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Life presents us with a fundamental choice between living a 'less life' characterized by scarcity, worry, and just getting by, or embracing the 'more life' that Jesus offers - one filled with abundant overflow of love, joy, peace, and hope. The key to accessing this more life is staying connected to Jesus, the true vine, rather than attaching ourselves to counterfeit vines like money, politics, or career success. Three practical ways to maintain this connection include putting God first in everything through daily prayer and Scripture, putting God first in our finances through tithing, and desperately seeking God's kingdom in every aspect of life. When we remain connected to Jesus through obedience, we experience overflowing joy that doesn't depend on circumstances but flows from our relationship with Him. Follow and subscribe to stay updated with our latest content: Youtube  | Facebook | Instagram | Central Wired Website

Many people confuse excellence with perfection, creating impossible standards in their relationship with God. True excellence isn't about flawless performance but wholehearted devotion to Jesus. When asked about the greatest commandments, Jesus pointed to loving God completely and loving others as ourselves. This excellence involves making Jesus the center of our hearts, surrendering our souls to Him, renewing our minds with Scripture, working wholeheartedly for His glory, and loving others selflessly. God's grace, symbolized throughout Scripture by the number five and ultimately demonstrated through Jesus's five wounds on the cross, empowers us to live with devotion rather than perfection. Excellence that honors God flows from a heart fully committed to Jesus, allowing that love to overflow into every aspect of life. Follow and subscribe to stay updated with our latest content: Youtube  | Facebook | Instagram | Central Wired Website

The most meaningful rooms in our lives become special because of the people who show us grace, forgiveness, and love within them. Philip's story demonstrates how God uses ordinary people to share His extraordinary message. After experiencing transformation in a house church as a teenager, Philip later encountered an Ethiopian official on a desert road. Through offering peace, presence, and promise, Philip helped this seeking man understand Scripture and accept Christ. This encounter shows us that we don't need perfection to impact others - we simply need to be willing to come alongside people and share Jesus' love. The next generation needs people who have been with Jesus to demonstrate authentic faith and create safe spaces for spiritual growth. Follow and subscribe to stay updated with our latest content: Youtube  | Facebook | Instagram | Central Wired Website

Life often pushes us to our lowest points, leaving us feeling broken and wondering if recovery is possible. The story of a paralyzed man in Capernaum illustrates this struggle - confined to a mat, isolated and hopeless. However, four faithful friends refused to give up on him, carrying him through crowds and obstacles to bring him to Jesus. When they lowered him through the roof, Jesus first addressed his spiritual needs by forgiving his sins, then commanded him to rise and walk. The man who once lay helplessly on his mat now carried it as a testimony to God's healing power. This story reminds us that God provides people to help carry our burdens when we cannot bear them alone, and calls us to be mat-carriers for others in their darkest moments. Follow and subscribe to stay updated with our latest content: Youtube  | Facebook | Instagram | Central Wired Website

In this sermon, Pastor David Clark discusses how our lives are practice for eternity - either heaven or hell. He emphasizes that good churches and pastors should focus exclusively on preaching Christ crucified, not on personal preferences or politics which can become idols. Drawing from Jesus' final words on the cross, he outlines five best practices to prepare for heaven: warfare (prayer), witness (sharing Jesus with others), work (serving others in Jesus' name), speaking the Word of God, and worship through complete surrender to God. Follow and subscribe to stay updated with our latest content: Youtube  | Facebook | Instagram | Central Wired Website

In Luke 15, Jesus tells the parable of the lost son to illustrate God's unconditional love and forgiveness. The story follows a son who demands his inheritance early, squanders it in wild living, and eventually finds himself destitute and feeding pigs. When he returns home expecting rejection, his father instead runs to embrace him, restoring him fully as a son and celebrating his return. Meanwhile, the older brother's resentment mirrors the Pharisees' attitude toward sinners. This powerful narrative teaches us that no one is beyond God's reach, God eagerly awaits our return, and we should celebrate rather than judge when others find their way back to God. Follow and subscribe to stay updated with our latest content: Youtube  | Facebook | Instagram | Central Wired Website

