Center Point Assembly

Sunday, February 5, 2023 - The message today is "Preparing to Run the Race." Whether it's a 100-yard dash or a 26-mile marathon, running a race requires preparation. Being properly prepared is the key to finishing, let alone winning. Similarly, preparing to run the "Christian race" requires adequate preparation. It's safe to say that many people that have given up on the Christian race probably were not prepared at the beginning and were given proper expectations of what to expect along the way. That's what this message is about. Our text is Hebrews 12:1-3. The writer of Hebrews instructs the runners (you and I) to throw off the things that hinder and the Sin that so easily entangles - before - one starts the race. We will discover the differences between the things that "hinder" and the "sin." Hindrances make the race more complex and challenging; Sin is a disqualifier. And there's so much more to discuss regarding hindrances potentially turning into Sin and, just as importantly, becoming "Stumbling Blocks" to those watching our race. There's much to learn here, so you're encouraged to join us in worship and listen to the message. Once again, preparation for the race is the key...

Sunday, February 5, 2023 - The message today is "Preparing to Run the Race." Whether it's a 100-yard dash or a 26-mile marathon, running a race requires preparation. Being properly prepared is the key to finishing, let alone winning. Similarly, preparing to run the "Christian race" requires adequate preparation. It's safe to say that many people that have given up on the Christian race probably were not prepared at the beginning and were given proper expectations of what to expect along the way. That's what this message is about. Our text is Hebrews 12:1-3. The writer of Hebrews instructs the runners (you and I) to throw off the things that hinder and the Sin that so easily entangles - before - one starts the race. We will discover the differences between the things that "hinder" and the "sin." Hindrances make the race more complex and challenging; Sin is a disqualifier. And there's so much more to discuss regarding hindrances potentially turning into Sin and, just as importantly, becoming "Stumbling Blocks" to those watching our race. There's much to learn here, so you're encouraged to join us in worship and listen to the message. Once again, preparation for the race is the key...

Sunday, January 29, 2023 - Due to computer issues, it took a little longer than normal to get Sunday's message online. This week we are talking about a topic that probably no one likes to discuss. "Accountability". When we read scripture, we see God created mankind to live a life of accountability. Yet, the flesh man in all of us rebels against the thought. We like to be our own boss, and that means we think that we shouldn't have to be accountable to anyone. If one is honest, accountability is the one thing that helps us all stay in balance. We should prayerfully seek out an accountability partner(s), and by doing so, we can help each other be accountable to God and in turn, have a full and successful life. Listen to worship and study with us.

Sunday, January 29, 2023 - Due to computer issues, it took a little longer than normal to get Sunday's message online. This week we are talking about a topic that probably no one likes to discuss. "Accountability". When we read scripture, we see God created mankind to live a life of accountability. Yet, the flesh man in all of us rebels against the thought. We like to be our own boss, and that means we think that we shouldn't have to be accountable to anyone. If one is honest, accountability is the one thing that helps us all stay in balance. We should prayerfully seek out an accountability partner(s), and by doing so, we can help each other be accountable to God and in turn, have a full and successful life. Listen to worship and study with us.

Sunday, January 29, 2023 - Due to computer issues, it took a little longer than normal to get Sunday's message online. This week we are talking about a topic that probably no one likes to discuss. "Accountability". When we read scripture, we see God created mankind to live a life of accountability. Yet, the flesh man in all of us rebels against the thought. We like to be our own boss, and that means we think that we shouldn't have to be accountable to anyone. If one is honest, accountability is the one thing that helps us all stay in balance. We should prayerfully seek out an accountability partner(s), and by doing so, we can help each other be accountable to God and in turn, have a full and successful life. Listen to worship and study with us.

