Central Christian Church
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Mother's Day
Message for 05.12.13 :: Moms, you are more beautiful than you know. Service celebrating mother's.
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Guest Speaker Lisa TerKeurst
Message for 05.05.13 ::
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From Stressed to Blessed
Message for 04.28.13 :: A lot of us look at our resources and feel like there isn't enough to go around. We'd like to live a generous life and make a difference in the world, but we just don't have the time, energy or money. We can barely handle the stress as it is! But the bible is full of promises to turn our 'little' into a lot. We don't need massive resources to make a massive difference, we just need a little bit of faith. God isn't about division, He's about multiplication. Turn His...
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Blessed to be a Blessing
Message for 04.21.13 :: Have you ever wondered why God doesn't give you all you ask for? Why He seems to bless some people more than others? The bible teaches God provides not only for our own needs, but He blesses us to be a blessing to others. As we are generous, God trusts us with more and pours His favor into our lives. As we let His generosity flow through our fingers, He trusts us with more and more. He moves us from a 'not enough' life to a life where we have more than enough to share.
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From Broke(n) to Blessed
Message for 04.14.13 :: We all know what it's like to try and out-earn our wants. The typical path to happiness demands we spend money (we don't have) to get joy (that doesn't last) and usually leaves us broke or broken. God's path leads people to the blessed life. He asks us to trust Him, not only for our needs, but also for our contentment. He offers a simple way to move from broke to blessed. With a little bit of faith, you can unleash God's power in your financial world and discover the...
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How To Be Blessed
Message for 04.07.13 :: Imagine the power of God working in your life, helping you with problems, giving clarity on direction and opening up opportunities. This is the picture of the blessed life, one where God pours His favor and wisdom on you and those you love. It's a wide- open life that brings strength, security and significance to those that choose to step out in faith and put God first in their life. Join us as we open up the Bible and learn how to be blessed.
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Easter at Central: Unstoppable
Message for 03.31.13 :: Everywhere we look the world seems stuck: the economy, the government, the real estate market, jobs and more. We are stuck! The good news of Easter is that God is never stuck. Nothing can stop Him - His power is uncontainable. His grace never runs out. Our God reaches out to all of us who are stuck and offers hope, new life and a love that won't quit. Come to Easter at Central as we celebrate the God who is Unstoppable.
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Communion Weekend
Message for 03.24.13 :: Join the Central Family as we come together to honor God's sacrifice of His son through sharing in Communion. This is a special time to prepare our hearts for Easter and the message of hope it brings. We will get to experience this together as we focus our hearts and minds on our unstoppable God.
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Pursued to Become
Message for 03.17.13 :: The world has a way of making us feel insignificant. Sometimes it seems like no one is listening and no one cares. We are endlessly busy, but nobody seems to notice or appreciate the difference we make. The only people who seem to matter are rich, famous or lucky. The story of Hosea reminds us, that even though there are billions of people in the world, God is personally obsessed with you. He not only wants to forgive your past, He wants to give you a brilliant...
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Pursued with Love
Message for 03.10.13 :: A lot of us expect our problems to disappear once we reach out to God. When trials continue or escalate, we get confused and frustrated. Sometimes we pray for things to happen or not happen, but God doesn't seem to answer. It leaves us wondering, does He really care about me? The story of Hosea reminds us that despite how we feel, God relentlessly pursues us with love. Even when it seems like our world is falling apart, God holds all the pieces in His hands, and in...
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Pursued by Grace
Message for 03.03.13 :: It's human nature to run from God. People see Him as a police officer chasing them down or a judge waiting to convict them of all their crimes. But God doesn't pursue us with judgment, He pursues us with grace. God offers a beautiful picture of grace in the story of Hosea and Gomer. This is the nature of God's extravagant grace. He loves us when we are least lovable. He pays a high price for us when we are least valuable. It's time to stop running and be caught by...
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Pursued for Relationship
Message for 02.24.13 :: A lot of us get worn out trying to stay on God's good side. We know we should go to church more, pray more and read the Bible more, but when we try to live a 'better life,' we fail. The more we fail, the guiltier we feel and the harder we try next time. There's a word for this: it's called religion. But just like the shocking story of Hosea, where a prophet marries a prostitute, God doesn't pursue us for religion; He pursues us for relationship. Time to stop running...
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Love That Endures
Message for 02.17.13 :: To have the kind of love that endures, you have to base it on more than looks or superficial things, it is anchored in community and friendships. In this message, Jud will show us how we are better together, as both singles, marrieds, and followers of Jesus. Don't miss this message as Jud wraps up this important relationship series.
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Building Strong Families
Message for 02.10.13 :: We are thrilled to welcome Pastor Dave Stone. Dave is Senior Pastor of Southeast Christian Church in Louisville, Kentucky. Dave believes the most practical way to spread the gospel is through moms and dads who model a genuine faith for their children. Join us as he shares about building strong families from his latest book, "Raising Your Kids To Love the Lord".
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Facing Conflict
Message for 02.03.13 :: Conflict is something we all face in relationships. Whether it's in a dating relationship, in our family, work or marriage, the real issue is how we face it. In this message we'll look at how to deal with conflict in a more healthy way to get the most out of our relationships. Join us as we dig into God's Word to see how He demonstrates to us how to face the conflicts that are going to happen.
