An evangelistic church needs to go public! In today's sermon from Acts 5:11-42, Pastor Matt explores 6 ways you can go public with your faith. 

An evangelistic church needs to go public! In today's sermon from Acts 5:11-42, Pastor Matt explores 6 ways you can go public with your faith.

The Harvest: Going Public

The Harvest

The Adventures of Christ’s Saints

Preparing for the Harvest

THE PRICE TAG: Thriving Among Threats

All of us are called to be ministers. That doesn't mean you have to quit your job and work full time at a church or move overseas and become a missionary. It means that all of us should be equipped to share the gospel. This week in John 9, we look at what it means to be a minister.

All of us are called to be ministers. That doesn't mean you have to quit your job and work full time at a church or move overseas and become a missionary. It means that all of us should be equipped to share the gospel. This week in John 9, we look at what it means to be a minister.

The Price Tag: Professional Ministers

Fatherhood is not a entry level position. It is one of the highest positions a man can ever have. As fathers we are called to love our children and raise them to be Godly men and women. Pastor Matt shares 3 ways you can be a great dad and raise great children.

Fatherhood is not a entry level position. It is one of the highest positions a man can ever have. As fathers we are called to love our children and raise them to be Godly men and women. Pastor Matt shares 3 ways you can be a great dad and raise great children.

How to Make Your Father’s Day

The Real Deal

The Price Tag: Be Clear On The Costs

The Gospel in 3D: From Sorrow to Surrender

We 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

I have been to many churches and this is the first church I can call my home. I have a tough home life and I feel a certain power running through every day I walk through those doors. I have only been attending Central for 11 weeks, but they have been the best weeks of my life! I just want to thank all of the people at Central and all you do for the community!

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Central Church Sermons

Is Jesus rude to the Syrophonecian woman in Mark 7:24-30? What does Jesus' encounter with this woman teach us about how we come to Jesus? What does it teach us about how we view people who "aren't like us"?

Is Jesus rude to the Syrophonecian woman in Mark 7:24-30? What does Jesus' encounter with this woman teach us about how we come to Jesus? What does it teach us about how we view people who "aren't like us"?

Mark 7:24-30

This week we look at Mark 2:18-22. What does Jesus tell us about Himself and His relationship with us through the images of the bridegroom, the unshrunk cloth, and the new wine?

This week we look at Mark 2:18-22. What does Jesus tell us about Himself and His relationship with us through the images of the bridegroom, the unshrunk cloth, and the new wine?

Mark 2:18-22

In this sermon, based out of Mark 3:1- 6, we look at what Jesus teaches us about the difference between being a rule-follower and a follower of the One who rules.

In this sermon, based out of Mark 3:1- 6, we look at what Jesus teaches us about the difference between being a rule-follower and a follower of the One who rules.

Mark 3:1-6

This week's passage in Mark 6:30-44 gives us a clear picture of Jesus' compassionate heart towards those who are spiritually lost and hungry. We'll also see how Jesus uses us to minister to others when we're overwhelmed and have nothing to offer.

This week's passage in Mark 6:30-44 gives us a clear picture of Jesus' compassionate heart towards those who are spiritually lost and hungry. We'll also see how Jesus uses us to minister to others when we're overwhelmed and have nothing to offer.

Mark 6:30-44

Last fall, our church family nominated five men who they believed fulfilled the biblical qualifications of eldership (Titus 1:5-9, 1 Timothy 3:1-7, 1 Peter 5:1-4). Today, we gather together to support them as they are ordained, and in turn they promise to shepherd and care for us.While modern life does not have us encounter shepherds very often, it is still a powerful image of what our elders and pastors are called to do. They are called to oversee our physical and spiritual well being, they are to be examples of what it means to follow Jesus, and they are to help us stay on the correct path. Pray for these men as they fulfill the calling God has placed on their lives.

Last fall, our church family nominated five men who they believed fulfilled the biblical qualifications of eldership (Titus 1:5-9, 1 Timothy 3:1-7, 1 Peter 5:1-4). Today, we gather together to support them as they are ordained, and in turn they promise to shepherd and care for us. While modern life does not have us encounter shepherds very often, it is still a powerful image of what our elders and pastors are called to do. They are called to oversee our physical and spiritual well being, they are to be examples of what it means to follow Jesus, and they are to help us stay on the correct path.  Pray for these men as they fulfill the calling God has placed on their lives.

2019 Elder Ordination Service

What is the "greatest commandment," the heart and essence of all God calls us to in His law? Jesus answers this in Mark 12:28-34 and seeks to turn our hearts toward this.

What is the "greatest commandment," the heart and essence of all God calls us to in His law? Jesus answers this in Mark 12:28-34 and seeks to turn our hearts toward this.

The Greatest Commandment - Part 1

In this sermon we look at the “mountain of unforgiveness” in Mark 11:25-26. How is unforgiveness an obstacle to our prayers?

In this sermon we look at the “mountain of unforgiveness” in Mark 11:25-26. How is unforgiveness an obstacle to our prayers?

Mark 11:25-26

How should the church be led? What is the model of leadership for church leaders? What a relevant question as we are searching for our next Lead Teaching Pastor and seeking to select new elders! This morning we'll look at the Kingdom model of leadership that Jesus teaches in Mark 10:32-45.

How should the church be led? What is the model of leadership for church leaders? What a relevant question as we are searching for our next Lead Teaching Pastor and seeking to select new elders! This morning we'll look at the Kingdom model of leadership that Jesus teaches in Mark 10:32-45.

