Central Presbyterian Church - Sermons

The history of God’s people is one of abundant blessing but not without exile, persecution, and hardship. At every point throughout the biblical narrative, God’s people have found themselves in need of comfort. And in those moments, the almighty, all powerful creator of the universe has gently embraced his children and held them in his loving arms with a comfort that believers even today can, in turn, extend to a world in need. Listen to this sermon as guest preacher N.T. Wright leads us in considering the depth and breadth of God’s comfort. ________ Sign up for Central’s newsletters here. Visit us on our website to learn more. Follow us on Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook.

“Mission” in the Christian context is commonly perceived as a unique and extreme calling for a select group of people. But in fact, all Christians are called to participate in God’s mission, and thankfully the Bible — and the life of Jesus — provides us with all the guidance we need to do it. Listen to this sermon as we consider the who, what, why, and how of 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.

Faith can prove most challenging when we face circumstances that leave little rationale for hope. But in those instances, it is actually our faith itself that helps us to discern God’s activity, confront our doubts, and become more dependent upon him. Watch this sermon from guest preacher Rev. Michael Davis as we consider the many functions of faith — and the one who gives it to us. ________ Sign up for Central’s newsletters here. Visit us on our website to learn more. Follow us on Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook.

Last week we saw that the good news of the gospel transforms the lives of every individual who receives it. So what then? Do those individuals walk their individual paths of faith for the remainder of their days? Joyfully we see that the identity, responsibility, and destiny that the gospel transfers to believers has a communal element, because the gospel creates a unique community meant to walk the journey of faith together. Listen to this sermon as we consider the beauty of Christian community.  ________ Sign up for Central’s newsletters here. Visit us on our website to learn more. Follow us on Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook.

The nature of good news is that it communicates that something has happened that changes your situation for the better. But good news rarely ends with good news. It signifies change, it motivates action, and it establishes a future that is uniquely different from the past in an exciting and unchangeable way. The good news of the gospel of Jesus Christ does exactly that for those who receive it. Listen to this sermon as we consider the power of the gospel to transform our lives and the lives of those around us.  ________ Sign up for Central’s newsletters here. Visit us on our website to learn more. Follow us on Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook.