Center Point Assembly

Sunday, March 8, 2026 – Pastor Justin delivers a message titled, “Moving on to Maturity,” based on Acts 2:42-47. In this message, he encourages us to emulate the early church in four key areas. As the early church was forming, Peter encourages them to continue in the 1. Apostle’s doctrines – which means studying together and growing in like faith. 2. Fellowship – meaning building community and liv...

On Sunday, March 1, 2026, Pastor Justin delivered a message titled “The Anchor Behind the Veil.” He reminded us that life often brings trouble, with problems that can seem overwhelming and lead us to want to give up. Yet, God’s Word is clear and filled with promises He will keep: even amid life’s storms, if we anchor ourselves deep in Him and trust His mighty protection, we will not be defeated. A...

Sunday, February 22, 2026 – Pastor Justin is bringing a message titled “Stop Riding the Fence.” This is a very practical and challenging message for every believer today. Every person is susceptible to wandering and drifting if they aren’t mindful of how easily one can drop their spiritual guard and drift from what it means to live a holy life. From a practical perspective, nature will cause physi...

Sunday, February 15, 2026 – Pastor Justin’s message today is “Fasting: Discipleship DNA.” Fasting may not be everyone’s favorite topic. Why? Because it requires something from us. We love experiencing the blessings of God — His peace, His provision, His presence. But are we positioning our hearts to receive all He wants to do in us? Fasting is not about earning God’s grace. Fasting is a response t...

Sunday, February 8, 2026 – Pastor Justin brings a message titled “Being Made for More.” This is the theme he believes the Lord is leading Center Point into this year. We’re going to build on the solid foundation of God’s Word and lean into becoming more like Christ—growing in His image, His purpose, and His work in us. Today’s message will be a springboard for the weeks ahead as we pursue steady,...

Sunday, February 1, 2026 – Pastor Justin brings a message titled “Taking Rocks to a Knife Fight.” In it, he encourages us to embrace the power we have when we face spiritual battles in our lives. Too many Christians allow the enemy to dictate the nature of the fight rather than recognizing that the battle has already been won by Christ’s death and resurrection. In addition to the salvation deliver...

Sunday, January 25, 2026 – Pastor Justin brings a message titled “Living in God’s Generosity.” We find that God’s intention is for each of us to live not a life of fear and scarcity, but a life built for more of God’s abundance in every area of our lives. Our success in life is not in gaining everything we can, but in sharing and being generous with others of everything that God has been generous...

This is a special morning at Center Point Church as we welcome Michigan Ministry Network Superintendent Aaron Hlavin, who will bring a powerful message titled, “Three Parts to Pastoral Leadership.” He will share how every pastor serves in three distinct yet interconnected spheres—public, private, and personal—each one requiring the wisdom, strength, and grace that only God provides. Following the...

Sunday, January 11, 2026 – Pastor Justin titles his message, “Even Though... God is Faithful.” You fill in the blank for yourself. Even though what? God is always faithful to Himself and to all who call Him Father. Even in the most difficult times in life, God remains faithful. Pastor Justin talks about the Good Shepherd in Psalm 23, who always cares for His sheep. Sheep aren’t known for being sma...

Sunday, January 5, 2026 – Not only is it the first Sunday of 2026, but it’s also the first Sunday Pastor Justin and Kari Brown are at Center Point Assembly, along with their three children, Sophie, Malcom, and Simon. We are so pleased to have them serve as our new pastors. Join us as Pastor Justin shares an encouraging word titled “Built for more: Redeemed and Transformed.” In it, he reminds us of...

Sunday, December 21, 2025 — Join us as Pastor Ryp Hankins shares a special Christmas message titled “The Miracle of the Virgin Birth.” In this message, we are reminded of the deep joy, wonder, and comfort found in the truth that Jesus is Emmanuel—God with us. Scripture reveals Jesus as the second Adam, a truth rich with meaning. The first Adam was formed from the dust of the earth and brought deat...

Sunday, December 14, 2025 – Guest speaker Pastor Nate Boven delivered a timely message titled “Different Seasons Bring Different Roles.” As Center Point Assembly prepares to invite their new pastor in a few weeks, Pastor Nate encourages us all to look for the new roles we may be asked to play as Pastor Justin and his wife, Kari, take on their new positions. What makes the message so powerful is th...