Life's toughest questions often leave us feeling empty, stressed, or exhausted. Jesus demonstrated how to face these challenges during His wilderness temptations by relying on God's Word. When Satan questioned His identity and worth, Jesus responded with scripture, showing us that our value comes from who we are in God, not what we do. Through Jesus' example, we learn that God's Word fills our emptiness with promise, calms our stress with purpose, and renews our exhaustion with power. In our broken world, Jesus Himself stands as the ultimate answer to our deepest questions about hope and meaning. Follow and subscribe to stay updated with our latest content: Youtube  | Facebook | Instagram | Central Wired Website

Jesus Over Everything explores how our priorities reveal what we truly value in life. Through the story of the rich young ruler, we see how even good things can become idols that keep us from following Christ fully. When we recognize Jesus' supremacy—as Paul described to the Colossians—we find true fulfillment not in what we achieve but in what we receive through Christ. Making Jesus supreme means we don't just reach for Him over everything, but we reach with Him in everything. This transforms our approach to work, relationships, and goals, bringing the authentic fulfillment we've been searching for. Follow and subscribe to stay updated with our latest content: Youtube  | Facebook | Instagram | Central Wired Website

Finding victory over self-sabotage requires recognizing our own role in our suffering. The story of Gideon teaches us that before God performs miracles, He calls us to take responsibility. When we cry out to God, His help often comes in the form of more of Jesus rather than simply removing our problems. Jesus sees us not as we see ourselves, but according to His destiny for our lives. The path to overcoming self-sabotage involves daily worship, taking responsibility, and trusting God's Word as our guide—moving from merely believing in God to truly trusting Him with every aspect of our lives. Follow and subscribe to stay updated with our latest content: Youtube  | Facebook | Instagram | Central Wired Website

Life's unfortunate events often leave us questioning God's presence and purpose. Joseph's biblical journey from pit to palace demonstrates how God works through our most difficult seasons. Through being sold into slavery, falsely accused, and imprisoned, Joseph maintained his faith and integrity. His story teaches us three crucial lessons: in our lowest moments, we learn dependence on God; in unfair circumstances, we practice integrity; and in seasons of waiting, we develop patience. Joseph's life reminds us that God remains present through every trial, using what others intend for harm to ultimately fulfill His greater purpose in our lives. Follow and subscribe to stay updated with our latest content: Youtube  | Facebook | Instagram | Central Wired Website

Life's losing streaks can make us feel like remnants of our former selves, as happened to Naomi in the book of Ruth. After losing her husband and sons in Moab, she returned to Bethlehem bitter and empty, allowing her losses to reshape her identity. Through her daughter-in-law Ruth's loyalty and the kindness of Boaz, a guardian redeemer, Naomi's story became part of God's greater plan. This narrative reminds us that God works providentially through our messes, weaving hope through every step. In Christ, our ultimate Redeemer, we find our true identity beyond our losses - not as bitter, broken, or alone, but as chosen, valued, and loved. Follow and subscribe to stay updated with our latest content: Youtube  | Facebook | Instagram | Central Wired Website

When life falls apart unexpectedly, we can learn from Paul's experience during a shipwreck in Acts 27. In the midst of chaos, Paul made three crucial choices that can guide us through our own storms. First, he chose to believe in God's promises despite his circumstances. Second, he gave thanks even while surrounded by fear and uncertainty. Third, he continued to obey God's calling wherever he found himself. These choices didn't immediately calm the storm, but they provided Paul with stability and purpose until he reached safe harbor. Like Paul, we can find hope in our darkest moments by standing on God's promises, practicing gratitude, and remaining faithful where we are. Follow and subscribe to stay updated with our latest content: Youtube  | Facebook | Instagram | Central Wired Website

When life's storms become overwhelming, we can find peace by following Elijah's example in 1 Kings 19. Driven by fear to the point of despair, Elijah surrendered under a broom tree where God met and strengthened him. Through a 40-day journey of renewal, God led Elijah to Mount Horeb where he encountered divine presence not in dramatic displays of power, but in a gentle whisper—a holy silence. Like Elijah, we can find peace by pulling over and surrendering our burdens, submitting to God's direction, and standing in His presence to receive His promises of protection, partnership, and purpose through Jesus Christ. Follow and subscribe to stay updated with our latest content: Youtube  | Facebook | Instagram | Central Wired Website

