Central Community Church

Being self-reliant only leads to anxiety and sleeplessness. Recognizing God as the one how actually builds and blesses brings rest and peace.

What does it look like to allow Jesus to build your family and the family of God? When we rely on him, the results are rest and blessing. But when we rely on ourselves, the results are anxiety and busyness. That kind of life will go nowhere. But as we...

The church in Philadelphia had little power in and of itself but Jesus — in His great power — had opened a door for the church that no one could shut. A door of Salvation. A door of opportunity to tell others about Jesus. This serves as a great...

What makes a church live? Is it a bunch of good programs and things to do during the week? Jesus calls out the church in Sardis for being dead even though they looked alive. Our goal is not to have the appearance of life, but to be truly alive.

The church in Sardis was active, wasn’t experiencing persecution, was the largest of the seven churches and the wealthiest, but was dead. Yet Jesus graciously calls those who will listen to wake up and remember that what you have heard (the gospel)...

According to Jesus, a church community can have all the signs of life but is nevertheless dead or dying. The way to stay out, or fight out, of this corner is to repent and remember what Jesus has taught and do it.

The church in Sardis was active, wasn’t experiencing persecution, was the largest of the seven churches and the wealthiest, but was dead. Yet Jesus graciously calls those who will listen to wake up and remember that what you have heard (the gospel)...

The church is called to follow the authority of Jesus, even when it is tempting to compromise. Jesus commends the church for their love and service, but they had stopped holding to the truth. We are still tempted to do that same thing today, but the...

Where Ephesus lacked love, Thyatira lacked truth. And a healthy church needs both. What does Jesus think of a church that tolerates evil? You don’t have to wonder, Jesus tells this church exactly what He thinks about it.

This week’s message looks at both Pergamum and Thyatira. Though some 70 kilometers apart, they both were faced with the same issue, that of compromising allegiance from within. We all must ask ourselves: who sits on the throne in my heart?

The church at Pergamum was threatened from the outside. It experienced a lot of the same suffering and persecution that the church of Smyrna was commended for withstanding and it too remained faithful to Christ. Yet, the real threat in Pergamum was...

Where Ephesus lacked love, Thyatira lacked truth. And a healthy church needs both. What does Jesus think of a church that tolerates evil? You don’t have to wonder, Jesus tells this church exactly what He thinks about it.

The church at Pergamum was threatened from the outside. It experienced a lot of the same suffering and persecution that the church of Smyrna was commended for withstanding and it too remained faithful to Christ. Yet, the real threat in Pergamum was...

The church at Smyrna was subject to all kinds of persecution and suffering. Jesus sees their suffering and brings a surprising word. Instead of removing the challenge he calls them to faith and fearlessness. It is in this command that we see the only...

The best sports team is the one that doesn’t loose, and the best businesses make the most money. However, one of the best churches in the book of Revelation is the one that is being persecuted most. Yet, the call isn’t to avoid the suffering, but...

The church at Smyrna was subject to all kinds of persecution and suffering. Jesus sees their suffering and brings a surprising word. Instead of removing the challenge he calls them to faith and fearlessness. It is in this command that we see the only...

The church at Pergamum was threatened from the outside. It experienced a lot of the same suffering and persecution that the church of Smyrna was commended for withstanding and it too remained faithful to Christ. Yet, the real threat in Pergamum was...

Jesus, the one who has authority over the church, starts the letter of Revelation by addressing the church of Ephesus. They are commended for many things but are reminded that their motivation is of primary importance to Christ. Even more than their...

The church at Smyrna was subject to all kinds of persecution and suffering. Jesus sees their suffering and brings a surprising word. Instead of removing the challenge he calls them to faith and fearlessness. It is in this command that we see the only...