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Centerpoint Church
We are a multi-site ministry based in Northwest Iowa. We exist to know Christ, grow together, and reach beyond ourselves to help others do the same…simply put, we exist to Make Christ Known!
What's the one thing you can say yes to this week? God is ready for your next step, are you?
This week in our One Hit Wonders series, we see another example of obedience to God having a tremendous long-term impact on the Kingdom without much recognition for the obedient one. We are reminded again that recognition does not equal significance.
This week in our One Hit Wonders series, we see another example of obedience to God having a tremendous long-term impact on the Kingdom without much recognition for the obedient one. We are reminded again that recognition does not equal significance.
We all have a role to play. Will you be faithful and available for God to work through you?
God used a donkey. Let that soak in.
He will use whatever he needs to to open our eyes to his way.
God used a donkey. Let that soak in.
He will use whatever he needs to to open our eyes to his way.
The Bible is full of stories of people God has used. Some are well document and some show up once. In this series, we invite you to consider how God will use you in the story he's writing.
The Bible is full of stories of people God has used. Some are well document and some show up once. In this series, we invite you to consider how God will use you in the story he's writing.
The gift of faith that is given to us is enough. Lean into it and know Jesus has you covered.
Whether you relate to Mary or Martha, take time to choose to enjoy the presence of the Lord. It is a gift to us, and he desires to be in close relationship with each of his children.
Whether you relate to Mary or Martha, take time to choose to enjoy the presence of the Lord. It is a gift to us, and he desires to be in close relationship with each of his children.
Jesus teaches us over and over again what it means to follow him. Join us this week as we learn from the well-known parable of the good Samaritan.
Jesus teaches us over and over again what it means to follow him. Join us this week as we learn from the well-known parable of the good Samaritan.
We are called to be disciples who make disciples. Throughout the Bible we are offered many instructions to help us live into this call-instructions in The Way.
We are called to be disciples who make disciples. Throughout the Bible we are offered many instructions to help us live into this call-instructions in The Way.
We have the advantage of knowing what happens on the other side of the cross. What will we do with that knowledge? How can we come into alignment with Jesus?
As we continue our study in Luke, we have the chance to think about the kind of peace that is available through our faith in Jesus.
As we continue our study in Luke, we have the chance to think about the kind of peace that is available through our faith in Jesus.
Jesus asked his disciples, who do you say I am? This question is for us too. As we move through this series, please take this opportunity to dig deeper and understand who Jesus is and what that means for you.
As we wrap up our Tug Of War series, we are reminded that weare all on a journey of transformation. Where are you on this journey?
We worship a God of second chances. Listen in this week as we hear about another great show of God's mercy.
We worship a God of second chances. Listen in this week as we hear about another great show of God's mercy.
This week's scripture begins with, "Now the Lord provided..." The mercy provided for Jonah is the same mercy He provides for us. His mercy is for all.
As we continue our study in Jonah, we see that we always have the option to surrender to our merciful Lord.
As we continue our study in Jonah, we see that we always have the option to surrender to our merciful Lord.
As we begin our study in the book of Jonah, we see that we all have choices to make. We can surrender. We can align with God’s plan. And we can live in obedience.
As we begin our study in the book of Jonah, we see that we all have choices to make. We can surrender. We can align with God’s plan. And we can live in obedience.
As we enter 2023, let's go out into the world and be salt and light. It's what we're made for!
The best Christmas Light of all is here! He is the light of the world that came for us all!
The best Christmas Light of all is here! He is the light of the world that came for us all!
This week as we continue to look at the light surrounding Jesus’ birth, we see how ordinary people heard the news and were forever changed by His light.
In scripture, we hear about how the light of Jesus pursued so many and brought them close to Him. Do you know He is pursuing you too? Will you allow the light of Christ emanate from you?
In scripture, we hear about how the light of Jesus pursued so many and brought them close to Him. Do you know He is pursuing you too? Will you allow the light of Christ emanate from you?
As we kick off our advent series, Christmas Lights, join use as we study in Luke chapter one. There are many lights in scripture that point us to THE light-Jesus. Are you one too?
