SERMONS
ACTS
Power & Purpose
In Acts, the risen Jesus pours out the Holy Spirit to empower ordinary believers for an extraordinary mission bearing faithful witness to Christ from their neighborhoods to the nations. This series explores how the Spirit forms the Church into a bold, prayerful, gospel-centered community, unified in love and sent with purpose into the world. As we trace the unstoppable advance of God’s kingdom, we will see that the same Spirit who empowered the early Church still equips us today to live joyfully missional lives under the gracious reign of King Jesus.
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
From Persecutor to Proclaimer
April 19 | Roger Sappington | Acts 8:1-3, 9:1-19
CC: Salvation by Grace
Faithful to the End
April 12 | Manny Fernandez | Acts 6:8 – 7:60
CC: Single-Mindedness
Surprised By Hope
Easter at Central
Join us for Good Friday and Easter as we walk through the story of Surprised by Hope. On Good Friday, we’ll reflect on the thief on a powerful picture of grace, where even in His final moments, Jesus offers forgiveness and the promise of paradise. Then on Easter, we’ll turn to witness the empty tomb, where grief and confusion give way to the shocking reality of the risen Christ. Come experience the hope that meets us right where we are. .
Shared Leadership, Expanding Mission
March 29 | Roger Sappington| Acts 6:1-7
CC: Spiritual Gifts
Rejoicing in Suffering
March 22 | Johnathon Valdez | Acts 5:17-42
CC: Single-Mindedness
The Blessing of Godly Fear
March 15 | Roger Sappington | Acts 5:1-11
CC: Faithfullness
Spiritual Healing
February 22 | Manny Fernandez| Acts 3:11-26
CC: Jesus Christ
In the Name of Jesus
February 15 | Roger Sappington | Acts 3:1-10; 5:12-16
CC: Compassion
A Spirit-Formed Community
February 8 | Roger Sappington | Acts 2:42-47; 4:32-37
CC: Biblical Community
Missional Power
January 18 | Roger Sappington | Acts 1:1-11
CC: Life Purpose
The Fullness of Joy in Jesus
Jesus teaches that true and lasting joy is found only by abiding in Him, not in the temporary sources of meaning the world often pursues.
Using the image of the vine and branches, Jesus reveals a relational framework where He is the source of life, the Father lovingly cultivates growth, and believers bear fruit by remaining connected to Christ. Abiding means daily connection, surrender, immersion in God’s Word, prayerful dependence, and obedience flowing from love. The result of this abiding life is spiritual fruitfulness, deep joy, and ultimately the glory of God.