Central Christian Church Sermons: Recent Episodes
Central Christian Church - Lexington, KY
Rev. Doug Lofton, Interim Senior Minister, preaches his sermon titled “In Essentials Unity” based on scripture texts from Ephesians 4:1-6 and Acts 2:42-47, which is read prior to the sermon by Rev. Elizabeth King, our Minister of Congregational Care
Central Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) is located in downtown Lexington, KY. We believe God’s love is expansive and unconditional and that through Jesus Christ, God has called us to love one another as God loves us.
Rev. Doug Lofton, Interim Senior Minister, preaches his sermon titled “Preparing The Way” based on scripture text from John 1:19-28.
Central Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) is located in downtown Lexington, KY. We believe God’s love is expansive and unconditional and that through Jesus Christ, God has called us to love one another as God loves us.
Rev. David Shirey, Senior Minister, preaches his final sermon before retirement titled “Benediction” based on scripture text from Philippians 1:3-11.
Central Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) is located in downtown Lexington, KY. We believe God’s love is expansive and unconditional and that through Jesus Christ, God has called us to love one another as God loves us.
PREVIEW #2 OF OUR NEW PODCAST WORSHIP EXPERIENCE: This Pilot Episode 2 is led by the Rev. David Shirey (Senior Minister) and Central members Amy Kate Smith and Janet Scott. The episode features carillon music by Michael Rintamaa. The producer of Central On The Go is Chris H. Teesdale.
Future episodes of Central On The Go will consist of various aspects of worship and other ministries of Central Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). This is the second of 3 pilot episodes. Central On The Go will be posted regularly beginning during Advent of 2022 in November 2022.
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This Pilot Episode 1 of "Central On The Go" is led by the Rev. David Shirey (Senior Minister), Rev. Elizabeth King (Minister of Congregational Care), and Central members Amy Kate Smith and Janet Scott. The episode features music by Michael Rintamaa (carillon), Grant Holcomb (organ), and Abby Temple (trumpet). The producer of Central On The Go is Chris H. Teesdale.
Search for "Central On The Go" to SUBSCRIBE within your go-to podcast service. Future episodes of Central On The Go will consist of various aspects of worship and other ministries of Central Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). This is the first of 3 pilot episodes. Central On The Go will be posted regularly beginning in Advent of 2022 which is at the end of November 2022.
Rev. David Shirey, Senior Minister, preaches his sermon titled “The Big Picture: The Meaning of Life” based on scripture text from Ecclesiastes 1:2, 12-14; 2:18-23 which is read prior to the sermon by Rev. Elizabeth King, our Minister of Congregational Care
Central Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) is located in downtown Lexington, KY. We believe God’s love is expansive and unconditional and that through Jesus Christ, God has called us to love one another as God loves us.
Rev. David Shirey, Senior Minister, preaches his sermon titled “The Big Picture: Real Religion” based on scripture text from 2 Corinthians 5:16-21 which is read prior to the sermon by Rev. Elizabeth King, our Minister of Congregational Care
Central Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) is located in downtown Lexington, KY. We believe God’s love is expansive and unconditional and that through Jesus Christ, God has called us to love one another as God loves us.
Rev. David Shirey, Senior Minister, preaches his sermon titled “The Big Picture: Disciples of Christ” based on scripture text from Ephesians 4:1-6.
Central Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) is located in downtown Lexington, KY. We believe God’s love is expansive and unconditional and that through Jesus Christ, God has called us to love one another as God loves us.
Rev. David Shirey, Senior Minister, preaches his sermon titled “Window To The Divine” based on scripture text from John 1:1-5; 14-18.
Central Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) is located in downtown Lexington, KY. We believe God’s love is expansive and unconditional and that through Jesus Christ, God has called us to love one another as God loves us.
Rev. David Shirey, Senior Minister, preaches his sermon titled “Maitre D' Messiah” based on scripture text from Luke 4:16-21, which is read by Central member, Rev. Carol Devine.
Central Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) is located in downtown Lexington, KY. We believe God’s love is expansive and unconditional and that through Jesus Christ, God has called us to love one another as God loves us.
Rev. David Shirey, Senior Minister, preaches his sermon titled “Lessons From the Lion” based on scripture text from Mark 1:21-39.
Central Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) is located in downtown Lexington, KY. We believe God’s love is expansive and unconditional and that through Jesus Christ, God has called us to love one another as God loves us.
Rev. David Shirey, Senior Minister, preaches his sermon titled “Rabbi of Righteousness” based on scripture text from Matthew 7:24-29.
