placed their faith in Christ.

As we demonstrate the love of God to our world, the doors open up for us to share our story of Jesus redemptive work in our lives.

One’s happiness is dependent on what is happening around them; however, joy comes from a deep satisfaction in Christ. We are not to be seekers of happiness, but we are to be displayers of joy.

There is always certain teachings that are put out that lead us away from Christ instead of bringing us closer to Him. God inspires John to lay out certain test that a Believer can use to discern what is really true so that they will not be led astray.

John makes it clear to all who consider themselves a follower of Jesus that the ‘only true’ mark of a follower of Jesus is the love that they display to others.

In this message, the Central Body is reminded of the incredible gift that God gave the church in the Lords Supper. When we know the 'why' behind the Lords Supper it remains fresh and does not become a ritual.

To be overcomers, we need to be willing to share what we have overcome. The most powerful words in ministry are, “Me too!”

God has poured out an incredible love upon His children, and in return, we pour out our lives to live for Him. John continues to help people assess if they really do know Christ.