Center Point Church

How will you be remembered? In the case of Pontius Pilate, his legacy is tied to the death of Jesus. As we continue through our series "When Jesus Ruined My Life," we dive into the problem with passivity and the importance of acting boldly against the crowd.

Around here, we say Jesus changes everything. But what happens when "everything" includes parts of our lives we don't want to change? As we start this new series, we look at the familiar story of Zacchaeus. While you may only remember the catchy song about it from Vacation Bible School, this story holds a powerful lesson for us.

Why did Jesus go out of his way to tell us to love our enemies? Because he knew how equally difficult AND powerful that is. As Pastor Brandon Petty from Generation Church in Portland joins us, we see Jonah wrestling with this same problem. In the end, he learns that he has a bit more in common with the people he hated than he ever would've imagined.

We don't like making sacrifices. It's human nature. But what if the one thing you refuse to let go of is the one thing keeping you from what God has for you? As we wrap up this two week series, we look at the faith Abraham displayed by being willing to sacrifice his own son, Isaac.

You've heard the Gospel called "the good news," but Jesus gives us plenty of bad news to wrestle with. In week 1 of this new series, we discuss John 15:18-25 where Jesus famously warns that his followers will be hated by the world, but only because it hated him first.

God doesn't call us to be perfect, He calls us to be faithful. Throughout the Bible we see story after story of God using imperfect people for incredible things. In this special Mother's Day message, we go to the book of Micah to examine the qualities God is looking for us to exhibit as a reflection of His goodness.

In Week 2 of Elephant in the Room, Pastor Jason dives into more of your questions about the Bible, church, Taco Bell, and everything in between!

Do Christians and Muslims worship the same Jesus? Do you stay married in heaven? Did Jesus actually have siblings? We're answering all of your questions in Week 1 of Elephant in the Room. Head to centerpointtn.com to submit your questions for Week 2 if you haven't already!

More than just a hymn, our hope is rooted in these words. Because of that, it's also a message we're meant to share. We all have a testimony of what "Because He Lives" means in our life, and this Easter we're reminded of the power those stories have.

Forgiveness is a gift. Not just to us from God, but for us to exercise in our own lives. We aren't meant to carry around all the times we feel we've been wronged, and forgiveness allows us to let go of that baggage. As we wrap up "Dear Younger Me," we see Joseph making the ultimate choice to forgive his brothers because he knew God's plan was greater than their intent to harm him.

We've all experienced pain. Not just physically, but emotionally. And sometimes those emotional wounds feel like they'll never heal. But what if our purpose is on the other side of that pain? In Week 3 of "Dear Younger Me," we see God take Joseph from slave to royalty after being abandoned by his brothers.

Life is full of setbacks. We all have difficult seasons and moments we've made it through, but it's easy to forget about them once a new challenge pops up. As we continue through Joseph's journey, we find him in a spot of feeling hopeless. Yet, he still knew he would make it through because of God's faithfulness.

If you could write a letter to your younger self, what would it say? What advice would you pass on with the hindsight of experiencing the highs and lows of your own life? As we start our journey through the life of Joseph, we find him in a spot we've all found ourselves in - experiencing pain from something that wasn't his fault.

Who would you put on your Bible dream team? There are countless options to choose from, but are YOU ready to get in the game? In this special message from Pastor Jeremy, we dive into how God uses ordinary people to do extraordinary things.

You need to learn to serve before you can lead. God puts people in our lives to lead us to prepare us for the same opportunities with others. In the finale of "Elijah," we see how our main character invests in Elisha to prepare him to leave a lasting legacy of his own.

Our feelings can lie. How we feel in a single moment has the potential to impact decisions that last a lifetime, so how do we navigate our constantly changing thoughts and emotions? In Week 3 of "Elijah," we follow our main character through a moment of self-doubt interrupted by the reassuring voice of a never changing God.

How many things have you stopped praying for? There isn't just power in prayer, there is power in believing in your prayer. In week 2 of "Elijah," we discuss what it means to go all in on expecting God to deliver on His promises.

We all want our lives to matter. We all want to leave an impact. There are many stories of impactful lives in the Bible, and one of those is the life of Elijah. In the first sermon of this new series, we discuss why God will hide our purpose from us until we are ready to fulfill it.

Did you know the Bible has a love triangle? It's right near the beginning in Genesis, when Jacob finds himself married to two sisters. What can we take away from a wild story like this? Well, that's exactly what we dive into in part 2 of "The Worst Love Story... Ever." Spoiler: You'll probably be able to relate to this story more than you think!

Sometimes we forget the Bible is a collection of real, imperfect experiences and people. The story of Jacob and Rachel (and Leah) is a great example of that, and it's why we're spending the next two weeks diving into the *worst* love story ever. In week 1 of this new series, we find out how God can use the faults of others to reflect our own shortcomings.

"I don't have time." Something we've all said at some point or another, but too often we say it about our spiritual life. It's easy to become so busy that we miss out on our purpose due to everything else going on in our lives. In week 4 of "How's Your Soul?', we discuss the importance of making room to grow in the Lord.

We've all experienced hurt. We all carry some hurt with us still. But what if your hurt can be used to help someone else experience healing? In Week 3 of "How's Your Soul?", we look at how the Bible says we should respond to hurt. Not only can our stories help others, but God may have set someone on a path to bring you the same healing.

People will always let you down. It's what humans do. Whether we realize it or not, we put our hope in more people than we think. When someone we trust disappoints you, where do you turn first? In week 2 of "How's Your Soul?", we walk through 3 healthy things to do after experiencing betrayal.

We're used to being asked how we're doing or feeling, but how often are you asked about your soul? How often do you ask others? We start this new series by looking at the impact of cancel culture on family relations, friendships, and society as a whole. What would it look like if we gave others the same second chances God has given us?

