Sermons from City Centre Church

On Good Friday, Pastor Bryan preached from Mark 15:39 in a message centred on the confession of the centurion at the cross.  Through the account of the crucifixion, we were reminded that the clearest revelation of Jesus’ identity is seen not in displays of power, but in His suffering and death.  As the centurion witnessed the way Jesus died, he declared, “Truly this man was the Son of God,” reveal...

This past Sunday, Pastor Deric Bartlett preached from Matthew 27:15 –26 in a message titled “Jesus or Barabbas.”   Through the account of Jesus before Pilate, we were reminded of the striking contrast between the innocent Christ and the guilty Barabbas. As the crowd cries out and chooses according to their own desires, Jesus is rejected and condemned, though He alone is righteous.  Yet in this exc...

This past Sunday, Pastor Deric preached from Matthew 26:36–46 in a message titled “His Gethsemane and Ours.” Through the account of Jesus in the garden of Gethsemane, we were reminded that Christ willingly entered into deep sorrow and submission to the Father’s will, preparing to accomplish the work of redemption through the cross. In His suffering, we see both the weight of what He would bear and...

This past Sunday, Pastor Bryan preached from Mark 9:2–13 in a message titled “A Confirmation of Glory and Grief.”   Through the account of the Transfiguration, we were reminded that Jesus’ divine glory was revealed to His disciples, confirming His identity as the beloved Son of God. Yet even in this moment of unveiled glory, Christ pointed forward to the suffering that must come, showing that the...

This past Sunday, Pastor Bryan preached from Mark 8:22 –33 in a message titled “The Procedure of Clarity.”  Through the healing of the blind man at Bethsaida and Peter’s confession of Christ, we were reminded that spiritual understanding often moves from confusion to clarity through the gracious work of Jesus.   As He reveals both His identity and His coming suffering, we are called to see Christ...

On this Sunday, Pastor Deric preached from 2 Corinthians 9:7, “God Loves a Cheerful Giver.”   We were reminded that biblical generosity flows from a heart shaped by grace, not pressure or compulsion. A cheerful giver is motivated by love for Christ, exercises wisdom in stewardship, rests in the blessing of obedience, and walks in faithfulness before the Lord.  Because God has given us His indescri...

This past weekend, Pastor Deric preached from Mark 12:41-44 in a message titled “The Widow’s Mite.”  Through the example of the poor widow, we were reminded that God measures generosity not by the size of the gift, but by the heart that gives. While others gave out of their abundance, her offering reflected a deep trust in God, as she gave all she had to live on.  This passage calls us to examine...

This past Sunday, guest speaker Dr. Bruce Snavely preached from 2 Timothy 2:1–7 on “How Do We Move and Multiply the Gospel Forward.”   We were reminded that advancing the gospel requires discipline, focus, and faithful endurance; like a soldier, an athlete, and a hard-working farmer. God calls us to stand against spiritual opposition, train those following us, and stay focused on what truly matter...

This past Sunday, Pastor Deric Bartlett preached from 2 Corinthians 8:1-9, entitled, “Excel in Generosity.” Through the example of the Macedonian churches, we were reminded that true generosity flows from the grace of God rather than the abundance of our resources.   In the midst of affliction and poverty, their joyful and willing giving revealed hearts first surrendered to the Lord, showing that...

Guest speaker Mike Garabedian shared a hope-filled message entitled, “Forgiveness”, drawn from Luke 17:1–10. The sermon called us to understand forgiveness not as a feeling, but as a faithful, obedient response flowing from a transformed heart. We explored the depth of forgiveness by considering the root meaning of the word itself: FOR — Complete, whole, lacking nothing GIVE — Pardon, released fro...

This past Sunday, Pastor Bryan Lee delivered a grounding message titled “The Provider’s Presence,” based on Matthew 6:33–34. Through this passage, we were reminded that the antidote to anxiety is not greater control, but deeper trust in the God who provides. Jesus’ words call us to reorient our hearts. To seek God’s kingdom and righteousness first, resting in the promise that He knows our needs an...

Pastor Deric delivered another timely and challenging message this Sunday as we continued our Generous Living series. The message, “Robbing God (Generosity Opens Windows of Heaven)”, is based on Malachi 3:6–12 and reminds us that generosity opens the windows of heaven. In this message, we are reminded that God is generous in every way: Generous in His mercy — v. 6 Generous in His invitation — v. 7...

This past Sunday, Pastor Deric delivered a message titled “Riches and Honour Come from the Lord”, based on 1 Chronicles 29:10–20. Through this sermon, we were reminded that everything we possess is ultimately rooted in God’s gracious rule and purposeful design. The message unfolded through five key truths: • God is the owner of everything (vv. 10–11) • God is the distributor of all wealth and hono...

