Centre Street Church

I Am Not Ashamed of the Gospel 12.09.2021 54:27 ↓

Romans addresses numerous themes and issues that are relevant to today, but the overarching theme is the gospel of Jesus Christ. In Romans 1:16-17, Paul writes “For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes.” The question we will be asking ourselves is, “Are we ever ashamed of the gospel?” Do we wince when someone talks about the...

Pursue God 25.04.2021 53:27 ↓

In the midst of growing distrust, frustration, confusion and uncertainty in our society and world today, what do the Scriptures call Christ followers to focus on and give their lives to? The focus of this sermon will be on our pursuit of God as the beginning point in the life we are called to. This is the first part in a new series of messages entitled "How Then Shall We Live"?

Resurrection Sunday 04.04.2021 52:57 ↓

The Christian faith is built on the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. In 1 Corinthians 15, the Apostle Paul writes, "If Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile; you are still in your sins.” This is why Christians take the resurrection of Jesus so seriously. If you believe Christ is risen, are you able to explain to a friend why you believe it? If you do not believe in Christ's...

Glorious Surrender 21.03.2021 39:12 ↓

As we read Matthew 26:36-46, we see that Jesus faces agony, suffering, turmoil like no person has ever faced. Jesus knew that he was going to die. He had told his disciples that he must die – so Jesus’ agony and turmoil had to be originating from more than his impending death. What was Jesus facing that made Him feel the way He and pray the way He did. It is clear from Jesus prayer that that night...

Restoring Worship 28.02.2021 40:15 ↓

This sermon examines Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem which is recorded in Matthew 21 As He entered the city Jesus no longer constrained the praises of the people. He accepted it all, for the time of His coronation had come. On this day, Jesus declared "I am your Lord and King". On this day, Jesus essentially said, "From this day forward, I welcome your praise and worship". So, what does it m...

Battling Hell's Gates 14.02.2021 43:02 ↓

Why is it necessary to be part of a church? Is the organized church needed at all? Does the church and its mission really matter? Why can’t it just be Jesus and me? Many of these questions are addressed in this sermon on Matthew 16:13-20.

Countering Unbelief 24.01.2021 43:19 ↓

Knowing that He would soon be departing, Jesus gave special attention to growing His disciples' faith, one of the most important things they would need going forward. In two stories found in Matthew 14:13-36, Jesus provides several opportunities for His disciples to grow in their faith. As we learn from this passage we are also able to see how God seeks to do the same in our lives today.

Popular Expectations 10.01.2021 45:58 ↓

In our series in the gospel of Matthew we come to a turning point in Jesus' ministry where the people of His day become increasingly hostile toward Him. Jesus experiences this particularly upon returning to his hometown of Nazareth. As He teaches in their synagogue, the people are amazed at His teaching and wisdom, but despite this, they refuse to believe He is anything more than a man. Through th...