As we kick off our advent series, Christmas Lights, join use as we study in Luke chapter one. There are many lights in scripture that point us to THE light-Jesus. Are you one too?
As our Dear Church series closes with the letter to Philadelphia, we have a few things to consider. What door has Jesus opened for you? Are you looking for it and how will you respond when it is revealed?
As our Dear Church series closes with the letter to Philadelphia, we have a few things to consider. What door has Jesus opened for you? Are you looking for it and how will you respond when it is revealed?
Listen in and be encouraged. Like the Christians of Smyrna, we can persevere through the troubles we face by keeping our eyes fixed on Jesus. He is with us and knows our troubles intimately. His promises are true.
Listen in and be encouraged. Like the Christians of Smyrna, we can persevere through the troubles we face by keeping our eyes fixed on Jesus. He is with us and knows our troubles intimately. His promises are true.
Compromise has its place, but not when it come to following Jesus. His way is the way. There is no compromise.
Compromise has its place, but not when it comes to following Jesus. His way is they way. There is no compromise.
As we study the 4th letter in our “Dear Church” series, we’re called to consider if our perception lines up with reality. Are we earnestly following the Lord?
This week we are studying John’s letter to Thyatira. It’s a challenging word and it’s worth doing the work to dig into it so we can learn what Jesus is telling the church.
This week we are studying John’s letter to Thyatira. It’s a challenging word and it’s worth doing the work to dig into it so we can learn what Jesus is telling the church.
As we study John’s letter to Ephesus, we invite you to rememberwhat it was like when you first experienced the overwhelming, unconditional love of Jesus.
As we study John’s letter to Ephesus, we invite you to remember what it was like when you first experienced the overwhelming, unconditional love of Jesus.
In our new series, Dear Church, we will be studying from Revelation. Join us as begin our study of the letters and the unveiling of God’s plans and purpose for the church.
In our new series, Dear Church, we will be studying from Revelation. Join us as begin our study of the letters and the unveiling of God’s plans and purpose for the church.
As our Ephesus series comes to a close, once again we are invited to be the church and follow Jesus. Listen in and be reminded that you are the foothold of hope.
You can live your old life or you can live your new life, but you can't live them both.
Are we missing out of what God has for us? If we slow down and zoom in, we might just see something new.
Are we missing out on what God has for us? If we slow down and zoom in, we might just see something new.
This week in our Ephesus series, we are reminded that as believers who know we are wholly loved and will be equipped by the Lord for all we are called to, we can enter into any situation with confidence. God has and will continue to do immeasurably more than we could ask or imagine.
This week in our Ephesus series, we are reminded that as believers who know we are wholly loved and will be equipped by the Lord for all we are called to, we can enter into any situation with confidence. God has and will continue to do immeasurably more than we could ask or imagine.
This week as continue our study in Ephesians, Pastor Jamie reminds us that Jesus’ death and resurrection changed everything for us. We belong here and are offered a fresh start because Jesus made it so.
This week as we continue our study in Ephesians two key words are a game changer for us. But God… We are sinful by nature, but God is merciful and has so much more for us when we live in His truth.
As we begin our new series Ephesus, we are reminded that God chose each one of us to be made whole and holy by His love. In His love, we can live empowered, abundantly free lives knowing we are covered by our triune God.
As we begin our new series Ephesus, we are reminded that God chose each one of us to be made whole and holy by His love. In His love, we can live empowered, abundantly free lives knowing we are covered by our triune God.
God gives us life to the fullest. We can live in the middle where apathy grows or if we truly grasp the abundance God offers us, we can live a life where His love, mercy, and grace flow out of us.
We get to live in God’s abundance, and He calls us to invest generously to make Christ known. This week we invite you to consider how you are investing with all you’ve been given.
We get to live in God’s abundance, and He calls us to invest generously to make Christ known. This week we invite you to consider how you are investing with all you’ve been given.
This week in our Glass Half Empty series we are studying from Paul's letter in Philipians. We are challenged to consider our contentment.
