Sermons from Center Point

By Christopher Lirette

Religion & Spirituality Christianity

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Sermons from Pastor Christopher Lirette of Center Point United Methodist Church.

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Sermons from Center Point episodes:

02.14.2021
60 - Blinded By This World
A sermon based on 2 Corinthians 4:3-6 & John 12:37-50. The world does not have the market cornered on being blinded by the world. Just ask the Pharisees. This weeks sermon was given entirely from my house during the polar...
02.07.2021
59 - Morning Meditation
A Sunday Morning Meditation, because I was in Covid quarantine. I hope this is beneficial for your soul! If you would like to catch the whole worship service, you can listen live on Sundays at: facebook.com/CenterPointUMC. Our service starts at 10:45...
01.31.2021
58 - A Change of Heart
This week’s sermon is based off the Scripture texts of 1 Corinthians 8:1-13 and Matthew 15:10-20. I have inadvertently taught on the concept of the heart for three weeks now. 1 week was based off of listening to those whom...
01.24.2021
57 - Preaching to those Whom We Hate
This weeks sermon is based off the Scripture texts of Jonah 3:1-5 and Mark 1:14-20. This weeks passage is about preaching to those people whom we hate. But...not doing it like Jonah with a stubborn unrepentant heart. Instead preaching to...
01.17.2021
56 - An Unexpected Messenger
This week's sermon is based off the Scripture texts of: 1 Samuel 3:1-20 and John 1:43-51. It deals with listening to people whom we have disqualified, vilified, or ignore, for whatever reason. After all...maybe something good can come from Nazareth.
01.10.2021
55 - We Didn't Start the Fire
This weeks sermon is based on the texts of Isaiah 30:1-5, 9-13, 18-22 & Luke 10:25-37. Many people, including myself, looked on at the events of Capitol Hill this week in horror and frustration. As I sat there and watched...
01.03.2021
54 - All in the Family
This is a sermon based off of the lectionary texts, Jeremiah 31:7-14 and Ephesians 1:3-14. This sermon is about how believers become adopted Children of God through the Holy Spirit connecting us to Christ and his sacrifice.
12.22.2020
53 - Blue Christmas Homily
Hey all. This is a special Sermons from Center Point as we take part in a Blue Christmas Service to help those who are grieving or having a rough time during the holidays. The Sermon is based on the texts...
12.20.2020
52 - Trust
A sermon based off Luke 1: 26-38 and Luke 1:46-56. This week we look at Mary's reaction to bearing the Christ Child in both Word and action.
12.13.2020
51 - Incarnate God
This weeks sermon is based on the lectionary text of Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11 and John 1:6-8, 18-28. We are talking about John the Baptist again and how the Gospel of John isn't just talking about hope but how God himself...
12.06.2020
50 - Hope in the Coming King
This weeks sermon is based on the lectionary passages of Isaiah 40:1-11 and Mark 1:1-8. It is the 2nd week of advent and we are talking about hope today. So thanks for joining us. Just a reminder that you can visit...
11.29.2020
49 - Keep Awake
This weeks sermon is based on the lectionary texts 1 Corinthians 1:3-9 and Mark 13:24-37. It is the first week of Advent as we wait with hope for the Christ child. Just a reminder that you can visit us on...
11.22.2020
48 - The Sheep and the Goats
This sermon is based on the lectionary passages of Ezekiel 34:11-16, 20-24 and Matthew 25:31-46. It is Christ the King Sunday and we celebrate the coming king and all that entails. Just a reminder that you can visit us on your...
11.15.2020
47 - Serving with our Whole Hearts
This is a sermon based on the lectionary readings in Proper 28 on the 25th Sunday after Pentecost: Judges 4:1-7 and Matthew 25:14-30. Just a reminder that you can visit us on your facebook at https://www.facebook.com/CenterPointUMC to catch our services live...
11.08.2020
46 - The Joy to Come
This weeks sermon is based on the lectionary text of 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 and Matthew 25:1-13. In this sermon Pastor Chris calls back to last weeks sermon to remind others of the time to come. Not just for those who...
11.01.2020
45 - Saints of the Past
A sermon and time for reflection based on All Saints Day and the lectionary passages of Revelation 7:9-17 & 1 John 3:1-3.
10.25.2020
44 - The Greatest Commandment
The sermon this week is based on The Greatest Commandment passage in Matthew 22:34-46. God Bless and have a great week.
10.18.2020
43 - Let Your Presence Go With Me
This is a sermon based on the lectionary text Exodus 33:12-23. In it Moses is with God asking if the Lord will continue to go with them. DESPITE witnessing a ton of miracles. Lets explore this further.
10.11.2020
42 - The Wedding Banquet
This weeks sermon is based on the lectionary texts, Exodus 32:1-14 and Matthew 22:1-14. Who does God invite to the Wedding Banquet?
10.04.2020
41 - Prophets and Good News
Hey all. Pastor Kelly Conkelton can be heard filling in for Pastor Chris this week. He is preaching on the lectionary texts: Isaiah 5:1-7 & Matthew 21:33-46. Blessings and be well :)
09.27.2020
40 - Class 1 Data
