Centre Street Church Audio Sermons

In the midst of growing distrust, frustration, confusion and uncertainty in our society and world today, what do the Scriptures call Christ followers to focus on and give their lives to? The focus of this sermon will be on our pursuit of God as the beginning point in the life we are called to. This is the first part in a new series of messages entitled "How Then Shall We Live"?

In the midst of growing distrust, frustration, confusion and uncertainty in our society and world today, what do the Scriptures call Christ followers to focus on and give their lives to? The focus of this sermon will be on our pursuit of God as the beginning point in the life we are called to. This is the first part in a new series of messages entitled "How Then Shall We Live"?

The Christian faith is built on the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. In 1 Corinthians 15, the Apostle Paul writes, "If Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile; you are still in your sins.” This is why Christians take the resurrection of Jesus so seriously. If you believe Christ is risen, are you able to explain to a friend why you believe it? If you do not believe in Christ's...

The Christian faith is built on the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. In 1 Corinthians 15, the Apostle Paul writes, "If Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile; you are still in your sins.” This is why Christians take the resurrection of Jesus so seriously. If you believe Christ is risen, are you able to explain to a friend why you believe it? If you do not believe in Christ's...

As we read Matthew 26:36-46, we see that Jesus faces agony, suffering, turmoil like no person has ever faced. Jesus knew that he was going to die. He had told his disciples that he must die – so Jesus’ agony and turmoil had to be originating from more than his impending death. What was Jesus facing that made Him feel the way He and pray the way He did. It is clear from Jesus prayer that that night...

As we read Matthew 26:36-46, we see that Jesus faces agony, suffering, turmoil like no person has ever faced. Jesus knew that he was going to die. He had told his disciples that he must die – so Jesus’ agony and turmoil had to be originating from more than his impending death. What was Jesus facing that made Him feel the way He and pray the way He did. It is clear from Jesus prayer that that night...

This sermon examines Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem which is recorded in Matthew 21 As He entered the city Jesus no longer constrained the praises of the people. He accepted it all, for the time of His coronation had come. On this day, Jesus declared "I am your Lord and King". On this day, Jesus essentially said, "From this day forward, I welcome your praise and worship". So, what does it m...

This sermon examines Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem which is recorded in Matthew 21 As He entered the city Jesus no longer constrained the praises of the people. He accepted it all, for the time of His coronation had come. On this day, Jesus declared "I am your Lord and King". On this day, Jesus essentially said, "From this day forward, I welcome your praise and worship". So, what does it m...

Why is it necessary to be part of a church? Is the organized church needed at all? Does the church and its mission really matter? Why can’t it just be Jesus and me? Many of these questions are addressed in this sermon on Matthew 16:13-20.

Why is it necessary to be part of a church? Is the organized church needed at all? Does the church and its mission really matter? Why can’t it just be Jesus and me? Many of these questions are addressed in this sermon on Matthew 16:13-20.

Knowing that He would soon be departing, Jesus gave special attention to growing His disciples' faith, one of the most important things they would need going forward. In two stories found in Matthew 14:13-36, Jesus provides several opportunities for His disciples to grow in their faith. As we learn from this passage we are also able to see how God seeks to do the same in our lives today.