Central City Assembly

What happens when we come down from the mountaintop? In  Restored to Return , Klayton Kirkwood walks through 1 Kings 19, where God cares for an exhausted Elijah, speaks to him in a gentle whisper, and sends him back with work to do. Drawing on Tucson’s Mount Lemmon and his own recovery through Teen Challenge, Klayton invites us to receive God’s care, make room to listen, and carry the hope of Jesu...

God is already on mission—and he invites us to join him. In “Missio Dei,” Steve Lummer explores Acts 2:42–47 through three connected rhythms: the temple, the table, and the trail. We gather for worship and biblical teaching, grow through shared life and meaningful relationships, and go into everyday places to live and share the good news of Jesus. Our mission field includes our neighborhoods, work...

What’s your assignment in God’s mission? Some are called to go, and others are called to help send—but every assignment matters. In the final message of our Engage series, Pastor Kai Eilert explores the importance, impact, and imperative of world missions. Drawing from Acts 13:1–4 and his experience serving in the Air Force, he shows how both those on the front lines and those supporting them cont...

Jesus calls us to love more than the people who are easy to love. But what happens when God's mission leads us toward people we disagree with, struggle to understand, or would rather avoid? Continuing our Engage series, we explore the deep division between Jews and Samaritans and discover how Jesus challenged prejudice, confronted hostility, and demonstrated a love that crosses every boundary....

Missions isn't just something the church does—it's an expression of God's heart for people. Continuing our  Engage  Missions Month, Brett and Holly Martin, Arizona Chi Alpha State Directors, share how encountering Jesus transforms the way we see and love others. Through the story of the ten lepers in Luke 17:11–19, we're challenged to see people as Jesus sees them, step out in obed...

When we think about missions, we often picture somewhere far away. But what about the people across the street, across the desk, or across the dinner table? In “You Are Here,” Pastor Kai Eilert opens CCA’s Engage series with Acts 1:8 and a simple question: Where is your Jerusalem? Discover how your everyday relationships and routines provide opportunities to share Jesus by opening your eyes, creat...

In the final message of the Detox series, Pastor Kai Eilert asks: Are you living at a pace that will help you remain faithful all the way to the finish? Drawing from Hebrews 12:1–2, he compares following Jesus to a marathon with exciting beginnings, ordinary middle miles, hardship, loneliness, and moments when we need help. God forms endurance through steady obedience and gives us people and pract...

Detox is not the destination. After laying aside the weights and sins that hold us back, we still have to ask two important questions: What am I running toward, and what is sustaining me for the race? In Week 3 of  Detox , we move from detox to discipleship. Hebrews 12:1–2 tells us not only what to lay aside, but where to look: Jesus. Just as a long-distance runner needs both focus and fuel, we ne...

Hebrews 12 tells us to “lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely.” Some sins are easy to recognize and move past. Others seem to cling to us, pulling us back into the same patterns again and again. But the good news of Jesus is that sin does not have to have the final word. In Week 2 of  Detox , Pastor Kai Eilert looks at what Scripture teaches about sin, temptation, and the freedom...

What if some of the things making life harder aren’t necessarily sinful—they’re just heavy? In Hebrews 12:1–2, we’re told to “lay aside every weight” and run with endurance the race God has set before us. In Week 1 of  Detox , Pastor Kai explores the difference between sin and unnecessary weight, and challenges us to examine the things consuming our attention, time, energy, and affection.  From bu...

What does it really mean to be in Christ ? In this powerful teaching series from Central City Assembly, Pastor Kai walks verse-by-verse through the book of Ephesians to help believers understand their true identity in Jesus, the transforming power of the gospel, and how to live with purpose every day. The phrase “in Christ” changes everything. It speaks to who we are, what we’ve been given, and ho...

What does it really mean to be in Christ ? In this powerful teaching series from Central City Assembly, Pastor Kai walks verse-by-verse through the book of Ephesians to help believers understand their true identity in Jesus, the transforming power of the gospel, and how to live with purpose every day. The phrase “in Christ” changes everything. It speaks to who we are, what we’ve been given, and ho...