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Being Dateable
Message for 01.27.13 :: Single people describe the world of dating as confusing, difficult and nerve-wracking. At times it can be fun, other times it's downright depressing. The Bible offers solid, encouraging advice for people looking to find the love of their life as well as words of affirmation for those who are happy being single. Whether you are single, married or dating, join us for this study in the Old Testament book of Ruth and learn some time-tested principles for being dateable.
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Life Resolutions: Interview with Todd Hoffman and Crew
Message for 01.20.13 :: Jud interviews Todd Hoffman and his crew from TV's Gold Rush. Todd has always been one for thinking big, and it's his hope to rekindle the American Dream and the frontier spirit on which this country was built. Hear how 316 Mining came about and how faith plays a role in their success.
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Faith Resolutions
Message for 01.13.13 :: Jud is back and helps us to set realistic resolutions for our spiritual goals in 2013. Join us as we dig into what the Bible has to say about putting our faith first in our resolutions for the New Year. If our faith is in balance and the first priority in our lives, all others things will fall into place.
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Joy for the Holiday Crazies
Message for 12.09.12 :: Jud continues in the book of 1 Peter as we take a look at finding joy in the midst of all the busyness of the Christmas holiday. We will see how pausing in the chaos and trusting in God can bring us Joy and bring us back to the true meaning of Christmas. Come to fill yourself with this joy that overflows from you and be ready to share that joy with others that need to hear the Good News.
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Joy When It Doesn't Feel Like Christmas
Message for 12.02.12 :: Christmas is a time of great joy in the season, but it can also be a time of great sorrow. Many of us feel so stressed from work, life, school and family struggles that we don't even pause to celebrate. Jud will teach from the book of 1 Peter where we will see believers who knew all about stress and pressure. We will see how to find joy in the midst of our struggles and be able to share that joy with others!
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Beyond Your Wildest Dreams
Message for 11.25.12 :: Have you ever felt 'stuck' in your life? Would you be interested in life beyond your wildest dreams? This weekend we will look at a married couple in New Testament times that wanted more from life, thought they'd never get it, and then God showed up in a big way! Join us as we welcome back a Central favorite, Bill Butterworth. Bill has an extraordinary gift of blending story-telling and humor along with practical Biblical application to his messages.
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Being a Second Chance
Message for 11.18.12 :: Throughout the book of Galatians we've looked at one of the biggest receivers of a Second Chance...Paul. Through Paul, God's Word is clear that we are called to share each other's burdens and in doing so we are obeying God's command. Jud will wrap up the People of the Second Chance series this weekend by sharing with us how when we are given the opportunity, we all need to extend a Second Chance to others.
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Giving a Second Chance
Message for 11.11.12 :: It's not always easy to extend forgiveness to someone that has hurt us. We may say we'll forgive, but not forget, and continue to hold a grudge, thereby letting bitterness continue to control our emotions. But God has commanded us to love our neighbors as ourselves. Ouch! If we want others to forgive our misdoings, then we have to be able to forgive others for theirs - giving them a second chance. This weekend Jud will continue sharing with us how we can practice...
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Resting in a Second Chance
Message for 11.04.12 :: Central is excited to welcome back Mike Foster, who is the co-founder of People of the Second Chance! POTSC is a global community of activists, imperfectionists and second chancers committed to unleashing radical grace everyday, in every moment, for everyone. Mike will be sharing with the Central family how we can rest in our Second Chance.
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Receiving a Second Chance
Message for 10.28.12 :: Jud continues in the book of Galatians as we dig deeper into the People of the Second Chance series. We learn that our own human efforts will not put us in right standing to receive a second chance. Grace is not just about coming to faith in Jesus, it is about living in faith every single day. Only by the grace of God do we receive a Second Chance.
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The Good News of Second Chances
Message for 10.14.12 :: Jud kicks off an exciting new series called People of the Second Chance. The greatest second chance ever offered is the grace God extended to us. It's a second chance we all need. But, have you ever needed a second chance and were denied one? God doesn't expect us to work for his favor or forgiveness. The good news is that God has already paid the price for our sin, which gives us the opportunity for a second chance.
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Unleash
Message for 10.14.12 :: God doesn't want you to be a spectator of what He has done. He wants you to be a participant in what He is doing. Guest speaker Perry Noble will show us how to embrace the promises that will define our future, and Unleash the life that is more than we could possibly imagine.
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The Game is Already Won!
Message for 10.07.12 :: The Bible says that we receive a new name in heaven. This week we will unpack some of the hope of heaven and how it can impact us each day today. Satan is ultimately defeated and we can look forward to eternal life with God. We can also work to help others and bring a little heaven to earth. Be sure to join us as Jud wraps up the Gamechangers series!
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When You Don't Feel Good Enough
Message for 09.30.12 :: We all love a good story where the underdog becomes the winner, because somewhere in the middle there was a turning point. A Gamechanger, and it made all the difference. One of the biggest come-from-behind victories recorded in the bible is the life of Paul. A life-changing encounter with the Spirit of Christ, turned this church destroyer into a church planter. That spirit is available to us today to give guidance, power and strength to our lives.
