Centreville Presbyterian Church

"Ugly Prayer" | Psalm 109: 6-15 | The sad truth is that for many of us much of the time our prayers are not that dynamic... sometimes even boring. Why is that? While it is true that we are overstimulated by tv, politics, and the world cup; the truth may be that we are not doing prayer right. Our prayers tend to be safe and sanitized when what the Bible recommends is unfiltered, unedited and yes ev...

"Called To Be Single" | Matthew 19:10-12 | About 25% of people will stay single for most or all of their lives. And yet we so rarely talk about what it means to be single. What makes it beautiful, unique & challenging? And what does the Bible have to say to single people? What help does it offer? Join us Sunday and we'll talk about it! June 28, 2026 | Pastor Paul Lauerman

"The Secret to a Thriving Marriage" | Ephesians 5:20-33 People love to say, "marriage is hard work" or "marriage takes sacrifice." (But) isn't marriage supposed to be life giving, joyful even? Join us Sunday as we talk about how to have a marriage that lasts and, of course, what the Bible has to say about it. | Pastor Aaron McMillan | June 14, 2026

"Marriage is Changing, Let's Talk About It" | Marriage is Changing. People wait longer to get married and often end their marriages far sooner than in the past. Many people chose simply to live with the person they love. (And) we see individuals getting married that wouldn't have been able to in the past. Through it all Christians have become known for being very inflexible when it comes to marria...

Living with a Limp | 1 Kings 18: 20-24; 36-39 We all know the feeling of living with a limp—carrying a burden or a wound that is constantly weighing us down. While relationship hurts and professional disappointments are the usual culprits, the reality for many of us is much deeper: we are limping because our hearts are divided. In 1 Kings 18, God meets us in our conflict and challenges us to find...

"Receiving God's Forgiveness" | Psalm 32 One of the best feelings in all of life is one we rarely think about. It's the moment, when, the person we hurt... forgives us. Join us this Sunday as we talk about the power and difficulty of being forgiven, most of all by God. May 24, 2026 | Pastor Aaron McMillan

How to Forgive (Even When you Don't Want To) Matthew 18: 23-35 | Jesus never said forgiveness would be easy—but He did show us how to do it. In Matthew 18, we’ll learn how the forgiveness of Christ changes the way we process hurt, betrayal, and offense. If you’ve been stuck replaying what happened with someone who hurt or upset you, come discover the freedom the gospel brings! Pastor Paul Lauerman...

"The Cost of Unforgiveness?" Matthew 18:23-35 Most of us would agree. It's a good thing to forgive. (But) it's hard, even impossible at times. So, let's talk about the other option...Un-forgiveness. What really happens to us (and to our world) when we don't show mercy? Could it be that forgiveness is not just necessary, it's the better way? Pastor Aaron McMillan | May 10, 2026

"Must We Always Forgive?" | Jesus teaches us to forgive those who have hurt us. (But) is it ever ok not to forgive? Aren't there some times when it would be inappropriate to show someone mercy? And why exactly is forgiveness a good thing? Shouldn't people be held accountable for what they do? Join us this Sunday as we begin an exploration of one of the Bible's biggest ideas (and the world's bigges...

"Will You Have A Happy Ending" | Acts 28:23-31 | April 26, 2026 (And) Now we come to the end of the Book of Acts, - The history of those first few people who saw a resurrected Jesus and could not look back. What we find once again is that with God the end is never the end, because with God the end is aways a beginning. That is why our hope never fades. Intrigued? Join us Sunday and we'll talk abou...

Most of us eventually hit a wall where our nerves are worn raw and our capacity to keep going just gives out. Paul spent Acts 21-25 being hunted, lied about, and left to rot in a cell, yet he walks into his hearing in chapter 26 still fueled by a fire for the gospel. He didn’t just survive the gauntlet; he managed to keep his soul from becoming as cynical as the people trying to destroy him. This...

"How to Let Go (of the Lives you Love)" | Acts 20:17-23 | Is there anything more difficult than saying goodbye to the city we've grown to love, to the calling we've given our life to or even a beloved friend? Letting go when it's time to let go may be one of the hardest things we do in life. Join us this week as we return to the Book of Acts and discover how faith changes how we handle loss in our...

