Central Church Sermons

The Peace of the Shepherd

Are you exhausted, anxious, or carrying burdens you were never meant to carry?In Psalm 23, David reveals the source of true peace. Written after a lifetime of battles, betrayal, hardship, and loss,…

Christlike Under Pressure

What happens when following Jesus puts a target on your back?In this sermon from Pastor Matt Shackelford, we continue our Growing Pains series through Acts and examine the life of Stephen, one of the…

Growing Through Conflict

What happens when a church starts growing faster than its systems can handle?In this sermon from Acts 6, Pastor Matt Shackelford explores one of the first major challenges faced by the early church.…

The Attraction of Maturity

Why do so many people see Christians as angry, divisive, and judgmental?In this sermon from Philippians 2, Pastor Matt challenges believers to rethink what spiritual maturity actually looks like.…

We Are In This Together

Showing up isn’t the same as growing.Many Christians settle into a pattern of attending church without ever stepping into maturity. But Ephesians 4 paints a different picture: God designed His church…

A Mother's Surrender

What do you do when life doesn’t go the way you hoped?In this powerful message from 1 Samuel 1, Pastor Matt walks through the story of Hannah, a woman overwhelmed by pain, unanswered prayers, and…

Faith: What is It?

In this sermon by Dr. Jim Allman, we take a deeper look at what the Bible actually teaches about faith and why it’s more than just believing something is true. Many people think faith is simply…

Grow Up: The Truth About Spiritual Maturity

The Growth Formula

Contagious Gospel

The Real Life Easter Offers

Last Words and Lasting Words

Central's Good Friday Sermon

If Jesus Didn't Raise, Walk Away

Discover why the bodily resurrection of Jesus Christ is Christianity's most important doctrine and how it changes everything about life, death, and eternity. The apostle Paul taught the Corinthians…

Beyond a Shadow of Doubt

Are you struggling with spiritual doubts and wondering if your faith is real? This message addresses one of the most common challenges Christians face: dealing with doubt and uncertainty in their…

An Intereaction with the Resurrected Jesus

The Journey from Tombs to Testimonies

Prioritizing Greater Love

Best Deeds in Bad Days

When life gets dark and people hurt us, our natural response is to retreat or retaliate. However, the burial story of Jesus shows us a different path through Joseph of Arimathea, who took courage to…

The Real Reason People Are Blind to Jesus

The real reason people are blind to Jesus isn't lack of evidence—it's a moral issue rooted in loving darkness rather than light. At the crucifixion, everyone mocked Jesus except one criminal who saw…

Justice for Jesus