Center Point Assembly

Sunday, November 2, 2025 – Special Speaker Pastor Barringer delivers a message titled “Without the Cross There Would Be No Pentecost.” In this timely message, Pastor Hal reminds us that Pentecost is the power given by God after Jesus is crucified, raised from the dead, and ascended into Heaven. Fifty days later, the Holy Spirit is poured out on the early church, marking the beginning of the end times foretold by the Prophet Joel. It is through this outpouring of the Holy Spirit’s power that the church is empowered to defeat the spirit of Satan, and the power of Hell cannot stand against it. This same power given to the early church is still available to the end-time church, of which we are a part. Pastor Hal encourages Center Point Assembly to seek and stay in this power as they anticipate the transition to a new pastor when the time comes. Join us in worship and in searching the Word....

Sunday, November 2, 2025 – Special Speaker Pastor Barringer delivers a message titled “Without the Cross There Would Be No Pentecost.” In this timely message, Pastor Hal reminds us that Pentecost is the power given by God after Jesus is crucified, raised from the dead, and ascended into Heaven. Fifty days later, the Holy Spirit is poured out on the early church, marking the beginning of the end times foretold by the Prophet Joel. It is through this outpouring of the Holy Spirit’s power that the church is empowered to defeat the spirit of Satan, and the power of Hell cannot stand against it. This same power given to the early church is still available to the end-time church, of which we are a part. Pastor Hal encourages Center Point Assembly to seek and stay in this power as they anticipate the transition to a new pastor when the time comes. Join us in worship and in searching the Word....

Sunday, October 12, 2025 – Secretary/Treasurer Pastor Brooks McElihenny is with us at Center Point to help us understand the “Perspectives of a Transition.” All churches go through times and seasons of transition when pastors sense a change in their assignment. During periods of change and transition, many people mistakenly believe that God is doing something to them, but instead He is doing something for them. Seasons of pastor transition are one of these times. Pastor Brooks emphasizes that the perspective you choose is crucial to the success of any transition. He encourages us to focus more on the message the pastor delivers than on the pastor himself. Every pastor has a biblical mandate (1 Timothy 3:1-7) to preach and live out the message they proclaim; even though they are not perfect individuals, they are called to be above reproach. Join us in worship and study as we dive into the Word of God.

Sunday, October 12, 2025 – Secretary/Treasurer Pastor Brooks McElihenny is with us at Center Point to help us understand the “Perspectives of a Transition.” All churches go through times and seasons of transition when pastors sense a change in their assignment. During periods of change and transition, many people mistakenly believe that God is doing something to them, but instead He is doing something for them. Seasons of pastor transition are one of these times. Pastor Brooks emphasizes that the perspective you choose is crucial to the success of any transition. He encourages us to focus more on the message the pastor delivers than on the pastor himself. Every pastor has a biblical mandate (1 Timothy 3:1-7) to preach and live out the message they proclaim; even though they are not perfect individuals, they are called to be above reproach. Join us in worship and study as we dive into the Word of God.

Sunday, September 28, 2025, marks a very special day at Center Point Assembly.

Pastor Mike will share his final message as Lead Pastor, wrapping up 16 years of faithful ministry. It is a powerful service filled with worship, testimonies, and reflections on God’s goodness throughout this season. For the past several weeks, we’ve been focusing on our identity in Christ, preparing for this next chapter. Pastor Mike will bring us back to a word picture God gave him early in ministry—the image of a simple shovel in the hand of the Holy Spirit. Just as a shovel is only effective when used by the workman, so too a servant of God is effective only in His hands. This picture beautifully captures the heart of this transition: God placing one tool back in the shed while preparing the next for Kingdom work. Join us for this special time of worship and study as we celebrate Pastor Mike’s ministry and look ahead with faith to what God has in store for Center Point Assembly.

Sunday, September 28, 2025, marks a very special day at Center Point Assembly.

Pastor Mike will share his final message as Lead Pastor, wrapping up 16 years of faithful ministry. It is a powerful service filled with worship, testimonies, and reflections on God’s goodness throughout this season. For the past several weeks, we’ve been focusing on our identity in Christ, preparing for this next chapter. Pastor Mike will bring us back to a word picture God gave him early in ministry—the image of a simple shovel in the hand of the Holy Spirit. Just as a shovel is only effective when used by the workman, so too a servant of God is effective only in His hands. This picture beautifully captures the heart of this transition: God placing one tool back in the shed while preparing the next for Kingdom work. Join us for this special time of worship and study as we celebrate Pastor Mike’s ministry and look ahead with faith to what God has in store for Center Point Assembly.

