Central City Assembly

With the world trying to figure out how to make the world a better place on its own terms, the author of Hebrews shows us that better is already available to us through Jesus. The overall question the book of Hebrews presents to us is: Why would we settle for good when we can have better? Reflection Questions: What blessings have you experienced since being saved? In what ways have you maybe becom...

With the world trying to figure out how to make the world a better place on its own terms, the author of Hebrews shows us that better is already available to us through Jesus. The overall question the book of Hebrews presents to us is: Why would we settle for good when we can have better? Reflection Questions: What do you think it means to be a mature follower of Jesus? Based on what Hebrews says,...

With the world trying to figure out how to make the world a better place on its own terms, the author of Hebrews shows us that better is already available to us through Jesus. The overall question the book of Hebrews presents to us is: Why would we settle for good when we can have better? Reflection Questions: What does it make you feel about God that he desires rest not just for our bodies but al...

Pastor Annette shares a lesson she learned from reading the well-known children's book, We're Going on a Bear Hunt. We can't go over it, we can't go under it. We have to go through it. This is something Jesus modeled for us as he went through life and the various trials he faced. Let's follow Jesus as he leads us through. Reflection Questions: What shortcuts is God asking me to give up on my way t...

With the world trying to figure out how to make the world a better place on its own terms, the author of Hebrews shows us that better is already available to us through Jesus. The overall question the book of Hebrews presents to us is: Why would we settle for good when we can have better? Reflection Questions: What do you think it means to have rest for your soul? Who do you have in your life that...

With the world trying to figure out how to make the world a better place on its own terms, the author of Hebrews shows us that better is already available to us through Jesus. The overall question the book of Hebrews presents to us is: Why would we settle for good when we can have better? Reflection Questions: How does the world know that you belong to Jesus? Can you identify areas of your life th...

With the world trying to figure out how to make the world a better place on its own terms, the author of Hebrews shows us that better is already available to us through Jesus. The overall question the book of Hebrews presents to us is: Why would we settle for good when we can have better? Reflection Questions: When you think of Jesus do you think more of his divinity or of his humanity? Why do you...

With the world trying to figure out how to make the world a better place on its own terms, the author of Hebrews shows us that better is already available to us through Jesus. The overall question the book of Hebrews presents to us is: Why would we settle for good when we can have better? Reflection Questions: Have you ever experienced drift in your faith before? What did it look like (evaporation...

With the world trying to figure out how to make the world a better place on its own terms, the author of Hebrews shows us that better is already available to us through Jesus. The overall question the book of Hebrews presents to us is: Why would we settle for good when we can have better? Reflection Questions: What things other than Jesus do you often rely on to make your faith more enjoyable? Why...

With the world trying to figure out how to make the world a better place on its own terms, the author of Hebrews shows us that better is already available to us through Jesus. The overall question the book of Hebrews presents to us is: Why would we settle for good when we can have better? Reflection Questions: Do you rely more on what other people say about God to know him or do you rely more on w...

With the world trying to figure out how to make the world a better place on its own terms, the author of Hebrews shows us that better is already available to us through Jesus. The overall question the book of Hebrews presents to us is: Why would we settle for good when we can have better? Reflection Questions: Why do you think we tend to put the care of other things in the world above the care of...

Solomon said in Proverbs 27:17, "Iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another." In a world where relational poverty is more pervasive than ever, Solomon's wisdom is more needed than ever. God desires for us and designed us to live in friendship with other believers. Examining the sharpening process of iron shows us what it takes to have real and meaningful friendships with other believers. Ref...

In this series, we’ll be reclaiming the word “calling.” It’s not just what we’re good at, or what we choose to do. Calling is a sacred word that speaks to our innermost beings. As we go through this two-week series, we’ll be reminded that calling isn’t as much about “what” as it is “who.” In order to discover God’s true calling on our lives, we need to focus less on what we’re doing and more on wh...

In this series, we’ll be reclaiming the word “calling.” It’s not just what we’re good at, or what we choose to do. Calling is a sacred word that speaks to our innermost beings. As we go through this two-week series, we’ll be reminded that calling isn’t as much about “what” as it is “who.” In order to discover God’s true calling on our lives, we need to focus less on what we’re doing and more on wh...

Every road trip needs an epic playlist. The Psalms are God’s epic playlist to us on this journey through life and they make the journey that much sweeter. Reflection Questions: What are you doing to actively work towards unity in your church, marriage, other relationships, etc.? Which of the three building blocks of unity (humility, trust, tenacity) are you weakest in? Which of the three blessings...

Every road trip needs an epic playlist. The Psalms are God’s epic playlist to us on this journey through life and they make the journey that much sweeter. Reflection Questions: Read Psalm 126, then reflect: What words stick out to you? What do they mean to you? What do you feel God saying to you? Does your life feel more like captivity or freedom? Why? What is one thing you can do this week to emb...

Every road trip needs an epic playlist. The Psalms are God’s epic playlist to us on this journey through life and they make the journey that much sweeter. Reflection Questions: Why do you think we tend to blame God when we experience unfairness and injustice in life? Based on the message and in your own words, why do you think it’s a good thing that God is unfair? How has that impacted your life?...

Every road trip needs an epic playlist. The Psalms are God’s epic playlist to us on this journey through life and they make the journey that much sweeter. Reflection Questions: When you think of the good life what comes to mind? Would you say that you are living the blessed life according to Psalm 128 (blessed feelings, finances, family and future)? Why or why not? In what ways are you challenged...

Every road trip needs an epic playlist. The Psalms are God’s epic playlist to us on this journey through life and they make the journey that much sweeter. Reflection Questions: What things do you usually turn to for comfort instead of God? Ask God to help you lift your eyes above the hills. In what areas of your life do you need to trust God more? What strengths do you have that might also be weak...

Paul’s letter to the Philippians is all about helping followers of Jesus have a gospel perspective on life. In a world full of many different perspectives we need a proper God perspective more than ever. Our circumstances might not change, but with Jesus our perspective can. Reflection Questions: What do you base your level of contentment on? What you have or who you have? What can you do this wee...

Paul’s letter to the Philippians is all about helping followers of Jesus have a gospel perspective on life. In a world full of many different perspectives we need a proper God perspective more than ever. Our circumstances might not change, but with Jesus our perspective can. Reflection Questions: What steps will you take to keep the fact that Jesus is coming back at the forefront of your mind? Mak...

Paul’s letter to the Philippians is all about helping followers of Jesus have a gospel perspective on life. In a world full of many different perspectives we need a proper God perspective more than ever. Our circumstances might not change, but with Jesus our perspective can. Reflection Questions: When in conflict what do you tend to set your mind on? Do you set your mind on being right or do you s...

Paul’s letter to the Philippians is all about helping followers of Jesus have a gospel perspective on life. In a world full of many different perspectives we need a proper God perspective more than ever. Our circumstances might not change, but with Jesus our perspective can. Reflection Questions: Who am I following, what draws me to them and why?  What does it look like for me to weep over th...

Paul’s letter to the Philippians is all about helping followers of Jesus have a gospel perspective on life. In a world full of many different perspectives we need a proper God perspective more than ever. Our circumstances might not change, but with Jesus our perspective can. Reflection Questions: How does it make you feel that the Apostle Paul still considered himself as in the process of owning h...

Paul’s letter to the Philippians is all about helping followers of Jesus have a gospel perspective on life. In a world full of many different perspectives we need a proper God perspective more than ever. Our circumstances might not change, but with Jesus our perspective can. Reflection Questions: What do you think causes your rejoicing in Jesus to fade from time to time? What is it about Jesus tha...