Many people today admire Jesus but struggle to trust His followers, seeing the Church as hypocritical or insincere. Paul’s words remind us that God’s grace is meant to transform how we live, love, and lead in a skeptical world. True credibility is restored not through power or image but through integrity, humility, and open-hearted grace. Listen to this sermon as Jason Harris shows how God’s grace renews both our witness and the Church’s calling in the world. ________ Sign up for Central’s newsletters here. Visit us on our website to learn more. Follow us on Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook.
In 2 Corinthians 5, Paul calls believers to embrace their true identity as ambassadors for Christ — representing his kingdom in a world longing for reconciliation. We are not the authors of the message but the messengers, sent to proclaim that God has made peace through Jesus, turning enemies into friends and making all things new. As new creations, we’re called to embody this hope and participate in God’s mission to set the world right. Listen to this sermon as Jason Harris explores the transforming power of being Christ’s ambassadors. ________ Sign up for Central’s newsletters here. Visit us on our website to learn more. Follow us on Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook.
Suffering often feels senseless, but Paul reminds us that God is using even our pain to prepare us for something far greater: an eternal weight of glory beyond comparison. Though our outer selves waste away, our inner selves are being renewed day by day as we fix our eyes on unseen realities. The trials we face are not meaningless; they are the very means by which God shapes us for his eternal purposes. Listen to this sermon as Rev. Dr. Jay Harvey shows how our suffering becomes the doorway through which God prepares us for glory. ________ Sign up for Central’s newsletters here. Visit us on our website to learn more. Follow us on Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook.
Our culture may be obsessed with power, but Paul reminds us that God’s power works in a completely different way — through weakness, humility, and grace. We are merely jars of clay: fragile and ordinary, yet entrusted with the priceless treasure of the gospel. God’s strength shines most brightly when our own efforts fail, revealing that the power to change lives belongs to him alone. Listen to this sermon as Jason Harris shows how God’s power in weakness transforms our frailty into a vessel for his glory. ________ Sign up for Central’s newsletters here. Visit us on our website to learn more. Follow us on Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook.
In a world where trust in leaders is waning, Paul shows us what genuine ministry really looks like. True Christian leadership isn’t about charisma, credentials, or image — it’s about weakness made strong by God’s Spirit, a message presented with clarity, and lives transformed by grace. Each believer becomes a living letter from Christ, reflecting his glory to the world. Listen to this sermon as Jason Harris unpacks how God’s power in weakness reveals the genuine article of Christian ministry. ________ Sign up for Central’s newsletters here. Visit us on our website to learn more. Follow us on Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook.
In a world unraveling with division, resentment, and a thirst for power, Paul reminds us of a better way — the way of Jesus. Writing to the Corinthians, he calls believers to spread the aroma of Christ through forgiveness, sincerity, and lives that point to the gospel. Our message — whether of love or hate, sincerity or spin, life or death — is always shaping those around us. Listen to this sermon as Jason Harris shows how Paul’s vision helps us carry the fragrance of Christ into a culture desperate for hope. ________ Sign up for Central’s newsletters here. Visit us on our website to learn more. Follow us on Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook.
Paul’s letter to the Corinthians speaks straight into today’s crisis of leadership credibility, showing that true authority comes not from image or power but from humility, sincerity, and service. Against accusations of being unimpressive, unreliable, and unloving, Paul points us back to the faithfulness of God and the gospel that shapes authentic leadership. His words remind us that all of God’s promises find their “yes” in Jesus, transforming our past, present, and future. Listen to this sermon as Jason Harris unpacks how Paul’s vision of leadership offers a powerful and hopeful model for our time. ________ Sign up for Central’s newsletters here. Visit us on our website to learn more. Follow us on Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook.
The Apostle Paul’s second letter to the Corinthians reveals not only his deepest struggles but also the central truth that God’s power is made perfect in weakness. In a world where the church’s credibility is often questioned, Paul offers a radically different vision of leadership—one marked by authenticity, humility, and shared vulnerability. Through suffering, we discover God’s comfort and are called to become “wounded healers” who bring hope to others. Listen to this sermon as Jason Harris unpacks how Paul’s message speaks powerfully into our own credibility crisis and shows us the transformative power of the gospel in the midst of suffering. ________ Sign up for Central’s newsletters here. Visit us on our website to learn more. Follow us on Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook.
In this sermon, Rev. Luke Miedema draws from the story of Jesus feeding the five thousand to remind us that true satisfaction isn’t found in better circumstances, but in Christ himself. Just as Jesus multiplied a meager offering into an abundant feast, he invites us to taste the goodness of his kingdom even in the wilderness seasons of life. And from that abundance, he calls us to join him in feeding a hungry world with the grace we’ve received. Listen to this sermon as Rev. Luke Miedema unpacks how Jesus gives us both a kingdom meal and a kingdom mission Listen to this sermon as Rev. Aaron Baker unpacks how God’s inscrutable grace offers hope, forgiveness, and renewal for us all ________ Sign up for Central’s newsletters here. Visit us on our website to learn more. Follow us on Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook.
