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Central Church Sermons

Central Churchwww.centralchurch.com
We are a church in the greater Memphis area that wants to be different. Our desire is for people who are far away from God as well as those who are tired of religion, to see a church that is doing everything possible to honor Christ and change the world. For more information visit www.centralchurch.com
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Episodes

Raised with Him: To Freedom

Many of us feel bound to our pasts. We think that God couldn't possibly have anything to do with us after all the sins we've committed. In this sermon, Pastor Matt Shackleford dives into Romans 8:1-4 to show us the great FREEDOM we can experience through Christ.

Apr 10, 202251 min

Taming Fire: Words of Life (Part 2)

At times, we can forget just how powerful our words are, and we forget how devastating they can be. On the other hand, when used Biblically, they can be used to accomplish so much good! In this sermon, Pastor Matt Shackleford dives into James 3:1-12 to show us how we can tame our tongues, and use them for good.

Apr 03, 202249 min

Taming Fire: Words of Life (Part 1)

The tongue is the strongest muscle in the human body (pound for pound). It's very powerful. It can tear others down, or build them up. In this sermon, Pastor Matt Shackelford dives into James 3:1-12 to show us how to use our powerful tongues to lift others up.

Mar 27, 202247 min

Defining Moments: Christlike Squad Goals

In this sermon Pastor Matt concludes our series on the defining moments that lead up to the beginning of Jesus' ministry. We will focus on 4 "Squad Goals" that we as believers should aim to achieve as we walk together in ministry and faith.

Mar 20, 202253 min

Defining Moments: Learning to Loathe Legalism

Some rules are ridiculous. Other rules help establish order, and serve a wonderful purpose. In this sermon, Pastor Matt Shackleford dives into Luke 6:1-11 to show us how legalism destroys our joy in the gospel as Christians. He then goes on to explain how we can avoid falling into this sin.

Mar 06, 202256 min

Defining Moments: Escape Report Card Religion

In this sermon, Pastor Matt Shackelford dives into Luke 5:33-39 to show us why we must not place our faith in our works, but rather, in Christ alone, and shows us how to avoid this mistake.

Feb 27, 202249 min

Defining Moments: Complete Discipleship

In this sermon, Pastor Matt Shackelford dives into Luke 5:27-32 to show us why it is not okay to be half-hearted in your pursuit of the Gospel. In fact, Jesus Christ calls His children to go all in.

Feb 20, 202252 min

Defining Moments: Experience Spiritual Healing

Have you ever had a life event which you felt was impossible to recover from? In this sermon, Pastor Matt Shackelford dives into Luke 5:17-26 to show us how to recover our relationship with God even after continual sin, and how we can heal spiritually.

Feb 13, 202254 min

Defining Moments: Trusting the Lord of Cleansing

Often, Christians can feel separated from God because of their sins. In this sermon, Pastor Matt Shackelford dives into Luke 5:12-16 to show us why we can trust the Lord to cleanse us from those sins and bring us back to Him.

Feb 06, 202252 min

A Voice for the Voiceless

The amount of intimidating objections to a pro-life stance is immense: “What if the woman was raped?” “It’s just a clump of cells.” “They can’t even feel pain.” “My body, my choice!” How can Christians effectively defend a biblical position on abortion? Mark Spence dives in depth on this very topic, and will equip you to not only defend the lives of the innocent, but to also take the conversation where it matters most: straight to the gospel.

Jan 30, 202249 min

Drawing Near with Confidence

In this sermon, Pastor Justin Halverson dives into Hebrews 4:14-16 to show us how Jesus is better than any other pursuit in life, and anything our old life brought us. It is because of Jesus that we can have access to God.

Jan 23, 202242 min

Planning Your Future

A Christian who believes he is in control of his own fate can be described as a practical atheist(someone who lives like God and His will do not exist). How do you react when God’s plans are different from yours? In this sermon, Pastor Matt Shackelford dives into James 4:13-16 to show us what Biblical planning looks like, and what our response should look like when those plans fall through.

Jan 16, 202248 min

Defining Moments: Choose Full-time Ministry

One of the most life defining decisions you can make as a Christian is whether or not you will do full-time ministry. In this sermon, Pastor Matt Shackelford dives into Luke 5:1-11 to show us how much of a delight it is to be fully committed to ministry.

