Central Church Sermons
403 episodes - English - Latest episode: 1 day ago - ★★★★★ - 19 ratingsWe 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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Greater-Than: Sacrificial
November 21, 2021 14:00 - 50 minutes - 34.5 MBIn 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.
Greater Than: Sacrificial
November 21, 2021 14:00 - 50 minutes - 34.5 MBIn 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.
Greater-Than: Relentless
November 14, 2021 14:00 - 53 minutes - 36.7 MBIn 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.
Greater Than: Relentless
November 14, 2021 14:00 - 53 minutes - 36.7 MBIn 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.
Greater-Than: Missional
November 07, 2021 13:00 - 52 minutes - 36.2 MBIn 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.
Greater-Than: Complete
October 31, 2021 13:00 - 52 minutes - 35.8 MBIn 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.
Greater-Than: Every Day Priorities
October 24, 2021 13:00 - 51 minutes - 35.4 MBIn 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.
Greater-Than: Worship is God-Centered
October 17, 2021 13:00 - 49 minutes - 34.3 MBIn 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.
Greater-Than Worship is God-Centered
October 17, 2021 13:00 - 49 minutes - 34.3 MBIn 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.
An Expanded Life
October 10, 2021 13:00 - 50 minutes - 34.6 MBWe'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.
Creator vs. Creature
October 03, 2021 15:00 - 46 minutes - 32.3 MBIn 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.
A Hiding Place
September 26, 2021 13:00 - 49 minutes - 34.1 MBIn 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.
Back the Blue Sunday: God’s Ministers for Good
September 19, 2021 15:00 - 47 minutes - 32.9 MBIn 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.
Truth for Trials
September 12, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 42.7 MBIn this sermon our guest speaker Costi Hinn teaches us several ways to see God's truth in our lives as Christians during trials and suffering.
The Laws of Multiplication: Never-Quitting Multiplication
September 05, 2021 13:00 - 51 minutes - 35.7 MBIn this sermon Pastor Matt concludes his teaching series titled "The Laws of Multiplication" which is all about multiplying disciples of Christ and preparing them for ministry in the church.
The Laws of Multiplication: Christ-Presenting Multiplication
August 29, 2021 15:00 - 51 minutes - 35.4 MBIn this sermon Pastor Matt continues his teaching series titled "The Laws of Multiplication" which is all about multiplying disciples of Christ and preparing them for ministry in the church.
The Laws of Multiplication: Rejection-Ready Multiplication
August 22, 2021 13:00 - 50 minutes - 34.5 MBIn this sermon Pastor Matt continues his teaching series titled "The Laws of Multiplication" which is all about multiplying disciples of Christ and preparing them for ministry in the church. How should we handle the rejection and persecution we face as Christians? By getting angry and posting about it on social media? By complaining to our family and friends? Pastor Matt shows us that even Jesus faced rejection during ministry, and yet he still loved those who did not love him.
The Laws of Multiplication: Bible-Saturated Multiplication
August 15, 2021 13:00 - 50 minutes - 34.4 MBIn this sermon Pastor Matt continues his teaching series titled "The Laws of Multiplication" which is all about multiplying disciples of Christ and preparing them for ministry in the church. This second sermon is all about being Biblically sound in faith and in ministry, and rooting ourselves firmly in the teachings God has laid out for us as believers. We as Christians need to study God's word everyday to prepare our hearts and minds to share His love and grace in everything we do.
The Laws of Multiplication: Spirit-Empowered Multiplication
August 08, 2021 13:00 - 50 minutes - 34.6 MBIn this sermon Pastor Matt begins a new teaching series titled "The Laws of Multiplication" which is all about multiplying disciples of Christ and preparing them for ministry in the church. This first sermon is all about how the Holy Spirit helps and guides us through the multiplication process and is the source of not only our ministry, but Jesus' ministry here on earth.
The Laws of Multiplication: Spirit-Empowered
August 08, 2021 13:00 - 50 minutes - 34.6 MBIn this sermon Pastor Matt begins a new teaching series titled "The Laws of Multiplication" which is all about multiplying disciples of Christ and preparing them for ministry in the church. This first sermon is all about how the Holy Spirit helps and guides us through the multiplication process and is the source of not only our ministry, but Jesus' ministry here on earth.