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Update Your Roster
Message for 09.23.12 :: The quickest way a team can turn their season around is to stack the roster with a superstar. When a superstar joins a team, it can lift not only the stats and the wins, it also lifts the team's spirit. Where once there was only despair, now they have hope. It's a Gamechanger. This week we look at the life of Peter, one of the first to ever declare that Jesus was his Savior. Just as a team gets new life from a superstar, Peter received a brand new life and a brand new...
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Play Through the Pain
Message for 09.16.12 :: Ask any professional athlete what they are most afraid of and most of the time you will hear the same answer: injuries. Getting hurt is a part of the game, but nobody wants to be on the disabled list. Some injuries can end a career, others reduce performance, but all of them leave their mark. Playing through the pain is part of life on the field as well as off. We all walk through life with deep injuries that keep us from living our best. This week you will learn how...
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Brand-new Game Plan
Message for 09.09.12 :: Some teams get stuck in a rut, trying the same old plays over and over again with average to poor results. What they need is a new game plan, something to breath new life and new success into their efforts. The same can be true of our lives. We get stuck in a routine. The daily grind takes so much out of us we stop dreaming of what could be and just settle for what is. God wants to give us a new game plan and it can be a Gamechanger in our lives.
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It's Personal
Message for 09.02.12 :: People say all the time, "It's nothing personal." This often comes right after a stinging criticism! But there are some things in life that are personal, or at least they should be. These personal things are often the most important things in life. In this message you will find steps on how to prioritize life's most important relationships. You will be able to apply these steps as you move through the Fall and into a new year!
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Kurt Warner Weekend
Message for 08.26.12 :: Professional football Champion and 2 time MVP. Record-breaking Quarterback. TV host. While the football narrative of pro football quarterback Kurt Warner reads like a rags-to-riches Hollywood script, it is the story of a man who continually beat the odds with integrity and an undeniable faith that captured the imagination of the sports world and beyond. Hear his story - nobody should miss this!
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Unglued: Making Wise Decisions in the Midst of Raw...
Message for 08.19.12 :: Central is thrilled to welcome Lysa TerKeurst. Lysa is a New York Times bestselling author and speaker who helps everyday people live an adventure of faith through following Jesus Christ. She is the president of Proverbs 31 Ministries where she has led thousands to make their walk with God an invigorating journey. Join Central as we get the privilege to soak in Lysa's wisdom and hear how we can make wise choices in the midst of our own raw emotions.
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The Prayer Circle
Message for 08.12.12 :: It is exciting to welcome Mark Batterson to Central. Mark serves as the lead pastor of National Community Church (NCC) in Washington, DC. He is also the author of several best-selling books, including The Circle Maker. In this book, Mark says, "Drawing prayer circles around our dreams isn't just a mechanism whereby we accomplish great things for God. It's a mechanism whereby God accomplishes great things in us." Join us as Mark shares how prayer circles can impact our...
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Generous
Message for 08.05.12 :: Joe Sangl is the founder of I Was Broke. Now I'm Not., an organization that is passionate about "helping others accomplish far more than they ever thought possible." In his encouraging message, Joe Sangl reveals what happens when we choose to live a fully generous life. Don't miss this opportunity to learn more about how God calls all to be generous.
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The Christian Race
Message for 07.29.12 :: In this message, Tommy Politz is back and continues a two-part series on running the Christian Race. You won’t want to miss this special message from one of Central's favorite guest speakers.
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Heaven - Part 1: What Will Heaven Be Like?
Message for 07.22.12 :: In this message, we are thrilled to welcome back another Central favorite, Tommy Politz. Tommy is the Senior Pastor of Hillside Christian Church in Amarillo, Texas. Like Central, Hillside is a community of people from many different backgrounds seeking to love God as they lead others into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ. Check out Tommy's passion and humor as he shares with the Central family.
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The Courageous Life
Message for 07.15.12 :: In this message, Mike Foster shares with us how God has invited us to a life of freedom, not fear. He has a great plan for our lives. He only asks that we live with courage and live dangerously with him. But that means we have to surrender our people pleasing ways and learn to let go of our need to control. We do this by looking at how Ruth took a small risk and made history.
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Running on Empty
Message for 07.08.12 :: Central is excited to welcome Mike Meeks, Pastor of Eastlake Church in Chula Vista, California. EastLake Church is all about, all because of, and all for, Jesus. You will not want to miss this chance to hear Mike's honest message of God's amazing love for us. We all go through seasons where our faith may be weak, but hear how God’s love can fill you up and keep you from running on empty!
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The Satisfaction of Community
Message for 07.01.12 :: In spite of Solomon's frustration, he still recognized the importance of friendship and community. This message looks at the benefits of community. We'll celebrate where we've been and look forward to the future with vision and anticipation.
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Satisfaction in Helping Others
Message for 06.24.12 :: Sometimes it seems like the world has gone crazy. We see injustice everywhere. Apart from God, things are in a desperate state of affairs. But, through faith, we learn of a God who is just and calls us to defend the defenseless. In this message, we look at how we can move beyond cynicism and paralysis and step out, making our own large or small contribution on behalf of others.
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Satisfaction For Every Season
Message for 06.17.12 :: We often fight desperately against the limitations of time. We schedule it, manipulate it, and try to squeeze more out of it. We deny it, run from it, and seek to beat it. But time is a gift. Solomon reminds us there is a "time for everything." Apart from God this can seem very discouraging, but through faith we learn to embrace our limitations and the seasons as God brings them. We learn to stop fighting time and start getting the most from the season in which we...