Central Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) is located in downtown Lexington, KY. We believe God’s love is expansive and unconditional and that through Jesus Christ, God has called us to love one another as God loves us.
Rev. David Shirey, Senior Minister, preaches his sermon titled “Tongue-Tied” based on scripture text from Acts 2:1-13.
Central Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) is located in downtown Lexington, KY. We believe God’s love is expansive and unconditional and that through Jesus Christ, God has called us to love one another as God loves us.
Rev. David Shirey, Senior Minister, preaches his sermon titled “A Taste of Heaven” based on scripture text from Revelation 21:1-6.
Central Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) is located in downtown Lexington, KY. We believe God’s love is expansive and unconditional and that through Jesus Christ, God has called us to love one another as God loves us.
Rev. David Shirey, Senior Minister, preaches his sermon titled “Commencement for the Class of '33” based on scripture text from John 14..
Central Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) is located in downtown Lexington, KY. We believe God’s love is expansive and unconditional and that through Jesus Christ, God has called us to love one another as God loves us.
Rev. David Shirey, Senior Minister, preaches his sermon titled “The Angel of Central” based on scripture text from Revelation 2:1-7.
Central Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) is located in downtown Lexington, KY. We believe God’s love is expansive and unconditional and that through Jesus Christ, God has called us to love one another as God loves us.
Rev. David Shirey, Senior Minister, preaches his sermon titled “The Mother, her Children, and the Dragon” based on scripture text from Revelation 12: 1-6.
Central Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) is located in downtown Lexington, KY. We believe God’s love is expansive and unconditional and that through Jesus Christ, God has called us to love one another as God loves us.
Rev. David Shirey, Senior Minister, preaches his sermon titled “The Key to Revelation” based on scripture text from Revelation 1: 4-11, which was read prior to the sermon by one of our elders of the church.
Central Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) is located in downtown Lexington, KY. We believe God’s love is expansive and unconditional and that through Jesus Christ, God has called us to love one another as God loves us.
Rev. Elizabeth King, Minister of Congregational Care, preaches her sermon titled “Resurrecting” based on scripture text from John 20:19-31.
Central Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) is located in downtown Lexington, KY. We believe God’s love is expansive and unconditional and that through Jesus Christ, God has called us to love one another as God loves us.
Rev. David Shirey, Senior Minister, preaches his sermon on Easter Sunday titled “The Women's Testimony” based on scripture text from Luke 24: 1-12, which was read prior to the sermon by Rev. Elizabeth King, Minister of Congregational Care.
Central Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) is located in downtown Lexington, KY. We believe God’s love is expansive and unconditional and that through Jesus Christ, God has called us to love one another as God loves us.
Rev. David Shirey, Senior Minister, preaches his sermon titled “Life from the Rear End of a Donkey” based on scripture text from Luke 19: 28-40. On this Palm Sunday Rev. Shirey only preached at the 8:30 worship service, as we had a service of baptisms at 11:00.
Central Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) is located in downtown Lexington, KY. We believe God’s love is expansive and unconditional and that through Jesus Christ, God has called us to love one another as God loves us.
Rev. David Shirey, Senior Minister, preaches his sermon titled “Turning to Creation” based on scripture text from Psalm 8, which was read prior to the sermon by Rev. Elizabeth King, Minister of Congregational Care.
Central Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) is located in downtown Lexington, KY. We believe God’s love is expansive and unconditional and that through Jesus Christ, God has called us to love one another as God loves us.
Rev. David Shirey, Senior Minister, preaches his sermon titled “Turning to Others: The Offense of Grace” based on scripture text from Luke 15, which was read prior to the sermon by Rev. Elizabeth King, Minister of Congregational Care.
Central Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) is located in downtown Lexington, KY. We believe God’s love is expansive and unconditional and that through Jesus Christ, God has called us to love one another as God loves us.
Rev. David Shirey, Senior Minister, preaches his sermon titled “Turning to Our Better Selves: Getting Down and Dirty” based on scripture text from Luke 13: 1-9, which was read prior to the sermon by Rev. Elizabeth King, Minister of Congregational Care.
Central Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) is located in downtown Lexington, KY. We believe God’s love is expansive and unconditional and that through Jesus Christ, God has called us to love one another as God loves us.
Rev. David Shirey, Senior Minister, preaches his sermon on this 2nd Sunday in lent titled “Spring Cleaning: Turning to a More Just Society” based on scripture text from Luke 3: 1-14, which was read prior to the sermon by Rev. Elizabeth King, Minister of Congregational Care.