This week in our Glass Half Empty series we are studying from Paul's letter in Philipians. We are challenged to consider our contentment.
This week in our glass half empty series, we are studying our Father's generosity. He has entrusted us with many things in this life. What is your response to this trust?
This week in our Glass Half Empty series, we are studying our Father's generosity. He has entrusted us with many things in this life. What is your response to this trust?
This week in our Glass Half Empty series, Pastor Jamie invites us to think about what we are truly seeking and the abundance we can find in Jesus.
Join us for our latest podcast where Pastor Chris encourages us to live life to the fullest, but seeking first the Kingdom of God.
Check out our latest episode as Pastor Cy talks about living life to the fullest. And we don't have to worry because we learn from seeking first the Kingdom of God that He is Good.
Pastor Chris talks about God wanting us to delight in the freedom He's given us through Jesus from Galatians chapter 5.
In this episode, Pastor Cy talks about how God wants us to delight in the freedom He has given us through Jesus from Galatians chapter 5.
Pastor Cy talks about how God delights in each and everyone of us, from the book of Zephaniah.
As we continue our Back to Eden series, you are invited this week to rediscover your purpose in Christ. Turn around and look into the face of Jesus. See how He delights in you and in turn His glory will be reflected in you.
We were not created with shame, and yet we live with it every day. Shame is a barrier that keeps us from understanding God’s delight in us. This week, Pastor Cy invites us to remember that Jesus came to free us from sin and that He is our way back into the garden where we can bask in our Father’s delight.
As we kick off our Back to Eden series in Genesis, we are invited to be close enough to the Father that we know the pure, relentless delight He has in us. Don’t just believe Him. Know Him.
As we prepared ourselves for the next series “Return to Eden,” our desire for you is to consume your Bible-read it, internalize it, and deeply know the delight the Lord has in us.
As we prepared ourselves for the next series “Return to Eden,” our desire for you is to consume your Bible-read it, internalize it, and deeply know the delight the Lord has in us.
As our Why series comes to a close this week, we take a look at the final chapters of Job and the life altering change that happens when we move from knowing about God to the experiential knowledge of Him that comes through suffering.
As our Why series comes to a close this week, we take a look at the final chapters of Job and the life altering change that happens when we move from knowing about God to the experiential knowledge of Him that comes through suffering.
As we continue our study in Job chapter 1, we see how Job maintains his integrity in his suffering.
This week we start a new series called Why? This series will take us through the book Job and his journey of suffering and offers an invitation to turn to God , not on God, when we suffer.
In the final week of our 167 series, we are studying Romans 12:17-21 and considering how God calls us to be peace makers.
In the final week of our 167 series, we are studying Romans 12:17-21 and considering how God calls us to be peace makers.
As we continue our 167 series, studying Romans 12, we are taking a closer look at verses 14-16 and thinking about how we can lean in.
As we continue our 167 series, studying Romans 12, we are taking a closer look at verses 14-16 and thinking about how we can lean in.
Our study of Romans 12 continues with instruction from Paul on how to live a Christian life.
Our study of Romans 12 continues with instruction from Paul on how to live a Christian life.
Pastor Cy takes a look at our mission, vision, and values, emphasizing how in this new year we are called as a church to make Christ known together in all that we do.
Pastor Chris takes a look at our mission, vision, and values, emphasizing how in this new year we are called as a church to make Christ known together in all that we do.
Pastor Cy preaches from Revelation 21, reminding us that there is a day when God will come back to dwell with us eternally.
Pastor Jamie reminds us that the gift of Jesus is one that can never be taken away when we allow Jesus to dwell within our hearts and lives.
Pastor Gail Ashmore uses John 1:1-18 to frame the story of Jesus coming into the world to dwell with us.
Pastor Chris uses John 1:1-18 to frame the story of Jesus coming into the world to dwell with us.
Pastor Cy preaches about God's dwelling with the Israelites in the tabernacle, using Exodus 29:42-46 and Leviticus 26:9-13.
