Sermons from City Centre Church

This week, Pastor Deric returns to preach from the series, "Strength in our Suffering" in Psalm 11.  Study Notes 1. He is our refuge (v1-3) 2. He is our reassurance (v4) 3. He is our righteousness (v5-7)

This Sunday, our is guest is Carlos Mendivelso (Lead Pastor of the Colombia Missions Team). He preaches from Philippians 1:3-11, reflecting on the prayer of Paul. Sermon Notes 1. HOW He prays (vs. 3-8) A. He prays constantly. (3-4)  B. He prays with joy: (4)  C. He prays with confidence: (6)  D. He prays with deep affection: (v.8) 2. WHAT He prays (vs. 9-11) A. He prays their love will grow in kno...

This week, guest speaker Juan Jose Correa Orozco (Colombia Missions Team) preaches from Romans 15:7, "Come and Welcome" "Therefore welcome one another as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God."  Romans 15:7  1. The Commandment: Welcome one another 2. The Reason: Christ has welcomed you 3. The Goal: God’s glory. 

This week, Pastor Deric examines Isaiah 42:1-4 to show "His Gentleness in Our Suffering" 1. God's Servant is our King (v1)  2. The King has a global mission (v.3b-4) 3. The Servant's mission is to restore hope (v.2-3a) 4. SEE the Servant-King

This week, Pastor Deric returns to preach from Isaiah 40:25-31, "Strength for the Weary"  Protect God’s unique place in your life (v. 25-26, 28)  Believe God’s personal care for you (v. 27) Receive renewed strength from the Lord (V. 29 -31) 

This week, guest speaker Bechara Karkafi (FEB Central Church Planting Director) shares "Answer the Call" from Matthew 28:16-20.

This week, Pastor Bryan continues our study in Ephesians with the message, 'Welcome Home' from Ephesians 3:1-21. 1. The Mystery Revealed (v. 1-6) 2. The Ministry Proclaimed (v. 7-13) 3. The Heart of the Household (v. 14-21)

This week, Pastor Bryan continues our series 'The People of Grace' with the message "The Dwelling Place of God" form Ephesians 2:11-22. 1. Separated by Sin (v. 11-12) 2. Saved by the Son (v. 13-16) 3. Secure as God’s Sanctuary (v. 17-22)

Our guest, Dan Shurr, shares "The Day Jesus Came to the Pool" from John 5:1-15. 1. A Desperate Condition v. 3-5 2. A Divine Confrontation v. 6-9 3. A Dramatic Change v. 9-13 4. A Delayed Clarity v.14-15

This week, Pastor Bryan continues our series "The People of Grace" with 'Grace for the Dead' from Ephesians 2:1-10. 1. Dead in Sin (v. 1-3) 2. Alive by Grace (v. 4-7) 3. Made for Good (v. 8-10)

This week, Pastor Bryan start the new series 'The People of Grace' with the message "Every Spiritual Blessing" from Ephesians 1:1-14. 1. Chosen Before Time (v. 1-6) 2. Redeemed at the Cross (v. 7-10) 3. Sealed for Eternity (v. 12-14)

This Sunday, our guest is Pastor Brian Raby from Redemption Church Durham. He shares 'What Are You Thankful For?" from Psalm 100. 1. Worship the Lord with cheerful hearts (v. 1–2) because we know that he has chosen us personally (v. 3) 2. Acknowledge the King with grateful hearts (v. 4) because we trust that he will love us eternally (v. 5)

This week, Pastor Bryan shares "Breakfast for the Broken" from John 21:9-19. The Fire v. 9-14 The Failure v. 15-17 The Future v. 18-19

On this Easter Sunday, Pastor Bryan shares ' We Have Seen the Lord' from John 20. 1. To Those Who Weep (v. 11-18) 2. To Those in Fear (v. 19-23) 3. To Those in Doubt (v. 24-29)

On this final Sunday before Easter, Pastor Deric concludes our series 'Words from the Cross" with "In God's Hands" form Luke 23:46-47. Luke 23:46-47 Then Jesus, calling out with a loud voice, said, “Father, into your hands I commit my spirit!” And having said this he breathed his last. 47 Now when the centurion saw what had taken place, he praised God, saying, “Certainly this man was innocent!” Wh...

This Sunday, Pastor Deric shares "It is Finished!" from John 19:30 as we continue to explore 'Words from the Cross'. John 19:30 When Jesus had received the sour wine, he said, “It is finished,” and he bowed his head and gave up his spirit.

Pastor Deric continues our Easter series "Words from the Cross" with "Words of Suffering" from Matthew 27:46 & John 19:28-29. Matthew 27:46 And about the ninth hour Jesus cried out with a loud voice, saying, “Eli, Eli, lema sabachthani?” that is, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” John 19:28-29 After this, Jesus, knowing that all was now finished, said (to fulfill the Scripture), “I t...

This week, Pastor Deric continues sharing "Words From the Cross" with two more sayings of Jesus from Luke 23:43 & John 19:26-27. Luke 23:43 And he said to him, “Truly, I say to you, today you will be with me in paradise.” John 19:26-27 When Jesus saw his mother and the disciple whom he loved standing nearby, he said to his mother, “Woman, behold, your son!” Then he said to the disciple, “Behol...

This week, we begin a new series examining the word of Jesus spoken from the cross as we lead up to Easter. Pastor Deric shares "Forgive Them!" from Luke 23:34. And Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.” And they cast lots to divide his garments.

This week, our guest speaker is missionary Toe-Blake Roy. He shares "Overcoming Discouragement in Evangelism" based on John 21:1-14.

Pastor Deric shares "Don't Be an Esau!" from Proverbs 23:22-28. Honour your mother and father; v. 22 Keep learning and growing throughout your life; v. 23 Don’t sell your soul; v. 26-28

This Sunday, we continue in Proverbs with "Protecting our Ancient Boundaries" from Proverbs 22:22-29. The key verse is v.29. Boundaries are God’s means of protecting us. Boundaries are our way of honouring the past. Boundaries are meant to hold us accountable. Boundaries have limits too!

This week, Pastor Deric examines Proverbs 22:6 and asks the question, "who is Training Your Children?" God's Plan for the Family God's Strategy for the Family God's Promise for the Family

This week, Pastor Deric continues our survey of Proverbs with "But the Lord" From Proverbs 16:1-9. He is Lord of your motives v. 1-2 He is Lord of Your plans, v. 3-4,9 He is Lord of Your reputation; v. 5-8

This week, Pastor Deric reminds us to "Keep Your Balance". The message is based on Proverbs 11:1. The prominent theme of BALANCE in the Bible The common struggle for BALANCE in our lives The important topics of BALANCE in the Bible The PERFECT model of BALANCE for the Christian