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Dancing With a Bully
Message for 06.10.12 :: Everyone has to deal with the bully called "sin." The problem is we can't beat that bully on our own! We need a Savior to come in and protect us from this unbeatable enemy. The cool thing is that God wants to do exactly that. In this message, we are joined by Guest Speaker Grant Fishbook. Together, we explore how Christ proved he wanted to be our Savior by beating the bullies of sin and death through the cross.
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Satisfaction Guaranteed
Message for 06.03.12 :: God made the greatest satisfaction guaranteed offer in history when he sent Jesus to satisfy the penalty for our sins. Thanks to his awesome sacrifice, we are guaranteed forgiveness, eternal life, and renewed purpose each day through faith in him. One of the most powerful ways we show this faith is through baptism, uniting us with the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus. In this message, we consider baptism and the importance of taking this step of faith.
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Finding Satisfaction in Work
Message for 05.27.12 :: God is a God who works. He created work and blessed it. And work itself is a gift. God never cursed work in Genesis; he cursed the ground that Adam would work. But all work and no perspective leads to burn out. Solomon threw himself into work as an end to itself and ended up burned out. In this message, we explore how we can invite God into our job - literally into over one-third of our lives. We look at how performing even the most unremarkable tasks for God's glory...
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Light to the World: Central's 50th Birthday
Message for 05.20.12 :: When 24 people gathered in Odd Fellows Hall for the first official service of Central Christian Church 50 years ago, no one could have predicted what would happen. They didn't have a pastor or resources or anything other than a God who proved himself to be more than enough. Only God could take a handful of people and influence hundreds of thousands. Only God can lead us into the future to our best days, which still lie ahead...
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Stuff Mom Warned About
Message for 05.13.12 :: Moms are wonderful, and they are known for warning about the abuse of things with phrases like, "Don't overdo it!" and "Be careful!" and "Watch yourself!" They often try to help us see how things taken to the extreme can damage us. In the Bible, we see Solomon on the pursuit of pleasure. He searches everywhere for more to give his life meaning and it comes up empty. In this message, we see how we can experience the gift of pleasure and desire by first saying "yes" to...
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The God Who Satisfies
Message for 05.06.12 :: The Rolling Stones made it famous - "I can't get no satisfaction..." - but Solomon implied it long before that, in Ecclesiastes. Where do we find satisfaction in life? Where can we discover meaning? In this message, we explore how the Bible shows the way by pointing us to a deeper relationship with God.
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Paul Jr. & Rachael Teutul
Message for 04.29.12 :: Born with sheet metal in his blood, Paul Teutul Jr. started working at his Dad's steel business at the age of 12. Together, they created Orange County Choppers' motorcycles and became world famous with the help of their hit reality tv show American Chopper. But what was once a family business is now a family feud as Paul Jr. opened up a new shop, Paul Jr. Designs. Now they compete each other on American Chopper: Senior vs Junior. In this interview with Paul Jr. and...
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Standing on God's Promises
Message for 04.22.12 :: Life gets confusing, and our plans often don't pan out. We pray and ask for help and bite our nails, wondering what God will do. But we can take hope in what God has already done! He has already declared that all his promises to us in Christ are "YES!". He has already showed his faithfulness, and we can stand on his incredible promises. In this message, we look at the power of God's promises and are challenged to stand on them, even if our next step seems confusing.
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Reality or Role?
Message for 04.15.12 :: Is there more to my Christianity than just going through the motions? By taking a look at some key ideas from the book of Ecclesiastes, we'll get an answer grounded in reality! In this message, Guest Speaker Bill Butterworth walks us through the topic "Reality or Role?"
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Hope Rising
Message for 04.08.12 :: Have you ever felt like life has been put on hold? Whether it's fear, discouragement or feeling overwhelmed, sometimes it seems better to stop dreaming and start waiting for things to somehow get better. But the great news of Easter is that we don't have to wait. Hope and help are available today. God invites each of us to live in his strength and with his joy. So please join us as we celebrate Easter at Central - Hope Rising, and let the hope of Easter start rising...
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Love on the Cross
Message for 04.01.12 :: In this message, we reflect on the love Christ showed on the cross and we take communion together as a church. It's always a special opportunity when we get to do this together and take an hour out of the week to remember what Christ did for us.
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Overcoming Obstacles With Love and Respect
Message for 03.25.12 :: Men need respect. Women need love. When we show each other these things in appropriate ways, we meet each other's needs and find fulfillment. In this message, we look at "Overcoming Obstacles With Love and Respect."
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Sex, Singleness, & Marriage
Message for 03.18.12 :: We live in a sexualized culture. It's everywhere. Sex sells...and business is good! But how does this impact us as people and what does the Bible say about sex and sexuality, both for singles and for marrieds? In this message, we tackle the subject of "Sex, Singleness, & Marriage."
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Friends With More Than Benefits
Message for 03.11.12 :: Our culture bases relationships on chemistry and sexual attractiveness, and traditional cultures based relationships on social class. But the Bible is equally radical to both current and ancient cultures. It shows how both of these elements are lacking and challenges us to a real friendship with our spouse based on friendship with God. In this message, we learn how to be "Friends With More Than Benefits."