Every miracle begins with a mess, and the key to transforming your darkest moments is through worship. Paul and Silas demonstrated this powerful truth when they chose to pray and sing praises to God at midnight while chained in prison. Their worship triggered an earthquake that not only freed them but every prisoner. When we worship instead of worry during our difficulties, God's peace comes first, followed by His power. Worship isn't just for church services—it's acknowledging God's greatness in every moment and surrendering our messes to Him. This approach not only transforms our situation but impacts everyone around us. Follow and subscribe to stay updated with our latest content: Youtube  | Facebook | Instagram | Central Wired Website

Finding true spiritual refreshment means recognizing our deep thirst and turning to the right source. While we often seek fulfillment in success, relationships, or possessions, these temporary solutions leave us depleted. Psalm 1 describes the blessed person as one rooted in God's Word, like a tree planted by streams that never run dry. Jesus identified himself as this living water during the Feast of Tabernacles, inviting all who are thirsty to come to him. When we draw from Jesus as our source, we not only find our own spiritual thirst quenched but become channels of refreshment for others, bearing fruit even in difficult seasons. Follow and subscribe to stay updated with our latest content: Youtube  | Facebook | Instagram | Central Wired Website

When we create our own crises through poor decisions, finding peace can seem impossible. David's story teaches us how to move from fear to faith even when we've caused our own problems. After fleeing from King Saul, David made fear-driven choices that led him straight into enemy territory in Gath. While imprisoned there, he wrote Psalm 56, revealing five crucial steps: be honest about your fear, put fear into perspective, remember you're still seen and loved, declare that God is for you, and choose to praise while you wait. Even in our self-created messes, God's grace remains available, demonstrating that He is for us, not against us. Follow and subscribe to stay updated with our latest content: Youtube  | Facebook | Instagram | Central Wired Website

When life shifts beneath our feet, we often long for what was and fear what's to come. Psalm 137 captures the raw emotion of the Israelites in Babylonian exile, providing a powerful parallel to our own experiences of loss and change. God's message to the exiles offers a formula for finding hope: build roots where you are, grow through planting hope instead of bitterness, live in community, pray for peace, and seek God wholeheartedly. Through Jesus, we find the ultimate hope that transforms our perspective from what was lost to what can be, giving us strength to face any circumstance. Follow and subscribe to stay updated with our latest content: Youtube  | Facebook | Instagram | Central Wired Website

When life shakes us to our core through grief, loss, or anxiety, we often try to hold it together while pressure builds inside. Hannah's story in 1 Samuel shows us a better way - she poured out her soul to God in the midst of her pain. After surrendering her deepest desires in prayer, Hannah found peace before her circumstances changed. Like David who wrote 'with Him at my right hand, I will not be shaken,' we can find stability by seeking God's presence, pouring out our souls to Him, and surrendering our desires. Jesus himself experienced ultimate pressure yet conquered it, offering us the same hope. Follow and subscribe to stay updated with our latest content: Youtube  | Facebook | Instagram | Central Wired Website

King Hezekiah faced overwhelming fear when the Assyrian army surrounded Jerusalem, but found peace through exceptional prayer. When confronted with a threatening letter, he spread it before the Lord in the temple, beginning with praise rather than panic. His response teaches us two powerful practices for finding peace: spreading our struggles before God and completely surrendering our fears. By letting go of our need to control and experiencing God personally, we can face life's challenges with the confidence that 'The Lord Almighty is with us.' Follow and subscribe to stay updated with our latest content: Youtube  | Facebook | Instagram | Central Wired Website

When we make mistakes, we often build walls of guilt and shame that separate us from others and from God. King David's story illustrates how sin leads to isolation, but also shows the path to freedom through genuine repentance. True freedom comes when we honestly confess, seek mercy, and accept transformation. Through Jesus, we receive forgiveness that breaks down our walls of shame. Instead of etching our pain in stone and God's grace in sand, we can reverse this pattern by identifying our walls, confessing honestly, receiving grace, and living with open hands. Follow and subscribe to stay updated with our latest content: Youtube  | Facebook | Instagram | Central Wired Website