Church at the Center

This Way Up (Part 3): Just Checking

Matthew 11:1-24

When our circumstances don't change--for months or even years--and the thing we believed we were preparing the way for the Lord to do doesn't seem to be happening at all, it is very tempting to ask God, "Was I wrong about You?"

Is it okay to ask that question?

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Mini-Message: Rev Barbara Jernigan

Main Message: Pastor Jenn (Rev Jennifer A G Layte)

This Way Up (Part 2): Go With the Flow

Matthew 9:18-26

"If you're not feeling His touch upon you and your situation, reach out and touch Him."

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Missions Moment: Rev Christine Keddy

Main Message: Rev Barbara Jernigan

This Way Up (Part 2): Now You Do It

Matthew 9:35-10:42

"In our Empire-bound world, everything Jesus has described is actually what it means to be like God--to be "at His level"--to have His authority...Jesus is so united to His Father, even though, when facing His own cross, He will ask for the cup to be taken from Him, He can't really imagine wanting to do anything else but the will of the Father. It's almost as if He can't imagine us wanting to do anything else, either."

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Mini-Message: Rev. Barbara Jernigan

Main Message: Pastor Jenn (Rev Jennifer A G Layte)

This Way Up (Part 2): Get Up and Walk

Matthew 9:1-17

I'm starting to wonder if repentance has something to do with being vulnerable with Jesus and His people.

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(No Mini Message available, as it did not record.)

Pastor Jenn (Rev Jennifer A G Layte)

This Way Up (Part 2): Storm Clouds Gather

Matthew 8:23-34

The storm we're in can be the craziest we've ever experienced, and Jesus asleep has more authority over our circumstances than anyone or anything else. We don't need to be afraid as long as He's in the boat.

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Mini Message: Rev Barbara Jernigan

Main Message: Rev Jennifer A G Layte (Pastor Jenn)

This Way Up (Part 2): Price Check

Matthew 8:1-22

A leper, a centurion, and a mother-in-law walked into a bar...

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Mini-Message: Rev Barbara Jernigan

Main Message: Pastor Jenn

This Way Up (Part 1): Platform 9 3/4

Matthew 6-7 (focusing on 7:13-29)

The way isn't narrow because it's some fine-tuned compromise between two extremes. It's a completely different option.

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Mini Message: Rev Barbara Jernigan

Main Message: Pastor Jenn

This Way Up (Part 1): Just Perfect

Matthew 5 - particularly focusing on verses 13-20

Matthew's record of this sermon of Jesus' is specifically for those of us who believe we are the people of God, who think we understand what the kingdom of heaven must look like. It is through Him that we interpret the law and the prophets.

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Mini Message: Rev Barbara Jernigan

Main Message: Pastor Jenn

This Way Up (Part 1): Not Exactly the Cool Kids

Matthew 4:12-5:12

Jesus' first draft picks are not who we would've expected.

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Mini Message: Rev Barb Jernigan

Main Message: Pastor Jenn

This Way Up (Part 1): I Do Not Think That Word Means What You Think It Means

Matthew 3:1-4:11

A whole bunch of characters know the Word. Not all of them know what it means. One of them embodies it.

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Pastor Jenn