Sunday, September 21, 2025 – Today, Pastor Mike is bringing a unique message—something a little different from what we might be used to on a Sunday morning. His sermon is titled “How to Evaluate a Sermon.” Now, you might wonder why we’re taking time to talk about this. But as you know, we are in a season of prayerful searching for the next lead pastor whom God will call to shepherd this church. In the process, it’s natural for us to listen closely to sermons and form opinions. But here’s the challenge: as Superintendent Aaron Hlavin has wisely reminded us, “Do not allow your preference to cause you to miss a great pastor who may be a good preacher.” That’s a powerful reminder that while everyone has personal preferences—whether we like a certain style, tone, or delivery—those things must never outweigh biblical standards. What matters most is whether the Word of God is faithfully preached, and whether the message leads us closer to Christ. Today, Pastor Mike is going to walk us through ten steps—guidelines given by Superintendent Hlavin—to help us evaluate sermons not by our own tastes, but by God’s truth. This will serve as a healthy, biblical standard for our whole church family as we prepare for God’s next shepherd here at Center Point. So let’s worship, study, and pray together, trusting the Lord to guide us—not according to our preferences, but according to His perfect will.

Sunday, September 21, 2025 – Today, Pastor Mike is bringing a unique message—something a little different from what we might be used to on a Sunday morning. His sermon is titled “How to Evaluate a Sermon.” Now, you might wonder why we’re taking time to talk about this. But as you know, we are in a season of prayerful searching for the next lead pastor whom God will call to shepherd this church. In the process, it’s natural for us to listen closely to sermons and form opinions. But here’s the challenge: as Superintendent Aaron Hlavin has wisely reminded us, “Do not allow your preference to cause you to miss a great pastor who may be a good preacher.” That’s a powerful reminder that while everyone has personal preferences—whether we like a certain style, tone, or delivery—those things must never outweigh biblical standards. What matters most is whether the Word of God is faithfully preached, and whether the message leads us closer to Christ. Today, Pastor Mike is going to walk us through ten steps—guidelines given by Superintendent Hlavin—to help us evaluate sermons not by our own tastes, but by God’s truth. This will serve as a healthy, biblical standard for our whole church family as we prepare for God’s next shepherd here at Center Point. So let’s worship, study, and pray together, trusting the Lord to guide us—not according to our preferences, but according to His perfect will.

Sunday, September 21, 2025 – Today, Pastor Mike is bringing a unique message—something a little different from what we might be used to on a Sunday morning. His sermon is titled “How to Evaluate a Sermon.” Now, you might wonder why we’re taking time to talk about this. But as you know, we are in a season of prayerful searching for the next lead pastor whom God will call to shepherd this church. In the process, it’s natural for us to listen closely to sermons and form opinions. But here’s the challenge: as Superintendent Aaron Hlavin has wisely reminded us, “Do not allow your preference to cause you to miss a great pastor who may be a good preacher.” That’s a powerful reminder that while everyone has personal preferences—whether we like a certain style, tone, or delivery—those things must never outweigh biblical standards. What matters most is whether the Word of God is faithfully preached, and whether the message leads us closer to Christ. Today, Pastor Mike is going to walk us through ten steps—guidelines given by Superintendent Hlavin—to help us evaluate sermons not by our own tastes, but by God’s truth. This will serve as a healthy, biblical standard for our whole church family as we prepare for God’s next shepherd here at Center Point. So let’s worship, study, and pray together, trusting the Lord to guide us—not according to our preferences, but according to His perfect will.

Sunday, September 14, 2025 - Today, Pastor Mike titles the message: “Identity Determines Activity.” We live in a culture where identity has become one of the most confusing and contested issues of our time. People are searching—often desperately—for something to anchor who they are. Too many look to the wrong sources: past achievements or failures, the opinions of others, or the ever-changing standards of society. For those of us who are born again—washed in the blood of Jesus Christ, filled with the Holy Spirit, and standing on the unshakable Word of God—our identity comes not from man, but from God. Because Christ lives in us, the way we live—our actions, our character, our decisions—must reflect the identity we have in Him. Holiness is not optional. Obedience is not outdated. We are called to prove our identity to a watching world in authenticity and love. Come worship and study with us.