Central Church Sermons

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  It’s All Part of the Plan

  Sep 7, 202645 min

  What is God doing in the painful seasons of your life? When hardship comes, it's easy to panic, become bitter, or assume something has gone wrong. But what if the pain you're experiencing is actually being used by God as part of a much greater plan? In this message from Acts 8:1–4 , Pastor Matt Shackelford begins the Open Season series by looking at what happened immediately after the death of Stephen. The church was grieving and facing intense persecution from Saul, yet God used their suffering to scatter believers throughout Judea and Samaria, taking the gospel places it had never gone before. We'll see why following Jesus doesn't guarantee a life without pain, how God can use opposition to move us toward His purposes, why we must endure when attacks become personal, and how to stay focused on our calling instead of becoming a victim of our circumstances. When you're experiencing great pain, look for the greater plan. Your setback may become a stage for God's glory. Scripture: Acts 8:1–4 Series: Open Season If this message encouraged you, subscribe for more verse-by-verse Bible teaching from Central Church.

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  God’s Presence Helps Us Act Like Jesus

  Aug 30, 202652 min

  How do you respond when someone hurts you? Our natural reaction to conflict is often to run away, fight back, hold a grudge, or become bitter. But when Stephen faced rejection, hatred, and ultimately death, his response looked remarkably different. He looked like Jesus. In this final message from Acts 7 , Pastor Matt Shackelford concludes the Dwell series by examining Stephen’s response when the pressure was at its highest. Rather than retaliating against his enemies, Stephen spoke truth, remained at peace, loved those who hated him, and even prayed for their forgiveness. Through Stephen’s example, we see what can happen when a life is filled with the Holy Spirit and focused on Christ. You’ll discover how to confront sin without becoming hateful, why the gospel is the only solution for a hardened heart, how preparation produces peace when pressure comes, and how forgiven people can forgive even those who have deeply hurt them. When the pressure is on, the question isn’t simply what will you do—it’s will you act like Jesus? Scripture: Acts 7:51–60 Series: Dwell If this message encouraged you, subscribe for more verse-by-verse Bible teaching from Central Church.

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  God’s Presence Will Not Fit in a Box

  Aug 23, 202647 min

  Is your view of God too small? We often put God into boxes. We limit His presence to a church building, His will to our plans, His calling to what feels comfortable, and His power to what we think is possible. But God refuses to fit inside the boxes we build for Him. In this message from Acts 7:44–50 , Pastor Matt Shackelford continues the Dwell series by examining Stephen's teaching about the tabernacle, the temple, and the God who cannot be contained by either. Stephen reminds us that God's presence has always been bigger than a building, a method, or our personal preferences. We'll discover why we must accept God's invitation on His terms, loosen our grip on our preferences, and begin looking for God's work beyond the walls of the church. God made us in His image, but too often we try to return the favor by remaking Him in ours. It's time to break the box and see God for who He truly is. Scripture: Acts 7:44–50 Series: Dwell If this message encouraged you, subscribe for more verse-by-verse Bible teaching from Central Church.

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  God’s Presence Rescues from Fatal Attractions

  Aug 16, 202651 min

  Why does God make us wait? Whether you're waiting for healing, direction, a relationship, or God to answer your prayers, waiting can feel frustrating and even confusing. But throughout Scripture, we see that God never wastes a waiting season. In this message from Acts 7 , Pastor Matt Shackelford continues the Dwell series by examining the life of Moses. Before God used Moses to deliver Israel, He first prepared him through years of waiting in the wilderness. The same God who worked in Moses' waiting room is still at work in ours. You'll discover: Why God often works while we wait What Moses' life teaches us about trusting God's timing How waiting prepares us for God's purposes Why God's presence matters more than immediate answers How Jesus meets us in seasons of uncertainty What it means to trust God when life feels delayed Your waiting season isn't a detour. It may be the very place where God is preparing you for what's next. Scripture: Acts 7:17–43 Series: Dwell If this message encouraged you, subscribe for more verse-by-verse Bible teaching from Central Church.

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  God’s Presence Redeems the Waiting Room

  Aug 9, 202654 min

  Why does God make us wait? Whether you're waiting for healing, direction, a relationship, or God to answer your prayers, waiting can feel frustrating and even confusing. But throughout Scripture, we see that God never wastes a waiting season. In this message from Acts 7 , Pastor Matt Shackelford continues the Dwell series by examining the life of Moses. Before God used Moses to deliver Israel, He first prepared him through years of waiting in the wilderness. The same God who worked in Moses' waiting room is still at work in ours. You'll discover: Why God often works while we wait What Moses' life teaches us about trusting God's timing How waiting prepares us for God's purposes Why God's presence matters more than immediate answers How Jesus meets us in seasons of uncertainty What it means to trust God when life feels delayed Your waiting season isn't a detour. It may be the very place where God is preparing you for what's next. Scripture: Acts 7:17–43 Series: Dwell If this message encouraged you, subscribe for more biblical teaching each week from Central Church.

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