Center Point Assembly

Sunday, January 12, 2025 – We are starting a new study on the books of 1, 2, and 3 John. Before diving into 1 John, it’s fitting to take a day to explore the life and ministry of John, the Holy Spirit-inspired author of these books. It’s important to understand that the writers of the Bible were real people who faced life’s challenges just like we do. We will see how God prepared John through his life experiences, helping us better appreciate the letters he wrote.

John was one of the twelve disciples Jesus chose to learn from Him and participate in His earthly ministry. Along with Peter and his brother James, John was included in Jesus's inner circle. In fact, Jesus nicknamed James and John the “Sons of Thunder.” Although we are not told why Jesus chose this nickname, scripture reveals that both men were quite spirited in their early years with Jesus, perhaps even a bit too impulsive.

However, as time passed and John faced various life situations, he matured significantly. A key lesson we can learn from John's journey is that God allowed him to experience both the extraordinarily good and the profoundly challenging aspects of life to prepare him for the mission God had in store for him. Similarly, we can recognize that some of our own life experiences may also be preparatory for the mission God has for us.

Join us in worship and study as we delve deeper into John’s life and prepare to learn from his inspired letters.

Sunday, January 12, 2025 – We are starting a new study on the books of 1, 2, and 3 John. Before diving into 1 John, it’s fitting to take a day to explore the life and ministry of John, the Holy Spirit-inspired author of these books. It’s important to understand that the writers of the Bible were real people who faced life’s challenges just like we do. We will see how God prepared John through his life experiences, helping us better appreciate the letters he wrote.

John was one of the twelve disciples Jesus chose to learn from Him and participate in His earthly ministry. Along with Peter and his brother James, John was included in Jesus's inner circle. In fact, Jesus nicknamed James and John the “Sons of Thunder.” Although we are not told why Jesus chose this nickname, scripture reveals that both men were quite spirited in their early years with Jesus, perhaps even a bit too impulsive.

However, as time passed and John faced various life situations, he matured significantly. A key lesson we can learn from John's journey is that God allowed him to experience both the extraordinarily good and the profoundly challenging aspects of life to prepare him for the mission God had in store for him. Similarly, we can recognize that some of our own life experiences may also be preparatory for the mission God has for us.

Join us in worship and study as we delve deeper into John’s life and prepare to learn from his inspired letters.

Sunday, January 5, 2025 – The first Sunday of the new year is always a special day to reflect on the past and to affirm that God is with us in the year ahead. He delivered us through every trial of last year and will do the same in the coming year. That’s the God we serve; He knows the future and has a plan for us. As we step into 2025, we are reviewing our study of 2 Peter, which we completed in 2024, as a way to prepare for what this new year has in store.

God is powerful in His consistency, providing everything we need to build a strong spiritual foundation against the challenges the enemy may present. We are strengthened as we grow in God’s grace as we draw closer to His return. Join us in worship and study as we celebrate the goodness of God in our lives and the days we are experiencing. God is good, and He is great!

Sunday, January 5, 2025 – The first Sunday of the new year is always a special day to reflect on the past and to affirm that God is with us in the year ahead. He delivered us through every trial of last year and will do the same in the coming year. That’s the God we serve; He knows the future and has a plan for us. As we step into 2025, we are reviewing our study of 2 Peter, which we completed in 2024, as a way to prepare for what this new year has in store.

God is powerful in His consistency, providing everything we need to build a strong spiritual foundation against the challenges the enemy may present. We are strengthened as we grow in God’s grace as we draw closer to His return. Join us in worship and study as we celebrate the goodness of God in our lives and the days we are experiencing. God is good, and He is great!

Sunday, January 5, 2025 – The first Sunday of the new year is always a special day to reflect on the past and to affirm that God is with us in the year ahead. He delivered us through every trial of last year and will do the same in the coming year. That’s the God we serve; He knows the future and has a plan for us. As we step into 2025, we are reviewing our study of 2 Peter, which we completed in 2024, as a way to prepare for what this new year has in store.

God is powerful in His consistency, providing everything we need to build a strong spiritual foundation against the challenges the enemy may present. We are strengthened as we grow in God’s grace as we draw closer to His return. Join us in worship and study as we celebrate the goodness of God in our lives and the days we are experiencing. God is good, and He is great!