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From Me-Training to We-Training
Message for 03.04.12 :: So often people are about what one writer called the "Me-Marriage." But the Bible suggests that the greatest barrier to fulfillment in relationships is our own self-centeredness. Join us this weekend as we look at how to confront that self-centeredness and go "From Me-Training to We-Training," developing "we" relationships.
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Your Personal Trainer
Message for 02.26.12 :: You get in a lot better shape with a trainer. That's because they break you down to build you up. In our lives and relationships, we have a personal trainer - the Holy Spirit. He breaks us down to get us to surrender to God and get the focus off ourselves. But then, he builds us up to lift each other up and get the best out of our relationships. In this message, we learn more about the importance of our "personal trainer".
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Be My Valentine
Message for 02.19.12 :: In this message, we welcome Guest Speaker Herbert Cooper to Central. Herbert speaks about the top five dating mistakes we make! Herbert is the Senior Pastor of People's Church in Oklahoma City - a multi-cultural church that started with 65 people in 2002 and now ministers to more than 4000 people each weekend. He is married to his college sweetheart, Tiffany. Check out more about Herbert and People's Church at herbertcooper.com.
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The Secret to Relational Health
Message for 02.12.12 :: The Bible speaks of marriage as a "mystery," and it certainly is that! But the word could be translated "secret." The term refers to a secret that can be discovered - the secret to relational health. What is that secret? How do we experience relational health in marriage and life? In this message, we explore these questions and more.
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The Game of Life
Message for 02.05.12 :: In this Super Bowl Weekend message, we talk about "The Game of Life" and how we can get off the bench and get into the game!
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Sharing Ben
Message for 01.29.12 :: Finding Ben can be difficult enough. But what about sharing Ben? In this message, we discover the importance of "Sharing Ben" and what that means in our lives.
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Worrying About Ben
Message for 01.22.12 :: We constantly worry about Ben... Where is Ben? When is he coming back? Will there be enough until then? How will I pay all the bills? What will happen now that my home has dropped in value? Can I ever retire? How can I just get more? No matter how much money we make, these concerns weigh on everybody's minds. But Jesus says there is another way to live, a more peaceful and joyful way. In this message, we look at his teaching on how we can stop worrying so much about...
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Finding Ben
Message for 01.15.12 :: In this message, Guest Speaker Joe Sangl joins us for the second message in The Benjamins series, "Finding Ben". He'll share his story of how he learned to trust God, face debt, and build margin in his life. Joe is the founder of I Was Broke. Now I'm Not. - an organization that is passionate about "helping others accomplish far more than they ever thought possible with their personal finances." He believes that when people are financially free, they are much more...
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Life With Ben
Message for 01.08.12 :: Money is a great, important servant but a terrible master. The big question is: Do we trust God or money ultimately in our lives? In this message, we kick off a new series, The Benjamins, looking at how to put God first in our life and keep perspective on how to live with money with "Life With Ben."
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Guest Speaker Bill Butterworth
Message for 01.01.12 :: Guest Speaker Bill Butterworth helps us bring 2011 to a close and kick off 2012 the right way with a special New Year's message.
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It's Christmas at Central: The Wonder of Christmas
Message for 12.23.11 :: Ask kids what their favorite holiday is and they'll likely say, "Christmas!" Time off school. A home transformed by decorations and lights. The promise of fun, family, and gifts under the tree fill their hearts with wonder. As we get older, the wonder of Christmas can fade. Holidays are more about work and worry, and they make us feel weary. This year, recapture some wonder and join us next weekend for Christmas at Central.
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CHRIST(MAS)
Message for 12.18.11 :: If we are not extremely careful, we will miss Christ this Christmas. Our lives are full of shopping, baking, office parties, school parties, church parties, decorating... and the list goes on. None of these are bad things - just busy things. So in this message, we will slow down and take a very close look at the life of Jesus. In this message, special guest speaker, Todd Clark joins us at Central. Todd is the founding pastor of Discovery Church, which launched in...
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The Song of Hope
Message for 12.11.11 :: This message is the second half of our two-part series, The Christmas Song (Remix). We continue to get ready for the holidays and everything that Christmas is about with "The Song of Hope."
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The First Christmas Song
Message for 12.04.11 :: It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas! With this message, we begin a two-part series,The Christmas Song (Remix), that will help get us in the holiday spirit! We'll look forward to Christmas time with "The First Christmas Song."
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The Story of My Life
Message for 11.27.11 :: In this message, long-time Central friend, Bill Butterworth, joins us with a special Thanksgiving message. We look at Colossians 4 and Paul's life, as he considered what life's most important issues are. It is a great reminder of what's really important as we come close to the end of 2011.
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Rescued To Worship
Message for 11.20.11 :: We have a problem in our society. We all want to be famous, be remembered... to "be somebody." Fame is a powerful thing. But God created us to worship him, to make him famous, to remind people who HE is. In this message, we look at how we can make much of God by living differently, treating people with kindness and compassion, and by caring and serving others with "Rescued to Worship."
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Rescued To Be a Rescuer
Message for 11.13.11 :: Imagine a man, starving in the streets. Now imagine someone offering him rescue by providing food, clothing, shelter... It would stand to reason that that man, knowing what it's like to be rescued, would offer help to another hurting person when he could, right? That's what being a Christ-Follower is all about... God rescued us so that we would join him in rescuing others! In this message, Guest Speaker Mike Foster joins us as we look at how we can remember our own...
