SERMONS
CHRISTMAS PLAYLIST
Singing the Songs of Our Savior
Christmas invites celebration. There are more songs around Christmas than around any other time of year. This Christmas, we explore the original playlist—a collection of biblical carols that rejoice in the coming Messiah. In these timeless songs we are reminded of God’s love, hope and peace available through the birth of our Savior into the world.
Songs On Repeat
December 29 | Roger Sappington | Ephesians 5:18-21
CC: Worship
Simeon's Song: Die A Happy Man
December 22 | David Daniels | Luke 2:21-32
CC: Salvation By Grace
Angel's Song: Peace On Earth
December 15 | David Daniels | Luke 2:8-15
CC: Peace
Zechariah’s Song: Breaking The Silence
December 8 | David Daniels | Luke 1:57-79
CC: Hope
Mary's Song: Reversal of Fortune
December 1 | David Daniels | Luke 1:39-55
CC: Joy
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
UNDISTRACTED
A Study in the Book of Haggai
Our lives today are full of distractions, but this was also the case for the ancient people of Israel during Haggai’s day. Though they didn’t have television shows like Fixer Upper or Home Town, they still found themselves being more concerned with their latest home project than they were with building upon their faith. Whether it’s our children’s activities, hobbies, virtual lives, political engagements, or retirement accounts, we can all get distracted from the things that are most important in our walks with the Lord. The book of Haggai is a relevant call for all of us to recenter our lives upon Christ, his Church, and his Mission.
Signed, Sealed, Delivered
November 24 | Roger Sappington| Haggai 2:20-23
CC: Jesus Christ
Rekindled Faith
November 3 | Roger Sappington | Haggai 1:12-15
CC: Life Purpose
Wake Up Call
October 27 | Roger Sappington | Haggai 1:1-11
CC: Single-Mindedness
CITY ON A HILL
God is shining His light on Central Bible Church and casting the shadow of His presence and power on our community. We are in exciting days, preparing for a great future!
Light Of The Church
October 13 | David Daniels | Matthew 5:14-16
CC: Evangelism
Light To The Nations
October 6 | Roger Sappinton | John 4:31-38
CC: Evangelism
Light To Our Neighbors
September 29 | David Daniels | Acts 5:12-16
CC: Evangelism
PEOPLE GET READY
The Church Living with the End in Mind
In his second letter to Christians living as strangers in the present world, The Apostle Peter urges his readers to reject the influence of false teachers and hold fast to the virtues of their salvation. As we anticipate the Lord’s return, we continue to look and live higher up.
Don't Get Carried Away
September 22 | David Daniels | 2 Peter 3:17-18
CC: Faithfulness
What To Do With Bones In The Bible
September 15 | David Daniels | 2 Peter 3:15-16
CC: Bible Study
Living With The End In Mind
September 8 | David Daniels | 2 Peter 3:3-14
CC: Eternity
Better Off To Have Never Heard
September 1 | David Daniels | 2 Peter 2:20-22
CC: Faithfulness
A Recipe For Disaster
August 25 | David Daniels | 2 Peter 2:10b-19
CC: Authority of God's Word
The Judgment of False Teachers
August 18 | Roger Sappington | 2 Peter 2:4-10a
CC: Eternity
Snake Oil Salesman
August 11 | David Daniels | 2 Peter 2:1-3
CC: Authority of the Bible
The Pursuit of Spiritual Excellence
July 21 | David Daniels | 2 Peter 1:5-11
CC: The Holy Spirit
Batteries Included
July 14 | David Daniels | 2 Peter 1:1-4
CC: Salvation By Grace
TRUE NORTH
God’s people find the way back by walking in the light, walking in love, and walking in the truth.
Sometimes, the Christian can find themselves wandering—off course and away from the things of God. The danger, of course, is that “He who strays from the path of understanding comes to rest in the company of the dead” (Proverbs 21:16). The short, but rich, New Testament books of 1, 2, and 3 John offer a reorientation.
Walking In The Light
June 23 | David Daniels | 1 John 1:5—2:6
CC: Jesus Christ
HIGHER UP
Looking, Living, and Longing for the Life To Come
Christians are strangers in this world and, therefore, don’t look like this world. Our alien disposition can invite suffering, the consequence of being aligned with Jesus rather than our culture. In his letter to a church under pressure, the Apostle Peter encourages God’s people to live surprising, Christ-centered, and Kingdom-oriented lives as they look forward to the glory to come. Through this important book, the church today is reminded that we are not of this world and must look, live, and long for a life that is “higher up."
Dealing With The Devil
June 9 | David Daniels | 1 Peter 5:8-11
CC: Self-Control
A Manual For Suffering
May 26 | David Daniels | 1 Peter 4:12-19
CC: Faithfulness
Preparing For The End
Student Sunday
May 19 | David Daniels | 1 Peter 4:7-11
CC: Love
Bear Cubs And Eagle's Wings
Mother's Day
May 12 | David Daniels | Numbers 11:12, Hosea 11:3-4, Deuteronomy 32:10-11, Hosea 13:8, Isaiah 49:15-16
CC: Personal God
When Jesus Is Lord (Part 2)
April 28 | David Daniels | 1 Peter 3:18b-22
CC: Single-Mindedness
When Jesus Is Lord (Part 1)
April 21 | David Daniels | 1 Peter 3:13-18a
CC: Jesus Christ
The Recipe for Happy Soup
April 14 | Roger Sappington | 1 Peter 3:8-12
CC: Kindness/Goodness
God's Design for Marriage
April 7 | David Daniels | 1 Peter 3:1-7
CC: Gentleness
Suffering Under Injustice
March 24 | Roger Sappington | 1 Peter 2:18-25
CC: Grace
Honoring Our King
March 17 | David Daniels | 1 Peter 1:13-17
CC: Kindness/Goodness
The Carrot of Holy Living
February 18 | David Daniels | 1 Peter 1:17-21
CC: Jesus Christ
The Pursuit of Holiness
February 11 | Roger Sappington | 1 Peter 1:13-16
CC: Single-Mindedness
Living The Dream
February 4 | David Daniels | 1 Peter 1:10-12
CC: Jesus Christ
Stranger Things
January 14 | David Daniels | 1 Peter 1:1-2
CC: Salvation By Grace
MORE BEYOND
Easter At Central
Our Good Friday Seder discovers Jesus the Messiah in the Jewish Passover Celebration. Enjoy an evening of teaching, worship, and a taste of the Passover elements in this very unique time together. Join us at 7 pm as we prepare our hearts to celebrate our Risen Savior through worship and teaching on March 31. Worship with us in a special celebration of Christ’s resurrection and the hope it gives all who believe.
God's New Year's Resolution
January 7 | David Daniels | 1 Samuel 9-10
CC: Personal God