Central Church NYC

Everyone has an opinion about truth, but what if truth is more than an idea to debate? Jesus' makes a surprising claim that truth is ultimately found in a person, exposing the lies that keep us from God while offering the freedom and hope only he can give. Rather than asking us to create our own reality, it invites us to be transformed by the One who is reality itself. Listern to this sermon as Tw...

Can someone be deeply moral, deeply religious, and still be missing the very life God offers? Through Jesus' conversation with Nicodemus, this message reveals why we need more than self-improvement — we need a new birth that only God can give. Whether your journey to faith is sudden or gradual, the invitation is the same: look to Christ and receive the new life that only he can provide. List...

Why do so many disagreements among Christians feel bigger than they need to be? Romans 14 explores how the gospel calls us to hold firmly to truth while extending grace to those who see non-essential matters differently. It reminds us that our unity is not built on having identical opinions but on the fact that we have all been welcomed by Christ. Listen to this sermon as Jason Harris explores how...

The pace of change in life can leave us feeling unsettled and unsure where to place our hope. Romans 13 reminds us that Christ’s victory has already been won, and that a new day is already breaking in. Instead of being shaped by the pressures of our culture, we’re called to live as people rooted in the gospel and transformed by God’s grace. Watch this sermon as Jason Harris explo...

Fear has a way of convincing us that we’re alone — that our future is uncertain, our past is catching up to us, and the darkness ahead is too much to face. But Psalm 23 offers a different vision: a Shepherd who goes before us, walks beside us, and pursues us with goodness and mercy. Rather than denying the realities that frighten us, it points us to the presence of Christ in the midst...

Hope can feel hard to find when differences seem to pull people further apart. A closer look at Romans 15 reveals how God’s faithfulness, Christ’s victory, and the Spirit’s power create a community where people who would otherwise remain divided are welcomed into one family. Far from being wishful thinking, Christian hope is rooted in the certainty of what God has done in Christ...

In a world that talks endlessly about love, how do we actually know what love looks like? When we take a look at Scripture, it challenges the idea that love is simply following our feelings, revealing instead how God’s law shapes and defines what it means to truly love others. Far from being restrictive, God’s commands are shown to be a guide toward human flourishing, faithfulness, and...

Politics can feel exhausting, divisive, or impossible to escape — but how should Christians actually engage with the world of government and power? When exploring the tension between earthly authority and ultimate allegiance to Christ, we see a vision for faithful citizenship that neither idolizes politics nor withdraws from it. In a culture tempted to place its hope in leaders and instituti...

In a world shaped by outrage and division, it’s easy to believe that revenge is the only path to justice. But the gospel offers a radically different way — one that confronts wrongdoing honestly while refusing to let bitterness have the final word. Through life’s hardest challenges, we’re invited to see how forgiveness can break cycles of hurt and open the door to something...

The kind of community we long for is real, but it looks nothing like what the world typically offers. When we turn to Scripture, we see a radically different vision of relationships, where love is genuine, self-giving, and strong enough to endure both joy and pain. This vision challenges the way we approach others, inviting us into a deeper, more honest, and more sacrificial way of living together...

What if the way you see yourself is quietly shaping every relationship in your life? The gospel offers a new lens, freeing us from both pride and insecurity and grounding us in a truer identity. From that place, we begin to see our need for others, our belonging in community, and our role in serving with purpose. Listen to this sermon as Andrew Smith invites you to discover how a renewed perspecti...

We’re all being shaped by something, but rarely do we stop to ask what it is. The quiet pressures of everyday life pull us in one direction, while the gospel invites us into something entirely different. It challenges the idea that surrender is restrictive, showing instead how it leads to true freedom and lasting change. Watch this sermon as Jason Harris invites you to discover a life transf...

After the resurrection, doubt and confusion still linger as the disciples struggle to make sense of what has happened. When Jesus appears among them, he meets their fear with peace and their skepticism with grace, inviting them to see and believe. In their uncertainty, we find a reflection of our own — and a Savior who patiently draws us into deeper faith. Listen to this sermon as Jason Harr...

