Christian Center Church Podcast

As we continue our discussion about the things that can ruin Christmas, we go to a slightly unexpected story. Mary was just a child when she received the news that she would bear the Messiah, and her first reaction was understandable: she doubted how it would happen. Doubt is a normal human emotion, but if left unchecked, it can keep you from experiencing the fullest life God has for you. Join Dr....

Merry Christmas, and welcome to December at CCC! We’re so excited to launch our Christmas theme this morning. This year, we’re taking a look at some of the things in life that can ruin your Christmas. Whether it’s doubt, fear, or anger, there’s a lot that tries to come between us and Jesus this time of year. Join Dr. Mark Lantz as he explores what these hidden enemies are and how you can defeat th...

Note: Due to a technical error, the video of this sermon has been lost. We have finally come to the end of our study of the book of Acts. And what better way to end this conversation than with a discussion of the Person behind most of the Acts of the Apostles: The Holy Spirit? Who is the Holy Spirit? Why is He so important? What does Scripture teach us about Him and His role in our lives as believ...

As we continue our study of the church of Acts, we follow the journey of Paul and Silas. These two evangelists encountered many strange happenings, and those events led them to some dark places. What did they do when their backs were up against the wall? Join Dr. Mark Lantz for Part 19 of 3000!

Why is Scripture important? What is the point of reading and studying it? How does it impact our lives? These may seem like basic questions, but do you really know the answer? Join Dr. Mark Lantz as he examines the importance of regular Scriptural study in part 18 of 3000!

The Apostle Paul and his crew of evangelists had their plan all set. They were going to move into Asia to continue preaching. But then, the unexpected happened: The Holy Spirit stopped them. What do we do when things don’t work out the way we planned, and how does God use these unexpected moments to lead us right where He wants us? Join Dr. Mark Lantz for part 17 of 3000!

When we talk about judgment, we normally associate it with some pretty negative things. But the reality is, everyone will face a judgment at one point, even believers. Thankfully, this judgment for believers is not about our eternal destiny, which is sure in Christ, but about the work we do for the Kingdom during our life. Join Dr. Mark Lantz for a close look at the Bema Seat Judgment in Part 4 of...

As much as perfect unity and agreement sound, that is not the reality we live in. The truth is, in your life, even your Christian walk, you are going to encounter contention. The question is, how do you face this contention and move from there to reconciliation? The book of Acts gives us a hands-on view of contention in the church, so what can we learn from this story? Join Dr. Mark Lantz for part...

As we continue our discussion of the end times and Tribulation, we come to the question of what properties our resurrected bodies will have. What does the Bible say about how we will spend eternity? What can we learn from the brief glimpse we get at the resurrected body of Jesus? Join Dr. Mark Lantz for part 3 of While You Were Gone.

Many people spend their entire lives in search of some sort of purpose or drive to their life. But this is not something the members of the church of Acts struggled with! Their story is full of individuals who found and fulfilled their God-given purpose day by day. What can we learn from their example? Join Dr. Mark Lantz for part 15 of 3000!

The past few weeks have been filled with news of the conflict in the Middle East, with Israel and Hamas being at the center of it all. What implications does this conflict have from a prophetic standpoint, and what can we glean from Scripture that can help interpret what is happening now? Join Dr. Mark Lantz for part 2 of While You Were Gone.

We are back in the book of Acts as we continue our examination of the early church! This week, we take a look at a scary time in the church’s history: the imprisonment of Peter. What can this story teach us about hardships, and how we as the church should respond? Does prayer really work? If so…how does it work? Join Dr. Mark Lantz for Part 14 of 3000!

We’ve spent the last few weeks discussing the book of Daniel and what he has to say about the end of the world, but there is another book that goes into even more detail. Join us as we dive into the book of Revelation, specifically talking about the Rapture of the church. What will it look like? What will happen at the Rapture? Join Dr. Mark Lantz as he looks at these questions and more in Part 1...

Last week, we looked at the life of the Apostle Paul and how Jesus turned his life completely around to become one of the greatest evangelists in history. But this week, we turn our attention back to the Apostle Peter, and his encounter with a very unlikely candidate for the church. Peter was called to pray for Cornelius, a prominent Roman official, and a clear enemy of Israel. What does Peter’s e...

We’ve finally reached the end of our study of the life of Daniel! And as we do, we answer a very interesting question: what was it exactly that allowed Daniel to thrive in Babylon? What habits did he cultivate that allowed him to remain faithful to his God in a culture that rejected the true God in every way? Join Dr. Mark Lantz as he explores this question in Part 12 of Outliers.

We’re still making our way through the book of Acts, pulling from its pages some principles that we can use to guide our lives as the church today. In Acts chapter 9, we meet a man who will become one of the most famous characters in the Biblical story: Saul of Tarsus. This is a man who experienced one of the most radical life transformations in history, and it is all narrated right here in Acts....

We now come to the ultimate battle described at the very end of Scripture: the battle of Armageddon. What does the Biblical account of this battle tell us about the future, and even the present? And ultimately, why is it important to be aware of this ultimate conflict? Join Dr. Mark Lantz for Part 11 of Outliers.

After facing its first growing pains, the early church met a new foe: persecution from the outside. Soon enough, the world around the church was doing its best to tear it apart, but all that came from that persecution was increased growth and outreach into their community. But what does outreach look like for the Christian church? Join Dr. Mark Lantz as we continue our exploration of the early chu...

Last week, we discussed Daniel’s vision of seventy weeks of years, and how that relates not only to the future of the nation of Israel, but the world as a whole. We discussed the coming of the Antichrist, a future world leader who will cause all people to worship him. But the book of Revelation gives us a vision of his companion, the False Prophet, and how this prophet will parody the work of the...

After its explosive growth near its beginning, the early church ran into some growing pains very quickly. Disputes between members of the church, clashing ideologies, and even accusations of favoritism plagued the early gathering of believers. How did they overcome these struggles, and how do they speak to us today? Join Dr. Mark Lantz for Part 10 of 3000!

As we continue our study of the book of Daniel, we enter one of the most famous passages in the entire book. Daniel is told that God has prepared 70 weeks of years before the liberation of His people, but what does that mean? How does God divide this period of time up? And why are we still talking about it today? Join Dr. Mark Lantz for Part 9 of Outliers.

The church of Acts experienced immense growth as it first started. But soon, we see something creep up that attempts to choke the life out of the young church. And, to this day, it remains the biggest deterrent to church growth that we face. What is it? Join Dr. Mark Lantz for Part 9 of 3000!

In Chapter 7 of Daniel, he receives a vision that shocks and unsettles him. It is a vision of the future, kingdoms that rise from the nations to rule and reign over the Earth. Daniel’s vision of these had significance for the children of Israel in Babylon, but they also have significance for us today. How? Join Dr. Mark Lantz for Part 8 of Outliers.

The church of Acts had a very unique approach to economics. We get a glimpse of their relationship with money in Acts chapter 4, and it tells us a lot about not only the church culture, but about how we as believers should relate to money today. Join Dr. Mark Lantz for a deep dive into the church and money in Part 8 of 3000!

Today, we come to one of the most famous stories in all of Scripture, and definitely the most famous in the book of Daniel: Daniel in the Lion’s Den. Daniel found himself the target of some powerful people, and they used their influence to land him in an unwinnable situation. How did Daniel prepare and respond to this conspiracy? Join Dr. Mark Lantz for Part 7 of Outliers.