A message from the series “His Choice… The Cross.”

A message from the series “Walking in the Rabbi\’s Footsteps.” As a part of the Church, believers are like living stones that build upon each other into a powerful spiritual house. In this sermon, Pastor Bob highlights that Jesus, as the Cornerstone, establishes the foundation of faith, and encourages us to reflect Christ’s love in our interactions. As Central Community prepares for the Easter season, Pastor Bob urges us to engage actively and serve one another, ensuring that newcomers feel welcomed and experience God’s love within the community.

A message from the series “Walking in the Rabbi\’s Footsteps.” This week, Pastor Bob stresses that true disciples must not conform to the world but instead live counter-culturally. In this way, we can showcase the love and service of Jesus to others. Using examples from the lives of disciples like Philip, Pastor Bob illustrates how radical acts of love can draw people to Christ. He concludes by inviting everyone to pray together against societal challenges, reaffirming that believers are called to reflect the nature of Jesus in their daily lives.

A message from the series “Walking in the Rabbi\’s Footsteps.” There are three key aspects of being a disciple: knowing Jesus as Lord and Savior, following Him through baptism, and striving to become like Jesus in daily life. Using scriptural examples, Pastor Bob illustrates how faith is not about the quantity but the object of a person’s faith. Even a small amount of faith, he said, can lead to significant outcomes. Trust in Jesus and His call on your life, regardless of your circumstances, because true strength comes from belief in Christ.

A message from the series “Walking in the Rabbi\’s Footsteps.” To begin the season of Lent, Pastor Bob shares the story of Peter walking on water, underscoring that Jesus called Peter because He believed in his potential to be like Him. The sermon illustrates how Jesus’s invitation to follow Him is not just for admirers, but for true disciples who trust and embody His teachings. Ultimately, Pastor Bob encourages the us to “get in the wheelbarrow” with Jesus, committing to a transformative relationship through faith, while recognizing that Jesus believes in their ability to do great things.

A message from the series “Moses // The Journey of Faith.”

A message from the series “Moses // The Journey of Faith.”

A message from the series “Moses // The Journey of Faith.” Although the idols of the 21st century look different from the golden calves and stone images of ancient times, we all face the temptation to replace God with a counterfeit. Jobs, relationships, material possessions, and more can easily consume our lives and shape our values if we’re not mindful of what truly matters. In this message, Pastor Justin draws from Exodus 32, using the Israelites’ golden calf as a warning. He reminds us that simply removing idols isn’t enough—only by intentionally placing God at the center of our lives can His presence drive out every false god.

Before preaching on the Ten Commandments, Pastor Bob spent time talking about the tragic accident involving the Wichita Flight 5342 and Black Hawk helicopter near Washington D.C. In times of heartbreak and senseless tragedy, he reminded the congregation that hope can still be found in remembering God’s faithfulness in all circumstances. He also calls the church to stand out as a people of encouragement and support for others during times of crisis.

A message from the series “Moses // The Journey of Faith.” The Ten Commandments are not just a set of rules that God uses to limit our freedoms. In this message, Pastor Bob shares the historical context of the Ten Commandments, as well as God’s intent for them: to show us where we are straying from His will and transform us into His children. Rather than a cage keeping us imprisoned, the Commandments are a shelter keeping us safe. And when we live by them, the world will see the true nature of God demonstrated by us here on earth.