Pastor Carl Ruby gives a vision for what Central Christian Church should look like, in all things remaining centered on Jesus.

Pastor Carl Ruby speaks about foundational doctrines at Central Christian Church: belief in the inspiration of scripture, the Trinity and the resurrection; faith in Jesus, and anticipation of the kingdom of heaven.

Pastor Carl Ruby gives an overview of the state of Central Christian Church in 2022: 1) how the church is doing spiritually, financially, and socially, 2) the vision for the church, 3) things to be excited about in 2022, and 4) challenges the church will face in the new year. 

In this Sunday message Pastor Carl Ruby speaks about I Peter 5:6-7, where Peter encourages believers to be clothed in humility and to cast their anxieties on God. 

In the fourth message for advent this year, Pastor Carl Ruby speaks about the messages brought by angels during the nativity story.

Pastor Carl Ruby focuses this week on the shepherds in the advent story and on God's purpose in bringing the message first to individuals that the first century world did not consider important.

Pastor Carl Ruby continues the journey around the advent wreath with a message about Bethlehem, Herod, and how recent events in Michigan give fresh perspective on the tragedy Herod brought about after Jesus' birth. 

Pastor Carl Ruby began his advent series during worship this morning with a message about the prophet Jeremiah pointing to the coming of Jesus.

Vito Spada speaks during Central's morning service on the topic of thankfulness: being thankful for the blessings that are easy to see (beginner-level thankfulness) and hard to see (intermediate-level thankfulness). Lastly, Vito helps us understand what "advanced-level" thankfulness looks like.

As a special bonus podcast upload this week, here is a recording of our worship band (nicknamed "Hymns and Hers") singing "All the Poor and Powerless" during this week's live service.