Central Lutheran

Our confidence in God affects everything in our lives, especially when things are uncertain. I want to help you discover the importance of trust in our relationship with God, but I want to start today by acknowledging the truth. Sometimes, it is hard to trust God. We want to trust in God, but sometimes it is easier to say than to do.  Today, we answer the question, “What do we do when life feels u...

Does scrolling through social media leave you feeling empty? Does the promise of that next car, gadget, outfit never quite deliver the fulfillment you hoped? Ever find yourself wishing the grass was greener on your side of the fence? We all feel the pull of comparison, the desire to weigh-up our success and happiness against that of others. What if the answer to this deep ache was actually unlocke...

In this HEART OF GOLD series, we'll discover that generosity is at the very core of our faith. Jesus gave everything for us, so in turn, we want to give our all. We want to demonstrate His goodness in our lives, as an act of worship to Him and to be of service to those around us. Socials: www.facebook.com/clcecolumbia www.instagram.com/centrallutheran/ www.centrallutheran.church

As we wrap up our series, First Things First, we are going to look at the idols of in our lives. Why? Because we can’t worship two of anything.  Invisible in our lives idols over promise and under deliver. The enemy wants us enslaved to anything other than the freedom that Jesus brings. We can find freedom for our hearts and our lives through our trust and our faith in Him.  You have a Father in H...

We talked about priorities and values in our life. But what about the things that we worship? Right or wrong, we all worship something or someone. In this message, Pastor Aaron helps us to see how somethings in our lives that were once good things…can become bad things because they have replaced the Jesus on the thrones of our heard.   So how can find rest in worshiping the only one who will fulfi...

What is the most important thing in life? Fortune, family, fame, position, power? What do we do when the things we value are threatened, removed, or fade away?  We cannot choose our circumstances, or determine our journey through life, but we can choose what gets priority in our lives. The way we spend our money, use our time and order our priorities demonstrate what we really value.  To determine...

We all want order in our lives, we chase after control. Often our list of concerns and cares become deep-seated worries that dominate our thoughts. What if there was a way to convert fear into faith? Together we’ll learn that we can trade anxiety and anguish for a calm and carefree life. In seeking one thing, everything else falls into place, fixing our eyes on that which endures - putting the Fir...

Today, Laura wants to show you how comparison reveals if we are stuck pursuing perfection and trying to “get it right.” Comparison is a red flag that helps us see how we have lost our way in following Jesus, but first, let’s discuss why we compare ourselves in the first place.  Socials: www.facebook.com/clcecolumbia www.instagram.com/centrallutheran/ www.centrallutheran.church

When it comes to our relationship with God, we all wonder: "Have I done enough? Is my life clean and tidy enough? What’s enough for God?"  And yet, because we're human, we continue hurting the people we love. There's a dilemma and we get stuck. What would it look like to measure our lives by God’s undeserved goodness to us rather than by the “good” we try to do? Socials: www.facebook.com/clcecolum...

Most Americans believe in heaven or some sort of afterlife. And, if we’re honest, most of us believe we're going there. Our confidence is fueled by the belief that good people go to heaven….so we should all be good, don’t do the wrong stuff, and just try to live the “right” kind of life. This all sounds nice on the surface – but when we hear what Jesus actually had to say, there’s a problem with t...

Do you ever feel like a hot mess some days? You know, when life is out of control, but you kept things looking picture perfect on the outside? There's good news - as followers of Jesus, perfection is never meant to be the goal! In fact, church is actually the one place where your messes are not only welcome, but expected.  Join us as pastor Aaron begins a brand new series focusing on what it looks...

Jesus came to earth to transform our lives. He came for everyone — there’s nothing that we’ve done that could keep us from God’s grace through Jesus. Jesus Christ died for our sins, was buried and raise from the dead — that’s Good News that gives us hope, both now and forever! As we wrap up our King of Hearts series, Pastor Aaron tells us that even though the resurrection is the end of Mark, it’s...

"At your highest moment, be careful, that’s when the devil comes for you.” Denzel Washington.  Sometimes, it's easier to depend on God when life is difficult. But what about when life is going great? Pastor Aaron discusses how to handle the mountains in life in this week's message in tour King of Hearts series.  Socials: www.facebook.com/clcecolumbia www.instagram.com/centrallutheran/ www.centrall...

The way we treat people is a reflection of our regard for them. Our goal should be to love others generously, not for appearances or to earn admiration, but because our actions reveal Jesus to those around us. Pastor Aaron discusses how to ensure that our private behavior aligns with our public image. Socials: www.facebook.com/clcecolumbia www.instagram.com/centrallutheran/ www.centrallutheran.chu...

God sees you. Don’t be afraid, just believe. In week 5 of King of Hearts, we discuss a couple of miracles of faith in Mark 5 and realize the power our faith can have in our current, daily lives. Socials: www.facebook.com/clcecolumbia www.instagram.com/centrallutheran/ www.centrallutheran.church

Many people hesitate to follow Jesus not because of Him, but because of how they've been treated by His followers. In week 3 of our King of Hearts series Aaron discusses how we can positively impact others' perceptions of Jesus by serving them with kindness and compassion. Socials: www.facebook.com/clcecolumbia www.instagram.com/centrallutheran/ www.centrallutheran.church

Jesus turned greatness upside down by serving first. In this new series, Pastor Aaron Sturgis is going through the book of Mark to show how Jesus is the King of Hearts.  Socials: www.facebook.com/clcecolumbia www.instagram.com/centrallutheran/ www.centrallutheran.church

This week we begin our new series, King of Hearts. Pastor Aaron starts by comparing the Bible to a compass because that's what it is... it's a tool that always points us to Jesus. But we also read the Bible because God is in it and God uses the Bible to change us. Socials: www.facebook.com/clcecolumbia www.instagram.com/centrallutheran/ www.centrallutheran.church

Join us Live, for a worship dedicated to prayer. Socials: www.facebook.com/clcecolumbia www.instagram.com/centrallutheran/ www.centrallutheran.church

This series has been a great series….find and follow. Why? Because it is something that we are passionate about. It's our mission…as a church…we believe that we exist to help people find and follow Jesus. That is our mission. That is what we get to be a part of together. I'm so grateful that I get to serve alongside you and that together we get to fulfill and go about that mission.  So over the co...

What does it look like to trust Jesus fully and to be His follower? In our Find and Follow series, we are learning that following Jesus means we learn to trust Him with our lives and help others trust Him with theirs, too.  Last week, we learned why studying the Bible is crucial to growing our relationship with Jesus. We cannot follow someone we do not know. This week, we are learning about life w...

In this series, Find and Follow, we are learning what it looks like to trust Jesus fully and to be His follower. To follow Jesus means we learn to trust Him with our lives and help others trust Him with theirs, too.  Pastor Aaron has been teaching us that being a disciple and helping others in their faith journey is the call of Jesus’ last words in the Gospel of Matthew. To follow Jesus means we b...

If we are called to love God and love others, what does that really mean? The word discipleship seems mystical, but it really means just that. Being a disciple starts with an invitation, grows into transformation and spreads into replication. In the second week of Find & Follow, Pastor Aaron unpacks how we learn and implement discipleship into our own lives, and truly live out Jesus' last command,...

So many of us are fans of Jesus. We watch from afar, admiring Him and His people, but never actually following Him or telling others about Him. It takes a lifetime to learn how to live and obey Jesus fully, but it only takes a moment to experience new life, get a new heart, and for your desires, and affections to change in a moment of surrender. Learn what it means and looks like to trust Jesus fu...