On Easter morning, what seemed like the end was revealed as a new beginning that changed everything. The empty tomb declares that sin has been defeated, death has been overcome, and hope is no longer out of reach. In the risen Jesus, we find not only proof of God’s power, but the promise of new life for all who trust in him. Listen to this Easter Sunday sermon as Jason Harris proclaims the v...

On the cross, something far more than a tragic death took place — it was a moment that sent shockwaves through all of creation. Darkness falls, the earth shakes, and the temple curtain tears, revealing a Savior who steps into judgment, abandonment, and suffering in our place. In that moment, Jesus breaks the power of sin, lifts the curse, and opens the way for new life with God. Listen to th...

A single kiss in the garden exposes both betrayal and the fragile nature of the human heart. While Judas hides hypocrisy and the disciples falter in fear, Jesus stands firm, choosing the path of suffering out of love. In their failure, we see both a warning about our own weakness and a hope in Christ’s unshakable faithfulness. Listen to this sermon as Twaambo Moyo unpacks what Jesus’ b...

In a world overflowing with options — status, power, and community — it’s easy to build your life around things that promise everything but ultimately leave you empty. Jesus’ surprising act of cursing a fig tree becomes a warning: Even good things can become destructive when they take his place. What looks full and flourishing on the outside can, in reality, be spiritually...

When thousands gather with nothing to eat, Jesus responds with compassion for a people in need of a shepherd. With just a few loaves and fish, he reveals both his power and his purpose — to restore and provide. He also invites his followers into the impossible, showing how God works through our weakness. Listen to this sermon as Andrew Smith unpacks how Jesus, the compassionate Shepherd, mee...

Grief, desperation, and hope collide when a father begs Jesus to save his dying daughter. Along the way, another suffering woman reaches out in faith and finds healing, revealing that no pain is too small and no situation too hopeless for Christ’s compassion and power. When Jesus finally arrives, he speaks a simple word, and death itself gives way to life. Listen to this sermon as Jason Harr...

In a desolate place among the tombs, Jesus encounters a man utterly shattered by a legion of demons — cut off from community, dignity, and hope. With a single command, Jesus restores the man, revealing both the destructive reality of evil and his unmatched authority over it. The story forces a decision: Some people push Jesus away, while the restored man becomes the first witness of his merc...

When a sudden storm threatens to sink the disciples’ boat, their fear exposes just how fragile their faith really is. In the chaos, Jesus speaks a word and a raging sea becomes a great calm, revealing that he is no mere teacher but the Lord of creation itself. The storms we face uncover our vulnerability, but they also invite us to trust the one who has faced the ultimate storm on our behalf...

At a wedding in Cana, when the wine runs out and quiet embarrassment sets in, Jesus performs His first sign — turning water into the very best wine. This miracle reveals a Savior who affirms the goodness of creation, cares about ordinary human need, and offers a deeper joy than this world can sustain. The wine we chase eventually runs dry, but Jesus provides a new wine that cleanses, renews,...

Ash Wednesday invites us to face the truth about ourselves — our frailty, our wandering hearts, and our need for mercy. In one unforgettable story, Jesus exposes both the pride that blinds us and the grace that welcomes us home. Through repentance and humility, we discover that God’s mercy runs deeper than our failure. Watch this Ash Wednesday sermon as Jason Harris reflects on the day...

The Christian life can quietly become a formula of effort and discipline, yet Jesus teaches that real growth cannot be manufactured. In John 15, He invites us to abide in Him — the true vine — where fruitfulness flows not from performance but from living connection. As God lovingly prunes and shapes his people, their lives begin to reflect his glory and overflow with lasting joy. Liste...

Love is more than a feeling; it's a promise, a passion, and a power strong enough to withstand life’s fiercest storms. The Song of Songs celebrates romantic love in marriage, yet ultimately points beyond itself to a deeper, covenantal love that no waters can quench. In Christ, we see a love sealed by promise, marked by holy jealousy, and proven stronger than death itself. Listen to this serm...