Sunday, December 29, 2024 – It’s the last Sunday of 2024 – hard to believe how quickly the year has flown by once again. I say once again because 2025 is going to go by even faster (or at least it will seem to). I’m taking this week and next to review the two books of the Bible that we worked our way through last year. We began with a study on Paul’s letter to the church in Philippi, so the book is aptly named Philippians. This is one of 13 books written by Paul (14 if you believe he wrote the book of Hebrews). In this book, Paul didn’t correct any bad theology or address false teachers; rather, he focused on how to find joy in the process of living through every circumstance in life. What a timely and needed study for us in the times we are living in! One of the most significant takeaways for me was defining joy as truly having peace no matter the situation. Joy can easily be confused with happiness, but it is hardly related. However, joy is tightly connected with peace. This is one of the main points Paul makes: as we learn how to rejoice in all things, God brings us a peace that passes all understanding, and with that comes a joy that the world cannot take away. Worship and study along with us.

Sunday, December 29, 2024 – It’s the last Sunday of 2024 – hard to believe how quickly the year has flown by once again. I say once again because 2025 is going to go by even faster (or at least it will seem to). I’m taking this week and next to review the two books of the Bible that we worked our way through last year. We began with a study on Paul’s letter to the church in Philippi, so the book is aptly named Philippians. This is one of 13 books written by Paul (14 if you believe he wrote the book of Hebrews). In this book, Paul didn’t correct any bad theology or address false teachers; rather, he focused on how to find joy in the process of living through every circumstance in life. What a timely and needed study for us in the times we are living in! One of the most significant takeaways for me was defining joy as truly having peace no matter the situation. Joy can easily be confused with happiness, but it is hardly related. However, joy is tightly connected with peace. This is one of the main points Paul makes: as we learn how to rejoice in all things, God brings us a peace that passes all understanding, and with that comes a joy that the world cannot take away. Worship and study along with us.

Sunday, December 29, 2024 – It’s the last Sunday of 2024 – hard to believe how quickly the year has flown by once again. I say once again because 2025 is going to go by even faster (or at least it will seem to). I’m taking this week and next to review the two books of the Bible that we worked our way through last year. We began with a study on Paul’s letter to the church in Philippi, so the book is aptly named Philippians. This is one of 13 books written by Paul (14 if you believe he wrote the book of Hebrews). In this book, Paul didn’t correct any bad theology or address false teachers; rather, he focused on how to find joy in the process of living through every circumstance in life. What a timely and needed study for us in the times we are living in! One of the most significant takeaways for me was defining joy as truly having peace no matter the situation. Joy can easily be confused with happiness, but it is hardly related. However, joy is tightly connected with peace. This is one of the main points Paul makes: as we learn how to rejoice in all things, God brings us a peace that passes all understanding, and with that comes a joy that the world cannot take away. Worship and study along with us.

Sunday, December 15, 2024 – We are finally concluding our study on 2 Peter. The title of the message is “Living for His Return.” It’s always a mix of emotions to finish a study of a specific book of the Bible because we develop a special connection with the writer and recognize how he, along with the Holy Spirit, addressed the issues of their time—issues that often correspond with those we face today. 2 Peter is no exception. Peter speaks directly to us in everything he wrote, and we ask the Holy Spirit to bring these messages alive in our hearts today, just as He did for Peter and his original readers.

The overall theme of this study has been learning how, as children of God, we can navigate this life in a world filled with evil, living and working in the Kingdom while patiently awaiting Jesus to take us home. We are provided with the precious promises of God’s Word to stand on and share, as God patiently desires everyone to be saved. He uses us in our circumstances to show the love and grace of Jesus. Join us for worship and study.

Sunday, December 15, 2024 – We are finally concluding our study on 2 Peter. The title of the message is “Living for His Return.” It’s always a mix of emotions to finish a study of a specific book of the Bible because we develop a special connection with the writer and recognize how he, along with the Holy Spirit, addressed the issues of their time—issues that often correspond with those we face today. 2 Peter is no exception. Peter speaks directly to us in everything he wrote, and we ask the Holy Spirit to bring these messages alive in our hearts today, just as He did for Peter and his original readers.

The overall theme of this study has been learning how, as children of God, we can navigate this life in a world filled with evil, living and working in the Kingdom while patiently awaiting Jesus to take us home. We are provided with the precious promises of God’s Word to stand on and share, as God patiently desires everyone to be saved. He uses us in our circumstances to show the love and grace of Jesus. Join us for worship and study.