This is a sermon based on the Scripture John 20:24-29. This is the famous passage with Doubting Thomas. This week we welcome guest preacher Jacqui Lirette.
09.20.2020
39 - The Same Wage
This is a sermon based on the Lectionary text of Matthew 20:1-16. It is the text about the Laborers in the Vineyard. We hope this is beneficial to your soul. :)
09.13.2020
38 - 70x7
This weeks sermon is based on the lectionary text of Matthew 18:21-35. Our other Scripture reading is Romans 14:1-12. Take a listen in as we tackle the topic of forgiveness on what it means for the one you need to...
09.06.2020
37 - Love Your Neighbor As Yourself
This is a sermon based on the lectionary Scripture readings Romans 13:8-14 and Matthew 18:15-20. Be well and God Bless
08.30.2020
36 - Get Behind Me Satan
Hey all. This weeks sermon is based on the Lectionary passages, Romans 12:9-21 and Matthew 16:21-28. My apologies for misquoting of Scripture in the beginning of the intro. It is actually Matthew 16:21-28. Blessings!
08.23.2020
35 - Hard Hearts and Justified Hate
Sometimes we justify the way that we treat people or the hate upon our hearts. Pharaoh did this too. Lets look at his actions and heart and see how we might fall into the same traps he did. This Sermon...
08.16.2020
34 - Who is Your Canaanite Woman?
This is a sermon based on the Lectionary text in Matthew 15:10-20, 20-29.
08.09.2020
33 - Keeping Our Eyes Upon Him
A sermon based on the texts from 1 Kings 19:9-18 & Matthew 14:22-33. God Bless :) You can catch us live on Sundays at 10:45am CDT on our Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/CenterPointUMC
08.02.2020
32 - Provider and Sustainer
A sermon based on the "Feeding of the 5000" text in Matthew 14:13-21.
07.26.2020
31 - What Do You Value?
A sermon based on Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52.
07.19.2020
30 - Weeds in the Kingdom
A sermon based on Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43.
07.05.2020
29 - A Light Yolk and a Heavy Sigh
A sermon based on Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30.
06.28.2020
28 - Corruption of the Good
A sermon based on Romans 6:12-23.
06.21.2020
27 - Lose Your Life for His Sake
Here is a sermon based on the lectionary text Matthew 10:24-39. for the 3rd Sunday after Pentecost. Blessings to you and yours.
06.14.2020
26 - The Mission Before Us
Hello Friends, It has been awhile since we have uploaded sermons. Covid-19 caused a bit of an issue for us. We hope to continue in one fashion or another for the future. Through our live sermons on Sunday or some other...
03.15.2020
25 - Leave Our Prejudice at the Foot of the Cross
What old hates or prejudices do we hold on to? Maybe even some without evening thinking about it. In this sermon Pastor Chris challenges us to see people through the same eyes that God uses. To view people as created...
03.08.2020
24 - In the Sandals of Nicodemus
Sometimes we can look at characters in Scripture a little bit negatively. Perhaps its time to take a step back and see how we fail to live up to the own standards that we set. This sermon is based on...
03.01.2020
23 - Christ and Temptation
A sermon preached in reference to the lectionary text of Matthew 4:1-11. What did Christ's temptation look like and what does ours look like? Does it always look like what we think?
02.28.2020
22 - Lenten Fasting
A short homily about fasting during this time of Lent.
02.28.2020
21 - Transfigured and Transformed
A sermon derived from the Lectionary Text for Transfiguration Sunday in Year A. Matthew 17:1-9.
02.18.2020
20 - The Heart of the Matter
A sermon based on the lectionary text for the 6th Sunday after Epiphany Matthew 5:21-37.
02.18.2020
19 - Salt and Light
A sermon based on the lectionary texts: Isaiah 58:1-12 and Matthew 5:13-20
02.18.2020
18 - Do Justice, Love Kindness, Walk Humbly
A sermon based on the lectionary text in Micah 6:1-8.
01.29.2020
17 - A Common Foe
What is the cost of unity? Can we find it within the church in these trying times? What hills are really worth dying on. Pastor Chris tackles this question in this weeks sermon. A Common Foe. This sermon is derived...
01.21.2020
16 - Seeing the Good and Being the Good
A sermon based on the lectionary text 1 Corinthians 1:1-9.
01.15.2020
15 - Who is Worthy?
This sermon is based on the lectionary texts Isaiah 42:1-9 and Matthew 3:13-17.
01.07.2020
14 - A Gospel for All People
A sermon based on the text surrounding the wisemen in Matthew 2:1-12.
01.07.2020
13 - The Love of God
The Christmas Eve sermon for Center Point United Methodist Church. A video is seen after the Scripture reading and before the sermon. You can see it here. https://skitguys.com/videos/the-living-nativity
01.07.2020
12 - Advent Week 4 - Trust
This weeks sermon is based on the lectionary texts Isiah 7:10-16 and Matthew 1:18-25. The video watched before the sermon is located here. https://skitguys.com/videos/the-call-of-christmas-joseph The Skit Guys is a wonderful organization that has put out videos for churches for years.
01.07.2020
11 - Advent Week 3 - Joy
A sermon based on the lectionary texts in Isaiah 35:1-10 and Matthew 11:2-11. After the Scripture reading check out this clip from, "The Grinch Who Stole Christmas," www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sta2KzWVjW0 to see what the congregation watched right before and what Pastor Chris...

