Central's Good Friday Sermon

Discover why the bodily resurrection of Jesus Christ is Christianity's most important doctrine and how it changes everything about life, death, and eternity. The apostle Paul taught the Corinthians that denying the resurrection undermines everything we believe about God, salvation, and eternity. In this sermon from 1st Corinthians 15, Pastor Greg Sukert shows that without the resurrection, Christians are liars without hope.

Are you struggling with spiritual doubts and wondering if your faith is real? This message addresses one of the most common challenges Christians face: dealing with doubt and uncertainty in their spiritual journey. Learn why doubt affects every believer and discover practical solutions for overcoming spiritual struggles. The key principle is that the closer you get to Jesus, the more you'll doubt your doubts. Pastor Matt Shackelford shares three practical ways to overcome doubt include experiencing Jesus' presence through Bible study and fellowship, examining the historical evidence for Christianity including the resurrection, and embracing the peace and joy that comes from knowing Christ personally.

When life gets dark and people hurt us, our natural response is to retreat or retaliate. However, the burial story of Jesus shows us a different path through Joseph of Arimathea, who took courage to honor Christ despite facing political, social, and personal dangers. The women who followed Jesus demonstrated compassionate love even in their grief, while maintaining God's standards during their darkest hour. Good works don't save us, but they flow from our salvation as evidence of Christ's transforming power. Because Jesus conquered death, we can respond to our worst days with our best deeds, choosing love over bitterness and courage over fear.

The real reason people are blind to Jesus isn't lack of evidence—it's a moral issue rooted in loving darkness rather than light. At the crucifixion, everyone mocked Jesus except one criminal who saw what others missed. To see Christ the King, you must first see yourself as the criminal in need of salvation. Pastor Greg teaches from Luke 23 and how it shows we're all criminals that are blind to Christ. However, there is hope! Two criminals hung beside Jesus with two different destinies: one humbled himself and received paradise, the other remained proud and faced judgment.

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