Center Christian Church

1 David assembled at Jerusalem all the officials of Israel, the officials of the tribes, the officers of the divisions that served the king, the commanders of thousands, the commanders of hundreds, the stewards of all the property and livestock of the king and his sons, together with the palace officials,…

43 There I will meet with the people of Israel, and it shall be sanctified by my glory. 44 I will consecrate the tent of meeting and the altar. Aaron also and his sons I will consecrate to serve me as priests. 45 I will dwell among the people of Israel and will be their God. 46 And they shall know that…

14 The Lord God said to the serpent, “Because you have done this, cursed are you above all livestock and above all beasts of the field; on your belly you shall go, and dust you shall eat all the days of your life. 15 I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your offspring and her offspring;…

21 But the people of Benjamin did not drive out the Jebusites who lived in Jerusalem, so the Jebusites have lived with the people of Benjamin in Jerusalem to this day. 27 Manasseh did not drive out the inhabitants of Beth-shean and its villages, or Taanach and its villages, or the inhabitants of Dor…

16 But in the cities of these peoples that the Lord your God is giving you for an inheritance, you shall save alive nothing that breathes, 17 but you shall devote them to complete destruction, the Hittites and the Amorites, the Canaanites and the Perizzites, the Hivites and the Jebusites, as the Lord…

Introduction Remember the Titans at the Columbus football game Before big events, you hear “ rally cries” fight and you may die. Run and you'll live at least a while and dying in your beds many years from now, would you be willing to trade all the days from this day to that for one chance just one chance…

Introduction Have you ever gone on a road trip with little kids or I mean, any kids teenagers even they can behave this way? And as you're on this road trip, it seems like the further and further you drive, the longer and longer they're in the car, the more and more they're getting eager to get to their…

Well, good morning, Center. It's good to be with you all this morning. Introduction: Do you have scars? Do you have any scars on your body that tell a pretty good story? Uh, this might apply more for the guys than for the girls, but usually guys, we get scars and they're a lot of times they're something…

1 After these things God tested Abraham and said to him, “Abraham!” And he said, “Here I am.” 2 He said, “Take your son, your only s on Isaac , whom you love, and go to the land of Moriah , and offer him there as a burnt offering on one of the mountains of which I shall tell you.” 1 After these things…

12 Indeed, all who desire to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted, 33 I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.” 1 There was a man in the land of Uz whose name was Job, and that man…

1 In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. 2 The earth was without form and void, and darkness was over the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the face of the waters. Genesis 1:1–2 (ESV) 1 In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. 2 The earth was…

12 For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places. 1 And a great sign appeared in heaven: a woman clothed with the sun, with the moon under…

5 “Behold, I will send you Elijah the prophet before the great and awesome day of the Lord comes. 6 And he will turn the hearts of fathers to their children and the hearts of children to their fathers, lest I come and strike the land with a decree of utter destruction.” 6 For to us a child is born, to…

8 And in the same region there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. As a class shepherds had a bad reputation… more regrettable was their habit of confusing “mine” with “thine” as they moved about the country. They were considered unreliable and were not allowed to…

26 In the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a city of Galilee named Nazareth, 27 to a virgin betrothed to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David. And the virgin's name was Mary. 28 And he came to her and said, “Greetings, O favored one, the Lord is with you!” 29 But she was…

12 Indeed, all who desire to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted, 1 So I exhort the elders among you, as a fellow elder and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, as well as a partaker in the glory that is going to be revealed: 2 shepherd the flock of God that is among you, exercising…

12 For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places. Because of the eternal hope that we have in Christ , we are to live obedient lives to Christ…

3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 4 to an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for you, 5 who by God's…

Top 5 Things you Value ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ 1 Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, To those who are elect exiles of the Dispersion in Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia, 2 according to the…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=281&v=4In-VEMmX_8&embeds_referring_euri=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2F&source_ve_path=MTM5MTE3LDI4NjY2 1 In the third year of Cyrus king of Persia a word was revealed to Daniel, who was named Belteshazzar. And the word was true, and it was a great conflict.…

1 In the third year of the reign of King Belshazzar a vision appeared to me, Daniel, after that which appeared to me at the first. Daniel 8 was written in 551bc , about events that would take place between 539bc and 163bc 2 And I saw in the vision; and when I saw, I was in Susa the citadel, which is…

8 But Daniel resolved that he would not defile himself with the king's food, or with the wine that he drank. Therefore he asked the chief of the eunuchs to allow him not to defile himself. Resolving to stand firm will bring opposition 4 And the herald proclaimed aloud, “You are commanded, O peoples,…

8 But Daniel resolved that he would not defile himself with the king's food, or with the wine that he drank. Therefore he asked the chief of the eunuchs to allow him not to defile himself. 17 As for these four youths, God gave them learning and skill in all literature and wisdom, and Daniel had understanding…