We know the story... Jesus walks out of His own tomb, the grave clothes stripped away and says hello to His closest disciples - Everything changes, for them, for the world, forever. But why? Why does this happen? Join us this Easter Sunday as we go back to the beginning, to the moment when Jesus calls His first disciples and tells them why He has come... He has come to heal people. What does this...

When Peace Picks a Fight | Matthew 20:17-19 -21:1-11 | We celebrate Palm Sunday like a parade, but for Jerusalem, it was a provocation. Jesus didn't come to negotiate with the status quo; He came to overthrow it. This week, we’re looking at a King who doesn't just offer us comfort, but confronts the parts of our lives we’ve tried to keep for ourselves. It’s the kind of grace that demands a surrend...

Some Christians seem to see spiritual things, even demons or angels, behind every bush. Others don't seem to notice or even believe in these kinds of things at all. So, what's the answer? What are Christians meant to believe about these things and how should it shape our lives? Join us Sunday and we'll talk about it! | Acts 17:22-34 | March 22, 2026 | Pastor Aaron McMillan

We all get tired of small talk. We long for meaningful conversations. And for Christians we'd love to have easy rich conversations with our friends about Jesus, especially in a world where spiritual conversations aren't that common? Well, join us for worship this Sunday as Paul the Apostle shows us how to connect Jesus and faith with whomever God puts in front of us each day. | Acts 17:22-34 | Mar...

"Beyond Your Best" | Acts 16:25-34 | So often, what we believe God can do is limited by our abilities, our talents, our wealth and our wounds. What we see in God's word is his Holy Spirit taking ordinary women and men and making them so much more through his miraculous power. Come discover God's plan for every believer! Pastor Paul Lauerman | March 8, 2026

"Are You Called?" | Acts 16:6-15 | Do you have a mission in life, a driving purpose? This week in our study of the early church we find people from every walk of life suddenly changing course, changing their live plans on a moments notice. What happened and what does it have to show us about our lives today? | March 1, 2026

"The Downside of Diversity (and Why We Need It Anyway)" | Diversity is everywhere these days. (And) we couldn't be more divided about it. We eat different foods and love it. (But then) We see fewer people living the way we live, the way we were raised, and it seems like loss. How should Christian feel about this? And what does it look like when diversity comes to Church? Join us this Sunday as we...

"The Freedom Faith Brings" | Acts 13:1-12 | February 15, 2026 | From the very beginning of the Jesus movement the message of Jesus has been called good news -- as if just knowing about Jesus was sure to bring encouragement and hope. What is it about Him that has this power and why (despite this) do many people just not find the news of Jesus to be all that good? These are big questions. Join us Su...

"Sleeping Soundly While the World Rages" | Acts 12: 1-12; 20-23 | God's Kingdom Forever | February 8, 2026 One man sat on a throne and lived in a state of constant panic; the other lay in chains and slept like a child. How could a prisoner find rest while a king lived in terror? It all depends on where your heart dwells. Join us as we study Acts 12 and learn how to trade earthly anxiety for the pe...

"On Mission for Christ" | Psalm 102:18-22 It happens almost every day. We hear the call and take up the mission before us. Sometimes the mission is simple, "don't forget to pick up dinner!" Christians of course share a calling far bigger... to take up the mission of Jesus himself. -- With His help, to complete what He began. Join us Sunday as we celebrate the gift of being God's Church and the ama...

CPC Worship - Blizzard Edition! "Am I Really Supposed to Love Everybody at Church?" 1 Corinthians 12:13-26 | January 25, 2026 | Pastors Paul and Aaron Keep on those warm pajamas, pour up a hot chocolate and grab your Bibles as we worship, online only, from our homes across the city this Sunday morning. Keeping with the theme of the day our service will be casual and conversational. Paul and Aaron...

"The Satisfied Heart Gives" | Matthew 6:31-33 & 2 Corinthians 9:10-11| When was the last time you were truly generous? Perhaps the gift was spontaneous, perhaps it took real sacrifice on your part. Most likely though you remember the power of the moment. Christians, of course, are called to be generous over and over again. Why is this? Why is generosity so important to God and resonant in our...

"Mission Critical Discipleship" 1 Peter 1:1-9| Pastor Paul Lauerman | January 11, 2026 ------------------------------------------------------- In every NASA mission, military maneuver, or even a big camping trip, there are certain elements that are essential to success. You may have the best campfire stories, but if you forget your sleeping bag, you are going to have a bad time. When it comes to t...