The Central Podcast

The Central Podcast

The Central Podcast features the most recent sermons and exclusive content from Central Christian Church of Mt. Vernon, Illinois.

Episodes

June 25, 2021 26 mins
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June 16, 2021 21 mins
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June 3, 2021 40 mins

Lead Pastor Jon Henninger brings us a message of honoring our past and remembering the  blessings given to us.

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June 3, 2021 32 mins

Our work in God’s kingdom is eternally important.  Our responsibility is to preach God’s Word no matter how it’s received.  The reward for preaching the Word is priceless.

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May 9, 2021 29 mins

Senior Pastor Jamie Allen talks about what’s right with the church.  

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May 4, 2021 26 mins
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May 4, 2021 34 mins

The Bible claims, again and again, to be a message from God offering you eternal life in Heaven when you die and a great life on earth while you’re alive.  We should be very interested in whether the Bible is true.  It deserves investigation.  I love the Bible.  I believe it is the revealed Word of God.  I will list seven reasons why I believe the Bible to be true from beginning to end.


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April 18, 2021 29 mins
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April 11, 2021 27 mins
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April 6, 2021 23 mins

Jesus is the perfect leader and the only One Who can lead us to Heaven.  We will talk about putting our trust in Jesus, putting our hope in Heaven, and being confident about going to Heaven.

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March 28, 2021 27 mins

Great leaders must communicate clearly.  Jesus was the perfect communicator, and we will learn how He did it and how we can pass along important truths to others.

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March 23, 2021 27 mins

Great leaders must have courage.  Even Jesus, the perfect leader, faced opposition and criticism.  How can we learn to cope with opposition and criticism like Jesus did?

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March 15, 2021 31 mins

Great leaders must have confidence.  Jesus had the confidence to preach a tough message in His hometown.   Christians should put their confidence in God and His promises.

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March 7, 2021 29 mins

Great leaders must have character.  Jesus was tempted directly by Satan.  We will learn about facing and beating temptation. 

Main Text: Luke 4:1 – 13

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March 1, 2021 28 mins

In this final week of the RELATIONSHIPS MATTER MOST series, we look at God's design for true community. Relationships matter most because they lead us to THE relationship that matters most!

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February 21, 2021 27 mins

I have learned more about God’s view of us, His children, in the 10 years I have been a dad than in the 30 years before. This week we will look at family relationships – mother, father, brother, sister – and connect the concept of God being our Heavenly Father. 

Ephesians 6
6 Children, obey your parents because you belong to the Lord for this is the right thing to do. 2 “Honor your father and mother.” This is the first commandment wi...

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February 15, 2021 31 mins

In this sermon we will look at marriage from a Biblical perspective. We will include 2 videos drawing the contrast between what we THINK marriage will be versus what it truly is. One video featuring a young couple preparing for marriage, one with an older couple married for a long time. 

Hebrews 13:4
4 Give honor to marriage, and remain faithful to one another in marriage. 

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February 7, 2021 30 mins

A turning point in David’s life came near the end when he paved the way for the next king, his son, Solomon.  David was able to appoint his successor and then graciously step aside and let him lead.  

 

Key Points:  

      1.   David accepted his limitations.

      2.   David announced his successor.

      3.   David affirmed the vision for his successor.

      4.   David arranged the transition well.

      5.   David prayed for Solomon.

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January 31, 2021 32 mins

There are three scenes in the Bible where David deals with a man named Shimei.  Shimei really hurt David.  In these scenes, we learn about forgiving like we want God to forgive us. 

Key Points:  
 1. Scene #1: David refuses to strike back.               Text: 2 Samuel 16:5 – 13
 2. Scene #2: David decides to forgive.                      Text: 2 Samuel 9:16 – 23
 3. Scene #3: David decides to get even.                           Text: 1...

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