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Rescued From Darkness
Message for 11.06.11 :: The world is filled with darkness, hopelessness, bitterness, selfishness. It's the darkness of sin - of separation from God. Jesus came to bring light to the darkness of the world and to rescue us from our own darkness. In this message, we kick off our new series, The Rescue, and learn to see Jesus' light in our lives and to bring that light to others.
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Your New Name
Message for 10.30.11 :: Each of us have been called something. The things we hear often become the things we believe. Each of us have made a mistake. The things we do often become our definition of self. What have you been called? What do you call yourself? What does God call you? In this message, we welcome guest speaker, Tony Wood, to Central for a special message, "Your New Name." Tony is the Teaching Pastor of Moment Church in Orange County. Orange County is plastic and perfect on the...
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Trusting God's Purpose
Message for 10.23.11 :: Follow your passion. Find yourself. Be your own person. Sometimes we get so focused on discovering our specific purpose that we get frustrated because we can't figure out what to be "when we grow up." But life isn't about us. It's about God - and God has revealed to us his purpose! In this message, we learn how to represent Jesus in what we do today, because he'll reveal what we need to know tomorrow with "Trusting God's Purpose."
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Trusting in God's Joy
Message for 10.16.11 :: For some Christians, joy is easy to come by. But when you are torn, it can feel like a huge task that takes a lot of effort. But the truth of joy is that it is a choice. And we must fight for it! In this message, we discover how to fight for our joy with "Trusting in God's Joy."
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Trusting in God's Love
Message for 10.09.11 :: When we are TORN, perhaps the two greatest points of assurance we have are that God is there and he loves us. We discussed last week about the size of our God determines the size of our trust. God's love is huge, just like him. In this message, we learn to experience the cross as God's ultimate act of love and leave our baggage at the cross with "Trusting in God's Love."
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Trusting in God's Awesomeness
Message for 10.02.11 :: When your world comes crashing down, it doesn't just steal your peace. It rips your insides and leaves you broken, wrecked - TORN. Why does this happen? And where is God when it hurts so much? TORN is a 30-day experience that explores your questions and God's answers for rediscovering joy, committing your life to Christ and trusting in him alone; when life leaves you in pieces. In this message, we kick off this amazing journey with "Trusting in God's Awesomeness."
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Joy For a Very Bad Day
Message for 09.25.11 :: Some days are just bad...very bad. We've all experienced them. And sometimes those bad days are actually bad months or seasons. So how do we find joy when we are struggling? In this message, we look at how we can have "Joy For a Very Bad Day."
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The Spiritual Joyride
Message for 09.18.11 :: A big issue in today's world is that we easily let our joy depend on things that just don't last: career, money, success, etc. The problem is that, when those things fail us (and they will!), we lose all joy. So how do we find a joy that lasts? In this message, we take "The Spiritual Joyride" and find some perspective.
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The Joy of Security
Message for 09.11.11 :: Did you know that Jud took a stolen car for a joyride? You can hear about it in this message! There's someone else who took a joyride too...Paul. He wrote a book about joy, Philippians, even while under arrest! He found joy in Jesus, and we can too. Our faith is secure because we know what God has begun in us, he will finish. His love for us gives us security. In this message, we kick off a new series, Joyride, talking about finding joy in the good times and the bad....
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Fired Up to Overcome Challenges
Message for 09.04.11 :: In everything we do, there are challenges. Challenges in career, family, health...Sometimes it feels like when it rains, it pours! We'll face challenges as believers and as a church - it's inevitable. But it's important to remain faithful to God and his word. With God's resources, we can overcome our challenges. In this message, we explore how with "Fired Up to Overcome Challenges."
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Fired Up to Make Room
Message for 08.28.11 :: We live in a cluttered world. Our lives are full of clutter...cluttered schedules, cluttered minds, cluttered homes. Franticly, we run around collecting so much "stuff" that we don't leave room for anything else. But that's not how life should be. One of the most important things we can do this year is make room for God in our lives and make room for others. In this message, we get "Fired Up to Make Room" and discuss how God made room for us so that we would make room...
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Fired Up to Live Beyond Ourselves
Message for 08.21.11 :: A big part of today's culture is the focus on living for ourselves. We work hard for a promotion, a new house, a new car, and recognition...We can have it all, but it still isn't enough, because we are trying to find ourselves through the wrong things. Jesus said that if you lose your life, you will find it. In this message, we look at 2 Corinthians 5:14 to discover how we can live beyond ourselves, and find the joy that's there.
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Fired Up to Rescue
Message for 08.14.11 :: We get fired up about a lot of things... movies, sports, hobbies, our careers, coffee. But we're not necessarily getting fired up for the right things or the right reasons. These things are mostly all good, but they should never come ahead of what should come first: God and his mission in the world. In this message, Jud returns to kick off our new series, Fired Up!, and we look at how we can be fired up for the right reasons.
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Dealing with Shattered Dreams
Message for 08.07.11 :: In this message, Pete Wilson helps us wrap up an amazing Summer at Central series. He shares with us how to pursue God's dreams for us and put our faith and identity in him with "Dealing With Shattered Dreams." Pete Wilson is the founding and senior pastor of Cross Point Church in Nashville, TN. His desire is to see churches become radically devoted to Christ, irrevocably committed to one another, and relentlessly dedicated to reaching those outside of God's family....