Sunday, November 30, 2025 – This weekend marked the first time Pastor Justin and Kari Brown attended CPA as candidates for the new pastor position. Kari shared a part of her testimony, and together they performed a special song. Pastor Justin delivered a timely message addressing the challenges of a new season. Life consists of seasons, and transitioning from one season to another often involves c...

Sunday, November 23, 2025 – Guest Speaker Pastor Carey Waldie delivers a timely message at Center Point titled, “Navigating Change.” In this message, Pastor Carey challenges both personally and corporately that the true mark of a Christian is someone who acknowledges, accepts, and welcomes change as a normal part of growing in Christ. In fact, if someone claims to follow Jesus but doesn’t embrace...

Sunday, November 16, 2025 – Guest Speaker David Cooley presents an encouraging message from the 23rd Psalm. He highlights God’s grace and love in every situation we face in life. Sometimes life is good, and other times not so good, but in every circumstance, God never leaves or abandons His own. Whether David was a shepherd boy, a fugitive on the run, or in the King’s palace, he sings of God's glo...

Sunday, November 2, 2025 – Special Speaker Pastor Barringer delivers a message titled “Without the Cross There Would Be No Pentecost.” In this timely message, Pastor Hal reminds us that Pentecost is the power given by God after Jesus is crucified, raised from the dead, and ascended into Heaven. Fifty days later, the Holy Spirit is poured out on the early church, marking the beginning of the end ti...

Sunday, October 12, 2025 – Secretary/Treasurer Pastor Brooks McElihenny is with us at Center Point to help us understand the “Perspectives of a Transition.” All churches go through times and seasons of transition when pastors sense a change in their assignment. During periods of change and transition, many people mistakenly believe that God is doing something to them, but instead He is doing somet...

Sunday, September 28, 2025, marks a very special day at Center Point Assembly. Pastor Mike will share his final message as Lead Pastor, wrapping up 16 years of faithful ministry. It is a powerful service filled with worship, testimonies, and reflections on God’s goodness throughout this season. For the past several weeks, we’ve been focusing on our identity in Christ, preparing for this next chapt...

Sunday, September 21, 2025 – Today, Pastor Mike is bringing a unique message—something a little different from what we might be used to on a Sunday morning. His sermon is titled “How to Evaluate a Sermon.” Now, you might wonder why we’re taking time to talk about this. But as you know, we are in a season of prayerful searching for the next lead pastor whom God will call to shepherd this church. In...

Sunday, September 21, 2025 – Today, Pastor Mike is bringing a unique message—something a little different from what we might be used to on a Sunday morning. His sermon is titled “How to Evaluate a Sermon.” Now, you might wonder why we’re taking time to talk about this. But as you know, we are in a season of prayerful searching for the next lead pastor whom God will call to shepherd this church. In...

Sunday, September 14, 2025 - Today, Pastor Mike titles the message: “Identity Determines Activity.” We live in a culture where identity has become one of the most confusing and contested issues of our time. People are searching—often desperately—for something to anchor who they are. Too many look to the wrong sources: past achievements or failures, the opinions of others, or the ever-changing stan...

Sunday, September 14, 2025 - Today, Pastor Mike titles the message: “Identity Determines Activity.” We live in a culture where identity has become one of the most confusing and contested issues of our time. People are searching—often desperately—for something to anchor who they are. Too many look to the wrong sources: past achievements or failures, the opinions of others, or the ever-changing stan...

Sunday, September 7, 2025 – Pastor Mike discusses the importance of a name in his message titled “What does Center Point Assembly Mean?” God often changes the names of some people in Scripture. Why does He do this? Probably because God sees something different in the person than the person sees in himself at that moment. Quite possibly, the new name carries a meaning that provides the encouragemen...

Sunday, September 7, 2025 – Pastor Mike discusses the importance of a name in his message titled “What does Center Point Assembly Mean?” God often changes the names of some people in Scripture. Why does He do this? Probably because God sees something different in the person than the person sees in himself at that moment. Quite possibly, the new name carries a meaning that provides the encouragemen...

Sunday, August 31, 2025 - Welcome to our Labor Day Weekend service at Center Point Assembly! This weekend is always special as we invite Western Michigan Adult & Teen Challenge to share powerful testimonies of God’s faithfulness. Even when we are unfaithful, God remains faithful—and that’s something every one of us can testify to. Today, we celebrate how God is bringing new life to these women who...