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Short term mission trips are a popular way for Christians to go out and be the hands and feet of God to others in need. But what if the real beneficiary of mission is not who we traditionally think it is? After all, when God sent Jonah to preach to Nineveh, unbeknownst to Jonah, Nineveh was not the primary focus of God’s plan. Watch this sermon as pastoral resident Hansol Kang helps us consi...

We all love a good comeback story. Whether it’s sports, rags-to-riches, or otherwise, there’s something about a new start — a second chance — that resonates with us in the depths of our souls. The book of Jonah tells us one such story and reminds us that God is a God not just of second chances but of third chances, fourth chances, and millionth chances. Listen to this sermo...

We all love a good comeback story. Whether it’s sports, rags-to-riches, or otherwise, there’s something about a new start — a second chance — that resonates with us in the depths of our souls. The book of Jonah tells us one such story and reminds us that God is a God not just of second chances but of third chances, fourth chances, and millionth chances. Listen to this sermo...

Taking up a collection has been a regular feature of Christian worship since the beginning. The Bible exemplifies believers giving to support one another and to support the mission of God. But the Bible doesn’t just instruct us TO give; it tells us how to give so that we’re both responsible and generous in how we honor God with our finances. Listen to this sermon as we consider how to...

Taking up a collection has been a regular feature of Christian worship since the beginning. The Bible exemplifies believers giving to support one another and to support the mission of God. But the Bible doesn’t just instruct us TO give; it tells us how to give so that we’re both responsible and generous in how we honor God with our finances. Listen to this sermon as we consider how to...

The earliest Christians had their lives radically transformed by Jesus, and their response was justice, mercy, and faithfulness, yes, but in addition to the practice of tithing. The radical generosity of Jesus in giving his very life naturally led to the Church radically giving to support the advancement of the gospel and to provide for those in need. Listen to this sermon as we consider the volun...

The earliest Christians had their lives radically transformed by Jesus, and their response was justice, mercy, and faithfulness, yes, but in addition to the practice of tithing. The radical generosity of Jesus in giving his very life naturally led to the Church radically giving to support the advancement of the gospel and to provide for those in need. Listen to this sermon as we consider the volun...

When Jesus ascended into heaven, he gained access to the throne of the universe. But he didn’t just leave us behind to fend for ourselves. His Spirit is alive in us, and with that Spirit comes power — power that changes our hearts, gives us life, and allows us to be his witnesses to the world. Listen to this sermon as Rev. Walter Henegar considers the manifestation of God’s power...

When Jesus ascended into heaven, he gained access to the throne of the universe. But he didn’t just leave us behind to fend for ourselves. His Spirit is alive in us, and with that Spirit comes power — power that changes our hearts, gives us life, and allows us to be his witnesses to the world. Listen to this sermon as Rev. Walter Henegar considers the manifestation of God’s power...

We live in a troubled time and a troubled world. We’re not strangers to the challenges Paul speaks of in Scripture. But when Jesus came, God reclaimed the earth as his own. Jesus modeled a new way to live — a way of love — that we, as heirs with Christ, can also embody in order to make God’s presence and power known to a perilous world. Listen to this sermon as the Right Re...

We live in a troubled time and a troubled world. We’re not strangers to the challenges Paul speaks of in Scripture. But when Jesus came, God reclaimed the earth as his own. Jesus modeled a new way to live — a way of love — that we, as heirs with Christ, can also embody in order to make God’s presence and power known to a perilous world. Listen to this sermon as the Right Re...

Life is chaotic and confusing. Most of the time we can’t tell exactly where we’re headed, and everything feels out of our control — probably because it is! Which is why it’s such great news that we have a God who is in control and is actively involved in every aspect of our lives. When it feels like we have nothing to hold on to, we can find confidence in a God who is worki...

