Center City Church:Preaching Christ Crucified

How can guilty people ever enter the presence of a holy God? In Leviticus 16,  Pastor Wes explores how the Day of Atonement points forward to Jesus Christ, whose once-for-all sacrifice removes our guilt, cleanses our conscience, and brings us permanently into God’s holy presence.

Host: Ruben Cordova

Senior Pastor: Wes Gornall

Song: Awesome in His Deeds-Center City Sound

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Preaching on Leviticus 16 and the Day of Atonement (Yom Kippur), Pastor Wes emphasizes the holiness of God and the reverence required to approach Him, examining the strict rituals performed by the high priest, including the cleansing of the sanctuary, the blood offering, and the ritual of the two goats—one sacrificed for purification and the other sent into the wilderness as a scapegoat carrying away the people’s sins. Connecting the Old Testament imagery to Hebrews 9 and 10, he explains that these recurring annual rituals were merely a shadow pointing forward to Jesus Christ, the ultimate, sinless High Priest and perfect scapegoat who offered His own blood once and for all. Wes concludes by assuring the congregation that because of Christ’s final, substitutionary sacrifice on the cross, our guilt is fully removed, our consciences are cleansed, and we are granted permanent access to dwell in God’s holy presence.

Pastor Wes Gornall

Host: Ruben Cordova

Song: Awesome in His Deeds-Center City Sound

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Holiness is not just about outward rules. If thats the case,  then what does it look like for a Christian to “be holy” in today’s times?

In Leviticus 11, Pastor Wes explores why God called Israel to be set apart—and how Jesus reveals that true holiness goes far deeper than outward rules. 

Pastor Wes Gornall

Host: Ruben Cordova

Song: Awesome in His Deeds-Center City Sound

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What happens when worship becomes too casual? Leviticus 10 gives us a startling picture of God’s holiness and forces us to consider how we approach Him. This difficult passage leads us to a deeper question: How can sinful people draw near to a holy God? Pastor Wes leads us through the 10th chapter of Leviticus.

Pastor Wes Gornall

Host: Ruben Cordova

Song: Awesome in His Deeds-Center City Sound

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In this message from Psalm 46, “God Is Our Assurance in Trouble,” Associate Pastor Steve reminds us that God is our refuge, our strength, and our very present help. Because of His proven faithfulness and the hope secured for us in Jesus Christ, we can stop striving, be still, and trust Him even in the midst of trouble. “The LORD of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress.”

Host: Ruben Cordova

Song: Awesome in His Deeds-Center City Sound

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Consecrated to serve God in a Holy way-Leviticus 8:1–36

In Leviticus 8, Pastor Wes walks through the ordination of Aaron and his sons, showing that holiness is not accidental—it is God who sets His people apart for Himself.

From the washing, clothing, and anointing of the priests to the “royal priesthood” of 1 Peter 2:9, this passage ultimately points us to Jesus, our perfect Great High Priest. Through His sacrifice, we are forgiven, made holy, and called to serve God and represent Him in the world.

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Center City Church
423 4th St SW
Albuquerque, NM 87102

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Host: Ruben Cordova
Music: “Awesome in His Deeds” — Center City Sound

Unintentional Sin? Leviticus 4:1-5:13

In this sermon, Pastor Wes addresses the biblical concept of unintentional sin as described in Leviticus, fundamentally challenging the idea that ignorance of a fault equates to innocence. By examining the different levels of responsibility for priests, leaders, and common individuals, the message clarifies that while some positions carry greater accountability, everyone is responsible for their actions before God. Wes highlights that realizing one's guilt is a necessary step toward restoration, moving beyond excuses like "I didn't mean to" and toward genuine confession and reconciliation. Ultimately, the message points to Jesus Christ as the fulfillment of these ancient laws, serving as the final sacrifice who offers complete forgiveness and peace for all wrongs, whether they were committed knowingly or by mistake.