Central Church Sermons

Lifegoals: Learn the Fight of Evangelism 17.11.2024 47:29 ↓

 In this week's deep dive into Luke 13, Pastor Matt Shackelford explores the relentless spirit required for effective evangelism. Jesus exemplifies this spirit, always ready to preach the gospel and correct false teachings, even in challenging situations. Jesus' healing of a woman oppressed for 18 years and His correction of the synagogue ruler serve as powerful examples. As believers, w...

Life Goals: Get a Strategy for Tragedy 11.11.2024 51:05 ↓

In this insightful exploration of Luke 13:1-9, Pastor Matt Shackelford shows how to navigate life's inevitable tragedies by focusing on transformation. Jesus addresses the unavoidable nature of suffering in a fallen world, using the examples of the Galileans killed by Pilate and the tower in Siloam. Learn how to prioritize your spiritual life, respond to tragedy, and allow God to shape you th...

Theophobia: Fear Missing the Opportunity 03.11.2024 38:36 ↓

Many of us hold a familiar image of Jesus: the Prince of Peace, or the newborn in a manger. But passages like Luke 12:49-58 challenge us to see another side—one that calls us to a choice and warns of consequences. When Jesus says, "I came to cast fire on the earth," it may feel unsettling, even unexpected. In this powerful sermon, Pastor Matt Shackelford dives into the urgency behind Jes...

Theophobia: Fear the Unexpected 28.10.2024 51:25 ↓

Thieves are only effective when you don't know they're coming. In the same way that we would protect our house if we knew it was in danger, Jesus tells us to be vigilant for His return. In Luke 12:35-48, Jesus teaches that we must be prepared and guard our hearts and minds. In today's sermon, Pastor Matt teaches three ways we can stand guard for the return of Christ. 

Theophobia: High Anxiety 21.10.2024 34:00 ↓

Chances are that you or someone you know struggle with anxiety. It's one of the most common issues of our generation. In this sermon, Pastor Todd Parr looks at Luke 12:23-34 and what the Bible says about anxiety. Through this sermon, you'll learn four ways that you can help fight against letting anxiety rule over your life.

Theophobia: Fear Being Buried Alive 13.10.2024 55:16 ↓

One of our greatest mistakes is relying on ourselves. Whether it's for our physical needs or our spiritual, we often forget that God is ultimately in control. In this sermon from Luke 12, Pastor Matt Shackelford teaches on the parable of the rich fool and how shares how we can avoid the avoid the deadly results of greed. 

Theophobia: Resist the Creeping Hypocrisy 06.10.2024 48:02 ↓

Whether it's a haunted house or a horror movie, we love the adrenaline we get from a good scare. In Luke 12, Jesus tells his disciples that all too often, we fear the wrong things. Those who can harm us are not the ultimate thing we should fear, but the one who can condemn us to hell. In this sermon, Pastor Matt Shackelford shares what it means to have a healthy fear of God.