This is Central

By Jason Abbott

Gospel-centered sermons to help you grow in your faith. A ministry of Central Church and Pastor Jason Abbott.

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September 08, 2025 Galatians // Credentials & Challenges
Sermon Series: Galatians
Today's Sermon Text: Galatians 1:1-10
Dr. Jason Abbott has been in pastoral ministry since 2003 in the Evangelical Free Church of America. He’s currently the Senior Pastor at Central Church of Jefferson City, Missouri. He's married to Natalie Abbott (co-founder of Dwell Differently). They have five awesome kids and spend a lot of time just living life and running around town.

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This is Central is the preaching ministry of Central Church in Jefferson City, Missouri. We'd love to have you join us in person. For service times and more, visit us at ccjcmo.org.
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36min
August 31, 2025 Does Work Matter to God? // Labor Day Message
Today's Sermon: Join us as Pastor Jason preaches on 1 Corinthians 15:50-58, helping us discover why all of our work matters.
Jason Abbott has been in pastoral ministry since 2003 in the Evangelical Free Church of America. He’s currently the Senior Pastor at Central Church of Jefferson City, Missouri. He's married to Natalie Abbott (co-founder of Dwell Differently). They have five awesome kids and spend a lot of time just living life and running around town.

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This is Central is the preaching ministry of Central Church in Jefferson City, Missouri. We'd love to have you join us in person. For service times and more, visit us at ccjcmo.org.
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31min
August 24, 2025 The Strange Sayings of Jesus // The Celibate Life
The Strange Sayings of Jesus: Ever read your Bible and wonder, "what did Jesus mean by that?" In this series, Pastor Jason Abbott is walking us through some of the more difficult or curious sayings of Jesus—helping us understand what they mean and why they matter.
Today's Sermon Text: Matthew 19:3-12
Dr. Jason Abbott has been in pastoral ministry since 2003 in the Evangelical Free Church of America. He’s currently the Senior Pastor at Central Church of Jefferson City, Missouri. He's married to Natalie Abbott (co-founder of Dwell Differently). They have five awesome kids and spend a lot of time just living life and running around town.

Find out more:
This is Central is the preaching ministry of Central Church in Jefferson City, Missouri. We'd love to have you join us in person. For service times and more, visit us at ccjcmo.org.
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30min
August 17, 2025 The Strange Sayings of Jesus // Discipleship & Divorce
The Strange Sayings of Jesus: Ever read your Bible and wonder, "what did Jesus mean by that?" In this series, Pastor Jason Abbott is walking us through some of the more difficult or curious sayings of Jesus—helping us understand what they mean and why they matter.
Today's Sermon Text: Mark 10:1-12
Dr. Jason Abbott has been in pastoral ministry since 2003 in the Evangelical Free Church of America. He’s currently the Senior Pastor at Central Church of Jefferson City, Missouri. He's married to Natalie Abbott (co-founder of Dwell Differently). They have five awesome kids and spend a lot of time just living life and running around town.

Find out more:
This is Central is the preaching ministry of Central Church in Jefferson City, Missouri. We'd love to have you join us in person. For service times and more, visit us at ccjcmo.org.
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31min
August 10, 2025 The Strange Sayings of Jesus // The Sabbath for Man
The Strange Sayings of Jesus: Ever read your Bible and wonder, "what did Jesus mean by that?" In this series, Pastor Jason Abbott is walking us through some of the more difficult or curious sayings of Jesus—helping us understand what they mean and why they matter.
Today's Sermon Text: Mark 2:27-28
Dr. Jason Abbott has been in pastoral ministry since 2003 in the Evangelical Free Church of America. He’s currently the Senior Pastor at Central Church of Jefferson City, Missouri. He's married to Natalie Abbott (co-founder of Dwell Differently). They have five awesome kids and spend a lot of time just living life and running around town.