What does it really mean to be in Christ ? In this powerful teaching series from Central City Assembly, Pastor Kai walks verse-by-verse through the book of Ephesians to help believers understand their true identity in Jesus, the transforming power of the gospel, and how to live with purpose every day. The phrase “in Christ” changes everything. It speaks to who we are, what we’ve been given, and ho...

What does it really mean to be in Christ ? In this powerful teaching series from Central City Assembly, Pastor Kai walks verse-by-verse through the book of Ephesians to help believers understand their true identity in Jesus, the transforming power of the gospel, and how to live with purpose every day. The phrase “in Christ” changes everything. It speaks to who we are, what we’ve been given, and ho...

Every journey with God includes moments of stepping into the unknown. In this message, Joy Skidmore explores the literary theme of Crossing the Threshold through Joshua leading Israel across the Jordan River into the Promised Land. Discover how God’s presence, our obedience, and a life of consecration and remembrance prepare us to step into His promises with faith, courage, and trust. Reflection Q...

What is the baptism of the Holy Spirit, and why does it matter today? In this message, Joshua Ely explores the biblical promise of the Holy Spirit’s empowering presence and shows how God desires to fill every follower of Jesus for a life of bold witness, deeper intimacy, and faithful service. Discover how the Holy Spirit equips believers to live out God’s calling with power and purpose.

God’s heart has always been for the nations, and every follower of Jesus has a part to play in His global mission. In this message, Vanessa Ely explores the biblical call to engage in God’s mission—whether through praying, giving, going, or living as faithful witnesses wherever God has placed us. Be encouraged and challenged to see your role in reaching the world with the gospel.

What does it really mean to “take the Lord’s name in vain”? Is it just about the words we say, or is there something deeper? In this message, Pastor Joe Marchetti explores the biblical meaning of bearing God’s name, showing that followers of Jesus are called to represent Him with integrity in every area of life. Discover what it means to carry God’s name well and reflect His character to the world...

What does it really mean to be in Christ ? In this powerful teaching series from Central City Assembly, Pastor Kai walks verse-by-verse through the book of Ephesians to help believers understand their true identity in Jesus, the transforming power of the gospel, and how to live with purpose every day. The phrase “in Christ” changes everything. It speaks to who we are, what we’ve been given, and ho...

What does it really mean to be in Christ ? In this powerful teaching series from Central City Assembly, Pastor Kai walks verse-by-verse through the book of Ephesians to help believers understand their true identity in Jesus, the transforming power of the gospel, and how to live with purpose every day. The phrase “in Christ” changes everything. It speaks to who we are, what we’ve been given, and ho...

What does it really mean to be  in Christ ? In this powerful teaching series from Central City Assembly, Pastor Kai walks verse-by-verse through the book of Ephesians to help believers understand their true identity in Jesus, the transforming power of the gospel, and how to live with purpose every day. The phrase “in Christ” changes everything. It speaks to who we are, what we’ve been given, and h...

Our NextGen team share encouraging words to help us support the next generation in their walks with Jesus.

What does it really mean to be in Christ ? In this powerful teaching series from Central City Assembly, Pastor Kai walks verse-by-verse through the book of Ephesians to help believers understand their true identity in Jesus, the transforming power of the gospel, and how to live with purpose every day. The phrase “in Christ” changes everything. It speaks to who we are, what we’ve been given, and ho...

What does it really mean to be in Christ ? In this powerful teaching series from Central City Assembly, Pastor Kai walks verse-by-verse through the book of Ephesians to help believers understand their true identity in Jesus, the transforming power of the gospel, and how to live with purpose every day. The phrase “in Christ” changes everything. It speaks to who we are, what we’ve been given, and ho...

What does it really mean to be in Christ ? In this powerful teaching series from Central City Assembly , Pastor Kai walks verse-by-verse through the book of Ephesians to help believers understand their true identity in Jesus, the transforming power of the gospel, and how to live with purpose every day. The phrase “in Christ” changes everything. It speaks to who we are, what we’ve been given, and h...