https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/amarillo-central-podcast/id1603462928 Tue, 22 Feb 2022 16:27:29 +0000 Tue, 22 Feb 2022 16:27:29 +0000 60 en All rights reserved feeds@soundcloud.com (SoundCloud Feeds) **OUR PODCAST HAS MOVED!** Please use the links below to locate our 2 new channels: Amarillo Central Podcasts (conversations about spiritual disciplines, events, and more) and Amarillo Central Sermons (weekly Sunday sermon audio). Central Church of Christ is in the heart of Amarillo, Texas, and we are a church committed to becoming like Christ for the sake of others. **OUR PODCAST HAS MOVED!** Please use the links b… Amarillo Central hannah@amarillocentral.org Amarillo Central no https://i1.sndcdn.com/avatars-QkbYJBCDJdgE3dNR-i5pO8g-original.jpg https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/amarillo-central-podcast/id1603462928 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1190273443 Sun, 02 Jan 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/from-maintenance-to-mission 00:26:13 Amarillo Central no 01.02.22 - What is your anticipation for the year of 2022? We jump into Acts 2:1-12 today. Let's consider together what God has planned for each of us in this new year as well as all the ways we can turn back to Him. Speaker: Carson Reed 01.02.22 - What is your anticipation for the year… 01.02.22 - What is your anticipation for the year of 2022? We jump into Acts 2:1-12 today. Let's consider together what God has planned for each of us in this new year as well as all the ways we can turn back to Him. Speaker: Carson Reed tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1190270716 Sun, 19 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/behold-this-day-has-arrived 00:20:17 Amarillo Central no 12.19.21 - We enter the text of Luke 2:1-12 for compelling lesson. Whether you are familiar with the birth story of our Lord Jesus Christ, we all can find a personal connection to his Incarnation. Speaker: Wes Crawford 12.19.21 - We enter the text of Luke 2:1-12 for c… 12.19.21 - We enter the text of Luke 2:1-12 for compelling lesson. Whether you are familiar with the birth story of our Lord Jesus Christ, we all can find a personal connection to his Incarnation. Speaker: Wes Crawford tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1178417026 Tue, 14 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/50-our-5-local-partners-christmas-for-bivins 00:23:22 Amarillo Central no 12.15.21 - We are blessed to partner with 5 amazing organizations here in town. You’ll hear what they are, how we began working with them, and hear the “why” behind our partnerships. What is God doing through a sack of food or an apartment renovation? How is God at work in people’s lives? As you listen, you’ll hear how these partnerships are not ours—they’re yours! So many of you (we didn’t have time to mention all of you) are instrumental in doing this work at Bivins Elementary, Martha’s Home, Downtown Women’s Center Gratitude House, HopeChoice, and The PARC (Panhandle Adult Rebuilding Center). Speakers: Greg Dowell, Mary McNeill, Mark Love 12.15.21 - We are blessed to partner with 5 amazi… 12.15.21 - We are blessed to partner with 5 amazing organizations here in town. You’ll hear what they are, how we began working with them, and hear the “why” behind our partnerships. What is God doing through a sack of food or an apartment renovation? How is God at work in people’s lives? As you listen, you’ll hear how these partnerships are not ours—they’re yours! So many of you (we didn’t have time to mention all of you) are instrumental in doing this work at Bivins Elementary, Martha’s Home, Downtown Women’s Center Gratitude House, HopeChoice, and The PARC (Panhandle Adult Rebuilding Center). Speakers: Greg Dowell, Mary McNeill, Mark Love tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1177858771 Sat, 11 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/judgement-on-christmas 00:28:17 Amarillo Central no 12.12.21 - We're focusing on joy this morning. But today's passage doesn't seem to be brimming with good news. Read through Luke 3:7-18 and join us as we discover what good news John the Baptist is referencing. Speaker: Wes Crawford 12.12.21 - We're focusing on joy this morning. Bu… 12.12.21 - We're focusing on joy this morning. But today's passage doesn't seem to be brimming with good news. Read through Luke 3:7-18 and join us as we discover what good news John the Baptist is referencing. Speaker: Wes Crawford tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1174918228 Wed, 08 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/central-podcast-episode-49-7-outstanding-gift-ideas 00:28:54 Amarillo Central no 12.09.21 - In today’s episode, Mary McNeill, Greg Dowell, and Hannah McNeill lay out 7 outstanding gift options just in time for the holidays. Use the links below to access specific gifts or learn more about them. Speakers: Greg Dowell, Mary McNeill, & Hannah McNeill Links to our 7 Outstanding Gift Ideas for this season: • Art Print—Give the gift of the prayer book “Every Moment Holy” or an art print from the book, complete with an illustration and a worded prayer. https://store.rabbitroom.com/products/liturgy-prints-every-moment-holy?variant=599658266638 $15 • Audio Series—Download Emily P Freeman’s “Quiet Collection,” a 10-day audio devotional series (deadline to sign up is December 15). https://www.theschoolforcreativedirection.com/gifts $10 • Movie Night—Buy tickets to see “Christmas With The Chosen,” a Christmas movie by the creators of the series “The Chosen.” (The movie is in theaters through 12/16. After that, be sure to check availability.) https://watch.angelstudios.com/thechosen • Game—Dive into Table Topics to start great conversations with families or friends. An example question: “What music reminds you of childhood?” https://www.tabletopics.com/family-edition-cube $25 • Book—Use “Praying in Color” to discover a different, tangible way to pray. https://www.amazon.com/Praying-Color-Drawing-Expanded-Enhanced/dp/1640601643/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2H1NVG10Z2SE7&keywords=praying+in+color+sybil+macbeth&qid=1638895297&sprefix=praying+in+color%2Caps%2C181&sr=8-2 $20 • Personality Assessment—Use the Strengths Finder assessment tool to discover your personal strengths. https://www.gallup.com/cliftonstrengths/en/253868/popular-cliftonstrengths-assessment-products.aspx $20 • Experience—Gather a group of your people and head to Christmas at Maxwell’s. Enjoy the lights, general store, fire pits, and more. https://www.maxwellspumpkinfarm.com/christmas $15.95 per person 12.09.21 - In today’s episode, Mary McNeill, Greg… 12.09.21 - In today’s episode, Mary McNeill, Greg Dowell, and Hannah McNeill lay out 7 outstanding gift options just in time for the holidays. Use the links below to access specific gifts or learn more about them. Speakers: Greg Dowell, Mary McNeill, & Hannah McNeill Links to our 7 Outstanding Gift Ideas for this season: • Art Print—Give the gift of the prayer book “Every Moment Holy” or an art print from the book, complete with an illustration and a worded prayer. https://store.rabbitroom.com/products/liturgy-prints-every-moment-holy?variant=599658266638 $15 • Audio Series—Download Emily P Freeman’s “Quiet Collection,” a 10-day audio devotional series (deadline to sign up is December 15). https://www.theschoolforcreativedirection.com/gifts $10 • Movie Night—Buy tickets to see “Christmas With The Chosen,” a Christmas movie by the creators of the series “The Chosen.” (The movie is in theaters through 12/16. After that, be sure to check availability.) https://watch.angelstudios.com/thechosen • Game—Dive into Table Topics to start great conversations with families or friends. An example question: “What music reminds you of childhood?” https://www.tabletopics.com/family-edition-cube $25 • Book—Use “Praying in Color” to discover a different, tangible way to pray. https://www.amazon.com/Praying-Color-Drawing-Expanded-Enhanced/dp/1640601643/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2H1NVG10Z2SE7&keywords=praying+in+color+sybil+macbeth&qid=1638895297&sprefix=praying+in+color%2Caps%2C181&sr=8-2 $20 • Personality Assessment—Use the Strengths Finder assessment tool to discover your personal strengths. https://www.gallup.com/cliftonstrengths/en/253868/popular-cliftonstrengths-assessment-products.aspx $20 • Experience—Gather a group of your people and head to Christmas at Maxwell’s. Enjoy the lights, general store, fire pits, and more. https://www.maxwellspumpkinfarm.com/christmas $15.95 per person tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1173574840 Sun, 05 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/a-life-disrupted 00:31:54 Amarillo Central no 12.05.21 - In this second week of Advent, we are focusing on peace. By dwelling in Luke 1:68-79, we will look at the idea of choosing a quiet place in your life that will encourage the growth of your relationship with our Lord Jesus Christ. Speaker: Wes Crawford 12.05.21 - In this second week of Advent, we are … 12.05.21 - In this second week of Advent, we are focusing on peace. By dwelling in Luke 1:68-79, we will look at the idea of choosing a quiet place in your life that will encourage the growth of your relationship with our Lord Jesus Christ. Speaker: Wes Crawford tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1169385079 Mon, 29 Nov 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/central-podcast-episode-48 00:12:14 Amarillo Central no 11.30.21 – The word “Advent” means coming or arrival, and we seek to observe the Advent season and retrain our thoughts on the Incarnation of Jesus by mindfully practicing this season together as a church family. So, what is Advent? How can you participate? Listen in on the conversation between Greg Dowell and Hannah McNeill as they discuss what Advent means for them personally and for us as a church. Speakers: Greg Dowell & Hannah McNeill 11.30.21 – The word “Advent” means coming or arri… 11.30.21 – The word “Advent” means coming or arrival, and we seek to observe the Advent season and retrain our thoughts on the Incarnation of Jesus by mindfully practicing this season together as a church family. So, what is Advent? How can you participate? Listen in on the conversation between Greg Dowell and Hannah McNeill as they discuss what Advent means for them personally and for us as a church. Speakers: Greg Dowell & Hannah McNeill tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1169527192 Sun, 28 Nov 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/the-love-of-christ 00:49:31 Amarillo Central no 11.28.21 - Today we're honored to hear the testimony of Matt Jones. Join us in sharing Matt's journey and dwelling in John 3:14-18. Speaker: Matt Jones 11.28.21 - Today we're honored to hear the testim… 11.28.21 - Today we're honored to hear the testimony of Matt Jones. Join us in sharing Matt's journey and dwelling in John 3:14-18. Speaker: Matt Jones tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1164711805 Sun, 21 Nov 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/a-community-forged-by-the-cross 00:31:40 Amarillo Central no 11.21.21 - Looking at Ephesians 2:11-22, we see that Jesus was all about building relationships and tearing down walls. How can we join Jesus in this work--today in our communities and churches and neighborhoods? Speaker: Carson Reed 11.21.21 - Looking at Ephesians 2:11-22, we see t… 11.21.21 - Looking at Ephesians 2:11-22, we see that Jesus was all about building relationships and tearing down walls. How can we join Jesus in this work--today in our communities and churches and neighborhoods? Speaker: Carson Reed tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1160561353 Sun, 14 Nov 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/the-gospel-story 00:26:22 Amarillo Central no 11.14.21 - We find in the Gospel the most compelling of narratives, and we have our own parts to play within God's story. Consider the words from Ephesians 2:1-10 and the ways in which we can live through our remembered past. Speaker: Carson Reed 11.14.21 - We find in the Gospel the most compell… 11.14.21 - We find in the Gospel the most compelling of narratives, and we have our own parts to play within God's story. Consider the words from Ephesians 2:1-10 and the ways in which we can live through our remembered past. Speaker: Carson Reed tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1158446887 Thu, 11 Nov 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/central-podcast-episode-47-girls-conference 00:14:48 Amarillo Central no 11.11.21 – Today Greg Dowell is joined by Hannah McNeill to recap the “Together” Girls Conference hosted at Central last weekend. Building off of past girls’ conference experiences for our youth group, a dedicated volunteer team here at Central hosted this event for 75 middle school and high school girls. Together they explored spiritual practices as well as service, mission, and personal faith. Listen to the full episode to hear more about this exciting event. Speakers: Greg Dowell & Hannah McNeill 11.11.21 – Today Greg Dowell is joined by Hannah … 11.11.21 – Today Greg Dowell is joined by Hannah McNeill to recap the “Together” Girls Conference hosted at Central last weekend. Building off of past girls’ conference experiences for our youth group, a dedicated volunteer team here at Central hosted this event for 75 middle school and high school girls. Together they explored spiritual practices as well as service, mission, and personal faith. Listen to the full episode to hear more about this exciting event. Speakers: Greg Dowell & Hannah McNeill tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1157523967 Sun, 07 Nov 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/gods-plan-gods-promise 00:24:36 Amarillo Central no 11.07.21 - This morning we have Dr. Carson Reed from the Siburt Institute bringing us our sermon. Join us in Ephesians 1:3-14 as we consider together what is holding us back from flourishing as God intends. Speaker: Carson Reed 11.07.21 - This morning we have Dr. Carson Reed f… 11.07.21 - This morning we have Dr. Carson Reed from the Siburt Institute bringing us our sermon. Join us in Ephesians 1:3-14 as we consider together what is holding us back from flourishing as God intends. Speaker: Carson Reed tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1157509603 Sun, 31 Oct 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/the-story-of-god-sent-on-a-mission-by-god 00:26:23 Amarillo Central no 10.31.21 - As we wrap up our Missions Month for 2021, we go to the passages in Isaiah 43:14-21 and Matthew 4:14-16. And we ask ourselves the question: what is the mission that God has set before each of us? Speaker: Wes Crawford 10.31.21 - As we wrap up our Missions Month for 2… 10.31.21 - As we wrap up our Missions Month for 2021, we go to the passages in Isaiah 43:14-21 and Matthew 4:14-16. And we ask ourselves the question: what is the mission that God has set before each of us? Speaker: Wes Crawford tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1149815650 Sun, 24 Oct 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/the-story-of-god-a-love-that-reaches-the-world 00:33:03 Amarillo Central no 10.24.21 - We center on John 3:16 this morning. Seth Bouchelle joins Wes Crawford to talk through Seth's work in New York City as well as how God's reach extends throughout the world. Speaker: Wes Crawford 10.24.21 - We center on John 3:16 this morning. S… 10.24.21 - We center on John 3:16 this morning. Seth Bouchelle joins Wes Crawford to talk through Seth's work in New York City as well as how God's reach extends throughout the world. Speaker: Wes Crawford tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1144401679 Sun, 17 Oct 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/the-story-of-god-a-love-that-reaches-a-nation 00:30:21 Amarillo Central no 10.17.21 - The church has a mission—to love the world as God has loved us. We need to concentrate on those outside the walls of the church building who have not yet experienced the richness of God’s love. Join us in 1 Peter 2:9-12 this morning. Speaker: Wes Crawford 10.17.21 - The church has a mission—to love the w… 10.17.21 - The church has a mission—to love the world as God has loved us. We need to concentrate on those outside the walls of the church building who have not yet experienced the richness of God’s love. Join us in 1 Peter 2:9-12 this morning. Speaker: Wes Crawford tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1139848699 Sun, 10 Oct 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/the-story-of-god-a-love-that-reaches-an-individual 00:34:08 Amarillo Central no 10.10.21 - We go to Genesis 12:1-3 today to look at the first chapter of God’s redemptive story. When the human community sinned, God initiated a plan to rescue the world. In spite of our many repeated failings, God’s love endures. Speaker: Wes Crawford 10.10.21 - We go to Genesis 12:1-3 today to look … 10.10.21 - We go to Genesis 12:1-3 today to look at the first chapter of God’s redemptive story. When the human community sinned, God initiated a plan to rescue the world. In spite of our many repeated failings, God’s love endures. Speaker: Wes Crawford tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1136492164 Sun, 03 Oct 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/a-love-that-reaches 00:31:58 Amarillo Central no 10.03.21 - It's Missions Month, and we are focusing on The Story of God. His is a love that reaches you and me and the entire world. Join us as we look at God's great love for us and how forms the very foundation of The Story of God. Speaker: Wes Crawford 10.03.21 - It's Missions Month, and we are focusi… 10.03.21 - It's Missions Month, and we are focusing on The Story of God. His is a love that reaches you and me and the entire world. Join us as we look at God's great love for us and how forms the very foundation of The Story of God. Speaker: Wes Crawford tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1133267029 Tue, 28 Sep 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/central-podcast-episode-46 00:22:50 Amarillo Central no 09.29.21 - Today Mike Robertson joins Greg Dowell to talk about Focus Groups, important dates, and moving forward. Many of you took place in the 1st phase of feedback which was the Church Health Assessment (CHA). The 2nd phase of listening to your feedback about Central as a church begin this Sunday with Focus Groups. These groups are for discussion, and one of the questions we’d like you to answer: What’s one of the biggest challenges we face right now as a church? Then on November 7, you’ll have a chance during a combined Bible class at 9am to hear the results of this feedback from the entire church. We mention some other important things in this episode you won’t want to miss! Speakers: Greg Dowell & Mike Robertson 09.29.21 - Today Mike Robertson joins Greg Dowell… 09.29.21 - Today Mike Robertson joins Greg Dowell to talk about Focus Groups, important dates, and moving forward. Many of you took place in the 1st phase of feedback which was the Church Health Assessment (CHA). The 2nd phase of listening to your feedback about Central as a church begin this Sunday with Focus Groups. These groups are for discussion, and one of the questions we’d like you to answer: What’s one of the biggest challenges we face right now as a church? Then on November 7, you’ll have a chance during a combined Bible class at 9am to hear the results of this feedback from the entire church. We mention some other important things in this episode you won’t want to miss! Speakers: Greg Dowell & Mike Robertson tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1132465987 Sun, 26 Sep 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/gods-yesmeans-yes 00:28:52 Amarillo Central no 09.26.21 - Today we jump into 2 Corinthians 5:16-21. What does it really mean to be reconciled to God through Jesus Christ our Lord? Speaker: Carson Reed 09.26.21 - Today we jump into 2 Corinthians 5:16-… 09.26.21 - Today we jump into 2 Corinthians 5:16-21. What does it really mean to be reconciled to God through Jesus Christ our Lord? Speaker: Carson Reed tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1128757729 Sun, 19 Sep 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/eternal-life-appeared 00:21:36 Amarillo Central no 09.19.21 - God came to earth and took on our flesh, and in him eternal life appeared. Let's dig into the text of 1 John as we consider how Jesus' incarnational act redeemed humanity. Speaker: John Mark Hicks 09.19.21 - God came to earth and took on our fles… 09.19.21 - God came to earth and took on our flesh, and in him eternal life appeared. Let's dig into the text of 1 John as we consider how Jesus' incarnational act redeemed humanity. Speaker: John Mark Hicks tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1121049388 Sun, 05 Sep 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/a-view-from-the-bench 00:26:28 Amarillo Central no 09.05.21 - What does it mean to represent Christ? Join us in this message as we consider our lives as followers of Christ. Speaker: Wes Crawford 09.05.21 - What does it mean to represent Christ?… 09.05.21 - What does it mean to represent Christ? Join us in this message as we consider our lives as followers of Christ. Speaker: Wes Crawford tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1116299806 Sun, 29 Aug 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/stop-drop-and-roll 00:27:43 Amarillo Central no 08.29.21 - Like the Israelites against the Red Sea, God can do his best work in us when we are backed up against an impossible situation. We must learn to stop where we are, drop to our knees and pray, and roll on with the strength that God provides. Speaker: Larry Borger 08.29.21 - Like the Israelites against the Red Se… 08.29.21 - Like the Israelites against the Red Sea, God can do his best work in us when we are backed up against an impossible situation. We must learn to stop where we are, drop to our knees and pray, and roll on with the strength that God provides. Speaker: Larry Borger tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1112496157 Sun, 22 Aug 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/whats-the-use 00:30:46 Amarillo Central no 08.22.21 - We look to Psalm 73 this week as we wrestle with the question, "What's the Use?" Let's consider how we live in this world and the effect it has on the world. Speaker: Jim Martin 08.22.21 - We look to Psalm 73 this week as we wr… 08.22.21 - We look to Psalm 73 this week as we wrestle with the question, "What's the Use?" Let's consider how we live in this world and the effect it has on the world. Speaker: Jim Martin tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1108166929 Sun, 15 Aug 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/called-to-be-generous 00:38:22 Amarillo Central no 08.15.21 - Dr. Jerry Taylor of Abilene Christian University joins us this morning with Scripture from Luke 19:1-17. Let's consider together our call to generosity. Speaker: Jerry Taylor 08.15.21 - Dr. Jerry Taylor of Abilene Christian … 08.15.21 - Dr. Jerry Taylor of Abilene Christian University joins us this morning with Scripture from Luke 19:1-17. Let's consider together our call to generosity. Speaker: Jerry Taylor tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1103554210 Mon, 09 Aug 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/central-podcast-episode-45-transition 00:25:12 Amarillo Central no 08.10.21 – In today’s conversation, Carson Reed with Siburt Institute joins Mike Robertson and Greg Dowell to discuss church transition. We have a great opportunity for Central as an entire congregation to evaluate where we are and where we are going. How is God at work during times of transition? How do we pursue our mission during this new season? Join us for this important conversation about the next several months at Central. Speakers: Greg Dowell, Carson Reed, & Mike Robertson 08.10.21 – In today’s conversation, Carson Reed w… 08.10.21 – In today’s conversation, Carson Reed with Siburt Institute joins Mike Robertson and Greg Dowell to discuss church transition. We have a great opportunity for Central as an entire congregation to evaluate where we are and where we are going. How is God at work during times of transition? How do we pursue our mission during this new season? Join us for this important conversation about the next several months at Central. Speakers: Greg Dowell, Carson Reed, & Mike Robertson tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1102986724 Sun, 08 Aug 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/cracked-pots-in-the-kitchen-of-life 00:27:36 Amarillo Central no 08.08.21 - We know that God uses us even in our frailty and weakness. Join us in 2 Corinthians 4 as we consider our lives as "Cracked Pots in the Kitchen of Life." Speaker: Carson Reed 08.08.21 - We know that God uses us even in our f… 08.08.21 - We know that God uses us even in our frailty and weakness. Join us in 2 Corinthians 4 as we consider our lives as "Cracked Pots in the Kitchen of Life." Speaker: Carson Reed tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1100967709 Thu, 05 Aug 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/central-podcast-episode-44-guess-whos-coming-to-dinner 00:18:29 Amarillo Central no 08.05.21 - At the end of August, we’re trying something new at Central to build relationships across all ages, classes, and life stages. It’s all about people and food—and the element of surprise. Jennifer Dowell and Hannah McNeill join Greg on the episode today to tell you about this upcoming opportunity. Have a listen and sign up to participate at www.amarillocentral.org/right-now. Speakers: Greg Dowell, Jennifer Dowell, & Hannah McNeill 08.05.21 - At the end of August, we’re trying som… 08.05.21 - At the end of August, we’re trying something new at Central to build relationships across all ages, classes, and life stages. It’s all about people and food—and the element of surprise. Jennifer Dowell and Hannah McNeill join Greg on the episode today to tell you about this upcoming opportunity. Have a listen and sign up to participate at www.amarillocentral.org/right-now. Speakers: Greg Dowell, Jennifer Dowell, & Hannah McNeill tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1099968604 Wed, 04 Aug 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/central-podcast-episode-43-kevins-sabbatical 00:23:28 Amarillo Central no 08.04.21 - We are joined today by Kevin Schaffer, Central’s Worship Minister, who recently returned from sabbatical. What is a sabbatical? Why is it important? Kevin gives us a look into his time away and tells us how our faithful God ministered to him through this time of rest. Speakers: Greg Dowell & Kevin Schaffer 08.04.21 - We are joined today by Kevin Schaffer,… 08.04.21 - We are joined today by Kevin Schaffer, Central’s Worship Minister, who recently returned from sabbatical. What is a sabbatical? Why is it important? Kevin gives us a look into his time away and tells us how our faithful God ministered to him through this time of rest. Speakers: Greg Dowell & Kevin Schaffer tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1099573537 Sun, 01 Aug 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/moving-into-gods-preferred-future 00:28:47 Amarillo Central no 08.01.21 - Acts 1 leads us into our conversation this Sunday as Dr. Eddie Sharp preaches on "Moving Into God's Preferred Future." Speaker: Eddie Sharp 08.01.21 - Acts 1 leads us into our conversation … 08.01.21 - Acts 1 leads us into our conversation this Sunday as Dr. Eddie Sharp preaches on "Moving Into God's Preferred Future." Speaker: Eddie Sharp tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1095884125 Sun, 25 Jul 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/dont-be-afraid-1 00:33:52 Amarillo Central no 07.25.21 - Dr. Chris Smith, our guest speaker from Nashville, Tennessee reminds us today of the command repeated many times throughout scripture: "Don't Be Afraid." Speaker: Chris Smith 07.25.21 - Dr. Chris Smith, our guest speaker fro… 07.25.21 - Dr. Chris Smith, our guest speaker from Nashville, Tennessee reminds us today of the command repeated many times throughout scripture: "Don't Be Afraid." Speaker: Chris Smith tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1091756800 Wed, 21 Jul 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/central-podcast-episode-42-the-interns 00:22:12 Amarillo Central no For today’s episode, Greg Dowell interviews the three people we added to our youth staff for the summer. They arrived in May, and Amelia Stanford, Mesa Allison, and Wesley Handwork jumped right in to working with our youth group. In this episode, we get a recap of the summer in the student ministry and how this time has been impactful for both our students and our summer interns. They did an amazing job with our teens, and we’re so thankful they spent their summer with us! Speakers: Greg Dowell, Amelia Stanford, Wesley Handwork, & Mesa Allison For today’s episode, Greg Dowell interviews the t… For today’s episode, Greg Dowell interviews the three people we added to our youth staff for the summer. They arrived in May, and Amelia Stanford, Mesa Allison, and Wesley Handwork jumped right in to working with our youth group. In this episode, we get a recap of the summer in the student ministry and how this time has been impactful for both our students and our summer interns. They did an amazing job with our teens, and we’re so thankful they spent their summer with us! Speakers: Greg Dowell, Amelia Stanford, Wesley Handwork, & Mesa Allison tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1090922740 Sun, 18 Jul 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/the-compelling-name-of-christ 00:38:00 Amarillo Central no 07.18.21 - Today we're delving into the words from Acts 3. We see and proclaim the great power in the name of Jesus. How does the power in His great name affect how we live today? Speaker: Art McNeese 07.18.21 - Today we're delving into the words fro… 07.18.21 - Today we're delving into the words from Acts 3. We see and proclaim the great power in the name of Jesus. How does the power in His great name affect how we live today? Speaker: Art McNeese tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1086306385 Mon, 12 Jul 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/central-podcast-episode-41-camp-blessing 00:29:24 Amarillo Central no 07.12.21 – Last week Central sent a group of 7 high school students and 2 adults to Camp Blessing for the week. Camp Blessing exists to give youth and young adults with disabilities a full camp experience. Our team had an amazing week and learned many things about faith—how God loves and hears ALL people, how deep serving is hard but so fulfilling. Listen in on their conversation with Greg Dowell. Speakers: Greg Dowell & Central’s Camp Blessing Team 07.12.21 – Last week Central sent a group of 7 hi… 07.12.21 – Last week Central sent a group of 7 high school students and 2 adults to Camp Blessing for the week. Camp Blessing exists to give youth and young adults with disabilities a full camp experience. Our team had an amazing week and learned many things about faith—how God loves and hears ALL people, how deep serving is hard but so fulfilling. Listen in on their conversation with Greg Dowell. Speakers: Greg Dowell & Central’s Camp Blessing Team tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1086100165 Sun, 11 Jul 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/spiritual-discernment 00:31:25 Amarillo Central no 07.11.21 - From the passage in Jeremiah 29:11-14, Dr. Jerry Taylor challenges each of us to consider God's purpose for our lives. Rather than searching for meaning from human sources, we look to our God and seek to know him. Speaker: Jerry Taylor 07.11.21 - From the passage in Jeremiah 29:11-14,… 07.11.21 - From the passage in Jeremiah 29:11-14, Dr. Jerry Taylor challenges each of us to consider God's purpose for our lives. Rather than searching for meaning from human sources, we look to our God and seek to know him. Speaker: Jerry Taylor tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1084118557 Thu, 08 Jul 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/central-podcast-episode-40-koben-puckett 00:25:42 Amarillo Central no 07.08.21 - This Saturday is our congregational event: Central @ the Koben Puckett Invitational PBR. In preparation for the weekend, Greg Dowell interviews our own Koben Puckett. Hear a little about his story, the basics of bull riding, the journey that brought him to where he is today, and his message of hope. Use these links to find out about the Press On Foundation as well as the Koben Puckett Invitational PBR. https://www.pressonfoundation.org/ https://kobenpuckettpbr.com/ Speakers: Greg Dowell & Koben Puckett 07.08.21 - This Saturday is our congregational ev… 07.08.21 - This Saturday is our congregational event: Central @ the Koben Puckett Invitational PBR. In preparation for the weekend, Greg Dowell interviews our own Koben Puckett. Hear a little about his story, the basics of bull riding, the journey that brought him to where he is today, and his message of hope. Use these links to find out about the Press On Foundation as well as the Koben Puckett Invitational PBR. https://www.pressonfoundation.org/ https://kobenpuckettpbr.com/ Speakers: Greg Dowell & Koben Puckett tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1083280975 Sun, 04 Jul 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/worry-thwarted 00:25:47 Amarillo Central no 07.04.21 - Please read Matthew 8:23-27 and Psalm 107:23-30 before listening to this lesson from our very own former Youth Minister, now pulpit minister at Crestview Church of Christ in Waco, Texas, Jordan Hubbard. Speaker: Jordan Hubbard 07.04.21 - Please read Matthew 8:23-27 and Psalm … 07.04.21 - Please read Matthew 8:23-27 and Psalm 107:23-30 before listening to this lesson from our very own former Youth Minister, now pulpit minister at Crestview Church of Christ in Waco, Texas, Jordan Hubbard. Speaker: Jordan Hubbard tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1079700031 Wed, 30 Jun 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/central-podcast-episode-39-celebrations 00:20:30 Amarillo Central no 07.01.21 - Why is it important that we celebrate? As a church coming out of the pandemic, we have now had two congregational celebrations, and we’re looking forward to a third in September. Why do these matter? Mary McNeill, Children’s Minister, joins Greg Dowell, Executive Minister, for a conversation about the practice of “Celebration.” Speakers: Greg Dowell & Mary McNeill 07.01.21 - Why is it important that we celebrate?… 07.01.21 - Why is it important that we celebrate? As a church coming out of the pandemic, we have now had two congregational celebrations, and we’re looking forward to a third in September. Why do these matter? Mary McNeill, Children’s Minister, joins Greg Dowell, Executive Minister, for a conversation about the practice of “Celebration.” Speakers: Greg Dowell & Mary McNeill tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1077609118 Sun, 27 Jun 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/jesus-loves-you-i-know 00:30:39 Amarillo Central no 06.27.21 - Preaching this Sunday, June 27, is Dr. Chris Smith. We're excited to hear what he has to share. Please join us here at Central for worship, prayer, communion, and time in God's Word. ​Speaker: Chris Smith 06.27.21 - Preaching this Sunday, June 27, is Dr.