A Beautiful Mess: Week 3
As we continue in 1st Corinthians we see differences between the wisdom of God and what the world values.
Feb 25, 2018•34 min
Central Church Sermons
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A Beautiful Mess: Week 2
A house divided cannot stand. Neither can a church. In this sermon, Pastor Dan looks at 1 Corinthians 1:10 to see how divisions start in the church, and how to overcome them.
Feb 18, 2018•36 min
A Beautiful Mess: Week 1
You’ve probably heard the expression that “relationships are messy.” When we bring the messiness of relationships and the reality of our sin nature into the community of the church, it’s no wonder that church is often “messy.” But the Bible points us beyond the messiness of the church to see its beauty. We begin to see how today in 1 Corinthians 1:1-9.
Feb 11, 2018•39 min
Baptism
What is baptism? Why do we believe that it is so important? Today, Dan Werthman teaches on the importance of baptism.
Feb 04, 2018•38 min
The Kingship of Christ
When you reflect on who Jesus is, how often do you think about Him as King? Luke Jackson leads us through what God’s Word says about His Kingship.
Jan 28, 2018•27 min
Generosity
A pastor once told the story of a little boy who had a pack of Smarties candy. Upon the pastor expressing his love for Smarties, the boy made sure to always share the first piece of candy with the pastor whenever the boy received a new pack. In our lives, it's an amazing example of how we should be generous with God's blessings.
Jan 21, 2018•37 min
The Privilege of Forgiveness
As Christians, our lives are watched. How we treat others is a huge part of our testimony. Dr. Ernie Frey shares about the privilege we have of forgiving those who have wronged us.
Jan 15, 2018•38 min
A New Year's Resolution
Resolutions are difficult to follow through with, especially when it comes to our spiritual health. As 2018 begins, Pastor Dan encourages us to stay strong to our commitment to read the Bible and lists some of his favorite Bible reading plans.
Jan 09, 2018•38 min
Remember Your First Love
As 2018 begins, we must always remember our first love.
Dec 31, 2017•32 min
Silent Night
On Christmas Eve, we did the final sermon in our “Gospel In The Carols” series, looking at the Christmas Carols that draw deeply from the Bible to magnify the Gospel of Jesus Christ. This week we look at the Biblical roots and Gospel focus of “Silent Night."
Dec 27, 2017•37 min
Gabriel's Announcement
In this sermon, we will hear about the most amazing announcement in all of history. Gabriel told Mary that her baby boy would be the Son of God and King of Israel. This Christmas season let us celebrate Jesus as God’s Son and our King!
Dec 17, 2017•34 min
O Little Town of Bethlehem
Bethlehem was not an important town 2000 years ago. It was not a center of culture or commerce; but it was foretold to be the birthplace of one who would rule over Israel. This week, Dan Werthman looks at the Christmas carol "O Little Town of Bethlehem".
Dec 10, 2017•35 min
God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen
Did you know the comma in the carol "Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen" matters? As part of our "The Gospel in the Carols" teaching series, Pastor Dan expounds on the message in this classic carol.
Dec 03, 2017•35 min
O Come, O Come, Emmanuel
We all love Christmas carols, and the best Christmas carols are really Christian hymns that draw deeply from the Bible and magnify aspects of the Christmas story to share the good news of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. This week we look at the Biblical roots and the Gospel focus of O Come, O Come, Emmanuel.
Nov 26, 2017•42 min
Living Right
Pastor Dave shares his last message at Central Church as he follows God's calling to Texas. This message reflects on Matthew 5 and the importance of loving others.
Nov 19, 2017•35 min
Nehemiah: Spiritual Relapses
Pastor Dan closes our series on Nehemiah this morning looking at the subject of ‘spiritual relapses’ in chapter 13.
Nov 12, 2017•39 min
Nehemiah: Personal Commitment
We continue to look at what 'revival' is, and what it could look like in our lives, our relationships, and our church. This week in Nehemiah 10 we will look at how revival leads to recommitment.
Nov 06, 2017•43 min
Nehemiah: Confession & Revival
In Nehemiah 9 we see God stirring His people for revival. What is revival, and what would it look like in your life, your relationships, and our church? What role does confession play in revival?
Oct 29, 2017•36 min
Go
The basic litmus test for Christians is whether or not we have spread out and made disciples of all people. Not just people across the ocean, but the people in our neighborhood and jobs. Luke Jackson talks about where, how, why God inspires us to go.
Oct 22, 2017•32 min
Nehemiah: People of the Book
In Nehemiah 8, we see how God prepares His people for revival by increasing our hunger for His Word.
Oct 15, 2017•39 min
Evil and Tragedy
How do we think about evil and tragedy? This morning we look at what Jesus had to say about the problem of evil and suffering.
Oct 08, 2017•39 min
Nehemiah: Threats to Rebuilding
In Nehemiah 6 we look at the most common threats we face when we begin to rebuild our spiritual lives, our relationships, and our church. Nehemiah shows us how to respond to those threats and points us to Jesus Christ.
Oct 02, 2017•40 min
Nehemiah: Wealth and Rebuilding
Do you feel guilty for being wealthy or would you feel guilty if you were wealthy? We see in Nehemiah how wealth was used to both further rebuilding the wall and to hinder the rebuilding of the wall.
Sep 24, 2017•46 min
Communion
By taking communion, Christians join together in remembrance of Jesus Christ's sacrifice for us. In this service, Pastor Dan looks at the importance of communion and we celebrate this church tradition.
Sep 17, 2017•30 min
Right with God
This week in Romans 3 we will see how God initiates salvation for mankind. We will answer the age old question, "How can a person be right with God?"
Sep 10, 2017•31 min
Nehemiah: Responding to Opposition
In Nehemiah chapter 4 we look at the opposition to rebuilding the wall of Jerusalem. We learn from Nehemiah how we can face and respond to opposition we encounter as we try to build a closer walk with Christ, a strong marriage, a loving family, good friendships, and a healthy church.
Sep 03, 2017•46 min
Nehemiah: Kingdom Building
Nehemiah 3 can be a little intimidating at first glance. Over thirty verses of names and lists. Dan Werthman looks at the people involved in rebuilding Jerusalem's wall, and how all of them were bought into something greater than themselves. As a church, how can we look past our preferences and look to build God's kingdom?
Aug 27, 2017•45 min
Nehemiah: Obstacles to Rebuilding (Part )
How do we deal with people who seem to be obstacles to rebuilding our personal lives, marriages, families, friendships, and church? This week in Nehemiah 2:9-20 we’ll continue to look at how God works in the hearts of people as we move into the future.
Aug 20, 2017•42 min
Nehemiah: Obstacles To Rebuilding (Part 1)
How do we deal with people who seem to be obstacles to rebuilding our personal lives, marriages, families, friendships, and church? This week in Nehemiah 2:1-8 we’ll look at how God works in the hearts of people as we pray.
Aug 13, 2017•39 min
Nehemiah: Desperate Prayer
Where does the vision to rebuild come from? In the second half of Nehemiah 1, we see an extremely desperate Nehemiah call out to God. Through his desperation, we see that Nehemiah seeks God's forgiveness.
Aug 06, 2017•42 min
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