Jan 09, 202255 min

The King Is Coming: Gospel Resolutions

In this sermon Pastor Derek closes our Christmas series on preparing for Christ's return. "The King Is Coming" focuses on Jesus' second advent, when He comes to claim His people and conquer sin once and for all.

Jan 02, 202242 min

The King Is Coming: The Restoration of the King

In this sermon Pastor John Andrew continues our Christmas series on preparing for Christ's return. "The King Is Coming" focuses on Jesus' second advent, when He comes to claim His people and conquer sin once and for all. Jesus will come again and He will restore us to right standing with God in those days, and with that promise we can find the strength in Him to endure what life has in store for us.

Dec 26, 202156 min

The King Is Coming: Ready Your Heart for His Glorious Return

In this sermon Pastor Matt Castro continues in our Christmas series on preparing for Christ's return. "The King Is Coming" focuses on Jesus' second advent, when He comes to claim His people and conquer sin once and for all. We as His people must prepare ourselves for His glorious return by examining our hearts and ensuring we as Christians are matured in the Spirit.

Dec 19, 202136 min

The King Is Coming: The Return of the King

In this sermon Pastor Greg starts off our Christmas series with a slightly different message for the holidays. "The King Is Coming" is a sermon series on the second advent of Christ, when he comes not as a baby but as our conquering King and Lord.

Dec 12, 202148 min

Greater-Than: Grace-Full Community

In this sermon, Pastor Matt concludes his teaching series titled "Greater Than" where we focused on what God has planned for us as believers by putting our own plans aside and following what He calls us to.

Dec 05, 202154 min

Greater-Than: Authentic

In this sermon, Pastor Matt continues his teaching series titled "Greater Than" where we'll focus on what God has planned for us as believers by putting our own plans aside and following what He calls us to.

Nov 28, 202154 min

Greater-Than: Sacrificial

In this sermon, Pastor Matt continues his teaching series titled "Greater Than" where we'll focus on what God has planned for us as believers by putting our own plans aside and following what He calls us to.

Nov 21, 202150 min

Greater-Than: Relentless

In this sermon, Pastor Matt continues his teaching series titled "Greater Than" where we'll focus on what God has planned for us as believers by putting our own plans aside and following what He calls us to.

Nov 14, 202153 min

Greater-Than: Missional

In this sermon, Pastor Matt continues his teaching series titled "Greater Than" where we'll focus on what God has planned for us as believers by putting our own plans aside and following what He calls us to.

Nov 07, 202153 min

Greater-Than: Complete

In this sermon, Pastor Matt continues his teaching series titled "Greater Than" where we'll focus on what God has planned for us as believers by putting our own plans aside and following what He calls us to.

Oct 31, 202152 min

Greater-Than: Every Day Priorities

In this sermon, Pastor Matt continues his teaching series titled "Greater Than" where we'll focus on what God has planned for us as believers by putting our own plans aside and following what He calls us to.

Oct 24, 202152 min

Greater-Than: Worship is God-Centered

In this sermon, Pastor Matt begins a new teaching series titled "Greater Than" where we'll focus on what God has planned for us as believers by putting our own plans aside and following what He calls us to.

Oct 17, 202150 min

An Expanded Life

We've all tried to fill our lives with meaning and purpose on our own; from buying the nicest clothes, to the latest devices, dating, traveling; but none of it satisfies for long. Why? In this sermon Pastor Justin explores what it takes for us to be truly satisfied in our lives by showing us how God intended for us to live.

Oct 10, 202150 min

Creator vs. Creature

In this sermon Pastor Greg takes a look at God's response to idols in our lives, and how He proves Himself as the true and living God.

Oct 03, 202147 min

A Hiding Place

In this sermon Pastor Matt addresses a tragedy in our community and shows us how even in the most gruesome of trials God is still Lord over our lives and will carry us through according to His word.

Sep 26, 202150 min

Back the Blue Sunday: God’s Ministers for Good

In this sermon we at central want to honor our local police and government officials for their service to our community just as Paul commanded the Romans to honor Niro and his officials. No one comes to authority without God's permission, and we as a church should respect that God-given position and those in it.

Sep 19, 202148 min
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