… 06.27.21 - Preaching this Sunday, June 27, is Dr. Chris Smith. We're excited to hear what he has to share. Please join us here at Central for worship, prayer, communion, and time in God's Word. ​Speaker: Chris Smith tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1075074655 Thu, 24 Jun 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/central-podcast-episode38 00:18:04 Amarillo Central no 06.24.21 - Mike Robertson, an elder at Central and chair of the transition team, joins Greg Dowell, our Executive Minister, in a conversation about the changes Central is experiencing. How long will we be in a period of transition? How do we manage the uncertainty and the unknown? Take a look with us back at the major shifts at Central both 20 years ago and again 10 years ago. Let’s consider together where God will lead us next as a church. If you have questions, Central’s leadership wants to hear from you. Speak to them in person or send an email to contacttheelders@amarillocentral.org. Speakers: Greg Dowell & Mike Robertson 06.24.21 - Mike Robertson, an elder at Central an… 06.24.21 - Mike Robertson, an elder at Central and chair of the transition team, joins Greg Dowell, our Executive Minister, in a conversation about the changes Central is experiencing. How long will we be in a period of transition? How do we manage the uncertainty and the unknown? Take a look with us back at the major shifts at Central both 20 years ago and again 10 years ago. Let’s consider together where God will lead us next as a church. If you have questions, Central’s leadership wants to hear from you. Speak to them in person or send an email to contacttheelders@amarillocentral.org. Speakers: Greg Dowell & Mike Robertson tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1073727013 Sun, 20 Jun 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/joseph-jesus-stepfather 00:25:00 Amarillo Central no 06.20.21 - Preaching this morning is Steve Rogers — Steve has been an elder at Central Church of Christ for many years. Listen as he shares his thoughts on this Father's Day about "Joseph - Jesus' Stepfather." Speaker: Steve Rogers 06.20.21 - Preaching this morning is Steve Rogers… 06.20.21 - Preaching this morning is Steve Rogers — Steve has been an elder at Central Church of Christ for many years. Listen as he shares his thoughts on this Father's Day about "Joseph - Jesus' Stepfather." Speaker: Steve Rogers tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1069138489 Sun, 13 Jun 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/because-we-know 00:30:18 Amarillo Central no 06.13.21 - Please read 2 Corinthians 4:1-18 this week. Then join us at 10:15 this Sunday morning June 13 as Allan delivers his farewell address to Central after serving for ten years as our Senior Minister. Speaker: Allan Stanglin 06.13.21 - Please read 2 Corinthians 4:1-18 this … 06.13.21 - Please read 2 Corinthians 4:1-18 this week. Then join us at 10:15 this Sunday morning June 13 as Allan delivers his farewell address to Central after serving for ten years as our Senior Minister. Speaker: Allan Stanglin tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1064510416 Sat, 05 Jun 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/the-goodfella 00:30:48 Amarillo Central no 06.06.21 - David at once inspires us and disgusts us. David is both a man after God’s own heart and a king after another man’s wife. We have some idea of his greatness and we are also very aware of his flaws. Let’s consider David’s mafia-style protection racket and God’s gracious work through an unlikely source to redeem a difficult situation. Speaker: Allan Stanglin 06.06.21 - David at once inspires us and disgusts… 06.06.21 - David at once inspires us and disgusts us. David is both a man after God’s own heart and a king after another man’s wife. We have some idea of his greatness and we are also very aware of his flaws. Let’s consider David’s mafia-style protection racket and God’s gracious work through an unlikely source to redeem a difficult situation. Speaker: Allan Stanglin tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1059861079 Sun, 30 May 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/david-the-ladies-man-1 00:32:52 Amarillo Central no 05.30.21 - David’s life is tangled up with women and wars, with family drama and national politics. It’s complicated. How can this man who is so driven by his mixed motives and so controlled by his own desires be considered a man after God’s own heart? Speaker: Allan Stanglin 05.30.21 - David’s life is tangled up with women … 05.30.21 - David’s life is tangled up with women and wars, with family drama and national politics. It’s complicated. How can this man who is so driven by his mixed motives and so controlled by his own desires be considered a man after God’s own heart? Speaker: Allan Stanglin tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1054813732 Sun, 23 May 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/david-the-golden-child 00:32:50 Amarillo Central no 05.23.21 - How can a guy who so ruthlessly massacred his enemies and so easily lied to his friends be called a “man after God’s own heart?” How can someone betray his country, commit murder to cover up a sexual affair, run a mafia-style protection racket, and still be “beloved” by so many? Let’s consider together the complex life of David that leads us to careful personal reflection and points us to the enduring love and power of God. Speaker: Allan Stanglin 05.23.21 - How can a guy who so ruthlessly massac… 05.23.21 - How can a guy who so ruthlessly massacred his enemies and so easily lied to his friends be called a “man after God’s own heart?” How can someone betray his country, commit murder to cover up a sexual affair, run a mafia-style protection racket, and still be “beloved” by so many? Let’s consider together the complex life of David that leads us to careful personal reflection and points us to the enduring love and power of God. Speaker: Allan Stanglin tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1054812493 Sun, 16 May 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/when-the-wine-runs-out 00:29:39 Amarillo Central no 05.16.21 - No one gets out of this life without enduring some kind of crisis. It's not a matter of "if," it's only "when." When the money runs out, when the spouse runs out, when your health runs out, or, sometimes, when the wine runs out. When the crisis comes, how will you respond? Will you react by instinct, will you fly by the seat of your pants, or will you lean into your relationship with God in Christ? Speaker: Scott McDowell 05.16.21 - No one gets out of this life without e… 05.16.21 - No one gets out of this life without enduring some kind of crisis. It's not a matter of "if," it's only "when." When the money runs out, when the spouse runs out, when your health runs out, or, sometimes, when the wine runs out. When the crisis comes, how will you respond? Will you react by instinct, will you fly by the seat of your pants, or will you lean into your relationship with God in Christ? Speaker: Scott McDowell tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1048378972 Sun, 09 May 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/perfect-grace-for-imperfect-moms-1 00:29:31 Amarillo Central no 05.09.21 - Today we look at Mary the mother of Jesus. In many ways, yes, she is the model mom. But in several other ways, she’s less than perfect. Mary made her share of poor decisions she wished she could do over. Not all her interactions with her holy Son were perfect. But God’s grace is sufficient for her and for her children. Just as it is for you and yours. Speaker: Allan Stanglin 05.09.21 - Today we look at Mary the mother of Je… 05.09.21 - Today we look at Mary the mother of Jesus. In many ways, yes, she is the model mom. But in several other ways, she’s less than perfect. Mary made her share of poor decisions she wished she could do over. Not all her interactions with her holy Son were perfect. But God’s grace is sufficient for her and for her children. Just as it is for you and yours. Speaker: Allan Stanglin tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1032594163 Sun, 18 Apr 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/prestart 00:29:41 Amarillo Central no 04.18.21 - We shouldn’t really begin a Re|Start as a church family until we’ve first reflected on where we’ve been and where we are. Even as individual disciples of Jesus, we can’t really turn the page on something new, something post-pandemic, until we have taken a hard look at what God has done during the pandemic. Speaker: Allan Stanglin 04.18.21 - We shouldn’t really begin a Re|Start a… 04.18.21 - We shouldn’t really begin a Re|Start as a church family until we’ve first reflected on where we’ve been and where we are. Even as individual disciples of Jesus, we can’t really turn the page on something new, something post-pandemic, until we have taken a hard look at what God has done during the pandemic. Speaker: Allan Stanglin tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1032515851 Sun, 11 Apr 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/meals-with-the-messiah-breaking-bread 00:30:49 Amarillo Central no 04.18.21 - The resurrection and ascension of Jesus did not end the Gospel practice of eating and drinking with our Lord. Everything Jesus did around the table in Luke – revelation, redemption, relationship – he is still doing today. By the power and mystery of the Holy Spirit, disciples of Christ are still sharing meals with God and with one another. Speaker: Allan Stanglin 04.18.21 - The resurrection and ascension of Jesu… 04.18.21 - The resurrection and ascension of Jesus did not end the Gospel practice of eating and drinking with our Lord. Everything Jesus did around the table in Luke – revelation, redemption, relationship – he is still doing today. By the power and mystery of the Holy Spirit, disciples of Christ are still sharing meals with God and with one another. Speaker: Allan Stanglin tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1022896933 Sun, 04 Apr 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/meals-with-the-messiah-presence-and-proof 00:30:22 Amarillo Central no 04.04.21 - The stories of the resurrection meals in Luke 24 perfectly mirror our experience as Christians. We go through seasons of dismay, frustration, and doubt. Then we take our places at the table and we realize that Christ Jesus himself is with us. He warms our hearts with his truth, he comforts us with his presence, and he assures us with his peace. Jesus’ presence with us at the table is the proof that God’s promises are true. Speaker: Allan Stanglin 04.04.21 - The stories of the resurrection meals … 04.04.21 - The stories of the resurrection meals in Luke 24 perfectly mirror our experience as Christians. We go through seasons of dismay, frustration, and doubt. Then we take our places at the table and we realize that Christ Jesus himself is with us. He warms our hearts with his truth, he comforts us with his presence, and he assures us with his peace. Jesus’ presence with us at the table is the proof that God’s promises are true. Speaker: Allan Stanglin tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1018606429 Sun, 28 Mar 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/meals-with-the-messiah-the-bread-and-the-cup 00:30:58 Amarillo Central no 03.28.21 - Jesus served a Passover meal to his disciples on the night he was betrayed. And if we’ll look more closely at that Passover context, our weekly communion meals will take on a whole new depth of richness and meaning for our Christian transformation and ministry. Speaker: Allan Stanglin 03.28.21 - Jesus served a Passover meal to his di… 03.28.21 - Jesus served a Passover meal to his disciples on the night he was betrayed. And if we’ll look more closely at that Passover context, our weekly communion meals will take on a whole new depth of richness and meaning for our Christian transformation and ministry. Speaker: Allan Stanglin tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1015692586 Wed, 24 Mar 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/central-podcast-episode-37 00:12:52 Amarillo Central no 03.24.21 - Howard Griffin, the Senior Pastor at First Presbyterian Church, joins Allan for a conversation about the upcoming 4Amarillo Maundy Thursday worship service. What does Maundy mean? Why are we serving communion on a Thursday? Why do we leave the service in silence? Allan and Howard break it down in bite-sized chunks on the latest episode of the Central Podcast. Speakers: Allan Stanglin & Howard Griffin 03.24.21 - Howard Griffin, the Senior Pastor at F… 03.24.21 - Howard Griffin, the Senior Pastor at First Presbyterian Church, joins Allan for a conversation about the upcoming 4Amarillo Maundy Thursday worship service. What does Maundy mean? Why are we serving communion on a Thursday? Why do we leave the service in silence? Allan and Howard break it down in bite-sized chunks on the latest episode of the Central Podcast. Speakers: Allan Stanglin & Howard Griffin tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1013137666 Sun, 21 Mar 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/meals-with-the-messiah-everyones-invited 00:31:38 Amarillo Central no 03.21.21 - God alone through Christ has paid the price for the great feast. He alone has made the arrangements, prepared the table, and provided the meal. “Come to the feast!” he says. His invitation is for you. It’s for everyone. And the time to accept it is right now. Speaker: Allan Stanglin 03.21.21 - God alone through Christ has paid the … 03.21.21 - God alone through Christ has paid the price for the great feast. He alone has made the arrangements, prepared the table, and provided the meal. “Come to the feast!” he says. His invitation is for you. It’s for everyone. And the time to accept it is right now. Speaker: Allan Stanglin tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1007619226 Sun, 14 Mar 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/meals-with-the-messiah-the-bad-dinner-guest 00:31:51 Amarillo Central no 03.14.21 - When Jesus is invited to a Pharisee’s house for dinner, our Lord uses the occasion to insult everybody around the table. He lays into the religious leaders, calling them hypocrites and attention-seekers, accusing them of doing more harm than good to God’s people. It’s not that Jesus is merely calling out the Pharisees and Teachers of the Law for their hypocrisy. It’s that Jesus clearly sees where this kind of behavior leads, and he wants it to stop before it destroys everybody. Speaker: Allan Stanglin 03.14.21 - When Jesus is invited to a Pharisee’s … 03.14.21 - When Jesus is invited to a Pharisee’s house for dinner, our Lord uses the occasion to insult everybody around the table. He lays into the religious leaders, calling them hypocrites and attention-seekers, accusing them of doing more harm than good to God’s people. It’s not that Jesus is merely calling out the Pharisees and Teachers of the Law for their hypocrisy. It’s that Jesus clearly sees where this kind of behavior leads, and he wants it to stop before it destroys everybody. Speaker: Allan Stanglin tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1002663757 Sun, 07 Mar 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/meals-with-the-messiah-divine-distributors 00:33:31 Amarillo Central no 03.07.21 - Jesus is teaching and healing the crowds in the middle of the wilderness. All these people are hungry with nothing to eat, and Jesus tells his apostles, “You give them something to eat.” Let’s consider together the revelation, redemption, and relationship experienced in this important meal with our Lord. And our response to God’s gracious provision. Speaker: Allan Stanglin 03.07.21 - Jesus is teaching and healing the crow… 03.07.21 - Jesus is teaching and healing the crowds in the middle of the wilderness. All these people are hungry with nothing to eat, and Jesus tells his apostles, “You give them something to eat.” Let’s consider together the revelation, redemption, and relationship experienced in this important meal with our Lord. And our response to God’s gracious provision. Speaker: Allan Stanglin tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/998046379 Wed, 03 Mar 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/central-podcast-episode-36 00:17:57 Amarillo Central no 03.03.21 - The latest episode of the Central Podcast has just dropped. Valerie Gooch, the Executive Director of Panhandle Adult Rebuilding Center, joins Allan to discuss how The PARC is impacting the lives of those experiencing homelessness in Amarillo. Valerie shares some of the more recent success stories and recounts how she has seen our God at work during the pandemic. Speakers: Allan Stanglin & Valerie Gooch 03.03.21 - The latest episode of the Central Podc… 03.03.21 - The latest episode of the Central Podcast has just dropped. Valerie Gooch, the Executive Director of Panhandle Adult Rebuilding Center, joins Allan to discuss how The PARC is impacting the lives of those experiencing homelessness in Amarillo. Valerie shares some of the more recent success stories and recounts how she has seen our God at work during the pandemic. Speakers: Allan Stanglin & Valerie Gooch tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/996154171 Sun, 28 Feb 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/meals-with-the-messiah-four-words 00:35:06 Amarillo Central no 02.28.21 - There are four words every man, woman, and child need to hear. They are the four most important words ever spoken in any language. They have the power to comfort and to heal, to inspire new possibilities and to create new life, regardless of your station in life, your blurry past, your uncertain present, your perceived future, or your own views of yourself and your world no matter how accurate or distorted they may be. Speaker: Allan Stanglin 02.28.21 - There are four words every man, woman,… 02.28.21 - There are four words every man, woman, and child need to hear. They are the four most important words ever spoken in any language. They have the power to comfort and to heal, to inspire new possibilities and to create new life, regardless of your station in life, your blurry past, your uncertain present, your perceived future, or your own views of yourself and your world no matter how accurate or distorted they may be. Speaker: Allan Stanglin tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/990633217 Sun, 21 Feb 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/meals-with-the-messiah-house-calls 00:29:26 Amarillo Central no 02.21.21 - Meals are important as a place to experience and express community, acceptance, unity, and fellowship; for sharing, for getting to know other people, and for passing on and receiving wisdom. Together we are exploring seven meals that Jesus shared with others in the Gospel of Luke. This week we consider the meal at Levi’s house, during which our Lord refers to himself as a doctor who has come to heal the sick. Speaker: Allan Stanglin 02.21.21 - Meals are important as a place to expe… 02.21.21 - Meals are important as a place to experience and express community, acceptance, unity, and fellowship; for sharing, for getting to know other people, and for passing on and receiving wisdom. Together we are exploring seven meals that Jesus shared with others in the Gospel of Luke. This week we consider the meal at Levi’s house, during which our Lord refers to himself as a doctor who has come to heal the sick. Speaker: Allan Stanglin tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/983009842 Wed, 10 Feb 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/central-podcast-episode-35 00:18:50 Amarillo Central no 02.10.21 - All Central members are receiving a package from the church in the mail this week to connect us through the Lent season that begins next Wednesday and runs through Easter Sunday. Central Communications Director Hannah McNeill joins Allan in a conversation about those packages and our Ash Wednesday Drive-Thru event on February 17. What is Ash Wednesday? When did Lent start and why? And what good does it do to engage these ancient practices? Speakers: Allan Stanglin & Hannah McNeill 02.10.21 - All Central members are receiving a pa… 02.10.21 - All Central members are receiving a package from the church in the mail this week to connect us through the Lent season that begins next Wednesday and runs through Easter Sunday. Central Communications Director Hannah McNeill joins Allan in a conversation about those packages and our Ash Wednesday Drive-Thru event on February 17. What is Ash Wednesday? When did Lent start and why? And what good does it do to engage these ancient practices? Speakers: Allan Stanglin & Hannah McNeill tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/981676684 Sun, 07 Feb 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/the-peace-of-christ 00:28:22 Amarillo Central no 02.07.21 - Guest speaker Dr. Jerry Taylor joins us from Abilene Christian University this morning. From the words of scripture found in Colossians 3:15-17, he leads us to consider together living into the peace that Christ brings. Speaker: Dr. Jerry Taylor 02.07.21 - Guest speaker Dr. Jerry Taylor joins u… 02.07.21 - Guest speaker Dr. Jerry Taylor joins us from Abilene Christian University this morning. From the words of scripture found in Colossians 3:15-17, he leads us to consider together living into the peace that Christ brings. Speaker: Dr. Jerry Taylor tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/979111246 Thu, 04 Feb 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/central-podcast-episode-34 00:20:53 Amarillo Central no 02.04.21 - This episode features Craig Gladman, representing Central’s COVID team, as he joins guest host Greg Dowell. Together they address the fact that people are actively receiving the vaccine as we continue in this pandemic. What does that mean for us as a church? When is it safe to come back to in-person worship? Listen in as they dive deeper into the coronavirus, the vaccine, and our church community. Speakers: Greg Dowell & Craig Gladman 02.04.21 - This episode features Craig Gladman, r… 02.04.21 - This episode features Craig Gladman, representing Central’s COVID team, as he joins guest host Greg Dowell. Together they address the fact that people are actively receiving the vaccine as we continue in this pandemic. What does that mean for us as a church? When is it safe to come back to in-person worship? Listen in as they dive deeper into the coronavirus, the vaccine, and our church community. Speakers: Greg Dowell & Craig Gladman tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/977017765 Sun, 31 Jan 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/your-new-confidence 00:31:18 Amarillo Central no 01.31.21 - At the end of the story of Naomi and Ruth, God has moved this pair of widows from famine to feast, from emptiness to fullness, from bitterness to joy, from devastating death to everlasting life. As our redeemer, Jesus takes everything in our lives that has gone wrong and makes it right. He fixes in our lives what is broken. Whatever havoc the pandemic has wreaked in your life, whatever lingering effect you still feel, our God is committed to taking all of it into himself and creating something beautiful and eternal and new. Speaker: Allan Stanglin 01.31.21 - At the end of the story of Naomi and R… 01.31.21 - At the end of the story of Naomi and Ruth, God has moved this pair of widows from famine to feast, from emptiness to fullness, from bitterness to joy, from devastating death to everlasting life. As our redeemer, Jesus takes everything in our lives that has gone wrong and makes it right. He fixes in our lives what is broken. Whatever havoc the pandemic has wreaked in your life, whatever lingering effect you still feel, our God is committed to taking all of it into himself and creating something beautiful and eternal and new. Speaker: Allan Stanglin tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/973983313 Wed, 27 Jan 2021 20:52:20 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/central-podcast-episode-33 00:22:37 Amarillo Central no 01.27.21 - Central Podcast tackles Re|Start: Greg Dowell joins Allan for a conversation about the Central Re|Start Team and their plans for our post-pandemic church. Find out what the team heard from our church family in the recent Re|Start survey and focus groups, what was affirmed and what was suggested, and how we faithfully move forward into what God is doing in and through our congregation. Speakers: Allan Stanglin & Greg Dowell 01.27.21 - Central Podcast tackles Re|Start: Greg… 01.27.21 - Central Podcast tackles Re|Start: Greg Dowell joins Allan for a conversation about the Central Re|Start Team and their plans for our post-pandemic church. Find out what the team heard from our church family in the recent Re|Start survey and focus groups, what was affirmed and what was suggested, and how we faithfully move forward into what God is doing in and through our congregation. Speakers: Allan Stanglin & Greg Dowell tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/972507832 Sun, 24 Jan 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/your-new-natural 00:31:10 Amarillo Central no 01.24.21 - In a recent survey of 1,000 American adults, 58% said the COVID-19 pandemic has changed their lives forever. There is no doubt the global pandemic has shifted society and changed our culture in irrevocable ways. But we also know that God is at work. A new normal is not to be feared, it is to be embraced as God’s time and place for something beautiful and eternal and new. Speaker: Allan Stanglin 01.24.21 - In a recent survey of 1,000 American a… 01.24.21 - In a recent survey of 1,000 American adults, 58% said the COVID-19 pandemic has changed their lives forever. There is no doubt the global pandemic has shifted society and changed our culture in irrevocable ways. But we also know that God is at work. A new normal is not to be feared, it is to be embraced as God’s time and place for something beautiful and eternal and new. Speaker: Allan Stanglin tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/968560774 Sun, 17 Jan 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/your-new-perspective 00:32:18 Amarillo Central no 01.17.21 - This is the turning point in the story of Naomi and the turning point of our “Everything New!” series at Central. This is when you realize that God is at work in the bitterness and pain. Even in the middle of tremendous loss, God is moving the pieces into place and working out the timing and the details of his magnificent plans for your life. Speaker: Allan Stanglin 01.17.21 - This is the turning point in the story… 01.17.21 - This is the turning point in the story of Naomi and the turning point of our “Everything New!” series at Central. This is when you realize that God is at work in the bitterness and pain. Even in the middle of tremendous loss, God is moving the pieces into place and working out the timing and the details of his magnificent plans for your life. Speaker: Allan Stanglin tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/963788383 Sun, 10 Jan 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/your-new-address 00:30:59 Amarillo Central no 01.10.21 - When you look at yourself, do you focus on your struggles and your sins or on your holiness and righteousness in Christ? God is moving you into a brand-new place. And once you see it, your life will never be the same. Speaker: Allan Stanglin 01.10.21 - When you look at yourself, do you focu… 01.10.21 - When you look at yourself, do you focus on your struggles and your sins or on your holiness and righteousness in Christ? God is moving you into a brand-new place. And once you see it, your life will never be the same. Speaker: Allan Stanglin tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/960607252 Wed, 06 Jan 2021 21:26:42 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/closer-than-you-think 00:28:48 Amarillo Central no 12.27.20 - We all have questions as we head into the new year. When will the virus crisis end? How will the vaccines work? Will 2021 be better than 2020? The answer is that we belong to a God who does his very best work in the dark and his deliverance is always right around the corner. Join us in Romans 13:11-14. Speaker: Allan Stanglin 12.27.20 - We all have questions as we head into … 12.27.20 - We all have questions as we head into the new year. When will the virus crisis end? How will the vaccines work? Will 2021 be better than 2020? The answer is that we belong to a God who does his very best work in the dark and his deliverance is always right around the corner. Join us in Romans 13:11-14. Speaker: Allan Stanglin tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/960484603 Tue, 05 Jan 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/central-podcast-episode-32 00:14:39 Amarillo Central no 01.06.21 - For more information about tonight's parking lot event and how we are all participating together in "Everything New!" check out today's Central Podcast. Central Communications Director Hannah McNeill joins Allan for a conversation about our January theme and making ourselves available to God's faithful work in our lives. Speakers: Allan Stanglin & Hannah McNeill 01.06.21 - For more information about tonight's p… 01.06.21 - For more information about tonight's parking lot event and how we are all participating together in "Everything New!" check out today's Central Podcast. Central Communications Director Hannah McNeill joins Allan for a conversation about our January theme and making ourselves available to God's faithful work in our lives. Speakers: Allan Stanglin & Hannah McNeill tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/960611413 Sun, 03 Jan 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/your-new-direction 00:32:39 Amarillo Central no 01.03.21 - We kick off a five-part sermon series that reflects on the past difficulties of 2020 and explores the hopeful potential of the new year. “Everything New!” looks at our current circumstances through the story of Ruth, a young woman who was forced by a global crisis to move to a new place with God. Speaker: Allan Stanglin 01.03.21 - We kick off a five-part sermon series … 01.03.21 - We kick off a five-part sermon series that reflects on the past difficulties of 2020 and explores the hopeful potential of the new year. “Everything New!” looks at our current circumstances through the story of Ruth, a young woman who was forced by a global crisis to move to a new place with God. Speaker: Allan Stanglin tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/960605230 Sat, 19 Dec 2020 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/joyful-in-our-salvation 00:32:39 Amarillo Central no 12.20.20 - Celebrate the coming of Jesus during our annual Christmas service with traditional Christmas hymns and an emphasis on light and joy from Isaiah 9:2-7. Speaker: Allan Stanglin 12.20.20 - Celebrate the coming of Jesus during o… 12.20.20 - Celebrate the coming of Jesus during our annual Christmas service with traditional Christmas hymns and an emphasis on light and joy from Isaiah 9:2-7. Speaker: Allan Stanglin tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/947488123 Sun, 13 Dec 2020 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/helpful-in-his-spirit 00:27:48 Amarillo Central no 12.13.20 - Waiting on Christ to appear is not a passive thing; it’s a roll up your sleeves and get your hands dirty thing. Our Christian hope doesn’t ignore fear, anxiety, or trouble; it confronts it. The assurance we have doesn’t shy away from sickness, pain, or difficulty; it confronts all of that in the name and manner of Jesus, the one who came and is coming. Speaker: Allan Stanglin 12.13.20 - Waiting on Christ to appear is not a p… 12.13.20 - Waiting on Christ to appear is not a passive thing; it’s a roll up your sleeves and get your hands dirty thing. Our Christian hope doesn’t ignore fear, anxiety, or trouble; it confronts it. The assurance we have doesn’t shy away from sickness, pain, or difficulty; it confronts all of that in the name and manner of Jesus, the one who came and is coming. Speaker: Allan Stanglin tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/944527267 Wed, 09 Dec 2020 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/central-podcast-episode-31 00:16:50 Amarillo Central no 12.09.20 - Central's Communications Director, Hannah McNeill, joins Allan on today's podcast in a conversation about the Advent season. Why are the candles purple and pink? Why is the first day of Advent called the Christians' New Year's Day? What does it mean to order your life, not according to the secular calendar, but to the Story of God? Speakers: Allan Stanglin & Hannah McNeill 12.09.20 - Central's Communications Director, Han… 12.09.20 - Central's Communications Director, Hannah McNeill, joins Allan on today's podcast in a conversation about the Advent season. Why are the candles purple and pink? Why is the first day of Advent called the Christians' New Year's Day? What does it mean to order your life, not according to the secular calendar, but to the Story of God? Speakers: Allan Stanglin & Hannah McNeill tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/943051378 Sun, 06 Dec 2020 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/worthy-of-the-gospel 00:27:41 Amarillo Central no 12.06.20 - Christian hope is not a wishful thinking, it’s a confident leaning, or even leaping, into the promise of our God that he will one day make all things right. Something has happened that changed our lives and redirected our destinies. The Son of God came to this earth in our flesh and blood. And he is coming again. Speaker: Steve Cloer 12.06.20 - Christian hope is not a wishful thinki… 12.06.20 - Christian hope is not a wishful thinking, it’s a confident leaning, or even leaping, into the promise of our God that he will one day make all things right. Something has happened that changed our lives and redirected our destinies. The Son of God came to this earth in our flesh and blood. And he is coming again. Speaker: Steve Cloer tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/940127032 Wed, 02 Dec 2020 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/central-podcast-episode-30 00:16:02 Amarillo Central no 12.02.20 - The coronavirus crisis has blessed us with another new opportunity to minister to our downtown area neighbors. Our Local Missions Minister, Mark Love, and Chelsea Smith join Allan on this week's Central Podcast to discuss the Christmas project at Bivins Elementary School. Twelve Central families are wrapping and delivering gifts this week to 40 children in fourteen families connected to Bivins. Mark explains how the project came about and Chelsea describes the logistics and how she sees God at work in our evolving missions partnership with Bivins. Speakers: Allan Stanglin, Mark Love, & Chelsea Smith 12.02.20 - The coronavirus crisis has blessed us … 12.02.20 - The coronavirus crisis has blessed us with another new opportunity to minister to our downtown area neighbors. Our Local Missions Minister, Mark Love, and Chelsea Smith join Allan on this week's Central Podcast to discuss the Christmas project at Bivins Elementary School. Twelve Central families are wrapping and delivering gifts this week to 40 children in fourteen families connected to Bivins. Mark explains how the project came about and Chelsea describes the logistics and how she sees God at work in our evolving missions partnership with Bivins. Speakers: Allan Stanglin, Mark Love, & Chelsea Smith tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/939516409 Sun, 29 Nov 2020 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/thankful-for-his-coming 00:26:59 Amarillo Central no 11.29.20 - Christ is coming to rescue us from the dark prisons of our own existence, from anxiety, from guilt, from sin, and from loneliness. To be ready for this rescue, we first have to recognize how fully we are enslaved. And, then, how thankful we are for his coming. Speaker: Allan Stanglin 11.29.20 - Christ is coming to rescue us from the… 11.29.20 - Christ is coming to rescue us from the dark prisons of our own existence, from anxiety, from guilt, from sin, and from loneliness. To be ready for this rescue, we first have to recognize how fully we are enslaved. And, then, how thankful we are for his coming. Speaker: Allan Stanglin tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/934530088 Sun, 22 Nov 2020 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/watching-for-christ 00:29:12 Amarillo Central no 11.22.20 - We know what our God is doing through Jesus for the sake of the world. We know he is redeeming all of creation, he is forgiving all sin, and he is reconciling all people back to him and to one another through his holy Son. Our God is fixing everything that is broken; he is making right everything that has gone wrong. In your life, in your community, and all around the globe, God’s righteous Kingdom is coming with power and everything is changing! So pray for it. And watch for it. And be thankful. Speaker: Allan Stanglin 11.22.20 - We know what our God is doing through … 11.22.20 - We know what our God is doing through Jesus for the sake of the world. We know he is redeeming all of creation, he is forgiving all sin, and he is reconciling all people back to him and to one another through his holy Son. Our God is fixing everything that is broken; he is making right everything that has gone wrong. In your life, in your community, and all around the globe, God’s righteous Kingdom is coming with power and everything is changing! So pray for it. And watch for it. And be thankful. Speaker: Allan Stanglin tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/931057894 Sun, 15 Nov 2020 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/submitting-for-christ 00:30:50 Amarillo