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Grace, Conflict, & the People That Drive Us Nuts
Message for 07.31.11 :: In this message, Mike Foster shares with us and continues the Summer at Central series. Everyone deals with conflict and annoying people during their week. Each of us has friends, family, and co-workers that can push all our buttons and drive us nuts. So how should a Christian respond to annoying people? What does Jesus teach about confrontation and how to have healthy relationships? This super practical exploration of grace and conflict will help each of us live in...
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Sleep at Night
Message for 07.24.11 :: In this message, long-time Central friend and favorite, Tommy Politz, helps us continue our Summer at Central series with a special message called "Sleep at Night." Tommy returns to Central from Amarillo, Texas, where he serves as senior pastor of Hillside Christian Church.
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Folders
Message for 07.17.11 :: We all have "stuff" - or "folders" - full of poor decisions from our past that litter the landscape of our present lives. We cannot ignore these "folders," and likewise we cannot live constantly in their shadow. So what do we do with our "folders" from the past? In this message, Guest Speaker Todd Clark joins us and we consider how our past must not be allowed to determine our future. Todd Clark is the lead pastor of Discovery Church in Simi Valley, California. He is...
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Simple Wisdom: Profound Lessons from the Classroom of...
Message for 07.10.11 :: In our day-to-day lives, we experience high points and low points. Through it all, God has valuable lessons for us to learn. In week two of Summer at Central, Bill Butterworth returns and we examine a life lesson worth learning.
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Family Success: How to Have It
Message for 07.03.11 :: What does it really take to have success at home? God has some clear descriptions of what it should look like. In this message, Central favorite, Bill Butterworth, helps us kick off Summer at Central. We examine one of God's prescriptions more thoroughly with "Family Success: How to Have it."
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Fighting Spiritual Boredom
Message for 06.26.11 :: In this message, Jud shares on how to overcome spiritual boredom. He also shares his heart and vision for Central and some exciting news of things to come - and we celebrate all that God has done over the past year. You don't want to miss it!
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Surviving Being Unappreciated
Message for 06.19.11 :: Few things hurt worse in a family than feeling unloved, unappreciated, and under-valued. Yet sometimes those we love the most are the very ones we overlook. In this message, we learn how to value one another, exploring the relationship between Jacob and Rachel and learning how to value our family members.
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Surviving a Divided Home
Message for 06.12.11 :: How do we deal with a house divided? What do we do with lies, betrayal, unfaithfulness, and apathy between siblings, parents, and extended family? In this message, we learn some principles by looking at Jacob and Esau, two brothers who spent years as bitter enemies before God brought about reconciliation.
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Surviving Family Giants
Message for 06.05.11 :: Every family faces giants. Whether it's financial giants, parenting giants, or marriage giants. In this message, Guest Speaker Herbert Cooper joins us as we learn how to defeat the giants that every family faces by looking at the key principles of how David overcame his giant.
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Surviving Family Drama
Message for 05.29.11 :: Families are complicated. Navigating family life can be like starring on a survival show - only, you're not sure you can outwit or outlast the situation. From your spouse, your kids, your in-laws, to your crazy uncle... the important thing is not to panic! In this message, we kick off this exciting new series, looking at "Surviving Family Drama."
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Baptism Celebration Weekend
Message for 05.22.11 :: Baptism Celebration is a HUGE weekend at Central. In this message, Jud challenges anyone who has not been baptized, but is following Jesus, to take the step of baptism spontaneously. Over the last few years, Baptism Celebration weekends have seen more than 1,200 people across our campuses make that commitment! No registration is needed. It's always an exciting weekend at Central.
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Rev Run at Central
Message for 05.15.11 :: As "Run" from the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame group, Run DMC, Joseph Simmons was one of the original pioneers of rap and hip hop, influencing bands like Aerosmith and Kid Rock. Simmons then found a different calling and reemerged to the world as "Reverend Run," sharing his faith journey with millions of fans both old and new. He's an innovative musician, accomplished author, fashion mogul, and star of his own reality TV show. Hear his story in this message.
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Mother's Day Weekend
Message for 05.08.11 :: In this message, we celebrate the important women in our lives: our mothers!
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Easter at Central: All Things New
Message for 04.24.11 :: We all love new things. Whether it's shoes, a phone, a car or a house, getting something brand-new is exciting, especially when it replaces something that was almost worn out. At Easter, God offers us all something fresh and new: a brand-new life. And unlike the shoes, the phone or the car, it doesn't come with a bill to pay. Please join us for Easter at Central as we celebrate the day that Christ made "All Things New."
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It's Friday, but Sunday's Coming
Message for 04.17.11 :: This entire message is dedicated to remembering the sacrifice Jesus made for us on the cross.
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Someday - Codeword for Never
Message for 04.10.11 :: There are two reasons for talking about...Someday. Either we're talking about a time in the future where we'll see our goals fulfilled and our hard work paying off or we're perpetually putting off the things we should be taking care of today. Obviously, the second one is a dangerous pitfall. And it's easy to say that Someday, we'll tackle those issues we'd rather not face. The problem is...Someday never comes. God has a plan for our lives. He wants us to live...