Find out more:
This is Central is the preaching ministry of Central Church in Jefferson City, Missouri. We'd love to have you join us in person. For service times and more, visit us at ccjcmo.org.
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37min
August 03, 2025 The Strange Sayings of Jesus // Gouge It Out
The Strange Sayings of Jesus: Ever read your Bible and wonder, "what did Jesus mean by that?" In this series, Pastor Jason Abbott is walking us through some of the more difficult or curious sayings of Jesus—helping us understand what they mean and why they matter.
Today's Sermon Text: Matthew 5:27-30
Dr. Jason Abbott has been in pastoral ministry since 2003 in the Evangelical Free Church of America. He’s currently the Senior Pastor at Central Church of Jefferson City, Missouri. He's married to Natalie Abbott (co-founder of Dwell Differently). They have five awesome kids and spend a lot of time just living life and running around town.

Find out more:
This is Central is the preaching ministry of Central Church in Jefferson City, Missouri. We'd love to have you join us in person. For service times and more, visit us at ccjcmo.org.
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28min
July 27, 2025 The Strange Sayings of Jesus // The Heart of Adultery
The Strange Sayings of Jesus: Ever read your Bible and wonder, "what did Jesus mean by that?" In this series, Pastor Jason Abbott is walking us through some of the more difficult or curious sayings of Jesus—helping us understand what they mean and why they matter.
Today's Sermon Text: Matthew 5:27-30
Dr. Jason Abbott has been in pastoral ministry since 2003 in the Evangelical Free Church of America. He’s currently the Senior Pastor at Central Church of Jefferson City, Missouri. He's married to Natalie Abbott (co-founder of Dwell Differently). They have five awesome kids and spend a lot of time just living life and running around town.

Find out more:
This is Central is the preaching ministry of Central Church in Jefferson City, Missouri. We'd love to have you join us in person. For service times and more, visit us at ccjcmo.org.

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32min
July 20, 2025 The Strange Sayings of Jesus // Two Wines
The Strange Sayings of Jesus: Ever read your Bible and wonder, "what did Jesus mean by that?" In this series, Pastor Jason Abbott is walking us through some of the more difficult or curious sayings of Jesus—helping us understand what they mean and why they matter.
Today's Sermon Text: Luke 5:33-39
Dr. Jason Abbott has been in pastoral ministry since 2003 in the Evangelical Free Church of America. He’s currently the Senior Pastor at Central Church of Jefferson City, Missouri. He's married to Natalie Abbott (co-founder of Dwell Differently). They have five awesome kids and spend a lot of time just living life and running around town.

Find out more:
This is Central is the preaching ministry of Central Church in Jefferson City, Missouri. We'd love to have you join us in person. For service times and more, visit us at ccjcmo.org.

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34min
July 13, 2025 The Strange Sayings of Jesus // Become Like a Child
The Strange Sayings of Jesus: Ever read your Bible and wonder, "what did Jesus mean by that?" In this series, Pastor Jason Abbott is walking us through some of the more difficult or curious sayings of Jesus—helping us understand what they mean and why they matter.
Today's Sermon Text: Matthew 18:1-5
Today's Guest: Josh Mullens is a Central Church Board Member.

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This is Central is the preaching ministry of Central Church in Jefferson City, Missouri. We'd love to have you join us in person. For service times and more, visit us at ccjcmo.org.
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29min
July 06, 2025 The Strange Sayings of Jesus // Be Salty
The Strange Sayings of Jesus: Ever read your Bible and wonder, "what did Jesus mean by that?" In this series, Pastor Jason Abbott is walking us through some of the more difficult or curious sayings of Jesus—helping us understand what they mean and why they matter.
Today's Sermon Text: Mark 9:42-50
Dr. Jason Abbott has been in pastoral ministry since 2003 in the Evangelical Free Church of America. He’s currently the Senior Pastor at Central Church of Jefferson City, Missouri. He's married to Natalie Abbott (co-founder of Dwell Differently). They have five awesome kids and spend a lot of time just living life and running around town.

Find out more:
This is Central is the preaching ministry of Central Church in Jefferson City, Missouri. We'd love to have you join us in person. For service times and more, visit us at ccjcmo.org.
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26min

FAQs about This is Central:

How many episodes does This is Central have?

The podcast currently has 100 episodes available.