SERMONS
SERMONS
CORE COMPETENCIES (CC)
The 30 Core Competencies (CC) is a spiritual formation theology based around 10 Core Beliefs, 10 Core Practices, and 10 Core Virtues. Focusing on these beliefs, practices and virtues helps us to fulfill the biblical mandate to love God and love our neighbor. "'Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind'; and, 'Love your neighbor as yourself.'" – Luke 10:27
JESUS MESSIAH
Cradle. Cross. Crown. Commission.
Jesus revealed himself to be the long-awaited Messiah – the anointed King of Israel who would bring redemption to the world. In this Christmas series, we will discover how the narratives surrounding Jesus’ birth point to his messianic role through his cradle, cross, and crown. We will conclude with the Messiah’s call to his followers to proclaim the Good News of his arrival to all nations and tongues.
Commission
December 28 | Toney Upton
Genesis 12:3; Matthew 28:18-20
CC: Life Purpose
Christmas
December 24 | Roger Sappington
Micah 5:2; Luke 2:1-7
Christmas Eve Services
Crown
December 21 | Roger Sappington
Isaiah 9:6-7; Luke 1:26-38
CC: Jesus Christ
Cradle
December 7 | Roger Sappington
Isaiah 7:14; Matthew 1:18-25
CC: Jesus Christ
TITUS
Living the Beautiful Gospel
The Book of Titus is a call for the church to live in such a way that the watching world finds the gospel of Christ more alluring. These good works which the church is called to live out must be grounded on a solid theological foundation that is continually strengthened through the teaching of pastors and elders. Paul’s encouragement to Titus and the Church in Crete reminds believers today that God uses “everyday godliness” to magnify the name of Christ.
Ready for Every Good Work
November 30 | Jesse Burns
Titus 3:1-11
CC: Life Purpose
Godliness & Glory
November 23 | Roger Sappington
Titus 2:11-15
CC: Salvation by Grace
Lives that Radiate the Gospel
November 16 | Roger Sappington
Titus 2:1-10
CC: Singlemindedness
Confronting What Corrupts
November 9 | Manny Fernandez
Titus 1:10-16
CC: Authority of the Bible
Leaders Who Make the Truth Visible
November 2 | Roger Sappington
Titus 1:5-9
CC: Church
A Gospel - Saturated Identity
October 26 | Roger Sappington
Titus 1:1-4
CC: Identity in Christ
CROSSWALK
Meeting Our Neighbors On The Road To Jesus
Jesus’ followers have been called to “go”—leaving the church to find those who are part of Christ’s church, but just don’t know it yet. In this special series, we will consider the setting surrounding Jesus’ popular Parable of the Good Samaritan. Luke is deliberate to place the story within the larger framework of Jesus’ disciples facing opposition, being sent on mission, and learning what is most important. For Jesus’ people today, this focus will inspire them to cross the street to share Jesus with anyone and everyone they meet.
Heart Before Hustle
October 19 | Roger Sappington
Luke 10:38-42
CC: Single-Mindedness
Won't You Be My Neighbor
October 12 | Jon Rhiddlehoover
Luke 10:25-37
CC: Compassion
Baptism and Mission
September 21 | Roger Sappington
Luke 3:31-22
CC: Life Purpose
PSALMS
Celebrating Christ In God’s Hymnbook
The Psalms are some of the most often quoted and referenced verses in the Bible. Through wisdom, praise, thanksgiving, lament, and trust, each chapter is a God-centered chorus, ultimately pointing to our faithful King, Jesus Christ. Our study in God’s hymnbook is sure to strengthen our hearts with greater faith and open our eyes to the greatness of our Savior.
EASTER AT CENTRAL
Good Friday and Easter Service
Watch our Good Friday Remembrance and reflect on the sacrifice of Jesus through worship, quiet meditation, and the Lord’s Table—remembering the weight of Jesus' sacrifice on the cross.
Celebrate the resurrection of Jesus through our joyful Easter Sunday worship service. Find hope through this message that Jesus defeated death, conquered sin, and our hope is alive.
God’s Hymnbook:
Introduction to the Psalms
February 16 | David Daniels
CC: Bible Study
ALWAYS WELCOME
Hospitality is the centerpiece of the Gospel. God inviting strangers into a gracious relationship with Himself.
This series will look at the biblical foundations of hospitality and explore the command and challenges for opening up our heart and homes to our neighbors. Together, we’ll grow to see hospitality, not only as a practice, but as a posture that welcomes more and more people to the table of Christ’s Kingdom.
The RSVP That Matters Most
February 9 | Roger Sappington | Revelation 19:6-10
CC: Worship
Mi Casa, Su Casa
February 2 | Roger Sappington | Luke 24:13-35
CC: Jesus Christ
Table Reservations
January 26 | David Daniels | Philippians 2:1-11
CC: Humility
BETTER
From the wisdom of Proverbs, discover what is better for 2025.
As we head into a new year, most are resolving something “better”—better health, better relationships, better discipline, better goals, etc. In this new year’s message, we find a much better way in God’s Word.