Amarillo Central

09.05.21 - What does it mean to represent Christ? Join us in this message as we consider our lives as followers of Christ. Speaker: Wes Crawford

08.29.21 - Like the Israelites against the Red Sea, God can do his best work in us when we are backed up against an impossible situation. We must learn to stop where we are, drop to our knees and pray, and roll on with the strength that God provides. Speaker: Larry Borger

08.22.21 - We look to Psalm 73 this week as we wrestle with the question, "What's the Use?" Let's consider how we live in this world and the effect it has on the world. Speaker: Jim Martin

08.15.21 - Dr. Jerry Taylor of Abilene Christian University joins us this morning with Scripture from Luke 19:1-17. Let's consider together our call to generosity. Speaker: Jerry Taylor

08.10.21 – In today’s conversation, Carson Reed with Siburt Institute joins Mike Robertson and Greg Dowell to discuss church transition. We have a great opportunity for Central as an entire congregation to evaluate where we are and where we are going. How is God at work during times of transition? How do we pursue our mission during this new season? Join us for this important conversation about the next several months at Central. Speakers: Greg Dowell, Carson Reed, & Mike Robertson

08.08.21 - We know that God uses us even in our frailty and weakness. Join us in 2 Corinthians 4 as we consider our lives as "Cracked Pots in the Kitchen of Life." Speaker: Carson Reed

08.05.21 - At the end of August, we’re trying something new at Central to build relationships across all ages, classes, and life stages. It’s all about people and food—and the element of surprise. Jennifer Dowell and Hannah McNeill join Greg on the episode today to tell you about this upcoming opportunity. Have a listen and sign up to participate at www.amarillocentral.org/right-now. Speakers: Greg Dowell, Jennifer Dowell, & Hannah McNeill

08.04.21 - We are joined today by Kevin Schaffer, Central’s Worship Minister, who recently returned from sabbatical. What is a sabbatical? Why is it important? Kevin gives us a look into his time away and tells us how our faithful God ministered to him through this time of rest. Speakers: Greg Dowell & Kevin Schaffer

08.01.21 - Acts 1 leads us into our conversation this Sunday as Dr. Eddie Sharp preaches on "Moving Into God's Preferred Future." Speaker: Eddie Sharp

07.25.21 - Dr. Chris Smith, our guest speaker from Nashville, Tennessee reminds us today of the command repeated many times throughout scripture: "Don't Be Afraid." Speaker: Chris Smith

For today’s episode, Greg Dowell interviews the three people we added to our youth staff for the summer. They arrived in May, and Amelia Stanford, Mesa Allison, and Wesley Handwork jumped right in to working with our youth group. In this episode, we get a recap of the summer in the student ministry and how this time has been impactful for both our students and our summer interns. They did an amazing job with our teens, and we’re so thankful they spent their summer with us! Speakers: Greg Dowell, Amelia Stanford, Wesley Handwork, & Mesa Allison

07.18.21 - Today we're delving into the words from Acts 3. We see and proclaim the great power in the name of Jesus. How does the power in His great name affect how we live today? Speaker: Art McNeese

07.12.21 – Last week Central sent a group of 7 high school students and 2 adults to Camp Blessing for the week. Camp Blessing exists to give youth and young adults with disabilities a full camp experience. Our team had an amazing week and learned many things about faith—how God loves and hears ALL people, how deep serving is hard but so fulfilling. Listen in on their conversation with Greg Dowell. Speakers: Greg Dowell & Central’s Camp Blessing Team

07.11.21 - From the passage in Jeremiah 29:11-14, Dr. Jerry Taylor challenges each of us to consider God's purpose for our lives. Rather than searching for meaning from human sources, we look to our God and seek to know him. Speaker: Jerry Taylor

07.08.21 - This Saturday is our congregational event: Central @ the Koben Puckett Invitational PBR. In preparation for the weekend, Greg Dowell interviews our own Koben Puckett. Hear a little about his story, the basics of bull riding, the journey that brought him to where he is today, and his message of hope. Use these links to find out about the Press On Foundation as well as the Koben Puckett Invitational PBR. https://www.pressonfoundation.org/ https://kobenpuckettpbr.com/ Speakers: Greg Dowell & Koben Puckett

07.04.21 - Please read Matthew 8:23-27 and Psalm 107:23-30 before listening to this lesson from our very own former Youth Minister, now pulpit minister at Crestview Church of Christ in Waco, Texas, Jordan Hubbard. Speaker: Jordan Hubbard

07.01.21 - Why is it important that we celebrate? As a church coming out of the pandemic, we have now had two congregational celebrations, and we’re looking forward to a third in September. Why do these matter? Mary McNeill, Children’s Minister, joins Greg Dowell, Executive Minister, for a conversation about the practice of “Celebration.” Speakers: Greg Dowell & Mary McNeill

06.27.21 - Preaching this Sunday, June 27, is Dr. Chris Smith. We're excited to hear what he has to share. Please join us here at Central for worship, prayer, communion, and time in God's Word. ​Speaker: Chris Smith

06.24.21 - Mike Robertson, an elder at Central and chair of the transition team, joins Greg Dowell, our Executive Minister, in a conversation about the changes Central is experiencing. How long will we be in a period of transition? How do we manage the uncertainty and the unknown? Take a look with us back at the major shifts at Central both 20 years ago and again 10 years ago. Let’s consider together where God will lead us next as a church. If you have questions, Central’s leadership wants to hear from you. Speak to them in person or send an email to contacttheelders@amarillocentral.org. Speakers: Greg Dowell & Mike Robertson

06.20.21 - Preaching this morning is Steve Rogers — Steve has been an elder at Central Church of Christ for many years. Listen as he shares his thoughts on this Father's Day about "Joseph - Jesus' Stepfather." Speaker: Steve Rogers