Saul’s story on the road to Damascus reminds us that no one is beyond the reach of God’s transforming grace. What begins in violence and hatred is turned into a witness of mercy, showing that Jesus meets us in our blindness and opens our eyes to new life. This is a family story that tells us who we are and how we got here—people redeemed by a love we could never earn. Listen to this sermon as Rev. Aaron Baker unpacks how God’s inscrutable grace offers hope, forgiveness, and renewal for us all. ________ Sign up for Central’s newsletters here. Visit us on our website to learn more. Follow us on Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook.
God takes what the world sees as broken and transforms it into something beautiful, just as Michelangelo saw David hidden in flawed marble. Through stories of faith, loss, and everyday encounters, we can be reminded that our lives are meant to reflect Christ’s transforming power. God’s redeeming work reshapes us to be witnesses of His glory in a world longing for hope. Listen to this sermon as Rev. Michael Davis explores how to live as a witness of the one true God. ________ Sign up for Central’s newsletters here. Visit us on our website to learn more. Follow us on Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook.
The biblical story of Jehosheba is remarkable yet little-known. Set against a backdrop of palace intrigue and danger, her split-second decision to hide a baby in a supply closet changed the course of history. And just as Jehosheba recognized the true king in her day, we’re called to live boldly for the ultimate King — Jesus — right where we are. Listen to this sermon as Rev. Andrew Smith offers a reminder that God often works through ordinary people placed in the right spot at the right moment to do the right thing for his glory. ________ Sign up for Central’s newsletters here. Visit us on our website to learn more. Follow us on Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook.
The key to living boldly in the world starts with being hidden away. But what does that mean? When we look at the life of Elijah, it reveals the surprising power of a “concealed life” with God. But a hidden faith that never shows up in real life? That’s only half the story. Listen to this sermon from Rev. Andrew Smith as he challenges us to live fully rooted lives that move from quiet trust to courageous action. ________ Sign up for Central’s newsletters here. Visit us on our website to learn more. Follow us on Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook.
What if the key to your purpose in the city isn’t chasing success but letting go of status altogether? In a world obsessed with achievement, the freedom to serve might be the most powerful calling of all. Listen to this sermon from Rev. Dr. Jay Harvey as he shows how Jesus’ humility offers a radical new way to live, love, and lead in places like New York. ________ Sign up for Central’s newsletters here. Visit us on our website to learn more. Follow us on Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook.
Isaiah 6 is often quoted as an example of a willing servant of God expressing eagerness to be on mission for him. What can be overlooked, however, is the fact that God is calling Isaiah to an extremely difficult task, and Isaiah’s willingness to go comes less from a place of excitement and more from a place of experiencing the weightiness, superlativeness, and supremacy of God. Listen to this sermon from Rev. Andrew Smith as we consider how the motivation for going comes not from the mission but from the One who sends. ________ Sign up for Central’s newsletters here. Visit us on our website to learn more. Follow us on Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook.
There are a lot of difficulties in ministry, but if we’re not careful, the presenting challenges can easily distract us from one covert challenge with damaging potential. When ministry goes well, the danger of success creeps in, tempting us to chase a name for ourselves instead of elevating the name of the One to whom we owe credit for all our successes. Listen to this sermon as Rev. Alex Watlington instructs us to be on guard against this danger as we engage in God’s mission. ________ Sign up for Central’s newsletters here. Visit us on our website to learn more. Follow us on Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook.
Short term mission trips are a popular way for Christians to go out and be the hands and feet of God to others in need. But what if the real beneficiary of mission is not who we traditionally think it is? After all, when God sent Jonah to preach to Nineveh, unbeknownst to Jonah, Nineveh was not the primary focus of God’s plan. Watch this sermon as pastoral resident Hansol Kang helps us consider how God sends us out in order to accomplish his work in our own hearts. ________ Sign up for Central’s newsletters here. Visit us on our website to learn more. Follow us on Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook.
We all love a good comeback story. Whether it’s sports, rags-to-riches, or otherwise, there’s something about a new start — a second chance — that resonates with us in the depths of our souls. The book of Jonah tells us one such story and reminds us that God is a God not just of second chances but of third chances, fourth chances, and millionth chances. Listen to this sermon from guest preacher Brent Harriman as we consider God’s mercy and our response to it. ________ Sign up for Central’s newsletters here. Visit us on our website to learn more. Follow us on Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook.
Taking up a collection has been a regular feature of Christian worship since the beginning. The Bible exemplifies believers giving to support one another and to support the mission of God. But the Bible doesn’t just instruct us TO give; it tells us how to give so that we’re both responsible and generous in how we honor God with our finances. Listen to this sermon as we consider how to engage in the gracious act of giving. ________ Sign up for Central’s newsletters here. Visit us on our website to learn more. Follow us on Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook.
The earliest Christians had their lives radically transformed by Jesus, and their response was justice, mercy, and faithfulness, yes, but in addition to the practice of tithing. The radical generosity of Jesus in giving his very life naturally led to the Church radically giving to support the advancement of the gospel and to provide for those in need. Listen to this sermon as we consider the voluntary, responsive, and sacrificial gift of generosity. ________ Sign up for Central’s newsletters here. Visit us on our website to learn more. Follow us on Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook.