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"When you believe that God has called you to something bigger, it changes everything about you."
"When you believe that God has called you to something bigger, it changes everything about you."
Now's the time to be a Gospel Thinker, not a Problem Thinker.
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These quick hits are designed to help people engage and connect around a specific prayer. As we are often separated physically, we can be "together" spiritually.
Quick Hit content is designed to keep you connected to the thematic prayers of Center Church. In this first episode we pray for Faith during these unique times of social distancing and isolation.
COVID-19 is here, but that doesn't mean we have to give in to fear. Instead, let's focus on the things we are grateful for, and lean in to God.
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He's not your King because of what you do for Him, but because of what He's done for you.
Pastor Kelly Armstrong Takes through chapter 22 of the story. The long-awaited Messiah wasn't quite what the Jewish people expected.
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God's power goes to work when we surrender.
This week, Pastor Kelly Armstrong tells the story of Nehemiah, who risked his life building a wall to protect the temple of God.
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God's plans are going to prevail over your circumstances.
This week, Pastor Kelly Armstrong tells the story of Esther. After being made queen, Esther finds herself in a position to stop the impending eradication of the Jewish people.
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The desired outcome requires the proper order of operations.
This week, Pastor Kelly Armstrong takes us through part 19 of the Story. The Israelites finally return to Jerusalem. But in typical human fashion, they stray from God's plan in fairly short order.
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Following God's plan for your life takes uncommon courage.
Pastor Kelly Armstrong is back for part 18 of the Story. Daniel's uncompromising faith was a lifestyle, not a spur-of-the-moment decision; and it changed a nation.
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Today we're pulling a classic out of the archives. In April 2015, Pastor Kelly Armstrong took us through Romans 9, and showed us that God is unfair and that's not a bad thing.
We'll resume The Story next week with chapter 18.
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If you want to experience God's plan, you have to embrace His instructions.
Pastor Kelly Armstrong tells us how to know God's plan.
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Staying hopeful takes courage.
Pastor Kelly Armstrong reminds us to heed the warning signs. After the tribes of Israel split into two nations, the northern nation - Israel - turns away from God, to disastrous effect. Isaiah warns the southern nation - Judah - not to follow in Israel's footsteps.
Trust Fall Fail
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Good news is only good news if you're awake.
This week, Pastor Kelly Armstrong takes us through chapter 15 of the Story. Elijah, a prophet of God, faces off against the prophets of Ba'al and Asherah.
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Doing what's right is how you fight for the people you love.
This week, Pastor Kelly Armstrong takes us back into the Story series. The story of Jeroboam and Rehoboam is a prime example of the pitfalls of choosing duplicity instead of fully committing to God's plan.
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From our Christmas Eve service. Pastor Kelly Armstrong talks about the importance of focusing on God's goodness in the face of the problems in front of us.
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What you fear establishes the boundaries of your freedom.
In the final episode of the God With Us series, Pastor Kelly Armstrong reassures us that God is with us in times of uncertainty.
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Never allow the presence of a storm to cause you to doubt the presence of God.
This week, Pastor Rick Sherman talks us through part 3 of the God With Us series. God is with us in the storm.
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If your wilderness makes you dependent on God, your wilderness becomes a blessing.
Pastor Kelly Armstrong is back for week two of the God With Us series. In seasons of wilderness, when we feel drained, empty, and tired, God is with us.
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In order to have mountains, there have to be valleys.
This month we're taking a break from the Story to focus on Christmas; pastor Kelly Armstrong kicks things off. It's in life's valleys that we grow closer to God.
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Wisdom leads to life and flourishing; folly leads to disappointment and regret.
Pastor Kelly Armstrong is back to take us through chapter 13 of the Story. Solomon - son of David - ascends to the throne, and becomes the wisest man in history... after a lifetime of mistakes.
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We always want more.
Pastor Rick Sherman takes us through chapter 12 of the Story. King David makes a series of terrible choices.
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God is preparing you for what He's got prepared for you.
This week, Pastor Kelly Armstrong begins the story of King David.
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Uncertainty presents opportunity.
In chapter 10 of the Story, Pastor Kelly Armstrong tells the story of Hannah, Samuel, and Israel's first king - Saul. Instead of following God's plan, the Israelites insist on being like everyone else.
It's what's written on the pages that tells the whole story.
This week, Pastor Rick Sherman is back to tell the story of Ruth, who finds redemption after suffering much loss.
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Choose joy or chase happiness.
In part 8 of the Story, Pastor Kelly Armstrong talks about trusting God for happiness, as the Israelites struggle to be content with God's provision.
God is working upstream in your life.
This week, Pastor Kelly Armstrong dispels some myths about the apparent disparity between the wrathful God of the Old Testament and the loving God of the New Testament, as the Israelites finally enter the Promised Land, but find it inhabited by enemies.
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You get what you go for.
In chapter 6 of the Story, Pastor Kelly Armstrong talks about the Israelites' wandering through the desert for decades - often because of their own bad decisions.
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If you're looking ahead, you'll move ahead.
Pastor Kelly Armstrong returns for chapter 5 of the Story. After receiving the 10 commandments from God, Moses returns to find the Israelites have gone wildly astray of God's plan.
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No amount of adversity can stop God.
This week, Pastor Rick Sherman takes the mic for chapter 4 of the Story - Moses faces the task of leading the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt, and God demonstrates His power in spite of Moses' skepticism.
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You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good...
In part 3 of The Story, Pastor Kelly Armstrong lays out the life of Joseph, from his early days as his father's favorite son (and his brothers' most hated sibling), to his time as Potiphar's servant, his imprisonment, and ultimately to his appointment as Pharaoh's second-in-command. Joseph spent a lot of his life waiting on God, but God had a plan.
"While I'm Waiting" - John Waller
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Faith turns us into a blessing.
This week, Pastor Kelly Armstrong walks us through chapter 2 of The Story, which is all about God's promise to Abraham and the importance of faith. Sometimes faith feels blind, but God knows things we don't know and sees things we can't see.
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The Story series is based on the book by the same name. The Story is text taken directly from the Bible, distilled into a single, easy-to-follow narrative.
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In the beginning, God...
In this first episode of the Story series, Pastor Kelly Armstrong takes us through the first chapter of "The Story" - from the Creation, through the Fall of Man, and finally to the Flood.
"Free Fall" (spoken word video)
The Story series is based on the book by the same name. The Story is text taken directly from the Bible, distilled into a single, easy-to-follow narrative.
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Biblical money principles are not about money; they're about your heart and hope.
Pastor Kelly Armstrong outlines 10 behaviors that lead to bible-based financial responsibility.
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Money is our resource to steward; God is our provider.
Pastor Kelly Armstrong talks about money - but wait, it's not what you think! The uncertainty of money can sometimes leave us feeling hopeless, but God never fails us. He alone is steadfast and can bear the weight of our hopes.
The Bible isn't about rules, it's about Jesus.
Pastor Kelly Armstrong highlights how the Old Testament points toward a Savior who would defeat sin and death for us.
In this edition of the Center Church podcast, we talk through Plan A and the future of Center Church. We did not capture the very beginning of the content so just stick with it you will get the big ideas.
This week on the Center Church Podcast we have the 33rd installment of our John series. We cover the entirety of John 17.
Buying in to the Christmas story today will create future value for you and the people you love.
in John 8, Jesus delcares Himself to be, "the Light of the world." Why would He use that word-picture? Why does it matter to us? What should we do with that infomration?
In John 7, Jesus polarizes the crowd with His teaching on life under the law vs. life under the guidance of His Holy Spirit.
John, Part 16 recalls one of Jesus' most difficult and controversial messages. As always, Jesus is leading us to a better reality: The quality of our outer life, depends greatly on the quality of our inner life.
John, Part 15 recalls the story of Jesus walking on water, found in John chapter 6, and the implications it has for our daily journey.
Part 6 of our walk through John's Gospel. At the temple, Jesus exposes the games we play with our faith and the reality the God can't be fooled into thinking that we're more morally upright than we are.
Part 5 of our walk through John's gospel. Water do we learn from Jesus about alcohol and the Christian and why would Jesus initiate His public ministry by doing such a small miracle at a wedding?
Rounding out our series on the significance of God's word in our lives. BIG IDEA: If you want to know God's will, you need to know God's word.
You can learn about God from observing the world around you or listening to the opinions and teaching of others, But His own words supercede every other voice.
The difference between "wise" and "unwise" is the difference between experiencing the blessing of God and simply being someone who believes in God.
Week 2 of the Divine Mentor Series - We explore how the condition of our heart must be at the forefront of our concerns.
Week 1 of the Divine Mentor Series - We introduce the content for the upcoming series and discuss how our view of the Bible influences our engagement with the Bible.
The God I Wish You Knew, Part 11. Being a champion at the only thing that only you can do.
The biblical conversation about money, really isn't about money. It's about "who's #1."
Part 2 of our series on Money. Knowing the boundaries (fences) God has established for our financial welbeing. From Leviticus 18 and 19.
Step 1 to living under God's financial blessing is to truly view God as your provider. 1 Timothy 6:17-19
Finding Your Way Back To God #4: Awakening To Love. "God really does love me deeply after all."