Center Point Church

Around here, we say Jesus changes everything. But what happens when "everything" includes parts of our lives we don't want to change? As we start this new series, we look at the familiar story of Zacchaeus. While you may only remember the catchy song about it from Vacation Bible School, this story holds a powerful lesson for us.

Why did Jesus go out of his way to tell us to love our enemies? Because he knew how equally difficult AND powerful that is. As Pastor Brandon Petty from Generation Church in Portland joins us, we see Jonah wrestling with this same problem. In the end, he learns that he has a bit more in common with the people he hated than he ever would've imagined.

We don't like making sacrifices. It's human nature. But what if the one thing you refuse to let go of is the one thing keeping you from what God has for you? As we wrap up this two week series, we look at the faith Abraham displayed by being willing to sacrifice his own son, Isaac.

You've heard the Gospel called "the good news," but Jesus gives us plenty of bad news to wrestle with. In week 1 of this new series, we discuss John 15:18-25 where Jesus famously warns that his followers will be hated by the world, but only because it hated him first.

God doesn't call us to be perfect, He calls us to be faithful. Throughout the Bible we see story after story of God using imperfect people for incredible things. In this special Mother's Day message, we go to the book of Micah to examine the qualities God is looking for us to exhibit as a reflection of His goodness.

In Week 2 of Elephant in the Room, Pastor Jason dives into more of your questions about the Bible, church, Taco Bell, and everything in between!

Do Christians and Muslims worship the same Jesus? Do you stay married in heaven? Did Jesus actually have siblings? We're answering all of your questions in Week 1 of Elephant in the Room. Head to centerpointtn.com to submit your questions for Week 2 if you haven't already!

More than just a hymn, our hope is rooted in these words. Because of that, it's also a message we're meant to share. We all have a testimony of what "Because He Lives" means in our life, and this Easter we're reminded of the power those stories have.

Forgiveness is a gift. Not just to us from God, but for us to exercise in our own lives. We aren't meant to carry around all the times we feel we've been wronged, and forgiveness allows us to let go of that baggage. As we wrap up "Dear Younger Me," we see Joseph making the ultimate choice to forgive his brothers because he knew God's plan was greater than their intent to harm him.

We've all experienced pain. Not just physically, but emotionally. And sometimes those emotional wounds feel like they'll never heal. But what if our purpose is on the other side of that pain? In Week 3 of "Dear Younger Me," we see God take Joseph from slave to royalty after being abandoned by his brothers.