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I'm Not Afraid of the Future
Message for 04.03.11 :: The future can be a scary thing. It can be an exciting thing. It can be a lot of things... But one thing is for sure. The future is always just around the corner. Join us as we look at why we shouldn't fear the future, but rather look forward to what God has planned for us.
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I'm Not Afraid of What Others Might Think
Message for 03.27.11 :: Perception. Image. Reputation. In today's society, it's easy to get caught up in what other people think about us. It can affect our decisions, our actions, and who we choose to be. Join us as we look at God's perfect love for us and how, with that, we can be who we were intended to be and lose our fears of what others think.
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I'm Not Afraid of Financial Uncertainty
Message for 03.20.11 :: The secret's out! Some of America's most successful self-made millionaires, including Central's own James Malinchak, embarked on a truly incredible journey on ABC's new hit TV show Secret Millionaire. They spent a week in the country's poorest areas and ultimately rewarded some unsung community heroes with hundreds of thousands of dollars of their own money. In this message, hear how James made his millions, some behind-the-scenes stories of being on a hit ABC TV...
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I'm Not Afraid of Failure
Message for 03.13.11 :: Fear. It steals our joy and drains our strength. It keeps us from living life. But not all fear is bad. Having a healthy respect - a fear - of certain things is smart (i.e. fire, knives, wild animals). In the same way, fearing God - respecting his power and position - brings wisdom into our lives. And when you experience his perfect love, there's never anything else you need to be afraid of. In this message, we kick off our new series, I'm Not Afraid with "I'm Not...
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Get Hope
Message for 03.06.11 :: In this message, we welcome a special guest speaker, Tony Wood, to Central. Tony is the Teaching Pastor at Moment Church in Orange County - a church dedicated to reclaiming what has been lost and to seeing the lonely become hopeful, the plastic become purpose, the hurting be housed, and the affluence become influence in Orange County – a place that is plastic and perfect, but has lost a generation of God, passion, and inspiration. Tony and his wife, Bre, have a...
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Get Help
Message for 02.27.11 :: When we are ready to change something in our lives, we often try to do it through our own will power. We pull ourselves up by our bootstraps and try to change on our own. This is a recipe for failure. We need the help of God and others to help us face our habits, hang-ups, and hurts. In this message, we learn that life-change doesn't depend on us, but rather on the help of God and others.
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Get Real
Message for 02.20.11 :: Everyone wants to change in some way. We have hang-ups - stuff that holds us back. And everywhere we look, we see products and people claiming to have that thing that will "change your life." In this message, we kick off our new series, re:cover, looking at if it is possible to be free and experience life-change.
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Michael Franzese Weekend
Message for 02.13.11 :: Michael grew up as the son of the notorious underboss of New York's violent and feared Colombo crime family. At his most affluent, he generated an estimated $5 to $8 million per week from legal and illegal businesses. It was a life filled with power, luxury...and deadly violence. Hear his story of life-change in this message.
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Temptation
Message for 02.06.11 :: Central friend and favorite, Bill Butterworth, shares a special message with us. If you've never heard Bill speak, you don't want to miss out! Blending humor, story telling, and wisdom, he delivers messages of hope filled with warmth, insight, and wit!
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100: Trusting God with Everything
Message for 01.31.11 :: During this series, we've looked at the principle for financial peace, which simply put has us giving 10 percent to God, 10 percent to our future, and living on 80 percent of what God gives us. But the foundation of this principle is all about trust. In this message, we look at trusting God completely with our lives, because that's where the peace is at.
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Eighty
Message for 01.23.11 :: Peace comes when we trust God - not just with what we commit to him, but also with what we spend on ourselves. It's all God's, and we are simply the managers. In this message, we look at what it means to trust God with all he provides for our lives and families.
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Ten (Pt.2)
Message for 01.16.11 :: There is peace that comes from knowing you have a little money in reserves. We'll look at practical steps to pay down debt and more toward your financial margin. It may seem impossible, but it's not! In this message, we look at the importance of saving.
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Ten
Message for 01.09.11 :: How can we face life without so much stress about money? How can we live with more gratitude, joy and trust in God? In this message, we look at how the Bible lays out a simple perspective we can boil down to ten-ten-eighty. The first 10 percent is God's, the next 10 percent is for tomorrow, and we learn to live on 80. We'll discover the peace that comes from putting God first in our finances.
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New Year's Weekend
Message for 01.02.11 :: Central friend and favorite Mike Foster helps us ring in 2011 with this special New Year's message.
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Share with 1
Message for 12.19.10 :: If a friend asks you about your faith, have you thought about what you'll say? In this message, we look at how we can share the message of Christmas, the message of Jesus, and the difference it has made in our lives.
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Invest in 1
Message for 12.12.10 :: Everybody needs good friends who will be there for them no matter what they believe or don't believe. In this message, we look at the importance of investing in another person who may not share our faith - our 1LIFE. This relationship must be "no strings attached," but that doesn’t mean that we shouldn't pray for an opportunity to share what God has done in our lives. In this message, we talk about how we invest in people and pray for them to reach out to God.
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Identify 1
Message for 12.05.10 :: All of us have influence. Some have even said the average introvert influences more than 10,000 people in his or her life. And all of us know at least one person who may be far from God in their life. In this message, we kick off our 1LIFE series, looking at how we can identify a person in our life to pray for and share the 1 life God gave for us in Jesus with at least 1 other life.
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