Pastor Chris preaches about how God dwelled with the Israelites in the temple, using Exodus 29:42-46 and Leviticus 26:9-13.
Pastor Cy opens up our Dwell series in Genesis 1-2, where God dwells with man in the Garden of Eden.
Pastor Chris opens up our Dwell series in Genesis 1-2, where God dwells with man in the Garden of Eden.
Pastor Cy digs into Joshua 20, where the Lord instructs the Israelites to create cities of refuge.
Pastor Chris opens up Joshua 20, where God instructs the Israelites to designate cities of refuge.
Pastor Jamie preaches from Joshua 10, where the sun stands still for Joshua and the Israelites during battle.
Pastor Cy preaches from Joshua 7, where Achan is held accountable for his sins by God and the Israelites.
Pastor Chris preaches from Joshua 7, where Achan is held accountable for his sin by God and the Israelites.
Pastor Cy preaches from Joshua 4, where the Israelites take stones from the Jordan River to build a memorial to what the Lord has done for them.
Pastor Chris preaches from Joshua 4, where the Israelites take stones from the Jordan River to build a memorial to what the Lord has done for them.
Pastor Jamie opens up Joshua 2, the story of Rahab hiding the Israelite spies in her home in Jericho.
Pastor Chris uses Romans 12 to show us the importance of reaching beyond ourselves to make Christ known.
Pastor Cy explains why it's important that we are intentional about Growing Together, using Philippians 3:12-21 and Romans 12:10-21.
Pastor Chris explains why it's important that we are intentional about Growing Together, using Philippians 3:12-21 and Romans 12:10-21.
Pastor Jamie preaches from Philippians 3:7-11, focusing on what it means to know Christ. Our Discover Centerpoint series explores the three foci of our mission: Knowing Christ, Growing Together, and Reaching Beyond Ourselves.
Pastor Cy wraps up our Pursuing God's Heart series by exploring what it means to leave a legacy of faith, focusing on 2 Samuel 23.
Pastor Chris wraps up our Pursuing God's Heart series by exploring what it means to leave a legacy of faith, focusing on 2 Samuel 23.
Pastor Jamie preaches from 2 Samuel 12, where God sends Nathan to make David aware of his sin.
In this message, Carlye Gomes takes a different look at 2 Samuel 11, the story of David and Bathsheba.
In this message, Pastor Chris takes a new look at 2 Samuel 11, the story of David and Bathsheba.
In this message, Pastor Chris walks us through David learning of Saul and Jonathan's death and his journey of lament that follows.
Gail Ashmore walks us through 1 Samuel 20 and guides us in what it means to truly be for another.
Pastor Chris walks through 1 Samuel 20 and guides us through what it means to be for another.
Carlye Gomes preaches from 1 Samuel 19, where David is fleeing for his life from King Saul.
Pastor Chris preaches from 1 Samuel 19, where David is fleeing for his life from King Saul.
Pastor Jamie explores 1 Samuel 16:14-23 & 1 Samuel 17, and what it means to have a life that is aligned with the Spirit of God as we pursue God's heart.
In this message, Sam Ashmore preaches from 1 Samuel 16:1-13, where Samuel anoints David as the next king over Israel.
In this message, Pastor Chris preaches on 1 Samuel 16:1-13, where Samuel anoints David as the next king over Israel.
Carlye Gomes opens up our summer series, Pursuing God's Heart, by taking a look at 1 Samuel 15.
Gail Ashmore opens up our summer series, Pursuing God's Heart, by taking a look at 1 Samuel 15.
In this message, Sam Ashmore preaches from Luke 24:13-35, where Jesus encounters some of his disciples on the road to Emmaus and shares a meal with them.
In this message, Pastor Chris preaches from Luke 24:13-35, where Jesus encounters some of his disciples on the road to Emmaus and shares a meal with them.
Pastor Jamie preaches this week's message from Luke 22:7-38, where Jesus shares a meal with His disciples before going to the cross.
In this message, Pastor Cy takes a new look at what Jesus's dinner at Zacchaeus's house means for all of us.