Life is chaotic and confusing. Most of the time we can’t tell exactly where we’re headed, and everything feels out of our control — probably because it is! Which is why it’s such great news that we have a God who is in control and is actively involved in every aspect of our lives. When it feels like we have nothing to hold on to, we can find confidence in a God who is worki...

We live in between God’s promised future and our present reality. This place of suspense causes pain — pain for us as the people of God, pain for all of God’s creation, and even pain for God’s Spirit, who hears our groanings and groans along with us, longing for the day when pain will be overshadowed once and for all by God’s glory. Listen to this sermon as we conside...

We live in between God’s promised future and our present reality. This place of suspense causes pain — pain for us as the people of God, pain for all of God’s creation, and even pain for God’s Spirit, who hears our groanings and groans along with us, longing for the day when pain will be overshadowed once and for all by God’s glory. Listen to this sermon as we conside...

We often hear mention of the “glory of God,” but what exactly is it? Glory has much to do with fame, honor, and renown, but even more specifically, the glory of God relates to his majesty, his power, and his rule as the true King. So what a marvelous truth it is that God doesn’t just reveal his glory to us; he shares it with us! Listen to this sermon as we consider our future glo...

We often hear mention of the “glory of God,” but what exactly is it? Glory has much to do with fame, honor, and renown, but even more specifically, the glory of God relates to his majesty, his power, and his rule as the true King. So what a marvelous truth it is that God doesn’t just reveal his glory to us; he shares it with us! Listen to this sermon as we consider our future glo...

When we embrace the salvation Jesus offers us, that brings with it a number of new realities, not the least of which is the spirit of adoption from God. We become not just heirs of God’s Kingdom but beloved children, upon whom he delights to bestow every blessing of inheritance. Listen to this sermon as we consider our position as sons and daughters of God, and how that motivates us to put t...

When we embrace the salvation Jesus offers us, that brings with it a number of new realities, not the least of which is the spirit of adoption from God. We become not just heirs of God’s Kingdom but beloved children, upon whom he delights to bestow every blessing of inheritance. Listen to this sermon as we consider our position as sons and daughters of God, and how that motivates us to put t...

The resurrection is what it’s all about because the resurrection offers salvation. But what is salvation all about? Is it just about rescue for the next life? Is it just about being saved from this world? No, in Romans 8, Paul begins to show us that salvation has just as much to do with freedom and renewal in this life as it does our eternal destiny elsewhere. Watch this sermon as we explore...

The resurrection is what it’s all about because the resurrection offers salvation. But what is salvation all about? Is it just about rescue for the next life? Is it just about being saved from this world? No, in Romans 8, Paul begins to show us that salvation has just as much to do with freedom and renewal in this life as it does our eternal destiny elsewhere. Watch this sermon as we explore...

If Jesus rose from the dead, it changes everything. It really is what it’s all about. It gives us forgiveness for the past, hope for the future, and meaning in the present. You can’t get that anywhere else. Listen to this sermon as we consider the historical support for the resurrection and the massive implications its truth has on our lives. ________ Sign up for Central’s newsle...

If Jesus rose from the dead, it changes everything. It really is what it’s all about. It gives us forgiveness for the past, hope for the future, and meaning in the present. You can’t get that anywhere else. Listen to this sermon as we consider the historical support for the resurrection and the massive implications its truth has on our lives. ________ Sign up for Central’s newsle...

Jesus felt a lot on the cross. In addition to the most intense physical pain, he felt abandoned. He felt humiliated. He felt rejected. He felt so many negative human emotions and experiences to the greatest degree. But these emotions of Jesus don’t just point to his humanity or provide us with an example of how to endure them. Listen to this sermon as we consider how Jesus’ emotions on...

Jesus felt a lot on the cross. In addition to the most intense physical pain, he felt abandoned. He felt humiliated. He felt rejected. He felt so many negative human emotions and experiences to the greatest degree. But these emotions of Jesus don’t just point to his humanity or provide us with an example of how to endure them. Listen to this sermon as we consider how Jesus’ emotions on...