Central Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) is located in downtown Lexington, KY. We believe God’s love is expansive and unconditional and that through Jesus Christ, God has called us to love one another as God loves us.
Rev. David Shirey, Senior Minister, preaches his sermon on the 1st Sunday in Lent titled "Turning to God: The Word at the Heart of Lent" based on selections from Psalm 51, which was read by Rev. Elizabeth King, our Minister of Congregational Care.
Central Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) is located in downtown Lexington, KY. We believe God’s love is expansive and unconditional and that through Jesus Christ, God has called us to love one another as God loves us.
Rev. David Shirey, Senior Minister, preaches his sermon titled “This Is My Son” based on scripture text from Luke 9: 28-36, which was read prior to the sermon by Rev. Elizabeth King, Minister of Congregational Care.
Central Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) is located in downtown Lexington, KY. We believe God’s love is expansive and unconditional and that through Jesus Christ, God has called us to love one another as God loves us.
Rev. David Shirey, Senior Minister, preaches his sermon titled “Resurrection Questions - II” based on scripture text from 1 Corinthians 15:35-44, 50-55, which was read prior to the sermon by Rev. Elizabeth King, Minister of Congregational Care.
Central Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) is located in downtown Lexington, KY. We believe God’s love is expansive and unconditional and that through Jesus Christ, God has called us to love one another as God loves us.
Rev. David Shirey, Senior Minister, preaches his sermon titled "Resurrection Questions" based on scripture text from 1 Corinthians 15: 12-20, which was read prior to the sermon by Rev. Elizabeth King, Minister of Congregational Care.
Central Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) is located in downtown Lexington, KY. We believe God’s love is expansive and unconditional and that through Jesus Christ, God has called us to love one another as God loves us.
Rev. Elizabeth King, Minister of Congregational Care., preaches her sermon titled “Simon Says” based on scripture text from Luke 5: 1-11, which was read prior to the sermon by Rev. David Shirey, our Senior Minister.
Central Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) is located in downtown Lexington, KY. We believe God’s love is expansive and unconditional and that through Jesus Christ, God has called us to love one another as God loves us.
Rev. David Shirey, Senior Minister, preaches his sermon titled “Musing on Membership” based on scripture text from 1 Corinthians 12:12-31, which was read prior to the sermon by Rev. Elizabeth King, Minister of Congregational Care.
Central Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) is located in downtown Lexington, KY. We believe God’s love is expansive and unconditional and that through Jesus Christ, God has called us to love one another as God loves us.
Rev. David Shirey, Senior Minister, preaches his sermon titled “A Glimpse of His Glory” based on scripture text from John 2:1-11, which was read prior to the sermon by Rev. Elizabeth King, Minister of Congregational Care.
Central Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) is located in downtown Lexington, KY. We believe God’s love is expansive and unconditional and that through Jesus Christ, God has called us to love one another as God loves us.
Rev. David Shirey, Senior Minister, preaches his sermon titled “I’ve Been Baptized” based on scripture text from Luke 3:15-17; 21-22, which was read prior to the sermon by Rev. Elizabeth King, Minister of Congregational Care.
Central Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) is located in downtown Lexington, KY. We believe God’s love is expansive and unconditional and that through Jesus Christ, God has called us to love one another as God loves us.
Rev. David Shirey, Senior Minister, preaches his sermon titled “This is the Word of the Lord” based on scripture text from John 1:1-14, which was read prior to the sermon by Rev. Elizabeth King, Minister of Congregational Care.
Central Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) is located in downtown Lexington, KY. We believe God’s love is expansive and unconditional and that through Jesus Christ, God has called us to love one another as God loves us.
Rev. David Shirey, Senior Minister, preaches his sermon on this First Sunday after Christmas, titled “Losing Jesus” based on scripture text from Luke 2:41-52, which was read by Rev. Elizabeth King, Minister of Congregational Care.
Central Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) is located in downtown Lexington, KY. We believe God’s love is expansive and unconditional and that through Jesus Christ, God has called us to love one another as God loves us.
On Sunday, December 5 our Chancel Choir w/ professional orchestra sang excerpts of John Rutter's "Carols" under the direction of Michael Rintamaa, our Director of Music.
Central Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) is located in downtown Lexington, KY. We believe God’s love is expansive and unconditional and that through Jesus Christ, God has called us to love one another as God loves us.