Put Me in Coach: The Cost of Compassion
August 01, 2021 15:00 - 48 minutes - 33.6 MBIn today's sermon Pastor Greg concludes our series entitled "Put Me in Coach" with a message of compassion and love toward others; even those who persecute us.
Put Me in Coach: Sincere Service
July 25, 2021 17:00 - 50 minutes - 34.8 MBIn this sermon Pastor Matt continues his series entitled "Put Me in Coach" by looking at how we as Christians need to be sincere in our love for God's people.
Put Me in Coach: Stunning Service
July 18, 2021 13:00 - 50 minutes - 35 MBIn this sermon Pastor Matt shows us that even when on the cross Jesus was the perfect example of how a Christian should act under persecution
Put Me in Coach: Emergency Service
July 11, 2021 13:00 - 51 minutes - 35.1 MBIn this sermon Pastor Matt continues his teaching series entitled "Put Me in Coach" which is all about not being spectators but team players in God's plan for our lives and the lives of those around us.
Put Me in Coach: The Vine and Branches
July 04, 2021 13:00 - 48 minutes - 33.1 MBIn this sermon Pastor Derek shows us the importance of abiding in Jesus to produce the fruits of our faith, and how those fruits help raise up the next generation of believers to do the same.
Put Me in Coach: Ticking Away
June 27, 2021 13:00 - 52 minutes - 36.1 MBIn this sermon Pastor Justin talks about the value of family shown in the bible and how God wants us to lead in our homes as well as our communities.
Put Me in Coach: Serve-ability
June 20, 2021 15:00 - 53 minutes - 36.5 MBIn this sermon Pastor Matt begins a teaching series all about serving God and his ministry, and what it takes for us to go from being spectators to servants in God's plan for our lives.
The Normal, Extraordinary Christian Life
June 13, 2021 13:00 - 54 minutes - 37.8 MBIn this sermon Pastor John Andrew shows us just how great the need to reach those who are unreached by the gospel truly is and what we as a church are called to do by God's word.
The Counselor's Couch: Trembling, Yet Trusting
June 06, 2021 19:00 - 55 minutes - 38.1 MBPastor Matt finishes this sermon series with the question, "Why do bad things happen to good people?" Suffering is a part of our lives, and Pastor Matt looks at scripture to see why suffering exists and what we should do about it.
Trembling, Yet Trusting
June 06, 2021 19:00 - 55 minutes - 38.1 MBIn this last sermon from the Counselor's Couch, we take a look at the question of why suffering exists.
Compelled to Complete the Task
May 30, 2021 15:00 - 49 minutes - 33.8 MBIn this sermon Dr. Ernie Frey teaches from the book of Acts
The Counselor's Couch: From Stressed to Rest
May 23, 2021 13:00 - 53 minutes - 36.7 MBIn this sermon Pastor Matt concludes his teaching series entitled "The Counselor's Couch"
The Counselor's Couch: Preparing for Furnaces
May 16, 2021 15:00 - 52 minutes - 36.2 MBIn this sermon Pastor Matt continues his teaching series entitled "The Counselor's Couch"
The Counselor's Couch: A Dark and Stormy Night
May 09, 2021 15:00 - 55 minutes - 38.3 MBIn this sermon Pastor Matt begins the second section of his series entitled "The Counselor's Couch" as he takes a biblical look at depression and how God helps us overcome it.