Sunday, January 22, 2023 - The message today is simple: "Pay Attention or Drift Away," yet how many underestimate the danger of casually drifting along in life without a care in the world? Humanity's inclination is one that, given its course, results in growing separation from God. It's a result of the curse of sin that everyone is born with that chooses to wander away from God, not toward Him. Even good people tend to become less godly over time. Our text given in Hebrews 2 provides an explicit instruction to "listen very carefully to the truth we have already heard, or we may drift away from it." To drift away from the truth of God's Word doesn't require an active effort; instead, it comes from neglect to pursue it. That's why scripture is adamant that we pay attention to what God says and take action to obey, or we will find ourselves drifting with the current of the evil society in which we live. Even though we are redeemed, and on our journey to eternal life, we are still in enemy territory, and the tide is strong to pull us away if we aren't carefully paying attention. Study along with us as we learn this vital lesson...

Sunday, January 22, 2023 - The message today is simple: "Pay Attention or Drift Away," yet how many underestimate the danger of casually drifting along in life without a care in the world? Humanity's inclination is one that, given its course, results in growing separation from God. It's a result of the curse of sin that everyone is born with that chooses to wander away from God, not toward Him. Even good people tend to become less godly over time. Our text given in Hebrews 2 provides an explicit instruction to "listen very carefully to the truth we have already heard, or we may drift away from it." To drift away from the truth of God's Word doesn't require an active effort; instead, it comes from neglect to pursue it. That's why scripture is adamant that we pay attention to what God says and take action to obey, or we will find ourselves drifting with the current of the evil society in which we live. Even though we are redeemed, and on our journey to eternal life, we are still in enemy territory, and the tide is strong to pull us away if we aren't carefully paying attention. Study along with us as we learn this vital lesson...

Sunday, January 22, 2023 - The message today is simple: "Pay Attention or Drift Away," yet how many underestimate the danger of casually drifting along in life without a care in the world? Humanity's inclination is one that, given its course, results in growing separation from God. It's a result of the curse of sin that everyone is born with that chooses to wander away from God, not toward Him. Even good people tend to become less godly over time. Our text given in Hebrews 2 provides an explicit instruction to "listen very carefully to the truth we have already heard, or we may drift away from it." To drift away from the truth of God's Word doesn't require an active effort; instead, it comes from neglect to pursue it. That's why scripture is adamant that we pay attention to what God says and take action to obey, or we will find ourselves drifting with the current of the evil society in which we live. Even though we are redeemed, and on our journey to eternal life, we are still in enemy territory, and the tide is strong to pull us away if we aren't carefully paying attention. Study along with us as we learn this vital lesson...

Sunday, January 15, 2023 - We're studying the Parable of the Persistent Widow in today's service. Prayer is a mysterious wonder of God, don't you agree? Sometimes it's easy to approach God during our prayer time, and other times it's a battle. Sometimes we can feel the presence of God like He's sitting in the room with us; other times, our prayers don't make it past the ceiling. Can you relate to this? No matter what, it's the way God has ordained for us to communicate with Him. This parable's message is persistence and staying persistent in our prayer time, especially when it seems our prayers are ineffective. Jesus ends the parable with a question, "will He find faith on the earth when He returns?" Faith and prayer are related in the context of prayer as an expression of our faith in God. He is faithful to answer prayers according to His Will and in His perfect time. He knows what's best for us, and He loves us enough to answer our prayers with a "Yes," "Not yet," or even a "No," and it's up to us to trust Him in the process. If we do, that will help us to be found faithful when He returns. Is that your prayer? I trust it is...

Sunday, January 15, 2023 - We're studying the Parable of the Persistent Widow in today's service. Prayer is a mysterious wonder of God, don't you agree? Sometimes it's easy to approach God during our prayer time, and other times it's a battle. Sometimes we can feel the presence of God like He's sitting in the room with us; other times, our prayers don't make it past the ceiling. Can you relate to this? No matter what, it's the way God has ordained for us to communicate with Him. This parable's message is persistence and staying persistent in our prayer time, especially when it seems our prayers are ineffective. Jesus ends the parable with a question, "will He find faith on the earth when He returns?" Faith and prayer are related in the context of prayer as an expression of our faith in God. He is faithful to answer prayers according to His Will and in His perfect time. He knows what's best for us, and He loves us enough to answer our prayers with a "Yes," "Not yet," or even a "No," and it's up to us to trust Him in the process. If we do, that will help us to be found faithful when He returns. Is that your prayer? I trust it is...