Central no 11.15.20 - Being raised with Christ means relating to those with whom we live in ways that model our Savior’s humility and sacrificial service. Living in Christ means viewing our employment and our labors as important work for the Lord. Speaker: Allan Stanglin 11.15.20 - Being raised with Christ means relatin… 11.15.20 - Being raised with Christ means relating to those with whom we live in ways that model our Savior’s humility and sacrificial service. Living in Christ means viewing our employment and our labors as important work for the Lord. Speaker: Allan Stanglin tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/926114689 Sat, 07 Nov 2020 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/raised-with-christ 00:29:35 Amarillo Central no 11.08.20 - This passage in Colossians 3 speaks about our promised future as if it has already occurred. It says we are already raised with Christ and seated with him at the right hand of the Father in heaven. Speaker: Allan Stanglin 11.08.20 - This passage in Colossians 3 speaks ab… 11.08.20 - This passage in Colossians 3 speaks about our promised future as if it has already occurred. It says we are already raised with Christ and seated with him at the right hand of the Father in heaven. Speaker: Allan Stanglin tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/922125385 Sun, 01 Nov 2020 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/living-in-christ 00:31:07 Amarillo Central no 11.01.20 - Let's consider to live in Christ together. The author of the passage in Colossians 2 encourages those who have received Christ to hang onto him, to live in him. Those who don’t, the author writes, have lost their connection with the Head. And, obviously, that’s no way to live. Speaker: Allan Stanglin 11.01.20 - Let's consider to live in Christ toget… 11.01.20 - Let's consider to live in Christ together. The author of the passage in Colossians 2 encourages those who have received Christ to hang onto him, to live in him. Those who don’t, the author writes, have lost their connection with the Head. And, obviously, that’s no way to live. Speaker: Allan Stanglin tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/919694020 Sun, 25 Oct 2020 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/connected-we-are-all-sent-on-the-same-mission 00:47:28 Amarillo Central no 10.25.20 - Wherever the great salvation mission of God takes place, we are right there in the middle of it together. We are connected by the common taking of the Gospel, the shared living out of the Good News, wherever it happens in our city or on the other side of the globe. The mission connects us. Speaker: Allan Stanglin 10.25.20 - Wherever the great salvation mission o… 10.25.20 - Wherever the great salvation mission of God takes place, we are right there in the middle of it together. We are connected by the common taking of the Gospel, the shared living out of the Good News, wherever it happens in our city or on the other side of the globe. The mission connects us. Speaker: Allan Stanglin tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/913389823 Sun, 18 Oct 2020 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/connected-we-all-share-the-same-holy-spirit 00:35:36 Amarillo Central no 10.18.20 - What are the ways God’s Holy Spirit is changing all our lives? The proof of God’s Spirit in us isn’t merely a mental, emotional, or spiritual thing. The Bible points us to physical, visible manifestations of the work God is doing in our lives. Speaker: Allan Stanglin 10.18.20 - What are the ways God’s Holy Spirit is… 10.18.20 - What are the ways God’s Holy Spirit is changing all our lives? The proof of God’s Spirit in us isn’t merely a mental, emotional, or spiritual thing. The Bible points us to physical, visible manifestations of the work God is doing in our lives. Speaker: Allan Stanglin tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/909367327 Sun, 11 Oct 2020 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/connected-we-are-all-saved-by-the-same-blood-of-jesus 00:30:15 Amarillo Central no 10.11.20 - None of us is saved by the religion we were born into or the amount of money we make or the number of good deeds we do. We are all saved by the blood of Jesus. That’s one of the major, eternal, right-now-and-forever things we all share in common. Speaker: Allan Stanglin 10.11.20 - None of us is saved by the religion we… 10.11.20 - None of us is saved by the religion we were born into or the amount of money we make or the number of good deeds we do. We are all saved by the blood of Jesus. That’s one of the major, eternal, right-now-and-forever things we all share in common. Speaker: Allan Stanglin tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/905256052 Sun, 04 Oct 2020 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/connected-we-all-need-the-same-grace-of-god 00:28:28 Amarillo Central no 10.04.20 - When our nation feels so fractured. When our families and neighbors seem so separated. When our church is more scattered than gathered. When the whole world is more focused on the distance and differences between us... Missions Month is the time to remember all the things we have in common. Speaker: Allan Stanglin 10.04.20 - When our nation feels so fractured. Wh… 10.04.20 - When our nation feels so fractured. When our families and neighbors seem so separated. When our church is more scattered than gathered. When the whole world is more focused on the distance and differences between us... Missions Month is the time to remember all the things we have in common. Speaker: Allan Stanglin tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/903012622 Thu, 01 Oct 2020 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/wednesday-podcast-episode-29 00:15:57 Amarillo Central no 10.01.20 - Central's foreign missions committee chairman, Steve Cearley, joins Allan Stanglin for a preview of our annual Missions Month that begins this Sunday. Allan and Steve discuss the dynamics of staying connected to our missionaries during a global pandemic, the value of Missions Month to our church family, and what our kids can expect during these four weeks in October. Speakers: Allan Stanglin & Steve Cearley 10.01.20 - Central's foreign missions committee c… 10.01.20 - Central's foreign missions committee chairman, Steve Cearley, joins Allan Stanglin for a preview of our annual Missions Month that begins this Sunday. Allan and Steve discuss the dynamics of staying connected to our missionaries during a global pandemic, the value of Missions Month to our church family, and what our kids can expect during these four weeks in October. Speakers: Allan Stanglin & Steve Cearley tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/901647649 Sun, 27 Sep 2020 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/unhindered 00:32:57 Amarillo Central no 09.27.20 - The Book of Acts shows us a picture of God’s Church in the middle of circumstances they did not choose. The Good News was being proclaimed boldly and the Kingdom of God was advancing “unhindered.” But these Christians were not in charge, they were being led. They were not making decisions as much as they were imitating their Lord in three key areas: hospitality, generosity, and prayer. Speaker: Allan Stanglin 09.27.20 - The Book of Acts shows us a picture of… 09.27.20 - The Book of Acts shows us a picture of God’s Church in the middle of circumstances they did not choose. The Good News was being proclaimed boldly and the Kingdom of God was advancing “unhindered.” But these Christians were not in charge, they were being led. They were not making decisions as much as they were imitating their Lord in three key areas: hospitality, generosity, and prayer. Speaker: Allan Stanglin tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/898396564 Wed, 23 Sep 2020 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/wednesday-podcast-episode-28 00:16:11 Amarillo Central no 09.23.20 - After a 28-week break for the virus crisis, Central's Sunday morning Bible classes are starting up again October 4. Greg Dowell joins Allan Stanglin on today's podcast to discuss all the logistics, challenges, and details. What should you expect when you show up for Bible class for the first time in over six months Speakers: Allan Stanglin & Greg Dowell 09.23.20 - After a 28-week break for the virus cr… 09.23.20 - After a 28-week break for the virus crisis, Central's Sunday morning Bible classes are starting up again October 4. Greg Dowell joins Allan Stanglin on today's podcast to discuss all the logistics, challenges, and details. What should you expect when you show up for Bible class for the first time in over six months Speakers: Allan Stanglin & Greg Dowell tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/897025111 Sun, 20 Sep 2020 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/blessing-the-final-step 00:31:13 Amarillo Central no 09.20.20 - In the beginning, God initiated a blessing process between himself and his creation. The first words the Lord spoke to Adam and Eve were words of blessing and those blessings have continued to this day for his children and followers of his Son. As we travel the road of faith, our God showers us with his mercies and grace in all kinds of weather and in every kind of circumstance. Speaker: Allan Stanglin 09.20.20 - In the beginning, God initiated a bles… 09.20.20 - In the beginning, God initiated a blessing process between himself and his creation. The first words the Lord spoke to Adam and Eve were words of blessing and those blessings have continued to this day for his children and followers of his Son. As we travel the road of faith, our God showers us with his mercies and grace in all kinds of weather and in every kind of circumstance. Speaker: Allan Stanglin tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/893060011 Sun, 13 Sep 2020 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/be-strong-and-courageous 00:34:17 Amarillo Central no 09.13.20 - Let's consider the passage of Scripture in Joshua 2 and how we can be strong and courageous in this time of great difficulty in our world today. Speaker: Jeff McMillon 09.13.20 - Let's consider the passage of Scriptur… 09.13.20 - Let's consider the passage of Scripture in Joshua 2 and how we can be strong and courageous in this time of great difficulty in our world today. Speaker: Jeff McMillon tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/890379538 Sun, 06 Sep 2020 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/count-it-all-joy 00:37:22 Amarillo Central no 09.06.20 - Our world today is in crisis. There is an "it" that is creating doubt and division in our country and in the world. The "It" is coronavirus, Covid-19. The "It" is racial division. Where is the salvation from the "it" in our lives today? How do we overcome this "It"? Where do we look? To whom do we turn? Speaker: Jerry Taylor 09.06.20 - Our world today is in crisis. There is… 09.06.20 - Our world today is in crisis. There is an "it" that is creating doubt and division in our country and in the world. The "It" is coronavirus, Covid-19. The "It" is racial division. Where is the salvation from the "it" in our lives today? How do we overcome this "It"? Where do we look? To whom do we turn? Speaker: Jerry Taylor tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/885737269 Sun, 30 Aug 2020 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/community-the-delightful-step 00:31:34 Amarillo Central no 08.30.20 - Committing to live, worship, and serve together in a faith community is an important step on the path of discipleship to Jesus. The Bible says the tight relationships and the unity we express together are a delight. Speaker: Allan Stanglin 08.30.20 - Committing to live, worship, and serve… 08.30.20 - Committing to live, worship, and serve together in a faith community is an important step on the path of discipleship to Jesus. The Bible says the tight relationships and the unity we express together are a delight. Speaker: Allan Stanglin tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/881386387 Sun, 23 Aug 2020 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/hope-the-deliberate-step 00:32:14 Amarillo Central no 08.23.20 - Psalm 130 gives dignity to human suffering and then gives that human suffering to God. It reminds us that suffering is a normal part of what it means to be alive on this earth. It reminds us who we are in our suffering and where God is. Psalm 130 gives us hope. Speaker: Allan Stanglin 08.23.20 - Psalm 130 gives dignity to human suffe… 08.23.20 - Psalm 130 gives dignity to human suffering and then gives that human suffering to God. It reminds us that suffering is a normal part of what it means to be alive on this earth. It reminds us who we are in our suffering and where God is. Psalm 130 gives us hope. Speaker: Allan Stanglin tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/878651965 Wed, 19 Aug 2020 20:41:13 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/podcast-august-19 00:18:53 Amarillo Central no 8.19.20 - The "Uniting as One" worship service at the Hodgetown ballpark is less than two weeks away. Free tickets to this city-wide, all-church racial renewal event were made available today and the anticipation is building. St. John Baptist Church pastor Anthony Harris joins Allan Stanglin on today's podcast for a conversation about the tickets, the seating at the Sod Poodles stadium, what we can expect on August 30, and what we pray by God's grace will be accomplished. Speakers: Allan Stanglin, Anthony Harris 8.19.20 - The "Uniting as One" worship service at… 8.19.20 - The "Uniting as One" worship service at the Hodgetown ballpark is less than two weeks away. Free tickets to this city-wide, all-church racial renewal event were made available today and the anticipation is building. St. John Baptist Church pastor Anthony Harris joins Allan Stanglin on today's podcast for a conversation about the tickets, the seating at the Sod Poodles stadium, what we can expect on August 30, and what we pray by God's grace will be accomplished. Speakers: Allan Stanglin, Anthony Harris tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/878512246 Sun, 16 Aug 2020 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/happiness-the-joyful-step 00:37:53 Amarillo Central no 08.16.20 - The Christian life is not a reduction in your blessings, it’s not a subtraction of the good things you’re used to. The life of discipleship to Jesus, walking together toward the holiness of God, is filled with blessings. As you journey to God, Psalm 128 promises that he will expand your capacities and fill you up with life so that you overflow with great joy. Speaker: Allan Stanglin 08.16.20 - The Christian life is not a reduction … 08.16.20 - The Christian life is not a reduction in your blessings, it’s not a subtraction of the good things you’re used to. The life of discipleship to Jesus, walking together toward the holiness of God, is filled with blessings. As you journey to God, Psalm 128 promises that he will expand your capacities and fill you up with life so that you overflow with great joy. Speaker: Allan Stanglin tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/873510583 Sun, 09 Aug 2020 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/security-the-solid-step 00:33:32 Amarillo Central no 08.09.20 - Living as a disciple of Jesus is not at all like walking a tightrope without a safety net. It’s like sitting safely and securely inside a fortress. Together, let's consider the security we have in our Lord. Speaker: Allan Stanglin 08.09.20 - Living as a disciple of Jesus is not a… 08.09.20 - Living as a disciple of Jesus is not at all like walking a tightrope without a safety net. It’s like sitting safely and securely inside a fortress. Together, let's consider the security we have in our Lord. Speaker: Allan Stanglin tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/871259758 Thu, 06 Aug 2020 15:49:44 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/wednesday-podcast-episode-26 00:22:51 Amarillo Central no 8.6.20 - Two of our own Central church students, Elise Schaffer and Corbin Gray, join Allan Stanglin for a conversation about their experiences as summer interns with our local missions partners. Elise and Corbin share stories from HopeChoice and The PARC, discuss the many ways they've been personally blessed, and point out where God is at work in and through Central for the sake of our city. Speakers: Allan Stanglin, Elise Schaffer and Corbin Gray 8.6.20 - Two of our own Central church students, … 8.6.20 - Two of our own Central church students, Elise Schaffer and Corbin Gray, join Allan Stanglin for a conversation about their experiences as summer interns with our local missions partners. Elise and Corbin share stories from HopeChoice and The PARC, discuss the many ways they've been personally blessed, and point out where God is at work in and through Central for the sake of our city. Speakers: Allan Stanglin, Elise Schaffer and Corbin Gray tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/870209164 Tue, 04 Aug 2020 19:49:09 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/podcast-25 00:20:04 Amarillo Central no 08.04.20 - On today's episode of the Central podcast, Allan Stanglin and Mary McNeill welcome the new Bivins Elementary School principal to the Central church family. R. J. Soleyjacks joins us for an introduction to Central and an inspiring conversation about his dreams for the children and families of our local missions partner school. You can listen to the podcast by clicking here. The previous 24 episodes are all available at amarillocentral.org under the "Media" tab. Speakers: Allan Stanglin, Mary McNeill and R.J. Soleyjacks. 08.04.20 - On today's episode of the Central podc… 08.04.20 - On today's episode of the Central podcast, Allan Stanglin and Mary McNeill welcome the new Bivins Elementary School principal to the Central church family. R. J. Soleyjacks joins us for an introduction to Central and an inspiring conversation about his dreams for the children and families of our local missions partner school. You can listen to the podcast by clicking here. The previous 24 episodes are all available at amarillocentral.org under the "Media" tab. Speakers: Allan Stanglin, Mary McNeill and R.J. Soleyjacks. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/873509176 Sun, 02 Aug 2020 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/help-the-proclaimimg-step 00:31:33 Amarillo Central no 08.02.20 - Do we emphasize God’s constant presence in our lives or do we dwell on the struggles? We proclaim that God helps us in times of need. His deliverance is always a surprise, but it’s always certain. His rescue is a miracle, but we know it’s coming. And we stand on it and declare it so confidently that it transforms the way we think about and react to everything. Speaker: Allan Stanglin 08.02.20 - Do we emphasize God’s constant presenc… 08.02.20 - Do we emphasize God’s constant presence in our lives or do we dwell on the struggles? We proclaim that God helps us in times of need. His deliverance is always a surprise, but it’s always certain. His rescue is a miracle, but we know it’s coming. And we stand on it and declare it so confidently that it transforms the way we think about and react to everything. Speaker: Allan Stanglin tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/865430422 Sun, 26 Jul 2020 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/hope-for-the-journey 00:31:47 Amarillo Central no 07.26.20 - We are on a journey with COVID coupled with significant social and political conflict. It is exhausting. Anxiety seems to be winning. Yet, it doesn't have to rule our hearts. Enter hope through the prophets. When prophets show up in Scripture, they speak for God and offer hope for a transformed, more inclusive just society. There is hope for the journey. Will we move forward or be stuck in anxious, life draining thinking and behavior? Speaker: Dr. Grady King 07.26.20 - We are on a journey with COVID coupled… 07.26.20 - We are on a journey with COVID coupled with significant social and political conflict. It is exhausting. Anxiety seems to be winning. Yet, it doesn't have to rule our hearts. Enter hope through the prophets. When prophets show up in Scripture, they speak for God and offer hope for a transformed, more inclusive just society. There is hope for the journey. Will we move forward or be stuck in anxious, life draining thinking and behavior? Speaker: Dr. Grady King tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/861870205 Sun, 19 Jul 2020 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/worshipthe-natural-step 00:32:20 Amarillo Central no 07.19.20 - It’s a lot more interesting discovering the reasons people do go to church than listening to why others don’t. Let's consider together the child of God’s most natural act as the psalmist invites, “Let us go to the house of the Lord!” Speaker: Allan Stanglin 07.19.20 - It’s a lot more interesting discoverin… 07.19.20 - It’s a lot more interesting discovering the reasons people do go to church than listening to why others don’t. Let's consider together the child of God’s most natural act as the psalmist invites, “Let us go to the house of the Lord!” Speaker: Allan Stanglin tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/858448822 Wed, 15 Jul 2020 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/wednesday-podcast-episode-24 00:19:46 Amarillo Central no 07.15.20 - Valerie Gooch, the Executive Director of the Panhandle Adult Rebuilding Center, joins Allan Stanglin on today's episode of the Central Podcast for an update on what God is doing in and through this valuable local missions partner. Allan and Valerie discuss the coronavirus shutdown and the effects Covid-19 has had on their ministry. They also talk about The PARC's new property purchase and plans for expansion, Central's summer interns, and the "Three for One" fundraiser that begins with a scavenger hunt August 6. Speakers: Allan Stanglin & Valerie Gooch 07.15.20 - Valerie Gooch, the Executive Director … 07.15.20 - Valerie Gooch, the Executive Director of the Panhandle Adult Rebuilding Center, joins Allan Stanglin on today's episode of the Central Podcast for an update on what God is doing in and through this valuable local missions partner. Allan and Valerie discuss the coronavirus shutdown and the effects Covid-19 has had on their ministry. They also talk about The PARC's new property purchase and plans for expansion, Central's summer interns, and the "Three for One" fundraiser that begins with a scavenger hunt August 6. Speakers: Allan Stanglin & Valerie Gooch tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/857146384 Sun, 12 Jul 2020 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/providence-the-confident-step 00:31:18 Amarillo Central no 07.12.20 - The second Psalm of Ascent reminds us that the path of discipleship is filled with hazards. There are physical ailments, emotional pitfalls, and spiritual battles. But that does not mean the Lord has left you. It doesn’t mean our God has shifted his attention to someone more interesting, someone a little less needy, and left you to fend for yourself. Speaker: Allan Stanglin 07.12.20 - The second Psalm of Ascent reminds us … 07.12.20 - The second Psalm of Ascent reminds us that the path of discipleship is filled with hazards. There are physical ailments, emotional pitfalls, and spiritual battles. But that does not mean the Lord has left you. It doesn’t mean our God has shifted his attention to someone more interesting, someone a little less needy, and left you to fend for yourself. Speaker: Allan Stanglin tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/854527144 Wed, 08 Jul 2020 20:25:50 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/wednesday-podcast-episode-23 00:19:33 Amarillo Central no 07.08.20 - Greg Dowell joins Allan Stanglin on today's episode for a conversation about the next phases in our transition from scattered to gathered at Central. The "Covid Committee" is identified and the planned next steps for children's programming and Bible classes are unveiled --- as long as it is "safe and sensible" to do so! Speakers: Allan Stanglin & Greg Dowell 07.08.20 - Greg Dowell joins Allan Stanglin on to… 07.08.20 - Greg Dowell joins Allan Stanglin on today's episode for a conversation about the next phases in our transition from scattered to gathered at Central. The "Covid Committee" is identified and the planned next steps for children's programming and Bible classes are unveiled --- as long as it is "safe and sensible" to do so! Speakers: Allan Stanglin & Greg Dowell tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/853212085 Sun, 05 Jul 2020 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/repentance-the-first-step 00:28:44 Amarillo Central no 07.05.20 - Everyone's in a hurry. We seem to have an insatiable desire for the immediate and the casual. We want church and transformation on our terms; the faster and more convenient, the better. But, that is not the way of our God. Our Lord demands a slow, long, deliberate dedication to his ways; he expects a determined commitment and endurance that lasts a lifetime. Speaker: Allan Stanglin 07.05.20 - Everyone's in a hurry. We seem to have… 07.05.20 - Everyone's in a hurry. We seem to have an insatiable desire for the immediate and the casual. We want church and transformation on our terms; the faster and more convenient, the better. But, that is not the way of our God. Our Lord demands a slow, long, deliberate dedication to his ways; he expects a determined commitment and endurance that lasts a lifetime. Speaker: Allan Stanglin tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/850440199 Wed, 01 Jul 2020 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/wednesday-podcast-episode-22 00:18:58 Amarillo Central no 07.01.20 - Today's episode of the Central podcast has dropped on the Central app and the Central church website. Greg Dowell joins Allan Stanglin for a conversation about community in smaller groups. This podcast is for every member of Central who's looking for some kind of church expression, some community option, between another Zoom meeting and worshiping with 200 people in the auditorium. Speakers: Allan Stanglin & Greg Dowell 07.01.20 - Today's episode of the Central podcast… 07.01.20 - Today's episode of the Central podcast has dropped on the Central app and the Central church website. Greg Dowell joins Allan Stanglin for a conversation about community in smaller groups. This podcast is for every member of Central who's looking for some kind of church expression, some community option, between another Zoom meeting and worshiping with 200 people in the auditorium. Speakers: Allan Stanglin & Greg Dowell tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/849653836 Sun, 28 Jun 2020 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/uniting-as-one 00:30:34 Amarillo Central no 06.28.20 - Let's consider the harmony we share in Christ, the actions we take that bring him glory, and the mission we’re on to change the world. We need a vision for what’s possible. We need a clear target to aim for. We need a prayer. We need hope. Speaker: Allan Stanglin 06.28.20 - Let's consider the harmony we share in… 06.28.20 - Let's consider the harmony we share in Christ, the actions we take that bring him glory, and the mission we’re on to change the world. We need a vision for what’s possible. We need a clear target to aim for. We need a prayer. We need hope. Speaker: Allan Stanglin tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/842661040 Thu, 18 Jun 2020 19:57:18 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/podcast-21-feat-anthony-harris 00:27:41 Amarillo Central no 6.18.20 - On today's episode of the Central podcast, Allan talks to Anthony Harris, the Pastor at St John Baptist Church in Amarillo, about the "Uniting as One" worship service on June 28. The conversation centers around Anthony's hopes for increased racial harmony in our city and beyond, and why he believes any significant change must begin with God's people. Speakers: Allan Stanglin & Anthony Harris 6.18.20 - On today's episode of the Central podca… 6.18.20 - On today's episode of the Central podcast, Allan talks to Anthony Harris, the Pastor at St John Baptist Church in Amarillo, about the "Uniting as One" worship service on June 28. The conversation centers around Anthony's hopes for increased racial harmony in our city and beyond, and why he believes any significant change must begin with God's people. Speakers: Allan Stanglin & Anthony Harris tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/841395127 Tue, 16 Jun 2020 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/wednesday-podcast-episode-20 00:24:59 Amarillo Central no 06.16.20 - On today's episode of the Central podcast, Allan talks about the upcoming "Uniting as One" worship service with two of the event's organizers. Isaac Butler, associate pastor at St John Baptist, and Chris Brown, a minister at Temple of Praise, discuss the origins of the city-wide, all-church, interdenominational, interracial, worship service scheduled for the evening of June 28. The conversation moves from our combined hopes for this worship event and where this might lead our churches and our community to the particulars of what the service will look like and what we need in terms of volunteers. Speakers: Allan Stanglin, Isaac Butler, & Chris Brown 06.16.20 - On today's episode of the Central podc… 06.16.20 - On today's episode of the Central podcast, Allan talks about the upcoming "Uniting as One" worship service with two of the event's organizers. Isaac Butler, associate pastor at St John Baptist, and Chris Brown, a minister at Temple of Praise, discuss the origins of the city-wide, all-church, interdenominational, interracial, worship service scheduled for the evening of June 28. The conversation moves from our combined hopes for this worship event and where this might lead our churches and our community to the particulars of what the service will look like and what we need in terms of volunteers. Speakers: Allan Stanglin, Isaac Butler, & Chris Brown tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/840817924 Sun, 14 Jun 2020 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/hope-in-the-storm 00:31:41 Amarillo Central no 06.14.20 - The start to 2020 has been anything but boring. What do you do when the storms of life grow turbulent? Worry is a common default…but that gets us no closer to the other side. Join us Sunday for a dose of hope from the last two chapters of God’s Word, Revelation 21-22. Speaker: Mark Tidwell 06.14.20 - The start to 2020 has been anything bu… 06.14.20 - The start to 2020 has been anything but boring. What do you do when the storms of life grow turbulent? Worry is a common default…but that gets us no closer to the other side. Join us Sunday for a dose of hope from the last two chapters of God’s Word, Revelation 21-22. Speaker: Mark Tidwell tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/837120109 Sun, 07 Jun 2020 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/groaning-and-glory 00:27:00 Amarillo Central no 06.07.20 - The Kingdom of God, our eternal salvation, the defeat of sin and death, our Lord’s ultimate reign, and the restoration of all of creation --- it’s here. And it’s all still to come. Already and not yet. So, we wait. We hope for what we do not have and we wait for it patiently. And while we wait, we groan. Speaker: Allan Stanglin 06.07.20 - The Kingdom of God, our eternal salvat… 06.07.20 - The Kingdom of God, our eternal salvation, the defeat of sin and death, our Lord’s ultimate reign, and the restoration of all of creation --- it’s here. And it’s all still to come. Already and not yet. So, we wait. We hope for what we do not have and we wait for it patiently. And while we wait, we groan. Speaker: Allan Stanglin tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/834211120 Thu, 04 Jun 2020 20:01:37 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/wednesday-podcast-episode-19 00:26:24 Amarillo Central no 06.04.20 - Today's podcast features Bivins Principal Benny Barraza and Central Children's Minister Mary McNeill. For the second time in three years, Central has won the Amarillo School District's Partner of the Year award for our work with Snack Pak for Kids, the money we send, and the volunteer hours we spend at Bivins Elementary. Speakers: Allan Stanglin, Benny Barraza, & Mary McNeill 06.04.20 - Today's podcast features Bivins Princi… 06.04.20 - Today's podcast features Bivins Principal Benny Barraza and Central Children's Minister Mary McNeill. For the second time in three years, Central has won the Amarillo School District's Partner of the Year award for our work with Snack Pak for Kids, the money we send, and the volunteer hours we spend at Bivins Elementary. Speakers: Allan Stanglin, Benny Barraza, & Mary McNeill tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/833063914 Tue, 02 Jun 2020 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/wednesday-podcast-episode-18 00:23:43 Amarillo Central no 06.02.20 - On today's episode of the Central podcast, Allan introduces us to our new summer youth interns, Emily Cochran and Eli McCoy. Emily and Eli discuss the influences that led them to pursue vocations in congregational ministry, the relationships that led them to Central, and the complications of doing youth ministry during the social distancing of a global pandemic. And Eli gives us stunning insights into what it's like to live with Larry Borger! Speakers: Allan Stanglin, Emily Cochran, & Eli McCoy 06.02.20 - On today's episode of the Central podc… 06.02.20 - On today's episode of the Central podcast, Allan introduces us to our new summer youth interns, Emily Cochran and Eli McCoy. Emily and Eli discuss the influences that led them to pursue vocations in congregational ministry, the relationships that led them to Central, and the complications of doing youth ministry during the social distancing of a global pandemic. And Eli gives us stunning insights into what it's like to live with Larry Borger! Speakers: Allan Stanglin, Emily Cochran, & Eli McCoy tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/833009755 Sat, 30 May 2020 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/in-the-spirit-on-the-lords-day 00:24:03 Amarillo Central no 05.31.20 - What will you see and what will you hear when we worship our Father together in the Spirit on the Lord’s Day? What is God going to show you? Let us draw near to God and to one another and find out. Speaker: Allan Stanglin 05.31.20 - What will you see and what will you he… 05.31.20 - What will you see and what will you hear when we worship our Father together in the Spirit on the Lord’s Day? What is God going to show you? Let us draw near to God and to one another and find out. Speaker: Allan Stanglin tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/829164154 Sun, 24 May 2020 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/yet-will-i-rejoice-in-the-lord 00:37:40 Amarillo Central no 05.24.20 - All of us are experiencing loss related to the Covid-19 virus. Some level of grief. The list is long of things we’ve lost, things we miss, things that were canceled. There is injustice and insecurity, tension and strife. And always the uncertainty. We’re all suffering in a variety of ways. The biblical way to express this grief is by lament. And we’re going to do that together as a church family this Sunday morning. Speaker: Allan Stanglin 05.24.20 - All of us are experiencing loss relate… 05.24.20 - All of us are experiencing loss related to the Covid-19 virus. Some level of grief. The list is long of things we’ve lost, things we miss, things that were canceled. There is injustice and insecurity, tension and strife. And always the uncertainty. We’re all suffering in a variety of ways. The biblical way to express this grief is by lament. And we’re going to do that together as a church family this Sunday morning. Speaker: Allan Stanglin tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/824020507 Tue, 19 May 2020 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/wednesday-podcast-episode-17 00:21:20 Amarillo Central no 05.19.20 - Today's episode of the Central podcast features two of our elders, John Todd Cornett and Craig Gladman, discussing the re-opening of Central for in-person worship on Sunday May 31. The conversation revolves around the current coronavirus conditions in Amarillo, our plans for a gradual restart to our Sunday morning assemblies, and the need for love and extra grace as we carefully transition from scattered to gathered. Speakers: Allan Stanglin, John Todd Cornett, & Craig Gladman 05.19.20 - Today's episode