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Our work in God’s kingdom is eternally important. Our responsibility is to preach God’s Word no matter how it’s received. The reward for preaching the Word is priceless. Support the show https://centralnow.com/give/ (https://centralnow.com/give/)
Lead Pastor Jon Henninger brings us a message of honoring our past and remembering the blessings given to us. Support the show https://centralnow.com/give/ (https://centralnow.com/give/)
Senior Pastor Jamie Allen talks about what’s right with the church. Support the show https://centralnow.com/give/ (https://centralnow.com/give/)
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The Bible claims, again and again, to be a message from God offering you eternal life in Heaven when you die and a great life on earth while you’re alive. We should be very interested in whether the Bible is true. It deserves investigation. I love the Bible. I believe it is the revealed Word of God. I will list seven reasons why I believe the Bible to be true from beginning to end. Support the show https://centralnow.com/give/ (https://centralnow.com/give/)
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Jesus is the perfect leader and the only One Who can lead us to Heaven. We will talk about putting our trust in Jesus, putting our hope in Heaven, and being confident about going to Heaven. Support the show https://centralnow.com/give/ (https://centralnow.com/give/)
Great leaders must communicate clearly. Jesus was the perfect communicator, and we will learn how He did it and how we can pass along important truths to others. Support the show https://centralnow.com/give/ (https://centralnow.com/give/)
Great leaders must have courage. Even Jesus, the perfect leader, faced opposition and criticism. How can we learn to cope with opposition and criticism like Jesus did? Support the show https://centralnow.com/give/ (https://centralnow.com/give/)
Great leaders must have confidence. Jesus had the confidence to preach a tough message in His hometown. Christians should put their confidence in God and His promises. Support the show https://centralnow.com/give/ (https://centralnow.com/give/)
Great leaders must have character. Jesus was tempted directly by Satan. We will learn about facing and beating temptation. MAIN TEXT: LUKE 4:1 – 13 Support the show https://centralnow.com/give/ (https://centralnow.com/give/)
In this final week of the RELATIONSHIPS MATTER MOST series, we look at Gods design for true community. Relationships matter most because they lead us to THE relationship that matters most! Support the show https://centralnow.com/give/ (https://centralnow.com/give/)
I have learned more about God’s view of us, His children, in the 10 years I have been a dad than in the 30 years before. This week we will look at family relationships – mother, father, brother, sister – and connect the concept of God being our Heavenly Father. Support the show https://centralnow.com/give/ (https://centralnow.com/give/)
In this sermon we will look at marriage from a Biblical perspective. We will include 2 videos drawing the contrast between what we THINK marriage will be versus what it truly is. One video featuring a young couple preparing for marriage, one with an older couple married for a long time. Support the show https://centralnow.com/give/ (https://centralnow.com/give/)
A turning point in David’s life came near the end when he paved the way for the next king, his son, Solomon. David was able to appoint his successor and then graciously step aside and let him lead. KEY POINTS: 1. DAVID ACCEPTED HIS LIMITATIONS. 2. DAVID ANNOUNCED HIS SUCCESSOR. 3. DAVID AFFIRMED THE VISION FOR HIS SUCCESSOR. 4. DAVID ARRANGED THE TRANSITION WELL. 5. DAVID PRAYED FOR SOLOMON. 6. DAVID STEPPED ASIDE AT THE RIGHT TIME. Support the show https://centralnow.com/give/ (https://centralnow.com/give/)
There are three scenes in the Bible where David deals with a man named Shimei. Shimei really hurt David. In these scenes, we learn about forgiving like we want God to forgive us. Key Points: 1. Scene #1: David refuses to strike back. Text: 2 Samuel 16:5 – 13 2. Scene #2: David decides to forgive. Text: 2 Samuel 9:16 – 23 3. Scene #3: David decides to get even. Text: 1 Kings 2:8 – 10 4. Some suggestions about releasing resentment Don’t be easily hurt. Don’t expect people to be perfect. Don’t wait to settle differences. Don’t forget forgiveness is best for you. Don’t forget how much you’ve been forgiven. Stay off the judgment seat. Show kindness to the one who hurt you. Be big enough to forgive. Support the show https://centralnow.com/give/ (https://centralnow.com/give/)
We learn about David caring for Mephibosheth, the son of David’s best friend, Jonathan. This a lesson about kindness and compassion to people in need. KEY POINTS: 1. DAVID’S COMPASSION IS A GOOD EXAMPLE FOR US. Compassion means keeping your word. Compassion gives a second chance. 2. LESSONS FROM DAVID ABOUT COMPASSION Compassion is more than words; it is action. Compassion is more than reacting to needs; it is seeking out needs. Compassion is more than giving money; it’s building relationships. This story is filled with spiritual truth. Support the show https://centralnow.com/give/ (https://centralnow.com/give/)