In this message, Pastor Chris takes a new look at what Jesus's dinner at Zacchaeus's house means for all of us.
Pastor Cy takes a look at Luke 11:37-54 with us, where Jesus accepts a Pharisee's invitation to dine in the Pharisee's home.
Pastor Chris takes a look at Luke 11:37-54 with us, where Jesus accepts a Pharisee's invitation to dine in the Pharisee's home.
Pastor Cy explores Luke 9:10-17 with us, where Jesus breaks bread at Bethsaida with his disciples and a large crowd.
Pastor Chris explores Luke 9:10-17 with us, where Jesus breaks bread in Bethsaida with his disciples and a large crowd.
This session will explore intimacy with God through prayer, the practice of intercession, and the power of community in the lives of our children.
Key questions will be: How can prayer move from task to daily communion with God? What are the prayers God has for our children? Why is communal discipleship essential and how do we access it?
This session will look at practical ways we can implement family discipleship practices, practices for marital flourishing, and practices for personal transformation.
Key questions will be: What are practices that embrace and prepare us for God’s flourishing blueprint for family? What are practices that help us abide in Jesus daily? What is God’s pace of transformation and how is it vastly different from ours?
In this message, Pastor Cy preaches from Luke 6:46-49 where Jesus asks His disciples, "Why do you call me Lord, Lord, and not do what I say?"
In this message, Pastor Chris preaches from Luke 6:46-49 where Jesus asks His disciples, "Why do you call me Lord, Lord, and not do what I say?"
In this message from John 21, Pastor Jamie invites us to wrestle with Jesus's question, "Do you love me?", and consider for ourselves if we truly believe that Jesus loves us.
In this week's Easter message, we consider Jesus's question, "Who do you say I am?" from Matthew 16:13-20.
In our Easter message, we consider Jesus's question, "Who do you say I am?" from Matthew 16:13-20.
In this message, Pastor Cy preaches from John 5:1-15 where Jesus asks a paralyzed man the question, "Do you want to get well?"
In this message, Pastor Chris preaches from John 5:1-15 where Jesus asks a paralyzed man the question, Do you want to get well?
In this message, Pastor Cy preaches from Mark 5:21-43, and reminds us to let faith overcome our fear.
In this message, Pastor Cy preaches on John 13:38 where Jesus asks his disciples, "Will you really lay down your life for me?"
In this message, Pastor Chris talks about Jesus's question in John 13:38, "Will you really lay down your life for me?"
In this message, Pastor Jamie preaches on Matthew 6:27 where Jesus asks, "Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to your life?"
In this message, Pastor Cy talks about the importance of knowing Christ, growing together, and reaching beyond ourselves to make Christ known.
In this message, Pastor Chris talks about the importance of knowing Christ, growing together, and reaching beyond ourselves to make Christ known.
This session will ponder the fullness of God’s presence, how His nearness to us will minister to our children and spouses, and the gravity of God’s promises.
Key questions will be: How personal is God’s presence? How can we engage God’s presence in our homes? How do we claim God’s trustworthy promises rather than our own limited promises?
In this message, Pastor Cy talks about our values. They are Centering on the Gospel, Prioritizing Healthy Culture, Transforming Lives, Valuing Generations, and Living on Mission.
In this message, Pastor Chris talks about our five values: Centering on the Gospel, Prioritizing Healthy Culture, Transforming Lives, Valuing Generations, and Living on Mission.
In this message, Pastor Cy explains the vision God has given us for Centerpoint Church, and what it means for our lives.
In this message, Pastor Chris expands on the vision God has given Centerpoint Church and what it implies for our lives!
This is the first session in our four-part family discipleship class this spring with Gail Ashmore.
This session will explore the Biblical narrative of family, God’s divine purpose for family, and the invitation to His restorative plan through family.
It will look at questions like: What is God’s blueprint for family and why is that so difficult to follow today? How do we move from our limited understanding to God’s boundless understanding of family?
Welcome to the Centerpoint Podcast! In this sermon, Pastor Jamie explains the history of our church, and our new mission as Centerpoint Church.