What's Sermons from Center Point about?

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Sermons from Center Point episodes:

60 - Blinded By This World

59 - Morning Meditation

58 - A Change of Heart

57 - Preaching to those Whom We Hate

56 - An Unexpected Messenger

55 - We Didn't Start the Fire

54 - All in the Family

53 - Blue Christmas Homily

52 - Trust

51 - Incarnate God

50 - Hope in the Coming King

49 - Keep Awake

48 - The Sheep and the Goats

47 - Serving with our Whole Hearts

46 - The Joy to Come

45 - Saints of the Past

44 - The Greatest Commandment

43 - Let Your Presence Go With Me

42 - The Wedding Banquet

41 - Prophets and Good News

40 - Class 1 Data

39 - The Same Wage

38 - 70x7

37 - Love Your Neighbor As Yourself

36 - Get Behind Me Satan

35 - Hard Hearts and Justified Hate

34 - Who is Your Canaanite Woman?

33 - Keeping Our Eyes Upon Him

32 - Provider and Sustainer

31 - What Do You Value?

30 - Weeds in the Kingdom

29 - A Light Yolk and a Heavy Sigh

28 - Corruption of the Good

27 - Lose Your Life for His Sake

26 - The Mission Before Us

25 - Leave Our Prejudice at the Foot of the Cross

24 - In the Sandals of Nicodemus

23 - Christ and Temptation

22 - Lenten Fasting

21 - Transfigured and Transformed

20 - The Heart of the Matter

19 - Salt and Light

18 - Do Justice, Love Kindness, Walk Humbly

17 - A Common Foe

16 - Seeing the Good and Being the Good

15 - Who is Worthy?

14 - A Gospel for All People

13 - The Love of God

12 - Advent Week 4 - Trust

11 - Advent Week 3 - Joy