of the Central podcast… 05.19.20 - Today's episode of the Central podcast features two of our elders, John Todd Cornett and Craig Gladman, discussing the re-opening of Central for in-person worship on Sunday May 31. The conversation revolves around the current coronavirus conditions in Amarillo, our plans for a gradual restart to our Sunday morning assemblies, and the need for love and extra grace as we carefully transition from scattered to gathered. Speakers: Allan Stanglin, John Todd Cornett, & Craig Gladman tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/823003180 Sun, 17 May 2020 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/from-scattered-to-gathered 00:28:24 Amarillo Central no 05.17.20 - The Hebrew and Greek words for “church” in the Bible are literally translated “assembly.” We are a gathered people first. It’s the very definition of who we are together in Christ. It embodies our incarnational God who joins us in bodily form and calls us to come together in community in one another’s physical, bodily, face-to-face presence. Speaker: Allan Stanglin 05.17.20 - The Hebrew and Greek words for “church… 05.17.20 - The Hebrew and Greek words for “church” in the Bible are literally translated “assembly.” We are a gathered people first. It’s the very definition of who we are together in Christ. It embodies our incarnational God who joins us in bodily form and calls us to come together in community in one another’s physical, bodily, face-to-face presence. Speaker: Allan Stanglin tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/820576432 Thu, 14 May 2020 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/wednesday-podcast-episode-16 00:24:15 Amarillo Central no 05.14.20 - Today's episode continues and expands the earlier discussion about lament. Allan Stanglin lays the biblical foundation for this spiritual exercise and gets you ready to participate in Central's lament service on Sunday May 24. Speaker: Allan Stanglin 05.14.20 - Today's episode continues and expands … 05.14.20 - Today's episode continues and expands the earlier discussion about lament. Allan Stanglin lays the biblical foundation for this spiritual exercise and gets you ready to participate in Central's lament service on Sunday May 24. Speaker: Allan Stanglin tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/819148864 Sun, 10 May 2020 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/wednesday-podcast-episode-15 00:30:45 Amarillo Central no 05.12.20 - In today's episode, Hannah McNeill and Allan Stanglin walk through the spiritual practice of lament. In the midst of pain and suffering, uncertainty and loss, Christians faithfully take their complaints and petitions directly to God. Hannah and Allan explore the biblical basis for lament and the spiritual benefits of this mostly neglected form of prayer. As you listen, use the provided worksheet (link below) to organize your own thoughts and prayers related to whatever hardship or injustice you may be suffering during this virus crisis. Speakers: Allan Stanglin & Hannah McNeill Worksheet: https://707da324-e6ba-42d6-9aa2-d2dbd3988e0d.filesusr.com/ugd/07f904_114d7ed83f4c461ab7e48ffa0081006f.pdf 05.12.20 - In today's episode, Hannah McNeill and… 05.12.20 - In today's episode, Hannah McNeill and Allan Stanglin walk through the spiritual practice of lament. In the midst of pain and suffering, uncertainty and loss, Christians faithfully take their complaints and petitions directly to God. Hannah and Allan explore the biblical basis for lament and the spiritual benefits of this mostly neglected form of prayer. As you listen, use the provided worksheet (link below) to organize your own thoughts and prayers related to whatever hardship or injustice you may be suffering during this virus crisis. Speakers: Allan Stanglin & Hannah McNeill Worksheet: https://707da324-e6ba-42d6-9aa2-d2dbd3988e0d.filesusr.com/ugd/07f904_114d7ed83f4c461ab7e48ffa0081006f.pdf tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/818191570 Sat, 09 May 2020 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/you-are-what-you-sweeo 00:28:25 Amarillo Central no 05.10.20 - We are made from dust and we are returning to it. But the Bible proclaims that our God raises us from the dust to seat us with princes. God’s commitment to us and his faithful actions for us mean that our Lord is raising us from this dusty existence to live with him forever in glory. Speaker: Allan Stanglin 05.10.20 - We are made from dust and we are retur… 05.10.20 - We are made from dust and we are returning to it. But the Bible proclaims that our God raises us from the dust to seat us with princes. God’s commitment to us and his faithful actions for us mean that our Lord is raising us from this dusty existence to live with him forever in glory. Speaker: Allan Stanglin tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/814312519 Tue, 05 May 2020 19:54:18 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/wednesday-podcast-episode-14 00:16:27 Amarillo Central no 05.05.20 - In today's episode the chairman of our elders, Larry Borger, joins Allan Stanglin for a conversation about May 31 as the targeted date to reopen Central for public worship assemblies. Larry and Allan discuss the thoughts behind the date, the restrictions and guidelines that will be in place that day and the Sundays to follow, and the encouraging news we keep getting from you, the Central family. Speakers: Allan Stanglin & Larry Borger 05.05.20 - In today's episode the chairman of our… 05.05.20 - In today's episode the chairman of our elders, Larry Borger, joins Allan Stanglin for a conversation about May 31 as the targeted date to reopen Central for public worship assemblies. Larry and Allan discuss the thoughts behind the date, the restrictions and guidelines that will be in place that day and the Sundays to follow, and the encouraging news we keep getting from you, the Central family. Speakers: Allan Stanglin & Larry Borger tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/813307171 Sun, 03 May 2020 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/the-whole-picture 00:32:44 Amarillo Central no 05.03.20 - When looking at any painting, your eyes are almost always directed to what’s in the foreground. But it’s the background of the picture that puts the main focus of the painting in proper perspective. God alone gives us the whole picture. Speaker: Allan Stanglin 05.03.20 - When looking at any painting, your eye… 05.03.20 - When looking at any painting, your eyes are almost always directed to what’s in the foreground. But it’s the background of the picture that puts the main focus of the painting in proper perspective. God alone gives us the whole picture. Speaker: Allan Stanglin tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/810815512 Thu, 30 Apr 2020 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/wednesday-podcast-episode-13 00:28:54 Amarillo Central no 04.30.20 - Allan Stanglin and Greg Dowell take apart the Little Debbie Sweet Sixteen in today's episode of the Central Podcast. If you've ever wondered about the merits of Zebra Cakes and Oatmeal Cream Pies versus the qualities of Nutty Buddys and Swiss Cake Rolls, this podcast is for you! Speakers: Allan Stanglin & Greg Dowell 04.30.20 - Allan Stanglin and Greg Dowell take ap… 04.30.20 - Allan Stanglin and Greg Dowell take apart the Little Debbie Sweet Sixteen in today's episode of the Central Podcast. If you've ever wondered about the merits of Zebra Cakes and Oatmeal Cream Pies versus the qualities of Nutty Buddys and Swiss Cake Rolls, this podcast is for you! Speakers: Allan Stanglin & Greg Dowell tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/809250550 Tue, 28 Apr 2020 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/wednesday-podcast-episode-12 00:20:42 Amarillo Central no 04.28.20 - Central's Family Discipleship Minister, Adam Gray, joins Allan Stanglin on today's podcast with three suggestions for learning the right lessons during the Covid-19 crisis. How do we maintain the healthy habits and keep up the good rhythms we've discovered during our time sheltering-at-home? Speakers: Allan Stanglin & Adam Gray 04.28.20 - Central's Family Discipleship Minister… 04.28.20 - Central's Family Discipleship Minister, Adam Gray, joins Allan Stanglin on today's podcast with three suggestions for learning the right lessons during the Covid-19 crisis. How do we maintain the healthy habits and keep up the good rhythms we've discovered during our time sheltering-at-home? Speakers: Allan Stanglin & Adam Gray tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/808189543 Sun, 26 Apr 2020 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/the-other-side 00:27:45 Amarillo Central no 04.26.20 - God tells his people to cross the Jordan River. Jesus tells his disciples to go to the other side of the lake. We’re being called to get through this pandemic. What is our God doing during this virus crisis? What’s waiting for us on the other side? Speaker: Allan Stanglin 04.26.20 - God tells his people to cross the Jord… 04.26.20 - God tells his people to cross the Jordan River. Jesus tells his disciples to go to the other side of the lake. We’re being called to get through this pandemic. What is our God doing during this virus crisis? What’s waiting for us on the other side? Speaker: Allan Stanglin tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/805517701 Thu, 23 Apr 2020 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/wednesday-podcast-episode-11 00:17:45 Amarillo Central no 04.23.20 - The latest episode of the Central Podcast is loaded and ready for listening. One of Central's shepherds, Ira Purdy, joins our Senior Minister Allan Stanglin today with a passage and a prayer for our church family. Speakers: Allan Stanglin & Ira Purdy 04.23.20 - The latest episode of the Central Podc… 04.23.20 - The latest episode of the Central Podcast is loaded and ready for listening. One of Central's shepherds, Ira Purdy, joins our Senior Minister Allan Stanglin today with a passage and a prayer for our church family. Speakers: Allan Stanglin & Ira Purdy tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/804059884 Tue, 21 Apr 2020 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/wednesday-podcast-episode-10 00:19:51 Amarillo Central no 04.21.20 - Our Student Minister, Josh Jones, joins Senior Minister Allan Stanglin in today's episode for a conversation about daily and weekly rhythms. One of the reasons we can feel uneasy during this time is because our routines have been disrupted. Josh shares some practical suggestions for developing new rhythms as we pay attention to our Lord and to each other. Speakers: Allan Stanglin & Josh Jones 04.21.20 - Our Student Minister, Josh Jones, join… 04.21.20 - Our Student Minister, Josh Jones, joins Senior Minister Allan Stanglin in today's episode for a conversation about daily and weekly rhythms. One of the reasons we can feel uneasy during this time is because our routines have been disrupted. Josh shares some practical suggestions for developing new rhythms as we pay attention to our Lord and to each other. Speakers: Allan Stanglin & Josh Jones tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/803025481 Sun, 19 Apr 2020 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/jesus-and-the-choice-for-your-life 00:30:25 Amarillo Central no 04.19.20 - You make a million little choices every single day, and you must make the choice to follow or not to follow Jesus. You have to decide if you’re going to accept him and obey him as your Savior and Lord. Or not. To not make a choice is to make a choice. And of all the choices you make every single day, this is the one that matters. Speaker: Allan Stanglin 04.19.20 - You make a million little choices ever… 04.19.20 - You make a million little choices every single day, and you must make the choice to follow or not to follow Jesus. You have to decide if you’re going to accept him and obey him as your Savior and Lord. Or not. To not make a choice is to make a choice. And of all the choices you make every single day, this is the one that matters. Speaker: Allan Stanglin tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/800232331 Thu, 16 Apr 2020 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/wednesday-podcast-episode-9 00:12:08 Amarillo Central no 04.16.20 - One of our elders, Larry Borger, joins Senior Minister Allan Stanglin on today's episode of the Central podcast with a passage and a prayer. Larry shares a section of Scripture that is especially meaningful to him this week and prays over our congregation. Speakers: Allan Stanglin & Larry Borger 04.16.20 - One of our elders, Larry Borger, joins… 04.16.20 - One of our elders, Larry Borger, joins Senior Minister Allan Stanglin on today's episode of the Central podcast with a passage and a prayer. Larry shares a section of Scripture that is especially meaningful to him this week and prays over our congregation. Speakers: Allan Stanglin & Larry Borger tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/798757330 Tue, 14 Apr 2020 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/wednesday-podcast-episode-8 00:21:58 Amarillo Central no 04.14.20 - In today's episode, Central Children's Minister Mary McNeill joins Allan Stanglin for a conversation about Sabbath as it relates to the current virus crisis. We've been given a lot of extra time and space; we've been more or less forced into a Sabbath rest. We can either receive the down time as a gift or as another thing that stresses us out. Mary gives practical suggestions for using the additional time and space to rest in God's presence and in his blessings. Speakers: Allan Stanglin & Mary McNeill 04.14.20 - In today's episode, Central Children's… 04.14.20 - In today's episode, Central Children's Minister Mary McNeill joins Allan Stanglin for a conversation about Sabbath as it relates to the current virus crisis. We've been given a lot of extra time and space; we've been more or less forced into a Sabbath rest. We can either receive the down time as a gift or as another thing that stresses us out. Mary gives practical suggestions for using the additional time and space to rest in God's presence and in his blessings. Speakers: Allan Stanglin & Mary McNeill tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/797601421 Sun, 12 Apr 2020 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/jesus-and-the-dread-in-your-head 00:26:03 Amarillo Central no 04.12.20 - It might not feel like it, but this Sunday is the day when God’s people come together to remember the hope and the joy, the peace and the promise, that come from our living and reigning Lord Jesus Christ. He is in charge. He is with you. He is at work. And that gives you an eternal certainty and an everlasting assurance that you can’t find with anybody or anything else. Speaker: Allan Stanglin 04.12.20 - It might not feel like it, but this Su… 04.12.20 - It might not feel like it, but this Sunday is the day when God’s people come together to remember the hope and the joy, the peace and the promise, that come from our living and reigning Lord Jesus Christ. He is in charge. He is with you. He is at work. And that gives you an eternal certainty and an everlasting assurance that you can’t find with anybody or anything else. Speaker: Allan Stanglin tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/794740867 Thu, 09 Apr 2020 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/wednesday-podcast-episode-7 00:17:46 Amarillo Central no 04.09.20 - We just completed another podcast with one of our shepherds, Tim McMenamy. In this latest episode, Tim shares a passage from Scripture that is especially meaningful to him this week and prays over our congregation. Speakers: Allan Stanglin & Tim McMenamy 04.09.20 - We just completed another podcast with… 04.09.20 - We just completed another podcast with one of our shepherds, Tim McMenamy. In this latest episode, Tim shares a passage from Scripture that is especially meaningful to him this week and prays over our congregation. Speakers: Allan Stanglin & Tim McMenamy tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/793468915 Tue, 07 Apr 2020 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/wednesday-podcast-episode-6 00:19:49 Amarillo Central no 04.07.20 - Over the next few weeks, we're asking some of our elders to share with our church family a passage and a prayer. In today's episode, Steve reads a couple of passages that are especially meaningful to him during this virus crisis and offers a prayer for the Central church family. Speakers: Allan Stanglin & Steve Cearley 04.07.20 - Over the next few weeks, we're asking … 04.07.20 - Over the next few weeks, we're asking some of our elders to share with our church family a passage and a prayer. In today's episode, Steve reads a couple of passages that are especially meaningful to him during this virus crisis and offers a prayer for the Central church family. Speakers: Allan Stanglin & Steve Cearley tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/792397474 Sat, 04 Apr 2020 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/jesus-and-the-guilt-in-your-gut 00:28:22 Amarillo Central no 04.05.20 - The Good News is that Jesus obeys perfectly for you. He has become your righteousness, holiness, and redemption. You’re invited to celebrate that with us this Sunday and to finally and fully address that guilt in your gut. Speaker: Allan Stanglin 04.05.20 - The Good News is that Jesus obeys perf… 04.05.20 - The Good News is that Jesus obeys perfectly for you. He has become your righteousness, holiness, and redemption. You’re invited to celebrate that with us this Sunday and to finally and fully address that guilt in your gut. Speaker: Allan Stanglin tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/789384610 Thu, 02 Apr 2020 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/wednesday-podcast-episode-5 00:23:20 Amarillo Central no 04.02.20 - Allan Stanglin and Missy Gray discuss sheltering-at-home with your family. How do the increased hours together impact a marriage? How can you model appropriate distance from your children even when you're cooped up together 24-hours a day? What are some healthy ways to cope with the changing dynamics in your home and some unhealthy behaviors to avoid? Speakers: Allan Stanglin & Missy Gray 04.02.20 - Allan Stanglin and Missy Gray discuss … 04.02.20 - Allan Stanglin and Missy Gray discuss sheltering-at-home with your family. How do the increased hours together impact a marriage? How can you model appropriate distance from your children even when you're cooped up together 24-hours a day? What are some healthy ways to cope with the changing dynamics in your home and some unhealthy behaviors to avoid? Speakers: Allan Stanglin & Missy Gray tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/788669029 Wed, 01 Apr 2020 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/wednesday-podcast-episode-4 00:21:43 Amarillo Central no 04.01.20 - Allan Stanglin and Missy Gray discuss social distancing and isolation from the perspective of our singles. What are those who live alone experiencing and feeling during this virus crisis? What are some dangers to avoid and some helpful suggestions for coping? And what can the others of us do to express love and to show care for the single people in our lives? Speakers: Allan Stanglin & Missy Gray 04.01.20 - Allan Stanglin and Missy Gray discuss … 04.01.20 - Allan Stanglin and Missy Gray discuss social distancing and isolation from the perspective of our singles. What are those who live alone experiencing and feeling during this virus crisis? What are some dangers to avoid and some helpful suggestions for coping? And what can the others of us do to express love and to show care for the single people in our lives? Speakers: Allan Stanglin & Missy Gray tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/786728242 Sun, 29 Mar 2020 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/carriers 00:24:15 Amarillo Central no 03.29.20 - Our steadfast hope is anchored in the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus. We are holy carriers of that blessed hope. And that hope compels us to act boldly and for the sake of others, in the face of whatever comes our way. Speaker: Allan Stanglin 03.29.20 - Our steadfast hope is anchored in the … 03.29.20 - Our steadfast hope is anchored in the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus. We are holy carriers of that blessed hope. And that hope compels us to act boldly and for the sake of others, in the face of whatever comes our way. Speaker: Allan Stanglin tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/784066288 Thu, 26 Mar 2020 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/wednesday-podcast-episode-3 00:18:50 Amarillo Central no 03.26.20 - Another episode of the Central podcast has been produced today featuring Allan Stanglin and Greg Dowell on the topic of "Self-Care." They provide helpful tips for paying close attention to your physical, emotional, and spiritual health during this unstable and hectic time. Speaker: Allan Stanglin & Greg Dowell 03.26.20 - Another episode of the Central podcast… 03.26.20 - Another episode of the Central podcast has been produced today featuring Allan Stanglin and Greg Dowell on the topic of "Self-Care." They provide helpful tips for paying close attention to your physical, emotional, and spiritual health during this unstable and hectic time. Speaker: Allan Stanglin & Greg Dowell tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/782519923 Mon, 23 Mar 2020 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/wednesday-podcast-episode-2 00:17:22 Amarillo Central no 03.24.20 - Today's episode features Central member Danna Lagan, a homeschool mom of three who provides timely advice and encouragement to all of us who are now faced with helping our kids with online learning. If you're feeling overwhelmed with the new reality and don't know where to start, Danna provides lots of practical tips. Speakers: Allan Stanglin & Danna Lagan 03.24.20 - Today's episode features Central membe… 03.24.20 - Today's episode features Central member Danna Lagan, a homeschool mom of three who provides timely advice and encouragement to all of us who are now faced with helping our kids with online learning. If you're feeling overwhelmed with the new reality and don't know where to start, Danna provides lots of practical tips. Speakers: Allan Stanglin & Danna Lagan tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/781780891 Sat, 21 Mar 2020 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/jesus-and-the-virus-in-your-city 00:27:46 Amarillo Central no 03.22.20 - Our Lord Jesus walks into a place of death and brings life. He approaches a woman who is grieving and provides joy. He comes upon a lonely situation and creates community. Jesus is consistently calm in the face of anxiety. He is light in the middle of darkness and life in the shadow of death. Speaker: Allan Stanglin 03.22.20 - Our Lord Jesus walks into a place of d… 03.22.20 - Our Lord Jesus walks into a place of death and brings life. He approaches a woman who is grieving and provides joy. He comes upon a lonely situation and creates community. Jesus is consistently calm in the face of anxiety. He is light in the middle of darkness and life in the shadow of death. Speaker: Allan Stanglin tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/778563829 Wed, 18 Mar 2020 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/wednesday-podcast-episode-1 00:23:53 Amarillo Central no 03.18.20 - Welcome to our inaugural Wednesday podcast! Tonight’s podcast features our Senior Minister, Allan Stanglin, and our Associate Minister, Greg Dowell in a conversation about Central’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic and suggestions for loving our neighbors well through the crisis. “In me, you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world!” —John 16:33 Speakers: Allan Stanglin & Greg Dowell 03.18.20 - Welcome to our inaugural Wednesday pod… 03.18.20 - Welcome to our inaugural Wednesday podcast! Tonight’s podcast features our Senior Minister, Allan Stanglin, and our Associate Minister, Greg Dowell in a conversation about Central’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic and suggestions for loving our neighbors well through the crisis. “In me, you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world!” —John 16:33 Speakers: Allan Stanglin & Greg Dowell tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/777644647 Sun, 15 Mar 2020 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/jesus-and-the-sin-in-your-soul 00:34:35 Amarillo Central no 03.15.20 - If you’re in trouble, you don’t need a lawyer whose only resort is to play on the sympathies of the jury or to hope the judge is in a good mood. You need a legal representative who actually has a real case for your acquittal. That is exactly what our Lord Jesus promises when he vows to send the “second advocate,” the Holy Spirit. Let's consider together the many ways Jesus advocates for you. Speaker: Allan Stanglin 03.15.20 - If you’re in trouble, you don’t need a… 03.15.20 - If you’re in trouble, you don’t need a lawyer whose only resort is to play on the sympathies of the jury or to hope the judge is in a good mood. You need a legal representative who actually has a real case for your acquittal. That is exactly what our Lord Jesus promises when he vows to send the “second advocate,” the Holy Spirit. Let's consider together the many ways Jesus advocates for you. Speaker: Allan Stanglin tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/775020403 Tue, 10 Mar 2020 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/journeys-mark-tidwell 00:46:12 Amarillo Central no 03.11.20 - JOURNEYS: FEATURING MARK TIDWELL Both of Mark’s parents were killed on the same evening when he was nine—that’s where his life changed in many ways. He was raised by two grandmothers who loved the Lord, and he saw God in the midst of tragedy and how He used it to shape his life. 03.11.20 - JOURNEYS: FEATURING MARK TIDWELL Both … 03.11.20 - JOURNEYS: FEATURING MARK TIDWELL Both of Mark’s parents were killed on the same evening when he was nine—that’s where his life changed in many ways. He was raised by two grandmothers who loved the Lord, and he saw God in the midst of tragedy and how He used it to shape his life. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/773193655 Sun, 08 Mar 2020 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/jesus-and-the-devil-in-your-world 00:31:48 Amarillo Central no 03.08.20 - The Holy Son of God does not come primarily as an example for you to follow. He came as your Savior. Jesus doesn’t show you how to live to answer life’s difficulties or teach you what to believe to overcome life’s trials. Jesus comes to do for you what you could never do for yourself. He saves you. Speaker: Allan Stanglin 03.08.20 - The Holy Son of God does not come prim… 03.08.20 - The Holy Son of God does not come primarily as an example for you to follow. He came as your Savior. Jesus doesn’t show you how to live to answer life’s difficulties or teach you what to believe to overcome life’s trials. Jesus comes to do for you what you could never do for yourself. He saves you. Speaker: Allan Stanglin tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/771164647 Wed, 04 Mar 2020 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/journeys-josh-careese-wood 00:46:09 Amarillo Central no 03.04.20 - JOURNEYS: FEATURING JOSH & CARESSE WOOD On May 4, Isaiah was rushed to the hospital with unstoppable seizures. We found ourselves in the hospital for the next three months praying he would survive and trying to juggle life with our other seven kids. In the hardest time of our lives, God showed himself in amazing and miraculous ways that defied all logic and left us forever changed. 03.04.20 - JOURNEYS: FEATURING JOSH & CARESSE WOO… 03.04.20 - JOURNEYS: FEATURING JOSH & CARESSE WOOD On May 4, Isaiah was rushed to the hospital with unstoppable seizures. We found ourselves in the hospital for the next three months praying he would survive and trying to juggle life with our other seven kids. In the hardest time of our lives, God showed himself in amazing and miraculous ways that defied all logic and left us forever changed. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/770731711 Sun, 01 Mar 2020 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/resurrection-hope-1 00:38:50 Amarillo Central no 03.01.20 - Please read the dramatic Emmaus meal story in Luke 24:13-49. Join us as we consider together the hope we all share in the glorious resurrection of our Lord Jesus. Speaker: Chris Seidman 03.01.20 - Please read the dramatic Emmaus meal s… 03.01.20 - Please read the dramatic Emmaus meal story in Luke 24:13-49. Join us as we consider together the hope we all share in the glorious resurrection of our Lord Jesus. Speaker: Chris Seidman tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/770731204 Sun, 01 Mar 2020 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/resurrection-hope 00:38:50 Amarillo Central no 03.01.20 - Please read the dramatic Emmaus meal story in Luke 24:13-49. Join us as we consider together the hope we all share in the glorious resurrection of our Lord Jesus. Speaker: Chris Seidman 03.01.20 - Please read the dramatic Emmaus meal s… 03.01.20 - Please read the dramatic Emmaus meal story in Luke 24:13-49. Join us as we consider together the hope we all share in the glorious resurrection of our Lord Jesus. Speaker: Chris Seidman tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/770803969 Wed, 26 Feb 2020 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/journeys-boon-vongsurith 00:51:44 Amarillo Central no 02.26.20 - JOURNEYS: FEATURING BOON VONGSURITH To escape the persecution of Christians under Communist rule in Laos, Boon took only the clothes on his back, his faith, a $100 bill, and a New Testament Bible wrapped in plastic and stepped into the Mekong River to swim to freedom. 02.26.20 - JOURNEYS: FEATURING BOON VONGSURITH To… 02.26.20 - JOURNEYS: FEATURING BOON VONGSURITH To escape the persecution of Christians under Communist rule in Laos, Boon took only the clothes on his back, his faith, a $100 bill, and a New Testament Bible wrapped in plastic and stepped into the Mekong River to swim to freedom. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/765773788 Sun, 23 Feb 2020 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/2020-vision-formed-by-mission 00:33:51 Amarillo Central no 02.23.20 - The fastest way to get out of a spiritual rut is to dive head-first into a mission. New experiences challenge our beliefs and assumptions. Ministry when you’re in over your head forces you to face your fears and it surprises you with resources and strength from God you didn’t know you had. Being on mission pushes us out of comfort into the places where God is really changing the world. Speaker: Allan Stanglin 02.23.20 - The fastest way to get out of a spirit… 02.23.20 - The fastest way to get out of a spiritual rut is to dive head-first into a mission. New experiences challenge our beliefs and assumptions. Ministry when you’re in over your head forces you to face your fears and it surprises you with resources and strength from God you didn’t know you had. Being on mission pushes us out of comfort into the places where God is really changing the world. Speaker: Allan Stanglin tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/762153055 Sun, 16 Feb 2020 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/2020-vision-formed-through-inner-life 00:34:53 Amarillo Central no 02.16.20 - The truth is that God is continually present with us even in the loud, busy moments of our everyday lives. And he’s faithfully at work in us and through us, even in those hectic times, forming us more into the image of Christ. Quiet time alone with the Lord is one good way to increase your awareness of his loving presence, but it’s certainly not the only way. Speaker: Allan Stanglin 02.16.20 - The truth is that God is continually p… 02.16.20 - The truth is that God is continually present with us even in the loud, busy moments of our everyday lives. And he’s faithfully at work in us and through us, even in those hectic times, forming us more into the image of Christ. Quiet time alone with the Lord is one good way to increase your awareness of his loving presence, but it’s certainly not the only way. Speaker: Allan Stanglin tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/758422399 Sat, 08 Feb 2020 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/2020-vision-formed-in-community 00:27:25 Amarillo Central no 02.09.20 - When we’re baptized into Christ, he places us immediately into a community of faith. We live together, worship together, serve together, respond faithfully to God together, and we’re shaped by God together into the image of his Son. And we want to pay close attention to what God is doing in us as a church. Speaker: Allan Stanglin 02.09.20 - When we’re baptized into Christ, he pl… 02.09.20 - When we’re baptized into Christ, he places us immediately into a community of faith. We live together, worship together, serve together, respond faithfully to God together, and we’re shaped by God together into the image of his Son. And we want to pay close attention to what God is doing in us as a church. Speaker: Allan Stanglin tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/754371127 Sun, 02 Feb 2020 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/2020-vision-formed-by-knowledge 00:31:44 Amarillo Central no 02.02.20 - Knowledge about God is never just for the sake of information. It is intended to change us, to transform who we are. According to the Bible, knowledge is to understand and grasp what God is doing in the world through Christ, and then to act on it, to join it, to live into it. Speaker: Allan Stanglin 02.02.20 - Knowledge about God is never just for … 02.02.20 - Knowledge about God is never just for the sake of information. It is intended to change us, to transform who we are. According to the Bible, knowledge is to understand and grasp what God is doing in the world through Christ, and then to act on it, to join it, to live into it. Speaker: Allan Stanglin tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/752224321 Sun, 26 Jan 2020 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/down-not-out 00:29:46 Amarillo Central no 01.26.20 - We aren't strangers to pain and suffering. But our suffering on this earth isn't without purpose. Our Creator is the God who redeems our pain and then uses it to touch the hearts of others. Speaker: Jason Alton 01.26.20 - We aren't strangers to pain and suffer… 01.26.20 - We aren't strangers to pain and suffering. But our suffering on this earth isn't without purpose. Our Creator is the God who redeems our pain and then uses it to touch the hearts of others. Speaker: Jason Alton tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/746644867 Sun, 19 Jan 2020 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/great-of-faith-the-beggar 00:31:02 Amarillo Central no 01.19.20 - There are only two times in all of the Bible when Jesus remarks that a person has “great faith.” One of those two times is when he is approached by a Canaanite woman who begs Jesus to heal her daughter. Let's consider what it looks like to recognize the grace of Jesus and to receive it for yourself. Speaker: Allan Stanglin 01.19.20 - There are only two times in all of the… 01.19.20 - There are only two times in all of the Bible when Jesus remarks that a person has “great faith.” One of those two times is when he is approached by a Canaanite woman who begs Jesus to heal her daughter. Let's consider what it looks like to recognize the grace of Jesus and to receive it for yourself. Speaker: Allan Stanglin tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/744048226 Sun, 12 Jan 2020 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/spiritual-practices-awareness 00:45:35 Amarillo Central no 01.12.20 - Dr. Mallory Wyckoff presented the first lesson in our new curriculum series. This was an introduction for "Spiritual Practices for Christian Living" on the topic of awareness. Speaker: Dr. Mallory Wyckoff 01.12.20 - Dr. Mallory Wyckoff presented the firs… 01.12.20 - Dr. Mallory Wyckoff presented the first lesson in our new curriculum series. This was an introduction for "Spiritual Practices for Christian Living" on the topic of awareness. Speaker: Dr. Mallory Wyckoff tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/743375773 Sun, 12 Jan 2020 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/great-of-faith-the-commander 00:28:14 Amarillo Central no 01.12.20 - Do you think God has ever been astonished by your faith? Two times in the Bible, Jesus comes across someone who demonstrates remarkable faith. Are we great of faith? Speaker: Allan Stanglin 01.12.20 - Do you think God has ever been astonis… 01.12.20 - Do you think God has ever been astonished by your faith? Two times in the Bible, Jesus comes across someone who demonstrates remarkable faith. Are we great of faith? Speaker: Allan Stanglin tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/739833118 Tue, 07 Jan 2020 20:24:59 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/the-great-joy-of-christmas 00:29:29 Amarillo Central no 12.15.19 - Christmas is not just the coming of Jesus, it’s the coming of a new understanding of what God is doing, a new reality of his eternal presence, a new meaning for our existence, a new purpose for our lives. How should we live while we’re waiting? Speaker: Allan Stanglin. 