15 I do not ask that you take them out of the world, but that you keep them from the evil one. 1 In the third year of the reign of Jehoiakim king of Judah, Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon came to Jerusalem and besieged it. 2 And the Lord gave Jehoiakim king of Judah into his hand, with some of the vessels…

Recap of Ephesians: we are set apart by God, chosen by Him before the foundation of the world. we are saved by grace through faith, not a result of works. we are a part of something special, created and ordained by God to bring everyone together in one body through Christ Jesus. we are called to live…

18 And do not get drunk with wine, for that is debauchery, but be filled with the Spirit, 22 Wives, submit to your own husbands, as to the Lord. 23 For the husband is the head of the wife even as Christ is the head of the church, his body, and is himself its Savior. 24 Now as the church submits to Christ,…

1 Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children. 17 Now this I say and testify in the Lord, that you must no longer walk as the Gentiles do, in the futility of their minds. 1 Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children. 3 And even if our gospel is veiled, it is veiled to those who are perishing.…

Paul has shared in Ephesians what Christ has done for us: Ephesians 1:3-14 — Blessed us in Christ // Ephesians 2:1-10 — Saved us from death // Ephesians 2:11-22 — Reconciled us with God // Ephesians 3:1-13 — United us to others Do you really believe the depth of your sin destined you for hell? Do you…

You are a part of a battle Two Dangers of the Battle: 1. You don't think there is one 2. You fight against each other Two Divisions of Ephesians: 1 . Theological ( Ephesians 1-3 ) 2. Practical ( Ephesians 4-6 ) 1 I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling…

18 And I tell you, you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. 1 For this reason I, Paul, a prisoner of Christ Jesus on behalf of you Gentiles— 1 For this reason I, Paul, a prisoner of Christ Jesus on behalf of you Gentiles— Paul is in prison…

Ephesians can be divided into two parts, theological and practical 1 And you were dead in the trespasses and sins 2 in which you once walked, following the course of this world, following the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that is now at work in the sons of disobedience— 3 among whom we all…

Guess the Member 1. Who is the oldest member? 2. Who is the youngest member? 3. Who has been an active member the longest? 4. Who was born the farthest away? 5. Who has caught the most fish in their life? 6. Who owns the most animals? 7. Who has the largest family? 8. Who is the tallest? 9. Who has the…

1 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, To the saints who are in Ephesus, and are faithful in Christ Jesus: 2 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Ephesians 1:1-2 — Paul is introducing the author , authority , and audience 3 Blessed be the God and Father…

8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.” 19 Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,…

I just want to know what God's will is for my life Two Divisions of God's Will: His Universal Will: expressed in Scripture as God's plan for all believers His Specific Will: an individual calling that God has placed on certain people to carry out Playground Analogy: playing inside the fence (God's will),…

34 So Peter opened his mouth and said: “Truly I understand that God shows no partiality, 35 but in every nation anyone who fears him and does what is right is acceptable to him. 21 And when they heard this, they entered the temple at daybreak and began to teach. Now when the high priest came, and those…

4 Little children, you are from God and have overcome them, for he who is in you is greater than he who is in the world. 15 For these people are not drunk, as you suppose, since it is only the third hour of the day. 16 But this is what was uttered through the prophet Joel: 17 “ ‘And in the last days…

1 “Let not your hearts be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in me. 2 In my Father's house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? 3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself, that where I am you may…

15 For we are the aroma of Christ to God among those who are being saved and among those who are perishing, 42 And they devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers. 43 And awe came upon every soul, and many wonders and signs were being done…

42 And they devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers. 43 And awe came upon every soul, and many wonders and signs were being done through the apostles. 44 And all who believed were together and had all things in common. 45 And they were…

10 The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly. 42 And they devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers. 43 And awe came upon every soul, and many wonders and signs were being done…

23 and exchanged the glory of the immortal God for images resembling mortal man and birds and animals and creeping things. 14 The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all. 19 So then you are no longer strangers and aliens, but you are fellow…

Being Devoted April 7, 2024 18 And I tell you, you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. 26 But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, he will teach you all things and bring to your remembrance all that I have…

6 So when the woman saw that the tree was good for food, and that it was a delight to the eyes, and that the tree was to be desired to make one wise, she took of its fruit and ate, and she also gave some to her husband who was with her, and he ate. 7 Then the eyes of both were opened, and they knew that…

1 Now when they drew near to Jerusalem and came to Bethphage, to the Mount of Olives, then Jesus sent two disciples, 2 saying to them, “Go into the village in front of you, and immediately you will find a donkey tied, and a colt with her. Untie them and bring them to me. 3 If anyone says anything to…