Why Do Bad Things Happen to Good People? | JJ Mannschreck

Don't Make Idols | JJ Mannschreck

Are you chasing the wrong things, hoping they'll finally make your life feel complete? You'll discover how modern idols—success, image, money, and reputation—promise fulfillment but leave us empty, and why we were designed to find satisfaction in God alone. You can expect to identify the hidden idols in your own life and learn practical steps to replace them with genuine intimacy with Jesus. This exploration of the second commandment reveals that God doesn't want your rituals or formulas—He wants your heart in a relationship that truly satisfies. Passages in this message: Exodus 20:4-5 John 4:19-27, 33-34 Romans 1:22-25 Subscribe to stay updated with the latest content from The Center Church! TAKE YOUR NEXT STEP HERE: Explore Center church | centergr.com/core Join a group | centergr.com/group JOIN US IN PERSON: The Center Church 2149 84TH ST, BYRON CENTER, MI 49315 You can support the ministry happening at The Center Church at centergr.com/give #thecenterchurchgr #byroncentermi #centerchurchgr

No Other Gods | JJ Mannschreck

Why do we keep slipping back into old habits we hate, even after God has set us free? You'll discover how the Ten Commandments aren't restrictions but God's compassionate guide for living in true freedom after trauma and slavery. Through the story of Israel's exodus from Egypt, you can expect to understand how loving God first is the key to breaking free from whatever "Egypt" still has a grip on your life. You'll learn to identify the modern idols competing for your worship and find courage to step boldly into the new identity God has for you. Passages in this message: Exodus 20:1-3 Exodus 12:40-41 Matthew 22:37-40 Psalm 121:1-2 Subscribe to stay updated with the latest content from The Center Church! TAKE YOUR NEXT STEP HERE: Explore Center church | centergr.com/core Join a group | centergr.com/group JOIN US IN PERSON: The Center Church 2149 84TH ST, BYRON CENTER, MI 49315 You can support the ministry happening at The Center Church at centergr.com/give #thecenterchurchgr #byroncentermi #centerchurchgr

1st Love | Joshua Holtrop

Do you remember the passion and excitement you felt when you first encountered Jesus—and wonder where it went? You'll discover how easy it is to drift from that first love while still doing all the right things, and why serving God out of obligation rather than devotion leaves us empty. Through the warning Jesus gave to the church in Ephesus, you can expect to learn the practical steps to reignite your love for God and return to the works you did at first—not out of duty, but out of genuine passion for Him. Passages in this message: Revelation 2:1-5 Romans 12:10 Subscribe to stay updated with the latest content from The Center Church! TAKE YOUR NEXT STEP HERE: Explore Center church | centergr.com/core Join a group | centergr.com/group JOIN US IN PERSON: The Center Church 2149 84TH ST, BYRON CENTER, MI 49315 You can support the ministry happening at The Center Church at centergr.com/give #thecenterchurchgr #byroncentermi #centerchurchgr

Are We Living in the End Times? | JJ Mannschreck

Are you worried about the end of the world, or do you know someone who is? You'll discover why Jesus didn't give us a date for His return, but instead gave us something far more important—a way to live today with purpose and urgency. You can expect to learn how to become a "Christian doomsday prepper" by drawing closer to God and loving your neighbor well, rather than obsessing over timelines and predictions. This will challenge you to stop waiting for tomorrow and start living as if today is your last chance to love God and serve others. Passages in this message: Matthew 24:3-45 John 14:1-3 2 Peter 3:8-14 Matthew 25 Subscribe to stay updated with the latest content from The Center Church! TAKE YOUR NEXT STEP HERE: Explore Center church | centergr.com/core Join a group | centergr.com/group JOIN US IN PERSON: The Center Church 2149 84TH ST, BYRON CENTER, MI 49315 You can support the ministry happening at The Center Church at centergr.com/give #thecenterchurchgr #byroncentermi #centerchurchgr

If Jesus Promises Peace, WHY Am I So Anxious? | JJ Mannschreck

If Jesus promises peace, why do you still feel so anxious? You'll discover how anxiety is directly linked to remembering God's power and presence in your life, and why even faithful people struggle to trust Him in stressful moments. Through the story of Jesus comforting His anxious disciples before His death, you'll learn practical ways to train your eyes to see God's work around you and find genuine peace. You can expect to walk away with tangible challenges—both physical and spiritual—to help you remember who God is and whose you are when worry threatens to overwhelm you. Passages in this message: Matthew 7:9-11 John 14:1-27 John 16:7 Exodus 14:10-12 Numbers 14:3 Psalm 8:3-4 Galatians 4:7 Subscribe to stay updated with the latest content from The Center Church! TAKE YOUR NEXT STEP HERE: Explore Center church | centergr.com/core Join a group | centergr.com/group JOIN US IN PERSON: The Center Church 2149 84TH ST, BYRON CENTER, MI 49315 You can support the ministry happening at The Center Church at centergr.com/give #thecenterchurchgr #byroncentermi #centerchurchgr