12.15.19 - Christmas is not just the coming of Je… 12.15.19 - Christmas is not just the coming of Jesus, it’s the coming of a new understanding of what God is doing, a new reality of his eternal presence, a new meaning for our existence, a new purpose for our lives. How should we live while we’re waiting? Speaker: Allan Stanglin. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/743374261 Sun, 05 Jan 2020 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/going-deep 00:26:43 Amarillo Central no 01.05.20 - What do you want for your life in 2020? The assumption is that you want to be a person of great courage and daring. But going deep with God requires deep faith, it calls for deep humility, and it demands deep commitment. Speaker: Allan Stanglin 01.05.20 - What do you want for your life in 2020… 01.05.20 - What do you want for your life in 2020? The assumption is that you want to be a person of great courage and daring. But going deep with God requires deep faith, it calls for deep humility, and it demands deep commitment. Speaker: Allan Stanglin tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/739865206 Sat, 28 Dec 2019 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/what-did-you-get-for-christmas 00:28:41 Amarillo Central no 12.29.19 - God has come to this world in the flesh and blood of Jesus. So what? What does it really matter that our Lord lived and died on this earth? What did you really get when God gave you his Son? Speaker: Allan Stanglin 12.29.19 - God has come to this world in the fles… 12.29.19 - God has come to this world in the flesh and blood of Jesus. So what? What does it really matter that our Lord lived and died on this earth? What did you really get when God gave you his Son? Speaker: Allan Stanglin tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/739834123 Sun, 22 Dec 2019 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/the-bright-light-of-christmas 00:23:28 Amarillo Central no 12.22.19 - Christmas is not just the coming of Jesus, it’s the coming of a new understanding of what God is doing, a new reality of his eternal presence, a new meaning for our existence, a new purpose for our lives. How do we receive the light and bring it to others? Speaker: Allan Stanglin. 12.22.19 - Christmas is not just the coming of Je… 12.22.19 - Christmas is not just the coming of Jesus, it’s the coming of a new understanding of what God is doing, a new reality of his eternal presence, a new meaning for our existence, a new purpose for our lives. How do we receive the light and bring it to others? Speaker: Allan Stanglin. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/739829731 Sun, 22 Dec 2019 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/justice-in-the-new-testament 01:11:28 Amarillo Central no 12.22.19 - CENTRAL UNIVERSITY: This series examines the theme of economic justice in the law, prophets, writings, Gospels, and letters of the New Testament. Speaker: Dr. Michael Martin, Lubbock Christian University 12.22.19 - CENTRAL UNIVERSITY: This series examin… 12.22.19 - CENTRAL UNIVERSITY: This series examines the theme of economic justice in the law, prophets, writings, Gospels, and letters of the New Testament. Speaker: Dr. Michael Martin, Lubbock Christian University tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/739828615 Sun, 15 Dec 2019 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/justice-in-the-prophets-and-writings 00:51:18 Amarillo Central no 12.15.19 - CENTRAL UNIVERSITY: This series examines the theme of economic justice in the law, prophets, writings, Gospels, and letters of the New Testament. Speaker: Dr. Michael Martin, Lubbock Christian University 12.15.19 - CENTRAL UNIVERSITY: This series examin… 12.15.19 - CENTRAL UNIVERSITY: This series examines the theme of economic justice in the law, prophets, writings, Gospels, and letters of the New Testament. Speaker: Dr. Michael Martin, Lubbock Christian University tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/739826710 Sun, 08 Dec 2019 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/justice-in-the-law 00:45:59 Amarillo Central no 12.08.19 - CENTRAL UNIVERSITY: This series examines the theme of economic justice in the law, prophets, writings, Gospels, and letters of the New Testament. Speaker: Dr. Michael Martin, Lubbock Christian University 12.08.19 - CENTRAL UNIVERSITY: This series examin… 12.08.19 - CENTRAL UNIVERSITY: This series examines the theme of economic justice in the law, prophets, writings, Gospels, and letters of the New Testament. Speaker: Dr. Michael Martin, Lubbock Christian University tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/725196205 Sun, 08 Dec 2019 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/the-bible-doesnt-say-that-god-has-a-plan-for-your-life 00:57:17 Amarillo Central no 12.08.19 - CENTRAL UNIVERSITY: We often share popular cliches as a bit of friendly advice or godly instruction, but they won't set you free if the Bible doesn't say that. Speaker: Allan Stanglin 12.08.19 - CENTRAL UNIVERSITY: We often share pop… 12.08.19 - CENTRAL UNIVERSITY: We often share popular cliches as a bit of friendly advice or godly instruction, but they won't set you free if the Bible doesn't say that. Speaker: Allan Stanglin tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/725184442 Sun, 08 Dec 2019 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/the-good-news-of-christmas 00:25:45 Amarillo Central no 12.08.19 - Christmas is not just the coming of Jesus, it’s the coming of a new understanding of what God is doing, a new reality of his eternal presence, a new meaning for our existence, a new purpose for our lives. How can we identify and celebrate the good news all around us? Speaker: Allan Stanglin. 12.08.19 - Christmas is not just the coming of Je… 12.08.19 - Christmas is not just the coming of Jesus, it’s the coming of a new understanding of what God is doing, a new reality of his eternal presence, a new meaning for our existence, a new purpose for our lives. How can we identify and celebrate the good news all around us? Speaker: Allan Stanglin. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/725189920 Sun, 01 Dec 2019 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/the-bible-doesnt-say-that-follow-your-heart 00:42:03 Amarillo Central no 12.01.19 - CENTRAL UNIVERSITY: We often share popular cliches as a bit of friendly advice or godly instruction, but they won't set you free if the Bible doesn't say that. Speaker: Allan Stanglin 12.01.19 - CENTRAL UNIVERSITY: We often share pop… 12.01.19 - CENTRAL UNIVERSITY: We often share popular cliches as a bit of friendly advice or godly instruction, but they won't set you free if the Bible doesn't say that. Speaker: Allan Stanglin tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/721838047 Sun, 01 Dec 2019 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/rooted-the-powerful-prayer 00:35:20 Amarillo Central no 12.01.19 - When the apostle Paul considers the power of our God and the love of Christ, he drops to his knees. How amazing that God’s love and power belong to us in such lavish abundance that even the inspired writers have a hard time describing it! Speaker: Allan Stanglin 12.01.19 - When the apostle Paul considers the po… 12.01.19 - When the apostle Paul considers the power of our God and the love of Christ, he drops to his knees. How amazing that God’s love and power belong to us in such lavish abundance that even the inspired writers have a hard time describing it! Speaker: Allan Stanglin tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/721719286 Sat, 30 Nov 2019 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/justice-as-the-story-of-the-bible 00:45:08 Amarillo Central no 12.01.19 - CENTRAL UNIVERSITY: This series examines the theme of economic justice in the law, prophets, writings, Gospels, and letters of the New Testament. Speaker: Dr. Michael Martin, Lubbock Christian University 12.01.19 - CENTRAL UNIVERSITY: This series examin… 12.01.19 - CENTRAL UNIVERSITY: This series examines the theme of economic justice in the law, prophets, writings, Gospels, and letters of the New Testament. Speaker: Dr. Michael Martin, Lubbock Christian University tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/718382020 Sun, 24 Nov 2019 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/true-religion-as-gratitude 00:24:01 Amarillo Central no 11.24.19 - How often do you genuinely feel thankful? How regular for you is the experience of authentic gratitude? In our fast-paced culture that is complex, in our world that seems anxious even though there is abundance, God calls us to a posture of gratitude. Speaker: Adam Gray 11.24.19 - How often do you genuinely feel thankf… 11.24.19 - How often do you genuinely feel thankful? How regular for you is the experience of authentic gratitude? In our fast-paced culture that is complex, in our world that seems anxious even though there is abundance, God calls us to a posture of gratitude. Speaker: Adam Gray tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/716447473 Wed, 20 Nov 2019 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/david-the-sinner 00:48:33 Amarillo Central no 11.20.19 - The most celebrated King of Israel is no simple shepherd or songster; David is the Bible’s most complicated character. Here we explore the complex life of David that leads us to careful reflection and points us to the enduring love and power of our God. Speaker: Allan Stanglin 11.20.19 - The most celebrated King of Israel is … 11.20.19 - The most celebrated King of Israel is no simple shepherd or songster; David is the Bible’s most complicated character. Here we explore the complex life of David that leads us to careful reflection and points us to the enduring love and power of our God. Speaker: Allan Stanglin tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/714933637 Mon, 18 Nov 2019 16:43:06 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/familiar-with-suffering 00:31:39 Amarillo Central no 11.17.19 - Whatever you’re suffering today, you are not alone. The cross of Christ embodies our God’s compassion and suffering for his people. God in Christ becomes us, enters our suffering with us, for the sake of us. Speaker: Allan Stanglin 11.17.19 - Whatever you’re suffering today, you a… 11.17.19 - Whatever you’re suffering today, you are not alone. The cross of Christ embodies our God’s compassion and suffering for his people. God in Christ becomes us, enters our suffering with us, for the sake of us. Speaker: Allan Stanglin tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/714934447 Wed, 13 Nov 2019 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/david-the-fugitive 00:50:30 Amarillo Central no 11.13.19 - The most celebrated King of Israel is no simple shepherd or songster; David is the Bible’s most complicated character. Here we explore the complex life of David that leads us to careful reflection and points us to the enduring love and power of our God. Speaker: Allan Stanglin 11.13.19 - The most celebrated King of Israel is … 11.13.19 - The most celebrated King of Israel is no simple shepherd or songster; David is the Bible’s most complicated character. Here we explore the complex life of David that leads us to careful reflection and points us to the enduring love and power of our God. Speaker: Allan Stanglin tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/711254032 Sun, 10 Nov 2019 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/anything-is-possible 00:34:08 Amarillo Central no 11.10.19 - The Bible is convinced that anything is possible with our God and we should all have that same conviction and imagination. Just because the world says something’s impossible doesn’t mean it is. Speaker: Allan Stanglin 11.10.19 - The Bible is convinced that anything i… 11.10.19 - The Bible is convinced that anything is possible with our God and we should all have that same conviction and imagination. Just because the world says something’s impossible doesn’t mean it is. Speaker: Allan Stanglin tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/709425895 Wed, 06 Nov 2019 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/david-the-goodfella 00:44:22 Amarillo Central no 11.06.19 - The most celebrated King of Israel is no simple shepherd or songster; David is the Bible’s most complicated character. Here we explore the complex life of David that leads us to careful reflection and points us to the enduring love and power of our God. Speaker: Allan Stanglin 11.06.19 - The most celebrated King of Israel is … 11.06.19 - The most celebrated King of Israel is no simple shepherd or songster; David is the Bible’s most complicated character. Here we explore the complex life of David that leads us to careful reflection and points us to the enduring love and power of our God. Speaker: Allan Stanglin tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/707720137 Sun, 03 Nov 2019 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/the-heavy-stuff 00:33:09 Amarillo Central no 11.03.19 - This has always been the heart of God’s covenant with his people: treat everybody the way I’ve treated you. That’s what the Lord requires. These are God’s priorities. Speaker: Allan Stanglin 11.03.19 - This has always been the heart of God’… 11.03.19 - This has always been the heart of God’s covenant with his people: treat everybody the way I’ve treated you. That’s what the Lord requires. These are God’s priorities. Speaker: Allan Stanglin tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/706064797 Thu, 31 Oct 2019 19:58:29 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/david-the-ladies-man 00:41:28 Amarillo Central no 10.23.19 - The most celebrated King of Israel is no simple shepherd or songster; David is the Bible’s most complicated character. Here we explore the complex life of David that leads us to careful reflection and points us to the enduring love and power of our God. Speaker: Allan Stanglin 10.23.19 - The most celebrated King of Israel is … 10.23.19 - The most celebrated King of Israel is no simple shepherd or songster; David is the Bible’s most complicated character. Here we explore the complex life of David that leads us to careful reflection and points us to the enduring love and power of our God. Speaker: Allan Stanglin tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/704447068 Sun, 27 Oct 2019 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/the-city-of-the-lamb 00:34:30 Amarillo Central no 10.27.19 - Here at Central we are an outward-focused, mission-minded congregation of God’s people. Lives are being changed, communities are being transformed, and people are being saved by our God through our missions partnerships. Speaker: Allan Stanglin 10.27.19 - Here at Central we are an outward-focu… 10.27.19 - Here at Central we are an outward-focused, mission-minded congregation of God’s people. Lives are being changed, communities are being transformed, and people are being saved by our God through our missions partnerships. Speaker: Allan Stanglin tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/699685411 Sat, 19 Oct 2019 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/war-of-the-lamb 00:34:59 Amarillo Central no 10.20.19 - The Book of Revelation is about the victory of the Lamb. Join us as we consider together the surprising way our God chooses to wage war and the surpassing victory that belongs to all those who are in Christ. Speaker: Allan Stanglin 10.20.19 - The Book of Revelation is about the vi… 10.20.19 - The Book of Revelation is about the victory of the Lamb. Join us as we consider together the surprising way our God chooses to wage war and the surpassing victory that belongs to all those who are in Christ. Speaker: Allan Stanglin tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/706063237 Tue, 15 Oct 2019 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/david-its-complicated 00:48:58 Amarillo Central no 10.16.19 - The most celebrated King of Israel is no simple shepherd or songster; David is the Bible’s most complicated character. Here we explore the complex life of David that leads us to careful reflection and points us to the enduring love and power of our God. [Session 1] Speaker: Allan Stanglin 10.16.19 - The most celebrated King of Israel is … 10.16.19 - The most celebrated King of Israel is no simple shepherd or songster; David is the Bible’s most complicated character. Here we explore the complex life of David that leads us to careful reflection and points us to the enduring love and power of our God. [Session 1] Speaker: Allan Stanglin tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/699687004 Sun, 13 Oct 2019 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/blood-of-the-lamb 00:30:12 Amarillo Central no 10.13.19 - The mission of Christ’s people is to proclaim the Good News and to share this redemption and new creation here in Amarillo and with as much of the world as possible. We are all saved by the blood of the Lamb. Speaker: Kelley Grant 10.13.19 - The mission of Christ’s people is to p… 10.13.19 - The mission of Christ’s people is to proclaim the Good News and to share this redemption and new creation here in Amarillo and with as much of the world as possible. We are all saved by the blood of the Lamb. Speaker: Kelley Grant tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/692224696 Sun, 06 Oct 2019 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/song-of-the-lamb 00:43:11 Amarillo Central no 10.06.19 - The Lamb of God has conquered all sin and death by the sacrifice of his blood and he reigns in majesty and awe at the right hand of God. That vision informs and empowers our mission. We are compelled by Christ’s love to teach and to heal, to show the love of God and to share the triumph of the Lamb with others. Speaker: Allan Stanglin 10.06.19 - The Lamb of God has conquered all sin … 10.06.19 - The Lamb of God has conquered all sin and death by the sacrifice of his blood and he reigns in majesty and awe at the right hand of God. That vision informs and empowers our mission. We are compelled by Christ’s love to teach and to heal, to show the love of God and to share the triumph of the Lamb with others. Speaker: Allan Stanglin tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/689167072 Sun, 29 Sep 2019 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/rooted-the-promise-and-the-hope 00:29:34 Amarillo Central no 09.29.19 - The promise throughout the Bible is that God is going to make his dwelling with us. All things that separate us from God are going to be destroyed. And God, through Christ, reveals what it’s going to look like. Speaker: Allan Stanglin 09.29.19 - The promise throughout the Bible is th… 09.29.19 - The promise throughout the Bible is that God is going to make his dwelling with us. All things that separate us from God are going to be destroyed. And God, through Christ, reveals what it’s going to look like. Speaker: Allan Stanglin tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/687069544 Wed, 25 Sep 2019 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/the-truth-about-silence 00:36:21 Amarillo Central no 09.25.19 - It is possible that the most difficult season for a person of faith is not in the turbulent middle of a storm, but in the calm eye of a hurricane. During the silence. In the middle of the pause. What are we to do when God seems absent? How are we to respond when all we hear is silence? Speaker: Jake Perkins 09.25.19 - It is possible that the most difficult… 09.25.19 - It is possible that the most difficult season for a person of faith is not in the turbulent middle of a storm, but in the calm eye of a hurricane. During the silence. In the middle of the pause. What are we to do when God seems absent? How are we to respond when all we hear is silence? Speaker: Jake Perkins tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/685532269 Sun, 22 Sep 2019 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/love-for-real 00:34:38 Amarillo Central no 09.22.19 - The Bible tells us that our love must be sincere. Our love for others is a badge that identifies us as children of God and it must be genuine, without hypocrisy. Speaker: Allan Stanglin 09.22.19 - The Bible tells us that our love must … 09.22.19 - The Bible tells us that our love must be sincere. Our love for others is a badge that identifies us as children of God and it must be genuine, without hypocrisy. Speaker: Allan Stanglin tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/683432210 Wed, 18 Sep 2019 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/the-truth-about-suffering 00:42:47 Amarillo Central no 09.18.19 - If God is both all-good and all-powerful, why do innocent people suffer? Why does he allow me to suffer? Peter orients us to the Christian view of this age-old, fundamental dilemma. Speaker: Howie Batson 09.18.19 - If God is both all-good and all-powerf… 09.18.19 - If God is both all-good and all-powerful, why do innocent people suffer? Why does he allow me to suffer? Peter orients us to the Christian view of this age-old, fundamental dilemma. Speaker: Howie Batson tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/681835370 Sun, 15 Sep 2019 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/rooted-the-real-deal 00:31:16 Amarillo Central no 09.15.19 - This is about our confidence in standing with God, about the certainty of our forgiveness and righteousness in Christ. God has rendered his verdict and it cannot be overturned. Speaker: Allan Stanglin 09.15.19 - This is about our confidence in standi… 09.15.19 - This is about our confidence in standing with God, about the certainty of our forgiveness and righteousness in Christ. God has rendered his verdict and it cannot be overturned. Speaker: Allan Stanglin tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/680026667 Wed, 11 Sep 2019 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/the-truth-about-forgiveness 00:44:54 Amarillo Central no 09.11.19 - The most ridiculous part of the Gospel also happens to be the most central: You. Are. Forgiven. Our need for forgiveness is so desperately felt in our innermost beings that even most Christians dare not believe it all the way. How far does forgiveness go? How do I know I’m really forgiven? Speaker: Brian Mashburn 09.11.19 - The most ridiculous part of the Gospel… 09.11.19 - The most ridiculous part of the Gospel also happens to be the most central: You. Are. Forgiven. Our need for forgiveness is so desperately felt in our innermost beings that even most Christians dare not believe it all the way. How far does forgiveness go? How do I know I’m really forgiven? Speaker: Brian Mashburn tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/679138011 Sat, 07 Sep 2019 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/whats-right-with-church-the-priests 00:31:16 Amarillo Central no 09.08.19 - One of the best things about Church is that we exist for the sake of others. We’re not about ourselves, we’re for ministering and blessing the people around us in the name and manner of Christ. Speaker: Allan Stanglin 09.08.19 - One of the best things about Church is… 09.08.19 - One of the best things about Church is that we exist for the sake of others. We’re not about ourselves, we’re for ministering and blessing the people around us in the name and manner of Christ. Speaker: Allan Stanglin tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/676803762 Wed, 04 Sep 2019 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/the-truth-about-assumptions 00:40:36 Amarillo Central no 09.04.19 - You know what happens when we assume. We’re all guilty of judging others unfairly and we’ve all been victims of rumor or bad information. Jesus gives us a new perspective for dealing with it and the grace to see others through his eyes of faith. Speaker: Karl Ihfe 09.04.19 - You know what happens when we assume. … 09.04.19 - You know what happens when we assume. We’re all guilty of judging others unfairly and we’ve all been victims of rumor or bad information. Jesus gives us a new perspective for dealing with it and the grace to see others through his eyes of faith. Speaker: Karl Ihfe tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/676336994 Sat, 31 Aug 2019 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/whats-right-with-the-church-the-worship 00:32:46 Amarillo Central no 09.01.19 - We do it every Sunday morning. Several hundred of us sit in rows in a large room and spend 75 + minutes worshiping God. What good is it? What good does it do in the world? Speaker: Allan Stanglin 09.01.19 - We do it every Sunday morning. Several… 09.01.19 - We do it every Sunday morning. Several hundred of us sit in rows in a large room and spend 75 + minutes worshiping God. What good is it? What good does it do in the world? Speaker: Allan Stanglin tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/672754793 Wed, 28 Aug 2019 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/the-truth-about-truth 00:47:28 Amarillo Central no 08.28.19 - Your truth. His truth. Their truth. My truth. There’s no difference if we’re all heading to the same place, right? The Gospel truth is an eternal, foundational declaration that rings from the beginning of creation to that final day of glory. And you want to be in on it. Speaker: Tommy Politz 08.28.19 - Your truth. His truth. Their truth. My… 08.28.19 - Your truth. His truth. Their truth. My truth. There’s no difference if we’re all heading to the same place, right? The Gospel truth is an eternal, foundational declaration that rings from the beginning of creation to that final day of glory. And you want to be in on it. Speaker: Tommy Politz tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/671694287 Sat, 24 Aug 2019 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/whats-right-with-the-church-the-preaching 00:31:16 Amarillo Central no 08.25.19 - What is proclaimed by God’s people on Sundays is unique, it’s not something you hear anywhere else. It gives a person a way to view himself that’s totally different from the way the world views him. Preaching points to the Christ Event and the fact that we are all loved and valued by God. Speaker: Allan Stanglin 08.25.19 - What is proclaimed by God’s people on … 08.25.19 - What is proclaimed by God’s people on Sundays is unique, it’s not something you hear anywhere else. It gives a person a way to view himself that’s totally different from the way the world views him. Preaching points to the Christ Event and the fact that we are all loved and valued by God. Speaker: Allan Stanglin tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/669641765 Wed, 21 Aug 2019 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/the-truth-about-the-kingdom-of-god 00:37:37 Amarillo Central no 8.21.19 - Is the Gospel only about going to heaven when I die? Or is there good news for me right now today? Jesus shows us that eternal life is not a quantity that begins when we die, but a quality that begins when we’re born again in him. Speaker: Jimmy Witcher 8.21.19 - Is the Gospel only about going to heave… 8.21.19 - Is the Gospel only about going to heaven when I die? Or is there good news for me right now today? Jesus shows us that eternal life is not a quantity that begins when we die, but a quality that begins when we’re born again in him. Speaker: Jimmy Witcher tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/668042882 Sun, 18 Aug 2019 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/rooted-the-peace-of-christ 00:35:42 Amarillo Central no 08.18.19 - We are called to “let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts,” which means we give up what divides us for Christ Jesus who unites us. He alone is our peace. And his peace governs our lives. Speaker: Allan Stanglin 08.18.19 - We are called to “let the peace of Chr… 08.18.19 - We are called to “let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts,” which means we give up what divides us for Christ Jesus who unites us. He alone is our peace. And his peace governs our lives. Speaker: Allan Stanglin tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/669641270 Wed, 14 Aug 2019 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/the-truth-about-scripture 00:40:53 Amarillo Central no 08.14.19 - Eighty-seven percent of the homes in the United States own a Bible but only eleven percent of Americans have read all of it. I go to church, I hear the sermons, why should I read the Bible? And is it OK to ignore Leviticus? Speaker: Howard Griffin 08.14.19 - Eighty-seven percent of the homes in t… 08.14.19 - Eighty-seven percent of the homes in the United States own a Bible but only eleven percent of Americans have read all of it. I go to church, I hear the sermons, why should I read the Bible? And is it OK to ignore Leviticus? Speaker: Howard Griffin tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/664708637 Sat, 10 Aug 2019 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/whats-right-with-the-church-the-bible 00:30:22 Amarillo Central no 08.11.19 - We see ourselves in the pages of Scripture. The story is real. The Bible doesn’t sugarcoat or hide anything. It’s doesn’t pretend there aren’t dark days and doubts and despair. Speaker: Allan Stanglin 08.11.19 - We see ourselves in the pages of Scrip… 08.11.19 - We see ourselves in the pages of Scripture. The story is real. The Bible doesn’t sugarcoat or hide anything. It’s doesn’t pretend there aren’t dark days and doubts and despair. Speaker: Allan Stanglin tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/669640844 Wed, 07 Aug 2019 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/the-truth-about-friendship 00:31:50 Amarillo Central no 08.07.19 - For all our technological advances in communication and digital methods of staying in touch, we are an increasingly disconnected people. We have more acquaintances than we can count, but fewer and fewer friends. Does Jesus have anything to say about this? Speaker: Mark Welshimer 08.07.19 - For all our technological advances in … 08.07.19 - For all our technological advances in communication and digital methods of staying in touch, we are an increasingly disconnected people. We have more acquaintances than we can count, but fewer and fewer friends. Does Jesus have anything to say about this? Speaker: Mark Welshimer tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/661477520 Fri, 02 Aug 2019 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/whats-right-with-the-church-the-witness 00:39:09 Amarillo Central no 08.04.19 - The only way for the world to know that it is being redeemed is for the Church to point to the Redeemer by living as his redeemed people. The only way for the world to know that it is broken and fallen, that it needs redeeming, is for the Church to give it something really different to run up against. Speaker: Allan Stanglin 08.04.19 - The only way for the world to know tha… 08.04.19 - The only way for the world to know that it is being redeemed is for the Church to point to the Redeemer by living as his redeemed people. The only way for the world to know that it is broken and fallen, that it needs redeeming, is for the Church to give it something really different to run up against. Speaker: Allan Stanglin tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/658030127 Sun, 28 Jul 2019 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/whats-right-with-church-the-people 00:31:24 Amarillo Central no 07.28.19 - What bothers us is not the idea of Church or the abstract concept. It’s the people and the buildings, the money and the meetings, the hard hearts and hypocrisy. The real-life, tangible elements of Church are not always what we expect or want. Speaker: Allan Stanglin 07.28.19 - What bothers us is not the idea of Chu… 07.28.19 - What bothers us is not the idea of Church or the abstract concept. It’s the people and the buildings, the money and the meetings, the hard hearts and hypocrisy. The real-life, tangible elements of Church are not always what we expect or want. Speaker: Allan Stanglin tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/655852904 Sun, 21 Jul 2019 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/rooted-gods-full-name 00:29:59 Amarillo Central no 07.21.19 - With his very own words, our God tells us his full name. These words that describe our God’s eternal nature, these holy words that describe our God’s holy characteristics, communicate that he knows us and that he wants us to know him. Speaker: Allan Stanglin 07.21.19 - With his very own words, our God tells… 07.21.19 - With his very own words, our God tells us his full name. These words that describe our God’s eternal nature, these holy words that describe our God’s holy characteristics, communicate that he knows us and that he wants us to know him. Speaker: Allan Stanglin tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/661473374 Sun, 14 Jul 2019 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/our-relationship-with-truth 00:28:32 Amarillo Central no 07.14.19 - The truth is we have a loving Father who adores His children and wants to honestly work in our lives to bring even more healing and freedom than ever before, and that is an amazing expression of His love and faithfulness to us. How can we as disciples face the truth about God and about ourselves in open and non-anxious ways? Speaker: Adam Gray 07.14.19 - The truth is we have a loving Father w… 07.14.19 - The truth is we have a loving Father who adores His children and wants to honestly work in our lives to bring even more healing and freedom than ever before, and that is an amazing expression of His love and faithfulness to us. How can we as disciples face the truth about God and about ourselves in open and non-anxious ways? Speaker: Adam Gray tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/648647615 Sun, 07 Jul 2019 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/old-age-honeymoon-to-hospice 00:36:00 Amarillo Central no 07.07.19 - God’s Word promises that he is with us from cradle to grave, from honeymoon to hospice, every step of our lives. And as brothers and sisters in Christ, as the family of God established at Calvary, we also bear one another’s burdens in the name and manner of Jesus. Together. Speaker: Allan Stanglin 07.07.19 - God’s Word promises that he is with us… 07.07.19 - God’s Word promises that he is with us from cradle to grave, from honeymoon to hospice, every step of our lives. And as brothers and sisters in Christ, as the family of God established at Calvary, we also bear one another’s burdens in the name and manner of Jesus. Together. Speaker: Allan Stanglin tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/644657178 Sun, 30 Jun 2019 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/divorce-its-going-to-be-ok 00:32:36 Amarillo Central no 06.30.19 - Divorce is a sin, and God hates divorce. That’s what the Bible says. The Bible also says God hates our worship services when we’re not treating our neighbors with love. Christ Jesus died to forgive us of those sins and bring us into a righteous relationship with God. Speaker: Allan Stanglin 06.30.19 - Divorce is a sin, and God hates divorc… 06.30.19 - Divorce is a sin, and God hates divorce. That’s what the Bible says. The Bible also says God hates our worship services when we’re not treating our neighbors with love. Christ Jesus died to forgive us of those sins and bring us into a righteous relationship with God. Speaker: Allan Stanglin tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/641329455 Sun, 23 Jun 2019 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/sex-it-takes-two-to-tango 00:32:34 Amarillo Central no 06.23.19 - We know that our God is the inventor of sex. Today we continue our “Family Matters” series with a look at the priority and place of sex in our husband-wife relationships and in our church family. Speaker: Allan Stanglin 06.23.19 - We know that our God is the inventor o… 06.23.19 - We