Bathsheba, the beautiful woman next door, was pregnant. Uriah, her husband, the soldier, was dead. David, King of Israel, was responsible. For sure, this was a turning point in David’s life. But I want to focus on the rest of the story. God loved David too much to let him wallow in sin without trying to change his life. So, God sent the prophet Nathan to challenge David to face what he had done and change. Key Points: 1. Nathan’s confrontation: Nathan was the right person. Nathan confronted an issue that really mattered. Nathan went alone. Nathan confronted in God’s timing. Nathan went with the facts. Nathan went with careful words. Nathan was courageous and truthful. 2. David’s reaction: David was approachable. David quickly admitted guilt. David repented. David accepted the earthly consequences. David forgave himself and kept his friendship with Nathan. Support the show https://centralnow.com/give/ (https://centralnow.com/give/)
This is a great section of the Bible, not just because it’s an exciting story, but because there are important lessons about how we can face giants. We don’t face them often, but we all face threatening giants at times. When we do, it will be a turning point for us. Will we have courage, or will we be cowards? Will we show faith or fear? Key Points: When you face a giant… people close to you will discourage. people with experience will doubt. people who care about you will try to help. be sure your motives are right. put your confidence in God, not yourself. stay with your strengths. give glory to God. move toward the giant. finish the job. Support the show https://centralnow.com/give/ (https://centralnow.com/give/)
This six-part series is called “David: Turning Points”. I did this series seven years ago, but I want to repeat it because 2021 will be a turning point in my life, and more importantly, for Central Christian Church. For six weeks, we look at turning points in the life of King David. David is called a man after God’s heart, not because he was perfect, but because he had a heart for God. By studying turning points in David’s life, some positive, some negative, we can learn how to face turning points in our lives. Lesson #1 (January 1 & 3, 2021) – Accepting the Call Text: 1 Samuel 16:1 – 13 David was just a shepherd boy when first called by God. This is the first sign God wanted to do something special in David’s life. We see Samuel anoint David, and some lessons about God’s call in our lives Key Points: God’s call comes to secular tasks and spiritual roles. God’s call often comes unexpectedly. God’s call comes to ordinary people. God’s call often comes simply, not dramatically. God’s call usually comes gradually. God’s call may come to you repeatedly. Support the show https://centralnow.com/give/ (https://centralnow.com/give/)
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John 3:16. That verse has been called the gospel in a nutshell. In just a few phrases it wraps up what the good news of Christianity is all about. It also answers some of the most important questions people could ever ask. KEY POINTS: 1. WHAT KIND OF BEING IS GOD? 2. HOW DO WE KNOW GOD IS A GOD OF LOVE? 3. IS THERE ANY HOPE? Support the show https://centralnow.com/give/ (https://centralnow.com/give/)
Mary doesn’t deserve our worship, but she certainly deserves great respect. The Bible says she was blessed. She is called “the mother of the Lord.” She was a very special woman who can teach us a lot about a mother’s love and Christian devotion. TEXT: Luke 1:26 – 33 KEY POINTS: 1. MARY LOVED JESUS BEFORE HE WAS BORN. 2. MARY LOVED JESUS AFTER HE WAS BORN. 3. MARY LOVED JESUS IN HIS MINISTRY. Support the show https://centralnow.com/give/ (https://centralnow.com/give/)
In this three-part series is called “Christmas Love”. We will study Joseph’s Love for Mary, Mary’s Love for Jesus, and God’s Love for People. This Episode (Part One): We look at the Christmas story from the viewpoint of Joseph. He’s the husband of Mary and the stepfather of Jesus. His story is in Matthew 1, beginning with verse 18. We see Joseph’s Christmas in four stages. And in each of these times, we see his love for his wife. Support the show https://centralnow.com/give/ (https://centralnow.com/give/)
Love, Joy, and Jesus. It is good to give thanks to the Lord And to sing praises to Your name, O Most High; To declare Your loving kindness in the morning And Your faithfulness by night, With the ten-stringed lute and with the harp, With resounding music upon the lyre. For You, O Lord, have made me glad by what You have done, I will sing for joy at the works of Your hands. How great are Your works, O Lord! Psalm 92:1 – 5 (NAS) Support the show https://centralnow.com/give/ (https://centralnow.com/give/)
Why is gratitude important? What causes ingratitude? How can we be more grateful? Support the show https://centralnow.com/give/ (https://centralnow.com/give/)