In your head, in your heart, at your table. What does it look like to make room for Jesus in every aspect of your life? As we get set to head into 2025, we cast our vision to the new year with one unified goal: Clear our table of the things blocking our view and "Make Room" for what God has in store.

The three wise men are one of the most well known pieces of the Christmas story, and Nativity scenes everywhere, but why did they bring the gifts they chose? What even are frankincense and myrrh? As we wrap up our "Christmas Questions" series, we answer all your questions on the three wise men and the role they and their gifts play in the Christmas story!

You know Mary and Joseph and Jesus and the wise men. But do you recall... Simeon and Anna? While these two show up a bit later in the Nativity story, there is a lot we can learn from the faithfulness of two people who were rewarded with the Messiah they were promised.

This Christmas season, we're taking on some of the toughest questions to answer about the birth of our Savior. Up first, we discuss the difficult decision Joseph faced. What if he didn't believe Mary? How much would he have altered the course of history by not sticking around?

The story of Jonah is one of the most well-known in the Bible, but there's far more to it than we learned growing up. In this edition of CP Rewind, we dive into the key themes from our latest series covering the entire book of Jonah.

Yes, you read the sermon title right. If the Gospel was fair, and we got what we fairly deserved, then we'd be eternally separated from God. As we finish our journey through the book of Jonah, we see what happens when Jonah finds God's compassion for the Ninevites to be unfair.

Have you ever felt like you hit rock bottom? Like there was no way out of a situation? That's exactly where Jonah was when he cried out to God, and his prayer was heard and answered. In week 2 of “Jonah,” we discuss what happened when the Lord gave Jonah a second chance to fulfill his purpose.

You've probably heard the story of Jonah before, but what if it goes beyond a simple whale tale? In this new series, we discuss how the heart of God is written all over this vacation Bible school classic.

Words have power. It seems obvious, right? But just how often do we take inventory of what we're doing with our own words? Pastor David Mitchell from Strong Tower Church joined us to speak on just how much power our words have, both to build up and to tear down. Join us next week as we start our new series on Jonah and the Whale!

It's been awhile, but CP Rewind is back! Lauren Pugh is joined by our own Stone and Ally Carter as we look back on our latest series, "Jesus and the Demons."

What role does the church play in politics? More importantly, how do politics impact the unity of the church? While we don't all have to agree on our political views, maintaining unity as a body of believers is as important as ever.

What will the end times actually look like? The book of Revelation can be hard to understand on the surface, but we can find context throughout the rest of Scripture. How can we apply what's been revealed to us and apply it to our every day lives without fear?

Can demons be in church? How do we preserve the unity of the church and its people that Paul emphasizes so much in his writing, even during his final hours?

Heaven is real, and so is Hell. While salvation allows us to spend eternity in heaven, we should be desperate to bring as many people with us as possible. As Pastor Clint Lamberth says, "Passion is not taught, it is caught."

Spiritual warfare is real. While we go great lengths to protect our house from invaders, what are we doing to protect our home and family from demonic attacks? As we continue our series "Jesus and the Demons," we discuss the strategy the Bible gives us to raise families that overcome the world.

You may have heard the story of Jesus casting out demons into pigs. As wild of a story as it is on the surface, we discuss just how much there is to learn from this famous encounter with demomic forces.

Jesus had many interactions with the demonic realm. In our new series "Jesus and the Demons," we look at the purpose of demons, the reality of spiritual warfare, and the power that Jesus has given us to overcome the world.

In the second part of this two week series, we discuss some of the most common supportive points of same-sex attractions, relationships, and marriage and see what the Bible actually says. We also end our conversation with practical, real-life steps that we can take to love and care for ALL people.

Sexuality has become a political issue after spending centuries being a theological one. What does the Bible actually say about sexuality, marriage, and the church's role in culture? As we begin this new two part series, we have an open discussion on the Biblical response to affirming arguments.

Do you ever feel defined by what you do rather than who you are? In today's comparison-driven world, it's easy to fall into the trap of tying our worth to accomplishments and advancement. As we wrap up our journey through the life of Saul, we come to the end of his tragic pursuit of finding worth through his own actions.

Life isn't always perfect. Setbacks happen, but we have the opportunity to prepare ahead of time for how wel'll handle these situations. In week 3 of our journey through the life of Saul, we find him in a spot where he wasn't prepared for a stressful situation. What can we learn from this moment of panic that resulted in a grave mistake?

Obedience can be very difficult. Sometimes we choose to partially obey, and other times we lose patience when our timing is different from God's. As we continue our journey through the life of Saul, we dive into the consequences the former chosen king of Israel had to pay for disobedience due to a lack of genuine repentance.

Everything starts with the heart. God may have things ahead of us that are just waiting for a change from the inside, and that was the case for case for King Saul. As we start our new series, "Becoming the Villain," we look into the origins of one of the Bible's most polarising figures and what we can learn from the beginning of his journey.

Life goes by fast. Sometimes we can get stuck making plans for the future, but how do we find the boldness to put our faith in action now? As we wrap up our journey through the book of James, we discuss the importance of putting your faith into action and making the most of each new day we're blessed with.

Words have incredible power. They can hurt, they can uplift, and they can stick around in our memories forever. As we continue our journey through the book of James, we dive into what he has to say about the dangers of favoritism and gossip in the church.

Life can be hard sometimes. It's inevitable. But how a Christian views trials and difficulties says more about their trust in God than anything else. As we start our new series “Here Comes Trouble,” we dive into the book of James to see how we can change our perspective on pain.

After 7 weeks of Jesus stories, it's finally time for us to wrap up "Summer Playlist" with another edition of CP Rewind. Hope you're as ready as we are to start diving into the book of James starting this Sunday!