Pastor Deric launches our new sermon series, Generous Living, with a powerful and inspiring message titled “More Than Enough!” 📖 Text: Exodus 35–36 In this message, we learn that biblical generosity is not about obligation, but about the posture of the heart. As God’s people responded to His work with overflowing generosity, we are reminded that true giving flows from devotion to the Lord. Key Ta...

Last Sunday marked the final Sunday of 2025, and Pastor Bryan delivered a thoughtful and inspiring message titled “ The Revelation of God’s Mission ,” based on Luke 4:16–21. This message highlights Jesus’ declaration of His mission and the heart of the gospel as revealed in Scripture. Key Themes: • Grace for the Poor (Luke 4:18a) • Freedom for the Captive (Luke 4:18b) • Favor before Judgment (Luke...

4th Sunday of Advent | A Revelation of HOPE Scripture: Luke 2:1–20 In this special 4th Sunday of Advent message, Pastor Deric walks us through Luke 2:1–20 and reveals how the birth of Jesus brings true and lasting hope to a broken world. ✨ Key truths from the message: • Hope is secure in turbulent times (vv. 1–7) • Hope is sent from heaven (vv. 8–18) • Hope is absorbed in the human heart (vv. 19–...

We were in the 2nd Sunday of Advent and continued our Advent Series, “The Great Revelation of Christmas.” This week’s message, “The Revelation of God’s Grace,” was based on Colossians 1:13–20. In this sermon, we learned that: 1. Christmas revealed God’s grace. 2. Christmas was a celebration of the supremacy of Jesus Christ. Thank you for joining us as we reflected on the beauty, power, and truth o...

✨ The Great Revelation of Christmas ✨ This week, Pastor Deric launched our Christmas series with a powerful message from John 1:1–5 & 10–18 titled “The Revelation of the Invisible God.” In this message, we learned how Christmas was far more than a season—it was God’s astonishing unveiling of Himself to the world: ❶ Christmas was the GREAT revelation of all time ❷ Christmas was the COMPLETE r...

Pastor Deric delivered a powerful and timely message ✨ Acts 16:16–34 – God in Our Prison ✨ No matter what chains we face—fear, uncertainty, hardship—God meets us right in the middle of our “prison.” This passage reminds us that faith flourishes not in comfort, but in surrender. From the example of Paul and Silas, we’re encouraged to live out three life-changing truths: 🔥 Always ready to serve t...

The sermon last Sunday, November 16, was truly uplifting and encouraging. Pastor Deric shared a powerful message from Daniel 3 titled “God in the Fire.” Here are the key takeaways: Faith is tested in every generation (Daniel 3:1–7) Faith clashes with the world (Daniel 3:8–23) God’s presence in the fire is the miracle that sustains His people (Daniel 3:24–27) Be encouraged—no matter the flames we f...

Last Sunday, Pastor Deric shared a truly uplifting message titled “The Joy of the Lord Is My Strength” from Nehemiah 8:10. It was a powerful reminder that true joy isn’t found in our circumstances, but in the presence and promises of God. Through this message, we were encouraged to: 🌿 Understand the deep roots of joy 💖 Find the epicenter of joy 🎁 Receive the gift of everlasting joy No matter wh...

In a world that often feels heavy, Pastor Rick Buck brings a refreshing and hope-filled message titled “A Persevering Faith,” based on Hebrews 12:1–3. Be encouraged to keep running the race with your eyes fixed on Jesus.

Another powerful message from Pastor Deric last Sunday, October 26! 🙌 Title: “The God of All Comfort” Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3–11 Discover how God meets us in our pain and turns our trials into testimonies of His faithfulness: 💧 He comforts us (vv. 4–5) 🤝 We comfort others (vv. 6–11) ✝️ The Gospel comforts us (vv. 9–10) Be encouraged and reminded that no matter what you face, God is the sou...

Last Sunday’s Message | Strength in Our Suffering: “We Walk by Faith, Not by Sight” (2 Corinthians 5:1–21) In this week’s message, Pastor Deric continued our series Strength in Our Suffering, teaching from 2 Corinthians 5:1–21 on what it truly means to live by faith, not by sight. Message Highlights: By faith, we see the eternal home of all believers (vv. 1–9) By faith, we see the coming day of ju...

Last Sunday’s Message Pastor Bryan delivered a powerful message titled “Good is the Lord, Good is the Wait” from Lamentations 3:22–27 — a timely reminder that even in seasons of waiting, God’s goodness never fails. If you missed it, take a moment to listen and be encouraged!