Mark 10:32-45

Today we look at what Jesus taught in Mark 9:38-50 about what the relationships between Christians should look like, especially in times of growing opposition and persecution.

Today we look at what Jesus taught in Mark 9:38-50 about what the relationships between Christians should look like, especially in times of growing opposition and persecution.

Mark 9:38-50

Have the trials of life stolen your song? In Psalm 46 God shows us three reasons to sing again. All of these reasons are rooted in the character of God, who shows that He is more than enough for life's trials.

Have the trials of life stolen your song? In Psalm 46 God shows us three reasons to sing again. All of these reasons are rooted in the character of God, who shows that He is more than enough for life's trials.

Singing in the rain

What is your responsibility in receiving the ‘seed’ of gospel truth? What is God’s responsibility in this? This morning we’ll look at how Jesus addresses this in two more parables involving seeds (Mark 4:26-34).

What is your responsibility in receiving the ‘seed’ of gospel truth? What is God’s responsibility in this? This morning we’ll look at how Jesus addresses this in two more parables involving seeds (Mark 4:26-34).

Mark 4:26-34

Can these dry bones live? In this sermon we look at Ezekiel 37:1-14 and how to navigate life's valleys with obedience to the Word.Due to copyright laws we were unable to show the video mentioned.To view the video follow this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hgqaGu9KlDw

Can these dry bones live? In this sermon we look at Ezekiel 37:1-14 and how to navigate life's valleys with obedience to the Word. Due to copyright laws we were unable to show the video mentioned. To view the video follow this link: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hgqaGu9KlDw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hgqaGu9KlDw</a>

Can these dry bones live?

In this special service, we are joined by Dan Werthman, Dr. Tim Gibson, and Philip DeCourcy as they encourage and challenge Pastor Matt Shackelford in his new ministry at Central. 

In this special service, we are joined by Dan Werthman, Dr. Tim Gibson, and Philip DeCourcy as they encourage and challenge Pastor Matt Shackelford in his new ministry at Central.

Facing a New Day

Resolutions. We make them, we break them. Few are ever kept. In this sermon we talked about the greatest resolution ever kept in Luke 9:51 and other passages.

Resolutions. We make them, we break them. Few are ever kept. In this sermon we talked about the greatest resolution ever kept in Luke 9:51 and other passages.

The Greatest Resolution Ever Kept

In Acts 1:6-12, we witness the final moments that the disciples spent with Jesus before his ascension.  As the disciples ask about the restoration of the kingdom to Israel, Jesus redirects their attention to three things: 1. The sovereignty of the Father. 2. The power of the Holy Spirit. and 3. The call to be a witness.  In this sermon, as we come to Jesus with questions of our own, it is my prayer that we would listen to what He has to say and that we would walk in obedience.

In Acts 1:6-12, we witness the final moments that the disciples spent with Jesus before his ascension.  As the disciples ask about the restoration of the kingdom to Israel, Jesus redirects their attention to three things: 1. The sovereignty of the Father. 2. The power of the Holy Spirit. and 3. The call to be a witness.  In this sermon, as we come to Jesus with questions of our own, it is my prayer that we would listen to what He has to say and that we would walk in obedience.

Acts 1:6-12

This beautiful Psalm is a poetic celebration and response to God’s personal revelation both through His Creation and through His Word. The Psalm can be viewed simply in three parts. The first section celebrates God’s revelation in and through His creation. We start by celebrating about what we know of God through the universe around us (1-6). Then we learn of the nature and benefits of God’s special revelation in His Word. (7-11). The final section is very personal. It expresses appropriate personal words of response to the Lord. 

This beautiful Psalm is a poetic celebration and response to God’s personal revelation both through His Creation and through His Word. The Psalm can be viewed simply in three parts. The first section celebrates God’s revelation in and through His creation. We start by celebrating about what we know of God through the universe around us (1-6). Then we learn of the nature and benefits of God’s special revelation in His Word. (7-11). The final section is very personal. It expresses appropriate personal words of response to the Lord.

Psalms 19

In our humanity we all want to be great at something, just like the disciples in Mark 9:30-37.  However, Jesus teaches the disciples what true greatness is all about. His definition looks very different than the world's definition of greatness.  Which definition are we embracing in our lives?

In our humanity we all want to be great at something, just like the disciples in Mark 9:30-37.  However, Jesus teaches the disciples what true greatness is all about. His definition looks very different than the world's definition of greatness.  Which definition are we embracing in our lives?

Mark 9:30-37

In this sermon we look at what Jesus teaches about our relationship to our government and how that relates to our relationship with God in Mark 12:13-17.

In this sermon we look at what Jesus teaches about our relationship to our government and how that relates to our relationship with God in Mark 12:13-17.

Mark 12:13-17

The last earthly miracle of Jesus before His crucifixion was the cursing of the fig tree in Mark 11:12-14. It is the only one of his miracles that was destructive. What was Jesus' purpose in this often-misunderstood miracle? What is the truth that He teaches us through it?

The last earthly miracle of Jesus before His crucifixion was the cursing of the fig tree in Mark 11:12-14. It is the only one of his miracles that was destructive. What was Jesus' purpose in this often-misunderstood miracle? What is the truth that He teaches us through it?

Mark 11:12-14

Mark 8:22-26 is the only recorded healing miracle where healing was not instantaneous and took place in two stages. Why did Jesus heal the blind man in this way, and what is its relevance to us today?

Mark 8:22-26 is the only recorded healing miracle where healing was not instantaneous and took place in two stages. Why did Jesus heal the blind man in this way, and what is its relevance to us today?

Mark 8:22-26

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