The Counselor's Couch: A United Marriage
May 02, 2021 13:00 - 55 minutes - 38.1 MBIn this sermon Pastor Matt continues his sermon series entitled "The Counselor's Couch"
The Counselor's Couch: A Hot Pursuit Marriage
April 25, 2021 13:00 - 47 minutes - 32.4 MBIn this sermon Pastor Matt continues his teaching series entitled "The Counselor's Couch"
The Counselor's Couch: A Spirit-Partnered Marriage
April 18, 2021 15:00 - 50 minutes - 35 MBIn this sermon Pastor Matt continues his series entitled "The Counselor's Couch"
The Counselor's Couch: A Showoff Marriage
April 11, 2021 13:00 - 52 minutes - 36.4 MBIn this sermon Pastor Matt begins his sermon series entitled "The Counselor's Couch"
The Hope of Easter: Doubting Your Doubts
April 04, 2021 15:00 - 46 minutes - 31.8 MBIn this sermon Pastor Matt shows us the Hope of Easter and how the death and resurrection of Christ Jesus destroys all of our doubts and insecurities.
Fatal Attractions: Checkmate for Twisted Temptations
March 28, 2021 13:00 - 46 minutes - 31.9 MBIn this sermon Pastor Matt concludes his series on temptation entitled "Fatal Attractions"
Fatal Attractions: The Fundamentals of Fighting
March 21, 2021 13:00 - 49 minutes - 34.3 MBIn this sermon Pastor Matt continues his teaching series in Luke entitled Fatal Attractions
Don’t Make a Mess of the Message
March 14, 2021 16:00 - 49 minutes - 34.2 MBHave you ever played the game Telephone? A group of people stand in a line and pass a message down, then you compare the original message and what was received at the other end; usually it's nothing like the original message. How'd the message become so distorted and how can we avoid that in the future? In this sermon Greg Sukert shows us how to avoid distorting God's message by prioritizing the things of our heavenly father instead of his messengers and the things of this world.
Fatal Attractions: This Means War!
March 07, 2021 14:00 - 46 minutes - 32 MBIn this sermon Pastor Matt continues his teaching series titled "Fatal Attractions"
Greater Attractions
February 28, 2021 16:00 - 55 minutes - 38.2 MBIn Mark 9, we see the transfiguration of Jesus. In this passage, Jesus is described as radiantly glowing. His beauty and majesty is beyond compare. As we look at the temptations in our lives, we must come to the realization that to overcome our fatal attractiosn, we must be attracted to something even greater.
Fatal Attractions: Greater Attractions
February 28, 2021 16:00 - 55 minutes - 38.2 MBIn Mark 9, we see the transfiguration of Jesus. In this passage, Jesus is described as radiantly glowing. His beauty and majesty is beyond compare. As we look at the temptations in our lives, we must come to the realization that to overcome our fatal attractiosn, we must be attracted to something even greater.
Fatal Attractions: Extreme Actions
February 21, 2021 14:00 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MBWhat do you do when a pipe starts leaking? What about a fire starting in the kitchen trash? Do you ignore them because they're small? No, you'd take action to fix the problem before it gets worse; so why don't we treat sin this way? In this sermon, Pastor Matt starts his series titled Fatal Attractions on an extreme note by showing us that no matter the size of the sin, we should take extreme actions to follow after God and not the temptation.
Welcome to Strongsville: Strong Message, Strong Delivery
February 14, 2021 14:00 - 45 minutes - 31.5 MBIn this sermon Pastor Matt concludes his teaching series entitled Welcome to Strongsville in Luke chapter 3.
Welcome to Strongsville: Religious Repentance
February 07, 2021 14:00 - 46 minutes - 32.1 MBWhat's the difference between religion and a relationship? The bible tells us that good deeds won't earn salvation, yet so many of us fall into ruts of trying to earn our way into heaven through our own strength. In this sermon, Pastor Matt continues his study of Luke 3 and examines how John the Baptist called God's people to repent.
A Life from the Womb to the Tomb
January 31, 2021 16:00 - 47 minutes - 32.6 MBJanuary at Central is Sanctity of Life month, and as it comes to a close we invited Mark Spence to deliver a message about how we as Christians should respond to the topic of abortion and to show us the Biblical evidence that even in the womb we are made in the image of God our father.
Welcome to Strongsville: Finding Our Voice
January 24, 2021 16:00 - 47 minutes - 33 MBMuscular Christian Living requires us to have a strong voice to carry God's stronger message. In this sermon Pastor Matt teaches us how John the Baptist used God's strength to empower the message of repentance and forgiveness God has for His people.