know that our God is the inventor of sex. Today we continue our “Family Matters” series with a look at the priority and place of sex in our husband-wife relationships and in our church family. Speaker: Allan Stanglin tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/639001671 Sun, 16 Jun 2019 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/parenting-so-you-ruined-your-kids 00:33:31 Amarillo Central no 06.16.19 - We all believe we have, in ways big and small, ruined our kids. Receive with us a word of grace we can all use as we consider parent-child relationships and responsibilities through the lens of the love of God and the cross of Christ. Speaker: Allan Stanglin 06.16.19 - We all believe we have, in ways big an… 06.16.19 - We all believe we have, in ways big and small, ruined our kids. Receive with us a word of grace we can all use as we consider parent-child relationships and responsibilities through the lens of the love of God and the cross of Christ. Speaker: Allan Stanglin tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/639000528 Sun, 02 Jun 2019 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/marriage-mystery-beyond-reason 00:29:40 Amarillo Central no 06.09.19 - Marriage in our culture is on the decline. The problem with marriage is that we are not viewing it through the lens of the cross of Christ. To experience the truth of the profound mystery as designed by God, we need to crucify our marriages. Speaker: Allan Stanglin 06.09.19 - Marriage in our culture is on the decl… 06.09.19 - Marriage in our culture is on the decline. The problem with marriage is that we are not viewing it through the lens of the cross of Christ. To experience the truth of the profound mystery as designed by God, we need to crucify our marriages. Speaker: Allan Stanglin tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/638999208 Sun, 02 Jun 2019 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/family-the-ties-that-bind-and-gag 00:30:05 Amarillo Central no 06.02.19 - Family is important, but it’s not ultimate. Family is created by God to reflect the truth of the Gospel — relationships, sacrifice and service, forgiveness, intimacy, etc., — but it’s not the hoped-for end. Speaker: Allan Stanglin 06.02.19 - Family is important, but it’s not ulti… 06.02.19 - Family is important, but it’s not ultimate. Family is created by God to reflect the truth of the Gospel — relationships, sacrifice and service, forgiveness, intimacy, etc., — but it’s not the hoped-for end. Speaker: Allan Stanglin tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/627850935 Sun, 26 May 2019 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/seeing-gods-grace 00:30:07 Amarillo Central no 05.26.19 - Barnabas went to the church in Antioch and saw tangible proof that God’s grace was working in that congregation. What were the physical signs that confirmed the presence and activity of the grace of God? Can we still see those things today? Speaker: Allan Stanglin 05.26.19 - Barnabas went to the church in Antioch… 05.26.19 - Barnabas went to the church in Antioch and saw tangible proof that God’s grace was working in that congregation. What were the physical signs that confirmed the presence and activity of the grace of God? Can we still see those things today? Speaker: Allan Stanglin tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/623793018 Sun, 19 May 2019 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/pitch-and-catch 00:39:12 Amarillo Central no 05.19.19 - All of us are commissioned by God to pass the Christian faith onto the next generations. We model the faith, we witness to the truth, we lovingly pour into the lives of those coming behind us. The responsibility is real and the implications are great. Speaker: David Fraze 05.19.19 - All of us are commissioned by God to p… 05.19.19 - All of us are commissioned by God to pass the Christian faith onto the next generations. We model the faith, we witness to the truth, we lovingly pour into the lives of those coming behind us. The responsibility is real and the implications are great. Speaker: David Fraze tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/620995920 Sun, 12 May 2019 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/crosswalk 00:32:43 Amarillo Central no 05.12.19 - When we submit to the “way” of Jesus, when we give ourselves wholly to his call, we realize that the cross is not a terrible end to a godly life, but the beginning of our eternal communion with Christ. Speaker: Allan Stanglin 05.12.19 - When we submit to the “way” of Jesus, … 05.12.19 - When we submit to the “way” of Jesus, when we give ourselves wholly to his call, we realize that the cross is not a terrible end to a godly life, but the beginning of our eternal communion with Christ. Speaker: Allan Stanglin tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/616480608 Sun, 28 Apr 2019 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/resurrection-perspective 00:28:30 Amarillo Central no 04.28.19 - If God raised Jesus from the dead to validate and vindicate his selfless, sacrificial, servant way of life, then we trust God to do the same for us. And that impacts how we live. Speaker: Allan Stanglin 04.28.19 - If God raised Jesus from the dead to v… 04.28.19 - If God raised Jesus from the dead to validate and vindicate his selfless, sacrificial, servant way of life, then we trust God to do the same for us. And that impacts how we live. Speaker: Allan Stanglin tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/610217949 Sun, 21 Apr 2019 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/running-on-empty 00:33:03 Amarillo Central no 04.21.19 - We celebrate together the resurrection and reign of our Lord Jesus. It’s not just a one-time, long-time-ago forgiveness of our sins on a cross that will benefit us after we die. It’s a right-now, in-the-present filling of our spirits and souls with new resurrection life for being everything God created us to be today! Speaker: Allan Stanglin 04.21.19 - We celebrate together the resurrection… 04.21.19 - We celebrate together the resurrection and reign of our Lord Jesus. It’s not just a one-time, long-time-ago forgiveness of our sins on a cross that will benefit us after we die. It’s a right-now, in-the-present filling of our spirits and souls with new resurrection life for being everything God created us to be today! Speaker: Allan Stanglin tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/606856131 Sun, 14 Apr 2019 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/rooted-the-primary-command 00:33:17 Amarillo Central no 04.15.19 - Loving one another is how we know God. Loving others is how God lives in us, how we live in God, and how we prove our faith. It’s the most important command. Speaker: Allan Stanglin 04.15.19 - Loving one another is how we know God.… 04.15.19 - Loving one another is how we know God. Loving others is how God lives in us, how we live in God, and how we prove our faith. It’s the most important command. Speaker: Allan Stanglin tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/604588953 Sun, 07 Apr 2019 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/when-following-jesus-is-uncomfortable 00:31:55 Amarillo Central no 04.07.19 - Let’s take an unconventional look at some very familiar stories. Our Lord's faithful interaction with a leper, a paralytic, and a man with a withered hand call all of us back to the mission: following Jesus into the lives of broken people who need Him. Speaker: Grady King 04.07.19 - Let’s take an unconventional look at s… 04.07.19 - Let’s take an unconventional look at some very familiar stories. Our Lord's faithful interaction with a leper, a paralytic, and a man with a withered hand call all of us back to the mission: following Jesus into the lives of broken people who need Him. Speaker: Grady King tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/599840841 Sat, 30 Mar 2019 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/christ-and-creation-in-john 00:30:01 Amarillo Central no 03.31.19 - The Incarnation of Jesus grounds us in the physical places where our Creator has put us. And when he breathes on us --- into us --- his Holy Spirit, he empowers us to create and build in those places with his own eternal light and life. Speaker: Allan Stanglin 03.31.19 - The Incarnation of Jesus grounds us in… 03.31.19 - The Incarnation of Jesus grounds us in the physical places where our Creator has put us. And when he breathes on us --- into us --- his Holy Spirit, he empowers us to create and build in those places with his own eternal light and life. Speaker: Allan Stanglin tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/596073534 Sat, 23 Mar 2019 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/christ-and-the-creation 00:29:21 Amarillo Central no 03.24.19 - Jesus is more than just the force that keeps everything spinning and you and me upright on the ground. He is the very meaning of creation. We and all of creation are entirely dependent on Christ. Speaker: Allan Stanglin 03.24.19 - Jesus is more than just the force that… 03.24.19 - Jesus is more than just the force that keeps everything spinning and you and me upright on the ground. He is the very meaning of creation. We and all of creation are entirely dependent on Christ. Speaker: Allan Stanglin tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/592077426 Sun, 17 Mar 2019 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/rooted-the-essence-of-christ 00:28:57 Amarillo Central no 03.17.19 - Let's take a look at the essence of our Lord Jesus who single-mindedly demonstrates self-sacrificing love as the center of who he is. That’s how we are saved. And, as his redeemed, that’s the only true way to live. 03.17.19 - Let's take a look at the essence of ou… 03.17.19 - Let's take a look at the essence of our Lord Jesus who single-mindedly demonstrates self-sacrificing love as the center of who he is. That’s how we are saved. And, as his redeemed, that’s the only true way to live. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/588310041 Sun, 10 Mar 2019 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/the-creation-order 00:37:58 Amarillo Central no 03.10.19 - With sin comes consequences. Let's consider together God’s intent for his people at Creation, the many ways sin has distorted that divine order, and what God’s people today can do to “reverse the curse.” 03.10.19 - With sin comes consequences. Let's con… 03.10.19 - With sin comes consequences. Let's consider together God’s intent for his people at Creation, the many ways sin has distorted that divine order, and what God’s people today can do to “reverse the curse.” tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/584782227 Sun, 03 Mar 2019 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/the-pentecost-priority 00:35:00 Amarillo Central no 03.03.19 - God poured out his Spirit equally on both sons and daughters, men and women. It had been promised that some day all people, both men and women, would enjoy and exercise these speaking gifts equally. Speaker: Allan Stanglin 03.03.19 - God poured out his Spirit equally on b… 03.03.19 - God poured out his Spirit equally on both sons and daughters, men and women. It had been promised that some day all people, both men and women, would enjoy and exercise these speaking gifts equally. Speaker: Allan Stanglin tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/582167505 Sun, 24 Feb 2019 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/koinonia-grace 00:24:19 Amarillo Central no 02.24.19 - Church is not something we organize or maintain. What we enjoy together at Central --- our fellowship and unity, our common beliefs and practices, our mutual love and encouragement --- is a gracious gift from our God. Speaker: Allan Stanglin 02.24.19 - Church is not something we organize or… 02.24.19 - Church is not something we organize or maintain. What we enjoy together at Central --- our fellowship and unity, our common beliefs and practices, our mutual love and encouragement --- is a gracious gift from our God. Speaker: Allan Stanglin tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/586050351 Sat, 23 Feb 2019 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/praying-the-lords-prayer-session3 00:37:16 Amarillo Central no 02.23.19 - "Praying the Lord's Prayer" curriculum training. Part 3 of 3. Speaker: Dr. Michael Martin. 02.23.19 - "Praying the Lord's Prayer" curriculum… 02.23.19 - "Praying the Lord's Prayer" curriculum training. Part 3 of 3. Speaker: Dr. Michael Martin. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/586049817 Sat, 23 Feb 2019 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/praying-the-lords-prayer-session-2 01:31:22 Amarillo Central no 02.23.19 - "Praying the Lord's Prayer" curriculum training. Part 2 of 3. Speaker: Dr. Michael Martin. 02.23.19 - "Praying the Lord's Prayer" curriculum… 02.23.19 - "Praying the Lord's Prayer" curriculum training. Part 2 of 3. Speaker: Dr. Michael Martin. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/586049253 Sat, 23 Feb 2019 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/praying-the-lords-prayer-session-1 01:03:27 Amarillo Central no 02.23.19 - "Praying the Lord's Prayer" curriculum training. Part 1 of 3. Speaker: Dr. Michael Martin. 02.23.19 - "Praying the Lord's Prayer" curriculum… 02.23.19 - "Praying the Lord's Prayer" curriculum training. Part 1 of 3. Speaker: Dr. Michael Martin. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/577393065 Sun, 17 Feb 2019 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/rooted-first-things-first 00:28:23 Amarillo Central no 02.17.19 - For centuries, God’s people have recited the Shema at least twice a day as part of their morning and evening prayers. These words found in Deuteronomy 6 are familiar words to us, but they were critical, life-preserving words for the children of Israel. Speaker: Allan Stanglin 02.17.19 - For centuries, God’s people have recit… 02.17.19 - For centuries, God’s people have recited the Shema at least twice a day as part of their morning and evening prayers. These words found in Deuteronomy 6 are familiar words to us, but they were critical, life-preserving words for the children of Israel. Speaker: Allan Stanglin tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/574791489 Sun, 10 Feb 2019 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/completing-this-act-of-grace 00:30:13 Amarillo Central no 02.10.19 - Paul urges the church in Corinth to complete the offering they had promised to make for the Christians in Jerusalem. They had begun to collect the money, they had all made their pledges. Now Paul was encouraging them to finish what they had started. Speaker: Allan Stanglin 02.10.19 - Paul urges the church in Corinth to co… 02.10.19 - Paul urges the church in Corinth to complete the offering they had promised to make for the Christians in Jerusalem. They had begun to collect the money, they had all made their pledges. Now Paul was encouraging them to finish what they had started. Speaker: Allan Stanglin tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/569941167 Sun, 03 Feb 2019 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/he-still-loves-you 00:29:34 Amarillo Central no 02.03.19 - We can all see ourselves in the story of the apostle Peter. He’s a loyal disciple and a lying traitor. Be encouraged that, like with Peter, Jesus knows everything about you, and he still loves you. Speaker: Allan Stanglin 02.03.19 - We can all see ourselves in the story … 02.03.19 - We can all see ourselves in the story of the apostle Peter. He’s a loyal disciple and a lying traitor. Be encouraged that, like with Peter, Jesus knows everything about you, and he still loves you. Speaker: Allan Stanglin tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/567270600 Sun, 27 Jan 2019 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/the-kingdom-of-god-is-here 00:26:56 Amarillo Central no 01.27.19 - Jesus preaches the Kingdom. And then what does he do? He frees the prisoner, heals the blind, rescues the oppressed. Those are the signs of the Kingdom. Speaker: Allan Stanglin 01.27.19 - Jesus preaches the Kingdom. And then w… 01.27.19 - Jesus preaches the Kingdom. And then what does he do? He frees the prisoner, heals the blind, rescues the oppressed. Those are the signs of the Kingdom. Speaker: Allan Stanglin tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/564058875 Sun, 20 Jan 2019 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/faithfulness 00:27:28 Amarillo Central no 01.20.19 - As God calls us to be faithful, He too is faithful to us. Let's consider together how to live lives of faithfulness. Speaker: Steve Rogers 01.20.19 - As God calls us to be faithful, He too… 01.20.19 - As God calls us to be faithful, He too is faithful to us. Let's consider together how to live lives of faithfulness. Speaker: Steve Rogers tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/558948480 Sun, 13 Jan 2019 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/to-this-you-were-called 00:26:43 Amarillo Central no 01.13.19 - Christ Jesus teaches us that whoever wants to be great in the Kingdom of God must be a servant to all. That night, Jesus made himself the least important person in the room. And he calls us by his grace to do the same thing. Speaker: Allan Stanglin 01.13.19 - Christ Jesus teaches us that whoever w… 01.13.19 - Christ Jesus teaches us that whoever wants to be great in the Kingdom of God must be a servant to all. That night, Jesus made himself the least important person in the room. And he calls us by his grace to do the same thing. Speaker: Allan Stanglin tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/555427218 Sun, 06 Jan 2019 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/rooted 00:31:05 Amarillo Central no 01.06.19 - As a people, we are rooted in the Word of God. We gain strength and nourishment through the Scriptures. The Bible is the revelation of our God and the conduit for transformation into his image. Speaker: Allan Stanglin 01.06.19 - As a people, we are rooted in the Word… 01.06.19 - As a people, we are rooted in the Word of God. We gain strength and nourishment through the Scriptures. The Bible is the revelation of our God and the conduit for transformation into his image. Speaker: Allan Stanglin tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/553254375 Sun, 30 Dec 2018 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/prepare-the-way-for-the-lord 00:21:12 Amarillo Central no 12.30.18 - John the Baptist is bearing witness to the reality that is coming with the Christ. It’s a future-oriented vision he proclaims. What do we need to pay better attention to in 2019 because the promised Lord has come and is coming? Speaker: Allan Stanglin 12.30.18 - John the Baptist is bearing witness to… 12.30.18 - John the Baptist is bearing witness to the reality that is coming with the Christ. It’s a future-oriented vision he proclaims. What do we need to pay better attention to in 2019 because the promised Lord has come and is coming? Speaker: Allan Stanglin tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/553232988 Sun, 23 Dec 2018 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/for-all-the-people 00:24:10 Amarillo Central no 12.23.18 - Our Lord’s coming on that star-lit night really was for all the people. And it still is. Let's consider together how the birth of Jesus continues to draw all people to our King. Speaker: Allan Stanglin 12.23.18 - Our Lord’s coming on that star-lit nig… 12.23.18 - Our Lord’s coming on that star-lit night really was for all the people. And it still is. Let's consider together how the birth of Jesus continues to draw all people to our King. Speaker: Allan Stanglin tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/546226530 Sun, 16 Dec 2018 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/pilate-the-powerless-politician 00:31:14 Amarillo Central no 12.16.18 - Pilate and Jesus are on opposite sides. Two different kings, two different kingdoms. And one cannot serve both. Let’s stop trying to serve two masters and resolve to bow our knee to the Christ. Speaker: Allan Stanglin. 12.16.18 - Pilate and Jesus are on opposite sides… 12.16.18 - Pilate and Jesus are on opposite sides. Two different kings, two different kingdoms. And one cannot serve both. Let’s stop trying to serve two masters and resolve to bow our knee to the Christ. Speaker: Allan Stanglin. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/542908428 Sun, 09 Dec 2018 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/the-guy-at-the-pool-the-reluctant-patient 00:32:14 Amarillo Central no 12.09.18 - Why are we so reluctant to let the Lord Jesus show us what’s possible? Why can’t we give ourselves to Jesus and let him heal us so we can reach our God-ordained potential? Speaker: Allan Stanglin. 12.09.18 - Why are we so reluctant to let the Lor… 12.09.18 - Why are we so reluctant to let the Lord Jesus show us what’s possible? Why can’t we give ourselves to Jesus and let him heal us so we can reach our God-ordained potential? Speaker: Allan Stanglin. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/539210112 Sun, 02 Dec 2018 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/martha-the-grieving-sister 00:28:39 Amarillo Central no 12.02.18 - How do we know Jesus is truly the solution to what’s wrong with the world? How do we know he really is who he said he was and that he’s really fixing things? Speaker: Allan Stanglin 12.02.18 - How do we know Jesus is truly the solu… 12.02.18 - How do we know Jesus is truly the solution to what’s wrong with the world? How do we know he really is who he said he was and that he’s really fixing things? Speaker: Allan Stanglin tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/543472830 Sat, 01 Dec 2018 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/gods-top-10-words-introduction 00:48:52 Amarillo Central no 12.02.18 - Introduction to "God's Top 10 Words" curriculum. Speaker: Charles Rix 12.02.18 - Introduction to "God's Top 10 Words" c… 12.02.18 - Introduction to "God's Top 10 Words" curriculum. Speaker: Charles Rix tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/536877879 Sat, 24 Nov 2018 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/nicodemus-the-samaritan-woman 00:32:06 Amarillo Central no 11.25.18 - What’s wrong with the world is that we’re all sinners, we’re all in the same boat. And we’re all equally in need of the gift of eternal life, the living water from Jesus. Speaker: Allan Stanglin 11.25.18 - What’s wrong with the world is that we… 11.25.18 - What’s wrong with the world is that we’re all sinners, we’re all in the same boat. And we’re all equally in need of the gift of eternal life, the living water from Jesus. Speaker: Allan Stanglin tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/532453221 Sun, 18 Nov 2018 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/nathanael-the-skeptical-student 00:29:01 Amarillo Central no 11.18.18 - Jesus changed the life of every person he met through powerful experiences and conversations that led them to unexpected and transforming answers to their big questions. The Gospel of John details many of these individual conversations, these one-on-one encounters with the Lord. Speaker: Allan Stanglin. 11.18.18 - Jesus changed the life of every person… 11.18.18 - Jesus changed the life of every person he met through powerful experiences and conversations that led them to unexpected and transforming answers to their big questions. The Gospel of John details many of these individual conversations, these one-on-one encounters with the Lord. Speaker: Allan Stanglin. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/532591677 Sun, 11 Nov 2018 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/conversation-community-connection 00:48:23 Amarillo Central no 11.11.18 - "Conversation / Community / Connection" Speaker: Seth Bouchelle 11.11.18 - "Conversation / Community / Connection… 11.11.18 - "Conversation / Community / Connection" Speaker: Seth Bouchelle tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/528785178 Sun, 11 Nov 2018 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/the-ironic-way-of-jesus 00:17:52 Amarillo Central no 11.11.18 - Our God calls his people to join him in changing the entire world. New Creation. Redemption. Know that God is at work in and through our everyday decisions and interactions to accomplish his eternal mission. Speaker: Seth Bouchelle 11.11.18 - Our God calls his people to join him i… 11.11.18 - Our God calls his people to join him in changing the entire world. New Creation. Redemption. Know that God is at work in and through our everyday decisions and interactions to accomplish his eternal mission. Speaker: Seth Bouchelle tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/525674469 Sun, 04 Nov 2018 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/living-in-the-verbs 00:27:56 Amarillo Central no 11.04.18 - Hebrews 11 takes our breath away. These persons of faith acted despite being unable to perceive the fulfillment of God’s promises. Faith in God isn’t really faith if you’re just sitting there. A life of faith is a life lived in the verbs. Speaker: Allan Stanglin 11.04.18 - Hebrews 11 takes our breath away. Thes… 11.04.18 - Hebrews 11 takes our breath away. These persons of faith acted despite being unable to perceive the fulfillment of God’s promises. Faith in God isn’t really faith if you’re just sitting there. A life of faith is a life lived in the verbs. Speaker: Allan Stanglin tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/522868344 Sun, 28 Oct 2018 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/the-power-of-the-church-to-proclaim 00:36:58 Amarillo Central no 10.28.18 - Like the faithful congregation in Antioch in Acts 13-14, the Central church in Amarillo is saved by God and called by God to send people into our community and throughout the world with the Gospel. Speaker: Allan Stanglin. 10.28.18 - Like the faithful congregation in Anti… 10.28.18 - Like the faithful congregation in Antioch in Acts 13-14, the Central church in Amarillo is saved by God and called by God to send people into our community and throughout the world with the Gospel. Speaker: Allan Stanglin. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/518325369 Sun, 21 Oct 2018 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/the-power-of-the-spirit-to-transform 00:35:25 Amarillo Central no 10.21.18 - On the Day of Pentecost, our God poured his promised Holy Spirit on the followers of Jesus and it changed them. The disciples went from frightened to bold, from reluctant to courageous. And the Spirit does the same for us today. Speaker: Allan Stanglin 10.21.18 - On the Day of Pentecost, our God poure… 10.21.18 - On the Day of Pentecost, our God poured his promised Holy Spirit on the followers of Jesus and it changed them. The disciples went from frightened to bold, from reluctant to courageous. And the Spirit does the same for us today. Speaker: Allan Stanglin tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/514639326 Sun, 14 Oct 2018 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/the-power-of-christ-to-heal 00:38:43 Amarillo Central no 10.14.18 - The miracles Jesus performed back then and continues to perform today are not demonstrations against the natural order, they are a divine restoration of the natural order. Whatever is broken in us and the people and world around us -- Jesus is able and willing to fix it. Speaker: Allan Stanglin 10.14.18 - The miracles Jesus performed back then… 10.14.18 - The miracles Jesus performed back then and continues to perform today are not demonstrations against the natural order, they are a divine restoration of the natural order. Whatever is broken in us and the people and world around us -- Jesus is able and willing to fix it. Speaker: Allan Stanglin tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/511242687 Sun, 07 Oct 2018 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/gods-power-to-save 00:37:33 Amarillo Central no 10.07.18 - Our God delivers his people from bondage in Egypt so they may bless the world. He does this by his great power -- holy power, power to produce miracles and marvelous works. And this power fuels the dynamite mission of God. Speaker: Allan Stanglin. 10.07.18 - Our God delivers his people from bonda… 10.07.18 - Our God delivers his people from bondage in Egypt so they may bless the world. He does this by his great power -- holy power, power to produce miracles and marvelous works. And this power fuels the dynamite mission of God. Speaker: Allan Stanglin. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/508055643 Sun, 30 Sep 2018 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/church-according-to-jesus-fellowship-of-the-spirit 00:29:28 Amarillo Central no 09.30.18 - We talk a lot about how the Spirit is active in a person’s life or how a woman or man uses particular Spirit gifts. But according to Jesus, our emphasis should be placed on the Spirit’s corporate work, the indwelling and empowering of the Spirit in and through the Christian community. Speaker: Allan Stanglin. 09.30.18 - We talk a lot about how the Spirit is … 09.30.18 - We talk a lot about how the Spirit is active in a person’s life or how a woman or man uses particular Spirit gifts. But according to Jesus, our emphasis should be placed on the Spirit’s corporate work, the indwelling and empowering of the Spirit in and through the Christian community. Speaker: Allan Stanglin. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/504397245 Sun, 23 Sep 2018 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/church-according-to-jesus-body-of-christ 00:29:11 Amarillo Central no 09.23.18 - We are instructed to do in the world what our Lord did in Galilee. We are his hands and feet. If anybody’s going to meet Jesus in this world, they’re going to meet him through the Church. Speaker: Allan Stanglin. 09.23.18 - We are instructed to do in the world w… 09.23.18 - We are instructed to do in the world what our Lord did in Galilee. We are his hands and feet. If anybody’s going to meet Jesus in this world, they’re going to meet him through the Church. Speaker: Allan Stanglin. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/501250500 Sun, 16 Sep 2018 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/church-according-to-jesus-family-of-god 00:34:36 Amarillo Central no 09.16.18 - Our world is increasingly unsure about Church. Who are these people, these Christians? And what’s the point? The growing skepticism in our culture can even cause us to question the purpose and value of Church. Speaker: Allan Stanglin 09.16.18 - Our world is increasingly unsure about… 09.16.18 - Our world is increasingly unsure about Church. Who are these people, these Christians? And what’s the point? The growing skepticism in our culture can even cause us to question the purpose and value of Church. Speaker: Allan Stanglin tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/499533732 Sun, 09 Sep 2018 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/the-times-are-a-changin 00:34:18 Amarillo Central no 09.09.18 - As Good News people, now is not the time for followers of Jesus to be anxious. The Gospel is more than big enough to adequately address and successfully engage today’s culture and today’s problems. Despair is not an option for disciples of Christ. Speaker: Allan Stanglin 09.09.18 - As Good News people, now is not the ti… 09.09.18 - As Good News people, now is not the time for followers of Jesus to be anxious. The Gospel is more than big enough to adequately address and successfully engage today’s culture and today’s problems. Despair is not an option for disciples of Christ. Speaker: Allan Stanglin tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/495192294 Sun, 02 Sep 2018 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/second-mile-second-nature 00:33:44 Amarillo Central no 09.02.18 - God chooses us, he serves us, he sends his Son for us, he accepts us -- this is the model for how we are to act with others, especially when they’re with us in the church building. Speaker: Allan Stanglin 09.02.18 - God chooses us, he serves us, he sends… 09.02.18 - God chooses us, he serves us, he sends his Son for us, he accepts us -- this is the model for how we are to act with others, especially when they’re with us in the church building. Speaker: Allan Stanglin tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/491457072 Sun, 26 Aug 2018 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/death-to-the-world 00:30:16 Amarillo Central no 08.26.18 - We are no longer bound to the means and goals of this fallen world; we are set free by Christ to live in the glory of God’s eternal creation and will. Speaker: Allan Stanglin. 08.26.18 - We are no longer bound to the means an… 08.26.18 - We are no longer bound to the means and goals of this fallen world; we are set free by Christ to live in the glory of God’s eternal creation and will. Speaker: Allan Stanglin. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/488607084 Sun, 19 Aug 2018 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/you-and-me-in-christ-alone 00:34:03 Amarillo Central no 08.19.18 - We “carry each other’s burdens” and “each one should carry his own load.” This is not a contradiction. This is a beautiful picture of mutual accountability and personal responsibility in Christ’s Church. Speaker: Allan Stanglin 08.19.18 - We “carry each other’s burdens” and “e… 08.19.18 - We “carry each other’s burdens” and “each one should carry his own load.” This is not a contradiction. This is a beautiful picture of mutual accountability and personal responsibility in Christ’s Church. Speaker: Allan Stanglin tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/485619096 Sun, 12 Aug 2018 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/in-step-with-the-spirit 00:31:15 Amarillo Central no 08.12.18 - The Bible says that if we surrender to God’s Holy Spirit, if we make the decision to allow the Spirit to move in and take over, he will produce virtues in us that lead to unity and peace and reflect the true glory of God. Speaker: Allan Stanglin. 08.12.18 - The Bible says that if we surrender to… 08.12.18 - The Bible says that if we surrender to God’s Holy Spirit, if we make the decision to allow the Spirit to move in and take over, he will produce virtues in us that lead to unity and peace and reflect the true glory of God. Speaker: Allan Stanglin. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/485616852 Sun, 05 Aug 2018 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/called-to-be-free 00:32:32 Amarillo Central no 08.05.18 - We are freed for the purpose of serving one another in love. Living with love as your guide is better than being guided by the law because love is actually the fulfillment of the law. Love is the completion or the perfection of the law. Speaker: Allan Stanglin 08.05.18 - We are freed for the purpose of servin… 08.05.18 - We are freed for the purpose of serving one another in love. Living with love as your guide is better than being guided by the law because love is actually the fulfillment of the law. Love is the completion or the perfection of the law. Speaker: Allan Stanglin tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/478838682 Sun, 29 Jul 2018 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/the-only-thing-that-counts 00:31:57 Amarillo Central no 07.29.18 - We debate worship styles, doctrinal positions, and denominational differences; but there’s only one thing that matters. We argue about methods, traditions, structures, and rules; but there’s only one thing counts. Speaker: Allan Stanglin. 07.29.18 - We debate worship styles, doctrinal po… 07.29.18 - We debate worship styles, doctrinal positions, and denominational differences; but there’s only one thing that matters. We argue about methods, traditions, structures, and rules; but there’s only one thing counts. Speaker: Allan Stanglin. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/476098722 Sun, 22 Jul 2018 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/known-by-god 00:35:20 Amarillo Central no 07.22.18 - God knowing me takes a much larger salvation priority than me knowing God. And it results in peace and joy, acceptance and encouragement, forgiveness and belonging in ways that our knowledge about God can never produce. Speaker: Allan Stanglin. 07.22.18 - God knowing me takes a much larger sal… 07.22.18 - God knowing me takes a much larger salvation priority than me knowing God. And it results in peace and joy, acceptance and encouragement, forgiveness and belonging in ways that our knowledge about God can never produce. Speaker: Allan Stanglin. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/472482423 Sun, 15 Jul 2018 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/mustard-seed-moment 00:33:07 Amarillo Central no 07.15.18 - The fullness of God's Kingdom is found in the tiniest acts of faith. And if we're not paying attention, if we're not in tune with what our Lord is doing, we'll miss it. Speaker: Jordan Hubbard 07.15.18 - The fullness of God's Kingdom is found… 07.15.18 - The fullness of God's Kingdom is found in the tiniest acts of faith. And if we're not paying attention, if we're not in tune with what our Lord is doing, we'll miss it. Speaker: Jordan Hubbard tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/473389812 Wed, 11 Jul 2018 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/more-ready-than-you-realize-knowing-my-neighbors 00:40:03 Amarillo Central no 07.11.18 - Summer Wednesday night series "More Ready Than You Realize." Topic is on conversation: "Knowing My Neighbors." Speakers: Tanner Albright & Kevin Schaffer 07.11.18 - Summer Wednesday night series "More Re… 07.11.18 - Summer Wednesday night series "More Ready Than You Realize." Topic is on conversation: "Knowing My Neighbors." Speakers: Tanner Albright & Kevin Schaffer tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/469814364 Sun, 08 Jul 2018 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/where-all-become-one 00:34:42 Amarillo Central no 07.08.18 - The integrity of the Good News is both proclaimed and maintained by the ways we treat one another in the Church. This passage is revolutionary in its explicitness, its immediacy, and its force. Speaker: Allan Stanglin. 07.08.18 - The integrity of the Good News is both… 07.08.18 - The integrity of the Good News is both proclaimed and maintained by the ways we treat one another in the Church. This passage is revolutionary in its explicitness, its immediacy, and its force. Speaker: Allan Stanglin. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/466880409 Sun, 01 Jul 2018 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/people-of-promise 00:28:16 Amarillo Central no 07.01.18 - This Sunday we'll consider together the really Good News of God’s promise, received by us today the same way Abraham received it in the beginning: in faith. Speaker: Allan Stanglin 07.01.18 - This Sunday we'll consider together th… 07.01.18 - This Sunday we'll consider together the really Good News of God’s promise, received by us today the same way Abraham received it in the beginning: in faith. Speaker: Allan Stanglin tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/464205726 Sun, 24 Jun 2018 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/teach-us-to-pray 00:26:12 Amarillo Central no 06.24.18 - Guest speaker Jake Perkins from Canadian Church of Christ takes us through a passage in Luke for a look at prayer. Speaker: Jake Perkins 06.24.18 - Guest speaker Jake Perkins from Canadi… 06.24.18 - Guest speaker Jake Perkins from Canadian Church of Christ takes us through a passage in Luke for a look at prayer. Speaker: Jake Perkins tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/469852665 Tue, 19 Jun 2018 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/more-ready-than-you-realize-listening-to-my-neighbors-story 00:54:19 Amarillo Central no 06.20.18 - Summer Wednesday night series "More Ready Than You Realize." Topic is on conversation: "Listening to My Neighbor's Story." Speakers: Mark Love & Allan Stanglin 06.20.18 - Summer Wednesday night series "More Re… 06.20.18 - Summer Wednesday night series "More Ready Than You Realize." Topic is on conversation: "Listening to My Neighbor's Story." Speakers: Mark Love & Allan Stanglin tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/461086506 Sun, 17 Jun 2018 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/upon-this-rock-1 00:35:35 Amarillo Central no 06.17.18 - We know Jesus told his disciples, “Upon this rock I will build my Church!” But do we know what Jesus meant when he said it? Speaker: Allan Stanglin 06.17.18 - We know Jesus told his disciples, “Upo… 06.17.18 - We know Jesus told his disciples, “Upon this rock I will build my Church!” But do we know what Jesus meant when he said it? Speaker: Allan Stanglin tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/469851873 Tue, 12 Jun 2018 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/more-ready-than-you-realize-knowing-my-story 00:37:59 Amarillo Central no 06.13.18 - Summer Wednesday night series "More Ready Than You Realize." Topic is on conversation: "Knowing My Story." Speakers: Adam Gray & Mark Love 06.13.18 - Summer Wednesday night series "More Re… 06.13.18 - Summer Wednesday night series "More Ready Than You Realize." Topic is on conversation: "Knowing My Story." Speakers: Adam Gray & Mark Love tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/456951744 Sun, 10 Jun 2018 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/true-identity 00:26:45 Amarillo Central no 06.10.18 - Guest speaker Gary Green takes a hard look at our true identity found in Jesus Christ. Speaker: Gary Green 06.10.18 - Guest speaker Gary Green takes a hard … 06.10.18 - Guest speaker Gary Green takes a hard look at our true identity found in Jesus Christ. Speaker: Gary Green tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/454108989 Sun, 03 Jun 2018 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/check-your-genes 00:34:16 Amarillo Central no 06.03.18 - The era of the Spirit and the grace of God that unites us has begun. The Scriptures claim we are all children of Abraham by faith, that we all belong together in God’s family. Speaker: Allan Stanglin 06.03.18 - The era of the Spirit and the grace of… 06.03.18 - The era of the Spirit and the grace of God that unites us has begun. The Scriptures claim we are all children of Abraham by faith, that we all belong together in God’s family. Speaker: Allan Stanglin tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/451293540 Sun, 27 May 2018 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/saved-by-the-faith-of-jesus-christ 00:28:21 Amarillo Central no 05.27.18 - The death and resurrection of Jesus has changed everything. The authority and power of “Christ Alone” has rescued us from the present evil age and delivered us to a new age of salvation and life. Speaker: Allan Stanglin 05.27.18 - The death and resurrection of Jesus ha… 05.27.18 - The death and resurrection of Jesus has changed everything. The authority and power of “Christ Alone” has rescued us from the present evil age and delivered us to a new age of salvation and life. Speaker: Allan Stanglin tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/451281771 Sun, 20 May 2018 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/amazing-irony 00:31:28 Amarillo Central no 05.20.18 - God’s grace and power reverses things, it upends our priorities, it changes our minds. It causes church persecutors to become church planters. And God in Christ is still doing those same things among us today with the most unlikely of people. Speaker: Allan Stanglin 05.20.18 - God’s grace and power reverses things,… 05.20.18 - God’s grace and power reverses things, it upends our priorities, it changes our minds. It causes church persecutors to become church planters. And God in Christ is still doing those same things among us today with the most unlikely of people. Speaker: Allan Stanglin tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/444365592 Sun, 13 May 2018 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/grace-and-power-for-today 00:30:45 Amarillo Central no 05.13.18 - The Gospel of Jesus Christ is fundamentally about grace. It moves us from one state to the next, from “this present evil age” to the eternal age of salvation and life, from the control of this world and its structures to the merciful control of our good and faithful God. Speaker: Allan Stanglin 05.13.18 - The Gospel of Jesus Christ is fundamen… 05.13.18 - The Gospel of Jesus Christ is fundamentally about grace. It moves us from one state to the next, from “this present evil age” to the eternal age of salvation and life, from the control of this world and its structures to the merciful control of our good and faithful God. Speaker: Allan Stanglin tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/437405610 Sun, 29 Apr 2018 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/owning-the-good-news 00:29:22 Amarillo Central no 04.29.18 - We are the letter of the Gospel that is known and read by everybody. So, it’s vitally important that we own it. We must know it, live it, share it, apply it -- everything it means for the gift of salvation from God in Christ to be inside us. Speaker: Allan Stanglin 04.29.18 - We are the letter of the Gospel that i… 04.29.18 - We are the letter of the Gospel that is known and read by everybody. So, it’s vitally important that we own it. We must know it, live it, share it, apply it -- everything it means for the gift of salvation from God in Christ to be inside us. Speaker: Allan Stanglin tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/433987053 Sun, 22 Apr 2018 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/trusting-the-good-news 00:37:32 Amarillo Central no 04.22.18 - We don’t have to share the Good News by ourselves. Our God is at work through his Spirit to draw people to himself and to use us in the process. The Spirit guides us and gives us the words to say. Speaker: Allan Stanglin & Mark Love. 04.22.18 - We don’t have to share the Good News b… 04.22.18 - We don’t have to share the Good News by ourselves. Our God is at work through his Spirit to draw people to himself and to use us in the process. The Spirit guides us and gives us the words to say. Speaker: Allan Stanglin & Mark Love. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/430487874 Sun, 15 Apr 2018 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/sharing-the-good-news 00:31:56 Amarillo Central no 04.15.18 - The Good News of salvation from God in Christ is good news for my world. It’s good news for my neighborhood, for my school, for my workplace. To share that Good News is a requirement for all disciples of Jesus. For us, particularly speaking, it’s going to require getting out of our comfort zones a bit. Speaker: Allan Stanglin 04.15.18 - The Good News of salvation from God in… 04.15.18 - The Good News of salvation from God in Christ is good news for my world. It’s good news for my neighborhood, for my school, for my workplace. To share that Good News is a requirement for all disciples of Jesus. For us, particularly speaking, it’s going to require getting out of our comfort zones a bit. Speaker: Allan Stanglin tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/427296615 Sun, 08 Apr 2018 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/believing-the-good-news 00:36:19 Amarillo Central no 04.08.18 - What are the things we need to stop believing so we can be more effective proclaimers of the good news in our communities? We must stop believing everybody we know is already a Christian. We have to stop believing people don’t want to be invited to church. We have to stop believing the Gospel is too complicated to share. Speaker: Allan Stanglin 04.08.18 - What are the things we need to stop be… 04.08.18 - What are the things we need to stop believing so we can be more effective proclaimers of the good news in our communities? We must stop believing everybody we know is already a Christian. We have to stop believing people don’t want to be invited to church. We have to stop believing the Gospel is too complicated to share. Speaker: Allan Stanglin tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/424353972 Sun, 01 Apr 2018 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/hearing-the-good-news 00:28:42 Amarillo Central no 04.01.18 - On that first Easter morning, the disciples of Jesus heard some really good news that broke past and obliterated all the bad news they couldn’t quite shake. It decidedly declared that everything broken in this world is being fixed, and it continues to reverberate down through the generations into our ears and hearts today. Speaker: Allan Stanglin 04.01.18 - On that first Easter morning, the disc… 04.01.18 - On that first Easter morning, the disciples of Jesus heard some really good news that broke past and obliterated all the bad news they couldn’t quite shake. It decidedly declared that everything broken in this world is being fixed, and it continues to reverberate down through the generations into our ears and hearts today. Speaker: Allan Stanglin tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/421959336 Tue, 27 Mar 2018 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/porn-sexting-hookups-affairs-every-familys-battle 00:52:40 Amarillo Central no 03.28.18 - Steve is an international speaker and well-known author, an experienced therapist, and founder of Ultimate Escape Ministries. His illustrations, object lessons, and life experiences all contribute to a better understanding of our sexually-saturated culture and God’s plan for healthy sexuality for his people. Speaker: Steve Holladay 03.28.18 - Steve is an international speaker and … 03.28.18 - Steve is an international speaker and well-known author, an experienced therapist, and founder of Ultimate Escape Ministries. His illustrations, object lessons, and life experiences all contribute to a better understanding of our sexually-saturated culture and God’s plan for healthy sexuality for his people. Speaker: Steve Holladay tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/424683780 Sun, 25 Mar 2018 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/understanding-sexual-identity 01:09:13 Amarillo Central no 03.25.18 - Steve is an international speaker and well-known author, an experienced therapist, and founder of Ultimate Escape Ministries. His illustrations, object lessons, and life experiences all contribute to a better understanding of our sexually-saturated culture and God’s plan for healthy sexuality for his people. Speaker: Steve Holladay 03.25.18 - Steve is an international speaker and … 03.25.18 - Steve is an international speaker and well-known author, an experienced therapist, and founder of Ultimate Escape Ministries. His illustrations, object lessons, and life experiences all contribute to a better understanding of our sexually-saturated culture and God’s plan for healthy sexuality for his people. Speaker: Steve Holladay tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/420806556 Sun, 25 Mar 2018 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/a-fun-theology-of-sex 00:49:04 Amarillo Central no 03.25.18 - Steve is an international speaker and well-known author, an experienced therapist, and founder of Ultimate Escape Ministries. His illustrations, object lessons, and life experiences all contribute to a better understanding of our sexually-saturated culture and God’s plan for healthy sexuality for his people. Speaker: Steve Holladay 03.25.18 - Steve is an international speaker and … 03.25.18 - Steve is an international speaker and well-known author, an experienced therapist, and founder of Ultimate Escape Ministries. His illustrations, object lessons, and life experiences all contribute to a better understanding of our sexually-saturated culture and God’s plan for healthy sexuality for his people. Speaker: Steve Holladay tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/420808244 Sat, 24 Mar 2018 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/transformed-through-connection 00:42:54 Amarillo Central no 03.25.18 - Steve is an international speaker and well-known author, an experienced therapist, and founder of Ultimate Escape Ministries. His illustrations, object lessons, and life experiences all contribute to a better understanding of our sexually-saturated culture and God’s plan for healthy sexuality for his people. Speaker: Steve Holladay 03.25.18 - Steve is an international speaker and … 03.25.18 - Steve is an international speaker and well-known author, an experienced therapist, and founder of Ultimate Escape Ministries. His illustrations, object lessons, and life experiences all contribute to a better understanding of our sexually-saturated culture and God’s plan for healthy sexuality for his people. Speaker: Steve Holladay tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/417770824 Wed, 21 Mar 2018 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/you-are-what-you-love 00:47:01 Amarillo Central no 03.21.18 - Guest speaker Dr. Jeff Cary from LCU led the class "You Are What You Love." 03.21.18 - Guest speaker Dr. Jeff Cary from LCU l… 03.21.18 - Guest speaker Dr. Jeff Cary from LCU led the class "You Are What You Love." tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/416137128 Sun, 18 Mar 2018 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/baptism-one-more-thing 00:34:00 Amarillo Central no 03.18.18 - Baptism is the moment when one is united to Christ in his death and resurrection, when one’s sins are forgiven, and when one receives the gift of the Holy Spirit. But this tendency reveals a common misunderstanding about who’s doing the work and who’s guaranteeing the benefits in our baptisms. Speaker: Allan Stanglin 03.18.18 - Baptism is the moment when one is unit… 03.18.18 - Baptism is the moment when one is united to Christ in his death and resurrection, when one’s sins are forgiven, and when one receives the gift of the Holy Spirit. But this tendency reveals a common misunderstanding about who’s doing the work and who’s guaranteeing the benefits in our baptisms. Speaker: Allan Stanglin tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/413611569 Wed, 14 Mar 2018 16:56:11 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/the-power-of-prayer 00:35:22 Amarillo Central no 03.11.18 - Jerry Taylor, Bible and Ministry professor for Abilene Christian University and a great friend of Central, will be with our church family for the worship assembly this Sunday. Let's consider together the power of prayer. Speaker: Jerry Taylor 03.11.18 - Jerry Taylor, Bible and Ministry profe… 03.11.18 - Jerry Taylor, Bible and Ministry professor for Abilene Christian University and a great friend of Central, will be with our church family for the worship assembly this Sunday. Let's consider together the power of prayer. Speaker: Jerry Taylor tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/408991809 Sun, 04 Mar 2018 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/were-on-a-mission-from-god 00:51:02 Amarillo Central no 03.04.18 - Guest speaker Dan Bouchelle leads our adult classes in "We're On a Mission From God." 03.04.18 - Guest speaker Dan Bouchelle leads our … 03.04.18 - Guest speaker Dan Bouchelle leads our adult classes in "We're On a Mission From God." tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/408990393 Sun, 04 Mar 2018 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/what-in-the-world-is-god-doing 00:45:10 Amarillo Central no 03.04.18 - As we look at Revelation, join us to consider what our God is doing in this world and how we can join him together in his redemption mission. Speaker: Dan Bouchelle. 03.04.18 - As we look at Revelation, join us to c… 03.04.18 - As we look at Revelation, join us to consider what our God is doing in this world and how we can join him together in his redemption mission. Speaker: Dan Bouchelle. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/401945394 Sun, 18 Feb 2018 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/declaring-the-gospel 00:17:02 Amarillo Central no 02.18.18 - Our regular church gatherings are sacred times and places where we can be cleansed of society’s influences. Around the Word and Table is where the culture’s stories are corrected, supplanted, by the everlasting story of God and his people. The rituals of our worship assemblies form us. Speaker: Allan Stanglin. 02.18.18 - Our regular church gatherings are sacr… 02.18.18 - Our regular church gatherings are sacred times and places where we can be cleansed of society’s influences. Around the Word and Table is where the culture’s stories are corrected, supplanted, by the everlasting story of God and his people. The rituals of our worship assemblies form us. Speaker: Allan Stanglin. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/398454465 Sun, 11 Feb 2018 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/participating-in-the-gospel 00:33:04 Amarillo Central no 02.11.18 - To acknowledge Jesus, the crucified Messiah, as “Lord” or “Master” in baptism is to accept a brand-new identity as his servant and to affirm that the shape and course of my life now lays wholly within his power. I belong to him. Speaker: Allan Stanglin 02.11.18 - To acknowledge Jesus, the crucified Me… 02.11.18 - To acknowledge Jesus, the crucified Messiah, as “Lord” or “Master” in baptism is to accept a brand-new identity as his servant and to affirm that the shape and course of my life now lays wholly within his power. I belong to him. Speaker: Allan Stanglin tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/394840941 Sun, 04 Feb 2018 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/gathered-by-the-holy-spirit 00:34:34 Amarillo Central no 02.04.18 - What if we understood our church gatherings as sacramental encounters with the Lord? What if we believed God’s Holy Spirit was powerfully at work during our songs and prayers, Scripture readings and meals, to shape us more into the image of Christ? Speaker: Allan Stanglin 02.04.18 - What if we understood our church gathe… 02.04.18 - What if we understood our church gatherings as sacramental encounters with the Lord? What if we believed God’s Holy Spirit was powerfully at work during our songs and prayers, Scripture readings and meals, to shape us more into the image of Christ? Speaker: Allan Stanglin tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/390825345 Sun, 28 Jan 2018 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/baptized-into-christ 00:36:51 Amarillo Central no 01.28.18 - As we consider together all that our God is doing in the waters of baptism, we’re not backing away from the importance of baptism. We’re wanting to move to an even richer understanding of what God is doing in this holy sacrament. Speaker: Allan Stanglin 01.28.18 - As we consider together all that our G… 01.28.18 - As we consider together all that our God is doing in the waters of baptism, we’re not backing away from the importance of baptism. We’re wanting to move to an even richer understanding of what God is doing in this holy sacrament. Speaker: Allan Stanglin tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/387525647 Sun, 21 Jan 2018 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/eating-with-god 00:33:25 Amarillo Central no 01.21.18 - Sometimes we get into a dark place and we question where all this is headed. We wonder if God really is in control. Then we take our places at the table and we realize that Christ Jesus himself is with us. Speaker: Allan Stanglin 01.21.18 - Sometimes we get into a dark place and… 01.21.18 - Sometimes we get into a dark place and we question where all this is headed. We wonder if God really is in control. Then we take our places at the table and we realize that Christ Jesus himself is with us. Speaker: Allan Stanglin tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/385105937 Sun, 14 Jan 2018 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/the-lion-never-sleeps 00:42:36 Amarillo Central no 01.14.18 - During our times of suffering and temptation, how do we resist? How do we stand firm in the faith? Let's consider together our true enemy, the nature of his prowling, and the victory we share in Christ. Speaker: Allan Stanglin 01.14.18 - During our times of suffering and temp… 01.14.18 - During our times of suffering and temptation, how do we resist? How do we stand firm in the faith? Let's consider together our true enemy, the nature of his prowling, and the victory we share in Christ. Speaker: Allan Stanglin tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/380566799 Sun, 07 Jan 2018 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/ignite-second-stage 00:34:43 Amarillo Central no 01.07.18 - All seven hundred of us at Central are “sent” by Christ to participate in his mission. Our Lord says, “Just as the Father sent me, so I am sending you.” All of us are called to seek and save, to heal, to forgive, to love, to reconcile. Speaker: Allan Stanglin 01.07.18 - All seven hundred of us at Central are… 01.07.18 - All seven hundred of us at Central are “sent” by Christ to participate in his mission. Our Lord says, “Just as the Father sent me, so I am sending you.” All of us are called to seek and save, to heal, to forgive, to love, to reconcile. Speaker: Allan Stanglin tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/377780801 Sun, 31 Dec 2017 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/gods-help-in-the-hazards 00:26:36 Amarillo Central no 12.31.17 - We declare that God helps us in times of need. We proclaim that our Lord takes care of us always. And we stand on it and say it so vigorously and so confidently that it changes the very nature of the conversation. Speaker: Allan Stanglin 12.31.17 - We declare that God helps us in times … 12.31.17 - We declare that God helps us in times of need. We proclaim that our Lord takes care of us always. And we stand on it and say it so vigorously and so confidently that it changes the very nature of the conversation. Speaker: Allan Stanglin tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/377770643 Sun, 24 Dec 2017 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/why-christmas-charity 00:29:59 Amarillo Central no 12.24.17 - The statistics suggest you’re more likely to hand money to a person on the corner around Christmas time than you are in August. You’ll write the check or donate to the cause in December when you wouldn’t in the Spring. Why is that? Scripture implies it’s a holy impulse directly connected to the ways of our Lord. Speaker: Allan Stanglin 12.24.17 - The statistics suggest you’re more lik… 12.24.17 - The statistics suggest you’re more likely to hand money to a person on the corner around Christmas time than you are in August. You’ll write the check or donate to the cause in December when you wouldn’t in the Spring. Why is that? Scripture implies it’s a holy impulse directly connected to the ways of our Lord. Speaker: Allan Stanglin tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/377765552 Sun, 17 Dec 2017 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/why-christmas-gifts 00:25:09 Amarillo Central no 12.17.17 - You might be spending a lot of money and energy on a lot of Christmas presents this year. Just like you did last year. Why? To see the joy on the faces of those who receive your gifts? To fulfill a social or familial obligation? Speaker: Allan Stanglin 12.17.17 - You might be spending a lot of money a… 12.17.17 - You might be spending a lot of money and energy on a lot of Christmas presents this year. Just like you did last year. Why? To see the joy on the faces of those who receive your gifts? To fulfill a social or familial obligation? Speaker: Allan Stanglin tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/368155979 Sun, 10 Dec 2017 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/why-christmas-lights 00:25:12 Amarillo Central no 12.10.17 - We see it all around us: the wreckage and carnage, the twisted bodies and warped minds, the moral and institutional vileness -- we live in a dark world. And we don’t have it within us to fix it. This world of darkness needs the light of Christ. Speaker: Allan Stanglin 12.10.17 - We see it all around us: the wreckage … 12.10.17 - We see it all around us: the wreckage and carnage, the twisted bodies and warped minds, the moral and institutional vileness -- we live in a dark world. And we don’t have it within us to fix it. This world of darkness needs the light of Christ. Speaker: Allan Stanglin tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/364825028 Sun, 03 Dec 2017 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/salvation-in-a-cemetery 00:34:29 Amarillo Central no 12.03.17 - The tomb is empty. Jesus himself appears to Mary Magdalene in the garden that morning and to his closest disciples during dinner that night. Some believe. Some doubt. Speaker: Allan Stanglin. 12.03.17 - The tomb is empty. Jesus himself appea… 12.03.17 - The tomb is empty. Jesus himself appears to Mary Magdalene in the garden that morning and to his closest disciples during dinner that night. Some believe. Some doubt. Speaker: Allan Stanglin. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/362536550 Sun, 26 Nov 2017 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/salvation-at-a-wedding 00:28:28 Amarillo Central no 11.26.17 - If I were in charge of the Bible, I’m not sure the very first miracle I’d choose for Jesus would be to provide 150-gallons of amazingly excellent wine at a huge wedding celebration. Here we dive into the powerful imagery of the salvation message proclaimed in this timeless story. Speaker: Allan Stanglin 11.26.17 - If I were in charge of the Bible, I’m … 11.26.17 - If I were in charge of the Bible, I’m not sure the very first miracle I’d choose for Jesus would be to provide 150-gallons of amazingly excellent wine at a huge wedding celebration. Here we dive into the powerful imagery of the salvation message proclaimed in this timeless story. Speaker: Allan Stanglin tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/358583432 Sun, 19 Nov 2017 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/come-and-see-1 00:25:09 Amarillo Central no 11.19.17 - "Come and See." Three little words. Three little syllables that contain divine power to eternally change broken lives. Three words that could lead directly to your friend or your neighbor or your family member finding forgiveness, salvation, and peace in our Lord. Speaker: Allan Stanglin 11.19.17 - "Come and See." Three little words. Th… 11.19.17 - "Come and See." Three little words. Three little syllables that contain divine power to eternally change broken lives. Three words that could lead directly to your friend or your neighbor or your family member finding forgiveness, salvation, and peace in our Lord. Speaker: Allan Stanglin tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/355655312 Sun, 12 Nov 2017 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/god-at-work 00:31:38 Amarillo Central no 11.12.17 - What if our Christian gatherings were understood as the time and place for spiritual formation? What if God is not the audience or the spectator? Speaker: Allan Stanglin 11.12.17 - What if our Christian gatherings were … 11.12.17 - What if our Christian gatherings were understood as the time and place for spiritual formation? What if God is not the audience or the spectator? Speaker: Allan Stanglin tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/352534952 Sat, 04 Nov 2017 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/dont-be-afraid 00:25:45 Amarillo Central no 11.05.17 - So many of us live in fear. We're concerned about the future of the church and the future of the country. We're anxious about our kids and about North Korea. We worry about our forgiveness and our salvation. Jesus gives us comfort by giving us a command: Don't be afraid. Speaker: Allan Stanglin. 11.05.17 - So many of us live in fear. We're conc… 11.05.17 - So many of us live in fear. We're concerned about the future of the church and the future of the country. We're anxious about our kids and about North Korea. We worry about our forgiveness and our salvation. Jesus gives us comfort by giving us a command: Don't be afraid. Speaker: Allan Stanglin. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/350117653 Wed, 01 Nov 2017 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/psalms-of-ascent-blessing-the-final-steps 00:43:55 Amarillo Central no 11.01.17 - Step by Step: Discipleship in the Psalms of Ascent (8). Psalm 134 - "Blessing: The Final Step." Wednesday night class series. Speaker: Allan Stanglin 11.01.17 - Step by Step: Discipleship in the Psal… 11.01.17 - Step by Step: Discipleship in the Psalms of Ascent (8). Psalm 134 - "Blessing: The Final Step." Wednesday night class series. Speaker: Allan Stanglin tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/349467438 Tue, 31 Oct 2017 16:37:52 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/transforming-encounter-session-4-of-4 00:50:47 Amarillo Central no 10.28.17 - "Transforming Encounter: Baptism, Lord's Supper, and Assembly" curriculum training. Part 4 of 4. Speaker: John Mark Hicks. 10.28.17 - "Transforming Encounter: Baptism, Lord… 10.28.17 - "Transforming Encounter: Baptism, Lord's Supper, and Assembly" curriculum training. Part 4 of 4. Speaker: John Mark Hicks. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/349467068 Tue, 31 Oct 2017 16:35:19 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/transforming-encounter-session-3 00:43:23 Amarillo Central no 10.28.17 - "Transforming Encounter: Baptism, Lord's Supper, and Assembly" curriculum training. Part 3 of 4. Speaker: John Mark Hicks. 10.28.17 - "Transforming Encounter: Baptism, Lord… 10.28.17 - "Transforming Encounter: Baptism, Lord's Supper, and Assembly" curriculum training. Part 3 of 4. Speaker: John Mark Hicks. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/349466555 Tue, 31 Oct 2017 16:31:51 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/transforming-encounter-session-2-of-4 00:56:25 Amarillo Central no 10.28.17 - "Transforming Encounter: Baptism, Lord's Supper, and Assembly" curriculum training. Part 2 of 4. Speaker: John Mark Hicks. 10.28.17 - "Transforming Encounter: Baptism, Lord… 10.28.17 - "Transforming Encounter: Baptism, Lord's Supper, and Assembly" curriculum training. Part 2 of 4. Speaker: John Mark Hicks. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/349307714 Sun, 29 Oct 2017 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/love-wins 00:34:34 Amarillo Central no 10.29.17 - Let's consider together the power of God’s love to defeat the forces of sin and Satan and everything else that brings trouble to us and to the world. Speaker: Allan Stanglin. 10.29.17 - Let's consider together the power of G… 10.29.17 - Let's consider together the power of God’s love to defeat the forces of sin and Satan and everything else that brings trouble to us and to the world. Speaker: Allan Stanglin. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/349466183 Sat, 28 Oct 2017 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/transforming-encounter-session-1-of-4 00:46:04 Amarillo Central no 10.28.17 - "Transforming Encounter: Baptism, Lord's Supper, and Assembly" curriculum training. Part 1 of 4. Speaker: John Mark Hicks. 10.28.17 - "Transforming Encounter: Baptism, Lord… 10.28.17 - "Transforming Encounter: Baptism, Lord's Supper, and Assembly" curriculum training. Part 1 of 4. Speaker: John Mark Hicks. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/348244501 Sun, 22 Oct 2017 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/love-does 00:37:35 Amarillo Central no 10.22.17 - Love in the brain doesn’t do much for people or for the world. You and I may want love and feel love and say love, but the words of Scripture remind us that love does things. Speaker: Allan Stanglin 10.22.17 - Love in the brain doesn’t do much for … 10.22.17 - Love in the brain doesn’t do much for people or for the world. You and I may want love and feel love and say love, but the words of Scripture remind us that love does things. Speaker: Allan Stanglin tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/347181080 Sat, 14 Oct 2017 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/love-goes 00:32:51 Amarillo Central no 10.15.17 - As the Father lovingly sent his Son, we too are sent by Jesus to go to where people are, to meet them in their situations, to share with them this saving love of God. Speaker: Kelley Grant. 10.15.17 - As the Father lovingly sent his Son, w… 10.15.17 - As the Father lovingly sent his Son, we too are sent by Jesus to go to where people are, to meet them in their situations, to share with them this saving love of God. Speaker: Kelley Grant. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/346577679 Wed, 11 Oct 2017 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/psalms-of-ascent-hope-the-deliberate-step 00:37:27 Amarillo Central no 10.11.17 - Step by Step: Discipleship in the Psalms of Ascent (7). Psalm 130 - "Hope: The Deliberate Step." Wednesday night class series. Speaker: Allan Stanglin 10.11.17 - Step by Step: Discipleship in the Psal… 10.11.17 - Step by Step: Discipleship in the Psalms of Ascent (7). Psalm 130 - "Hope: The Deliberate Step." Wednesday night class series. Speaker: Allan Stanglin tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/346093970 Mon, 09 Oct 2017 16:03:01 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/psalms-of-ascent-happiness-the-joyful-step 00:39:42 Amarillo Central no 10.04.17 - Step by Step: Discipleship in the Psalms of Ascent (6). Psalm 128 - "Happiness: The Joyful Step." Wednesday night class series. Speaker: Allan Stanglin 10.04.17 - Step by Step: Discipleship in the Psal… 10.04.17 - Step by Step: Discipleship in the Psalms of Ascent (6). Psalm 128 - "Happiness: The Joyful Step." Wednesday night class series. Speaker: Allan Stanglin tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/346090827 Sun, 08 Oct 2017 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/love-grows 00:30:17 Amarillo Central no 10.08.17 - Christ’s love was on full display at every private dinner and in every public healing. His life was love. And this is still what our world longs to experience through his body, the Church. Speaker: Allan Stanglin. 10.08.17 - Christ’s love was on full display at e… 10.08.17 - Christ’s love was on full display at every private dinner and in every public healing. His life was love. And this is still what our world longs to experience through his body, the Church. Speaker: Allan Stanglin. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/344994754 Sun, 01 Oct 2017 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/love-first 00:37:05 Amarillo Central no 10.01.17 - God’s love is not made complete, it’s not finished its work, it’s not done everything it was given to do until we have taken that love and generously shared it with the people of the world. Love is the reason for our mission. Speaker: Allan Stanglin 10.01.17 - God’s love is not made complete, it’s … 10.01.17 - God’s love is not made complete, it’s not finished its work, it’s not done everything it was given to do until we have taken that love and generously shared it with the people of the world. Love is the reason for our mission. Speaker: Allan Stanglin tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/344419422 Wed, 27 Sep 2017 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/psalms-of-ascent-security-the-solid-step 00:46:42 Amarillo Central no 09.27.17 - Step by Step: Discipleship in the Psalms of Ascent (5). Psalm 125 - "Security: The Solid Step." Wednesday night class series. Speaker: Allan Stanglin 09.27.17 - Step by Step: Discipleship in the Psal… 09.27.17 - Step by Step: Discipleship in the Psalms of Ascent (5). Psalm 125 - "Security: The Solid Step." Wednesday night class series. Speaker: Allan Stanglin tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/343948999 Sat, 23 Sep 2017 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/living-in-losersville 00:30:43 Amarillo Central no 09.24.17 - Jesus calls the losers. He surrounds himself with the outcasts and the marginalized. He invites to his table the sick and the lame. He bears disgrace, he wears shame, he clothes himself with suffering. Speaker: Allan Stanglin 09.24.17 - Jesus calls the losers. He surrounds h… 09.24.17 - Jesus calls the losers. He surrounds himself with the outcasts and the marginalized. He invites to his table the sick and the lame. He bears disgrace, he wears shame, he clothes himself with suffering. Speaker: Allan Stanglin tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/343961929 Wed, 20 Sep 2017 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/psalms-of-ascent-help-the-proclaiming-step 00:41:39 Amarillo Central no 09.20.17 - Step by Step: Discipleship in the Psalms of Ascent (4). Psalm 124 - "Help: The Proclaiming Step." Wednesday night class series. Speaker: Allan Stanglin 09.20.17 - Step by Step: Discipleship in the Psal… 09.20.17 - Step by Step: Discipleship in the Psalms of Ascent (4). Psalm 124 - "Help: The Proclaiming Step." Wednesday night class series. Speaker: Allan Stanglin tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/342923652 Sun, 17 Sep 2017 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/more-than-meets-the-eye-how-was-church 00:27:52 Amarillo Central no 09.17.17 - I’ve had a lot of amazing worship experiences in my life. Not too many of them have been at “church.” Why is that? The preacher in Hebrews gives us the truth about Sunday mornings. Speaker: Allan Stanglin. 09.17.17 - I’ve had a lot of amazing worship expe… 09.17.17 - I’ve had a lot of amazing worship experiences in my life. Not too many of them have been at “church.” Why is that? The preacher in Hebrews gives us the truth about Sunday mornings. Speaker: Allan Stanglin. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/342383643 Wed, 13 Sep 2017 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/psalms-of-ascent-worship-the-natural-step 00:48:44 Amarillo Central no 09.13.17 - Step by Step: Discipleship in the Psalms of Ascent (3). Psalm 122 - "Worship: The Natural Step." Wednesday night class series. Speaker: Allan Stanglin 09.13.17 - Step by Step: Discipleship in the Psal… 09.13.17 - Step by Step: Discipleship in the Psalms of Ascent (3). Psalm 122 - "Worship: The Natural Step." Wednesday night class series. Speaker: Allan Stanglin tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/341887714 Sat, 09 Sep 2017 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/more-than-meets-the-eye-no-pain-no-gain 00:34:13 Amarillo Central no 09.10.17 - Following Jesus is difficult; it comes with a cost. Disciples of Christ pay for their devotion financially, socially, emotionally, politically--the price is high. Speaker: Allan Stanglin 09.10.17 - Following Jesus is difficult; it comes… 09.10.17 - Following Jesus is difficult; it comes with a cost. Disciples of Christ pay for their devotion financially, socially, emotionally, politically--the price is high. Speaker: Allan Stanglin tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/342237714 Wed, 06 Sep 2017 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/psalms-of-ascent-providence-the-confident-step 00:41:59 Amarillo Central no 09.06.17 - Step by Step: Discipleship in the Psalms of Ascent (2). Psalm 121 - "Providence: The Confident Step." Wednesday night class series. Speaker: Allan Stanglin 09.06.17 - Step by Step: Discipleship in the Psal… 09.06.17 - Step by Step: Discipleship in the Psalms of Ascent (2). Psalm 121 - "Providence: The Confident Step." Wednesday night class series. Speaker: Allan Stanglin tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/341024406 Sat, 02 Sep 2017 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/were-not-quitters 00:34:29 Amarillo Central no 09.03.17 - We are one with these heroes of the faith. We, too, have heard the promises of our Lord and he is faithful to fulfill all of them. We don't give up. Speaker: Allan Stanglin 09.03.17 - We are one with these heroes of the fa… 09.03.17 - We are one with these heroes of the faith. We, too, have heard the promises of our Lord and he is faithful to fulfill all of them. We don't give up. Speaker: Allan Stanglin tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/342236697 Wed, 30 Aug 2017 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/psalms-of-ascent-repentance-the-first-step 00:36:39 Amarillo Central no 08.30.17 - Step by Step: Discipleship in the Psalms of Ascent (1). Psalm 120 - "Repentance: The First Step." Wednesday night class series. Speaker: Allan Stanglin 08.30.17 - Step by Step: Discipleship in the Psal… 08.30.17 - Step by Step: Discipleship in the Psalms of Ascent (1). Psalm 120 - "Repentance: The First Step." Wednesday night class series. Speaker: Allan Stanglin tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/339861628 Sun, 27 Aug 2017 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/more-than-meets-the-eye-draw-near-to-god 00:32:58 Amarillo Central no 08.27.17 - Jesus, the Word of God made flesh and blood, offered the perfect sacrifice to take care of all our sins. We are made righteous by that one-time, end-all-be-all sacrifice. Speaker: Allan Stanglin. 08.27.17 - Jesus, the Word of God made flesh and … 08.27.17 - Jesus, the Word of God made flesh and blood, offered the perfect sacrifice to take care of all our sins. We are made righteous by that one-time, end-all-be-all sacrifice. Speaker: Allan Stanglin. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/338874491 Sun, 20 Aug 2017 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/what-does-it-mean-to-be-baptized 00:28:24 Amarillo Central no 08.20.17 - Baptism plays an undeniably central role in the life of a Christian. It's not magic, it's not a formula, and it's not the way a person saves himself. It is the "all-in" faithful pledge in the power of God at work in the resurrection of Jesus. Speaker: Randy Harris 08.20.17 - Baptism plays an undeniably central ro… 08.20.17 - Baptism plays an undeniably central role in the life of a Christian. It's not magic, it's not a formula, and it's not the way a person saves himself. It is the "all-in" faithful pledge in the power of God at work in the resurrection of Jesus. Speaker: Randy Harris tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/339029088 Wed, 16 Aug 2017 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/reading-the-book-of-revelation 00:55:59 Amarillo Central no 08.16.17 - Reading the Book of Revelation: Part 2 of 2. Wednesday night series. Speaker: Andrew Hay 08.16.17 - Reading the Book of Revelation: Part 2… 08.16.17 - Reading the Book of Revelation: Part 2 of 2. Wednesday night series. Speaker: Andrew Hay tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/338121369 Sat, 12 Aug 2017 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/more-than-meets-the-eye-the-rest-of-the-story 00:32:23 Amarillo Central no 08.13.17 - The call from our God is to rest in his promises of eternal glory and honor for those who remain steadfast and true. His promises are certain and they give us the confidence and the strength to keep going. Speaker: Allan Stanglin. 08.13.17 - The call from our God is to rest in hi… 08.13.17 - The call from our God is to rest in his promises of eternal glory and honor for those who remain steadfast and true. His promises are certain and they give us the confidence and the strength to keep going. Speaker: Allan Stanglin. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/339029383 Wed, 09 Aug 2017 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/reading-the-book-of-revelation-part-1 00:45:18 Amarillo Central no 08.09.17 - Reading the Book of Revelation: Part 1 of 2. Wednesday night series. Speaker: Andrew Hay 08.09.17 - Reading the Book of Revelation: Part 1… 08.09.17 - Reading the Book of Revelation: Part 1 of 2. Wednesday night series. Speaker: Andrew Hay tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/336835061 Sat, 05 Aug 2017 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/the-death-of-death 00:32:20 Amarillo Central no 08.06.17 - If Jesus came to destroy the devil’s work, then he came to destroy this power of death. Once we no longer fear death, we are liberated to live confidently for Christ and others, the way we were always intended to live. Speaker: Allan Stanglin 08.06.17 - If Jesus came to destroy the devil’s w… 08.06.17 - If Jesus came to destroy the devil’s work, then he came to destroy this power of death. Once we no longer fear death, we are liberated to live confidently for Christ and others, the way we were always intended to live. Speaker: Allan Stanglin tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/335799006 Sat, 29 Jul 2017 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/foghorn-in-the-mist 00:28:03 Amarillo Central no 07.30.17 - How do we stay focused? How do we maintain our edge? What does it look like to “pay more careful attention?” Speaker: Allan Stanglin. 07.30.17 - How do we stay focused? How do we main… 07.30.17 - How do we stay focused? How do we maintain our edge? What does it look like to “pay more careful attention?” Speaker: Allan Stanglin. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/334589744 Sun, 23 Jul 2017 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/more-than-meets-the-eye-the-first-word 00:27:58 Amarillo Central no 07.23.17 - We need to focus on the things we hear, not the things we see. We need to concentrate on the Word. According to Hebrews, a Word is worth a thousand pictures. Speaker: Allan Stanglin 07.23.17 - We need to focus on the things we hear… 07.23.17 - We need to focus on the things we hear, not the things we see. We need to concentrate on the Word. According to Hebrews, a Word is worth a thousand pictures. Speaker: Allan Stanglin tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/333582145 Sun, 16 Jul 2017 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/always-rejoice 00:25:39 Amarillo Central no 07.16.17 - Consider with us the deep-rooted joy --- the inner joy --- that enables followers of Jesus to cope with disappointments and see everything as it truly is. Speaker: Allan Stanglin 07.16.17 - Consider with us the deep-rooted joy -… 07.16.17 - Consider with us the deep-rooted joy --- the inner joy --- that enables followers of Jesus to cope with disappointments and see everything as it truly is. Speaker: Allan Stanglin tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/332545150 Sun, 09 Jul 2017 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/all-in-the-family 00:29:59 Amarillo Central no 07.09.17 - Sanctification, the process of being made holy, is both a gift from God and a goal. It is both experienced right now and still to be accomplished. Speaker: Allan Stanglin 07.09.17 - Sanctification, the process of being m… 07.09.17 - Sanctification, the process of being made holy, is both a gift from God and a goal. It is both experienced right now and still to be accomplished. Speaker: Allan Stanglin tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/331727920 Sun, 02 Jul 2017 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/so-their-work-will-be-a-joy 00:19:49 Amarillo Central no 07.02.17 - Speaker: Allan Stanglin. 07.02.17 - Speaker: Allan Stanglin. 07.02.17 - Speaker: Allan Stanglin. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/331726720 Sun, 25 Jun 2017 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/a-great-day-coming 00:29:28 Amarillo Central no 06.25.17 - Speaker: Allan Stanglin. 06.25.17 - Speaker: Allan Stanglin. 06.25.17 - Speaker: Allan Stanglin. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/331694302 Sun, 18 Jun 2017 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/how-big-is-your-god 00:31:02 Amarillo Central no 06.18.17 - Guest Speaker: Bret McCasland. 06.18.17 - Guest Speaker: Bret McCasland. 06.18.17 - Guest Speaker: Bret McCasland. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/328068670 Sun, 11 Jun 2017 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/life-at-the-cross 00:28:37 Amarillo Central no 06.11.17 - As followers of Christ, all things come back to the cross. Speaker: Jason Alton 06.11.17 - As followers of Christ, all things com… 06.11.17 - As followers of Christ, all things come back to the cross. Speaker: Jason Alton tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/326292593 Sun, 04 Jun 2017 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/heaven-in-our-hearts 00:25:35 Amarillo Central no 06.04.17 - We’re promised that if we’re in Christ, we’re in heaven. And if heaven is in our hearts, our lives will reflect it. Speaker: Allan Stanglin 06.04.17 - We’re promised that if we’re in Christ… 06.04.17 - We’re promised that if we’re in Christ, we’re in heaven. And if heaven is in our hearts, our lives will reflect it. Speaker: Allan Stanglin tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/325185904 Sun, 28 May 2017 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/moving-to-philly 00:17:35 Amarillo Central no 05.28.17 - The Scriptures presume that genuine love and concern for my Christian brothers and sisters will influence, if not determine, the things I do in my life outside the church. Speaker: Allan Stanglin. 05.28.17 - The Scriptures presume that genuine lo… 05.28.17 - The Scriptures presume that genuine love and concern for my Christian brothers and sisters will influence, if not determine, the things I do in my life outside the church. Speaker: Allan Stanglin. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/323989298 Sun, 21 May 2017 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/holy-sex-and-everything-else 00:28:26 Amarillo Central no 05.21.17 - The Spirit is given to us to root out the sin in our lives and lead us in the process of sanctification. Speaker: Allan Stanglin 05.21.17 - The Spirit is given to us to root out … 05.21.17 - The Spirit is given to us to root out the sin in our lives and lead us in the process of sanctification. Speaker: Allan Stanglin tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/322903914 Sun, 14 May 2017 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/above-reproach 00:24:46 Amarillo Central no 05.14.17 - Our shepherds only have authority in our church to the extent that we, the church, submit to them. And we, the church, will only submit when we see in our elders the character and life of Christ. Speaker: Allan Stanglin. 05.14.17 - Our shepherds only have authority in o… 05.14.17 - Our shepherds only have authority in our church to the extent that we, the church, submit to them. And we, the church, will only submit when we see in our elders the character and life of Christ. Speaker: Allan Stanglin. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/321581756 Sun, 07 May 2017 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/senior-blessing 00:06:53 Amarillo Central no 05.07.17 - As we quickly approach the end of the school year, we want to take time to acknowledge our high school seniors and offer them a blessing as they prepare for this next stage of life. Speaker: Tanner Albright 05.07.17 - As we quickly approach the end of the … 05.07.17 - As we quickly approach the end of the school year, we want to take time to acknowledge our high school seniors and offer them a blessing as they prepare for this next stage of life. Speaker: Tanner Albright tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/321579105 Sun, 30 Apr 2017 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/the-good-shepherd 00:29:01 Amarillo Central no 04.30.17 - Jesus is the tough, yet tender, leader of the flock who knows his sheep by name and protects them from danger. He’s the shepherd who unites the flock within himself. Speaker: Allan Stanglin 04.30.17 - Jesus is the tough, yet tender, leader… 04.30.17 - Jesus is the tough, yet tender, leader of the flock who knows his sheep by name and protects them from danger. He’s the shepherd who unites the flock within himself. Speaker: Allan Stanglin tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/319229964 Sun, 23 Apr 2017 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/choose-from-among-you 00:23:50 Amarillo Central no 04.23.17 - The spiritual development of a congregation, the growth of a church family, is directly related to the style and manner of leadership within its eldership. Speaker: Allan Stanglin. 04.23.17 - The spiritual development of a congreg… 04.23.17 - The spiritual development of a congregation, the growth of a church family, is directly related to the style and manner of leadership within its eldership. Speaker: Allan Stanglin. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/318627507 Tue, 18 Apr 2017 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/gay-marriage-the-supreme-court-and-gods-church 01:00:33 Amarillo Central no 04.19.17 - Part 3 of 3: Gary Marriage, The Supreme Court, and God's Church. How do Christians uphold and represent Christianity in a culture where the law disagrees? Hear from Allan Stanglin and a panel of our Central elders on this topic. Speaker: Allan Stanglin. 04.19.17 - Part 3 of 3: Gary Marriage, The Suprem… 04.19.17 - Part 3 of 3: Gary Marriage, The Supreme Court, and God's Church. How do Christians uphold and represent Christianity in a culture where the law disagrees? Hear from Allan Stanglin and a panel of our Central elders on this topic. Speaker: Allan Stanglin. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/318278704 Sun, 16 Apr 2017 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/seeing-clearly-at-the-empty-tomb 00:22:33 Amarillo Central no 04.16.17 - The resurrection of Jesus is not just about heaven someday. It’s about living a full life today. But some of us don’t live like we’ve been given this great blessing of life by the almighty author of life. Speaker: Allan Stanglin 04.16.17 - The resurrection of Jesus is not just … 04.16.17 - The resurrection of Jesus is not just about heaven someday. It’s about living a full life today. But some of us don’t live like we’ve been given this great blessing of life by the almighty author of life. Speaker: Allan Stanglin tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/317516694 Wed, 12 Apr 2017 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/gay-marriage-the-supreme-court-and-gods-church-part-2 00:59:42 Amarillo Central no 04.12.17 - Gay Marriage, The Supreme Court, and God's Church: Part 2 of 3. How do Christians uphold and represent Christianity in a culture where the law disagrees? Hear from Allan Stanglin and a panel of our Central elders on this topic. 04.12.17 - Gay Marriage, The Supreme Court, and G… 04.12.17 - Gay Marriage, The Supreme Court, and God's Church: Part 2 of 3. How do Christians uphold and represent Christianity in a culture where the law disagrees? Hear from Allan Stanglin and a panel of our Central elders on this topic. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/316986889 Sun, 09 Apr 2017 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/seeing-clearly-at-the-cross 00:17:48 Amarillo Central no 04.09.17 - How do we move so quickly from praising our Lord to denying him? How do we go so fast from vowing to die for Christ to betraying him? Speaker: Allan Stanglin. 04.09.17 - How do we move so quickly from praisin… 04.09.17 - How do we move so quickly from praising our Lord to denying him? How do we go so fast from vowing to die for Christ to betraying him? Speaker: Allan Stanglin. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/316416442 Wed, 05 Apr 2017 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/gay-marriage-the-supreme-court-and-gods-church-part-1 00:59:44 Amarillo Central no 04.05.17 - Gay Marriage, The Supreme Court, and God's Church: Part 1 of 3. How do Christians uphold and represent Christianity in a culture where the law disagrees? Hear from Allan Stanglin and a panel of our Central elders on this topic. 04.05.17 - Gay Marriage, The Supreme Court, and G… 04.05.17 - Gay Marriage, The Supreme Court, and God's Church: Part 1 of 3. How do Christians uphold and represent Christianity in a culture where the law disagrees? Hear from Allan Stanglin and a panel of our Central elders on this topic. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/315902167 Sun, 02 Apr 2017 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/here-comes-trouble 00:29:19 Amarillo Central no 04.02.17 - Michael W. Holmes suggests, “Christians in the United States are in greater danger of being seduced by non-Christian cultural values than of being persecuted by them.” Speaker: Allan Stanglin. 04.02.17 - Michael W. Holmes suggests, “Christian… 04.02.17 - Michael W. Holmes suggests, “Christians in the United States are in greater danger of being seduced by non-Christian cultural values than of being persecuted by them.” Speaker: Allan Stanglin. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/314690244 Sun, 26 Mar 2017 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/brothers-and-sisters-of-glory 00:30:35 Amarillo Central no 03.26.17 - You’re not believing and suffering alone. We are part of an eternal family of brothers and sisters in Christ. Speaker: Allan Stanglin 03.26.17 - You’re not believing and suffering alo… 03.26.17 - You’re not believing and suffering alone. We are part of an eternal family of brothers and sisters in Christ. Speaker: Allan Stanglin tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/313407468 Sun, 19 Mar 2017 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/leaders-worth-following 00:37:00 Amarillo Central no 03.19.17 - Churches do become like their leaders. And according to 1 Thessalonians, the group leading that church led with courage and integrity and love. Speaker: Allan Stanglin. 03.19.17 - Churches do become like their leaders.… 03.19.17 - Churches do become like their leaders. And according to 1 Thessalonians, the group leading that church led with courage and integrity and love. Speaker: Allan Stanglin. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/312145099 Sun, 12 Mar 2017 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/a-model-church 00:31:38 Amarillo Central no 03.12.17 - In 1 Thessalonians, Paul shows that the church is a family. He urges disciples to live lives worthy of God. And he reminds us that Christ is coming. Speaker: Allan Stanglin 03.12.17 - In 1 Thessalonians, Paul shows that th… 03.12.17 - In 1 Thessalonians, Paul shows that the church is a family. He urges disciples to live lives worthy of God. And he reminds us that Christ is coming. Speaker: Allan Stanglin tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/310997228 Sun, 05 Mar 2017 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/baby-blessing 00:15:27 Amarillo Central no 03.05.17 - Today we recognize and honor the new babies and their families that are part of our church family. Speaker: Mary McNeill 03.05.17 - Today we recognize and honor the new b… 03.05.17 - Today we recognize and honor the new babies and their families that are part of our church family. Speaker: Mary McNeill tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/309837537 Sun, 26 Feb 2017 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/looking-for-a-better-deal 00:43:03 Amarillo Central no 02.26.17 - Rick Atchley presents the first lesson on Ecclesiastes to our combined adult Bible classes. "Looking for a Better Deal" is the first of 12 lessons that we'll be learning together. Speaker: Rick Atchley 02.26.17 - Rick Atchley presents the first lesson… 02.26.17 - Rick Atchley presents the first lesson on Ecclesiastes to our combined adult Bible classes. "Looking for a Better Deal" is the first of 12 lessons that we'll be learning together. Speaker: Rick Atchley tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/309833968 Sun, 26 Feb 2017 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/free-from-people-pleasing 00:35:56 Amarillo Central no 02.26.17 - Our identity in our God frees us from the need to please people. Listen to this message from guest speaker Rick Atchley, longtime preacher at The Hills Church of Christ. Speaker: Rick Atchley. 02.26.17 - Our identity in our God frees us from … 02.26.17 - Our identity in our God frees us from the need to please people. Listen to this message from guest speaker Rick Atchley, longtime preacher at The Hills Church of Christ. Speaker: Rick Atchley. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/308714028 Sun, 19 Feb 2017 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/the-launch 00:29:34 Amarillo Central no 02.19.17 - This is the Sunday we begin putting all our money into the Ignite One Fund for two years, to enhance and expand the vision and the mission of the Central church family. Speaker: Allan Stanglin. 02.19.17 - This is the Sunday we begin putting al… 02.19.17 - This is the Sunday we begin putting all our money into the Ignite One Fund for two years, to enhance and expand the vision and the mission of the Central church family. Speaker: Allan Stanglin. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/307585546 Sun, 12 Feb 2017 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/impact-sunday 00:33:32 Amarillo Central no 02.12.17 - Let's consider together the many people in the Gospels that Jesus personally impacted, who went on to immediately spread the good news about his love and grace. Speaker: Allan Stanglin. 02.12.17 - Let's consider together the many peopl… 02.12.17 - Let's consider together the many people in the Gospels that Jesus personally impacted, who went on to immediately spread the good news about his love and grace. Speaker: Allan Stanglin. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/306378907 Sun, 05 Feb 2017 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/ignite-with-bold-action 00:35:29 Amarillo Central no 02.06.17 - Central gratefully stands on the shoulders of the courageous saints who’ve gone before. Inspired by their resolute dedication to Central’s God-ordained purposes, each of us now commits to doing what is necessary to continue this legacy of bold faith. Speaker: Allan Stanglin 02.06.17 - Central gratefully stands on the shoul… 02.06.17 - Central gratefully stands on the shoulders of the courageous saints who’ve gone before. Inspired by their resolute dedication to Central’s God-ordained purposes, each of us now commits to doing what is necessary to continue this legacy of bold faith. Speaker: Allan Stanglin tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/305290682 Sun, 29 Jan 2017 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/ignite-in-persistent-prayer 00:26:06 Amarillo Central no 01.29.17 - Through “Ignite” we acknowledge together that there are dark places in Amarillo, there are desperate situations in our world. And we are called by God to faithfully shine his light of love and life into those places. Speaker: Allan Stanglin 01.29.17 - Through “Ignite” we acknowledge togeth… 01.29.17 - Through “Ignite” we acknowledge together that there are dark places in Amarillo, there are desperate situations in our world. And we are called by God to faithfully shine his light of love and life into those places. Speaker: Allan Stanglin tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/304136340 Sun, 22 Jan 2017 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/ignite-for-the-gospel-vision 00:35:34 Amarillo Central no 01.22.17 - Our vision at Central brings us now to a season of new opportunity: challenging us to take greater steps of faith, making the best of our momentum and resources, serving in love those who are far from God. Speaker: Allan Stanglin. 01.22.17 - Our vision at Central brings us now to… 01.22.17 - Our vision at Central brings us now to a season of new opportunity: challenging us to take greater steps of faith, making the best of our momentum and resources, serving in love those who are far from God. Speaker: Allan Stanglin. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/303392998 Sun, 15 Jan 2017 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/each-member-belongs 00:29:58 Amarillo Central no 01.15.17 - The New Testament is clear that all good works of our Lord’s Church are coordinated by God for the benefit of his people and his world. Speaker: Allan Stanglin 01.15.17 - The New Testament is clear that all go… 01.15.17 - The New Testament is clear that all good works of our Lord’s Church are coordinated by God for the benefit of his people and his world. Speaker: Allan Stanglin tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/301864725 Sun, 08 Jan 2017 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/live-to-give 00:29:02 Amarillo Central no 01.08.17 - We are fully and firmly convinced that consistent and sacrificial giving is an act of Christian gratitude. It reveals a true grasp of the magnitude of God’s salvation gifts to us through Christ. Speaker: Allan Stanglin 01.08.17 - We are fully and firmly convinced that… 01.08.17 - We are fully and firmly convinced that consistent and sacrificial giving is an act of Christian gratitude. It reveals a true grasp of the magnitude of God’s salvation gifts to us through Christ. Speaker: Allan Stanglin tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/300778632 Sun, 01 Jan 2017 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/love-period 00:29:49 Amarillo Central no 01.01.17 - As a child of God and a follower of his Son, it’s not “Love, but…” It’s never “Love, maybe…” or “Love, under certain conditions.” It’s “Love, Period.” Speaker: Allan Stanglin. 01.01.17 - As a child of God and a follower of hi… 01.01.17 - As a child of God and a follower of his Son, it’s not “Love, but…” It’s never “Love, maybe…” or “Love, under certain conditions.” It’s “Love, Period.” Speaker: Allan Stanglin. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/300777650 Sun, 25 Dec 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/a-light-has-dawned 00:17:05 Amarillo Central no 12.25.16 - The infant in the manger, this Jesus, is the light that gives life to every person. It’s through this Messiah that God destroys the destroyer. Speaker: Allan Stanglin 12.25.16 - The infant in the manger, this Jesus, … 12.25.16 - The infant in the manger, this Jesus, is the light that gives life to every person. It’s through this Messiah that God destroys the destroyer. Speaker: Allan Stanglin tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/300776800 Sun, 18 Dec 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/amen 00:25:45 Amarillo Central no 12.18.16 - The last word in the Apostle’s Creed isn’t a throwaway. It’s an affirmation of the promises underneath and throughout the doctrinal statements on which we’re banking our lives. Speaker: Allan Stanglin 12.18.16 - The last word in the Apostle’s Creed i… 12.18.16 - The last word in the Apostle’s Creed isn’t a throwaway. It’s an affirmation of the promises underneath and throughout the doctrinal statements on which we’re banking our lives. Speaker: Allan Stanglin tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/297604600 Mon, 12 Dec 2016 22:48:16 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/salvation-gods-law-our-blessed-righteousness 00:47:24 Amarillo Central no 2016 - Salvation & God's Law: Our Blessed Righteousness Part 5 of 5. Special Wednesday night series. Speaker: Allan Stanglin 2016 - Salvation & God's Law: Our Blessed Righteo… 2016 - Salvation & God's Law: Our Blessed Righteousness Part 5 of 5. Special Wednesday night series. Speaker: Allan Stanglin tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/297604272 Mon, 12 Dec 2016 22:45:53 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/salvation-gods-law-christs-perfect-fulfillment-2 00:38:35 Amarillo Central no 2016 - Salvation & God's Law: Christ's Perfect Fulfillment (2) Part 4 of 5. Special Wednesday night series. Speaker: Allan Stanglin 2016 - Salvation & God's Law: Christ's Perfect Fu… 2016 - Salvation & God's Law: Christ's Perfect Fulfillment (2) Part 4 of 5. Special Wednesday night series. Speaker: Allan Stanglin tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/297603224 Mon, 12 Dec 2016 22:38:42 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/salvation-gods-law-christs-perfect-fulfillment-1 00:42:17 Amarillo Central no 2016 - Salvation & God's Law: Christ's Perfect Fulfillment (1) Part 3 of 5. Special Wednesday night series. Speaker: Allan Stanglin 2016 - Salvation & God's Law: Christ's Perfect Fu… 2016 - Salvation & God's Law: Christ's Perfect Fulfillment (1) Part 3 of 5. Special Wednesday night series. Speaker: Allan Stanglin tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/297602734 Mon, 12 Dec 2016 22:35:40 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/salvation-gods-law-part-2 00:43:22 Amarillo Central no 2016 - Salvation & God's Law: The Law's Holy Purpose Part 2 of 5. Special Wednesday night series. Speaker: Allan Stanglin 2016 - Salvation & God's Law: The Law's Holy Purp… 2016 - Salvation & God's Law: The Law's Holy Purpose Part 2 of 5. Special Wednesday night series. Speaker: Allan Stanglin tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/297602386 Mon, 12 Dec 2016 22:33:12 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/salvation-gods-law-gods-eternal-intention 00:41:10 Amarillo Central no 2016 - Salvation & God's Law: God's Eternal Intentions. Part 1 of 5. Special Wednesday night series. Speaker: Allan Stanglin 2016 - Salvation & God's Law: God's Eternal Inten… 2016 - Salvation & God's Law: God's Eternal Intentions. Part 1 of 5. Special Wednesday night series. Speaker: Allan Stanglin tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/297600520 Sun, 11 Dec 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/everlasting-life 00:29:20 Amarillo Central no 12.11.16 - Death has been defeated. So has sin and disease and poverty and old-age. We are free on the glorious resurrection day to live forever in God’s presence. Speaker: Allan Stanglin. 12.11.16 - Death has been defeated. So has sin an… 12.11.16 - Death has been defeated. So has sin and disease and poverty and old-age. We are free on the glorious resurrection day to live forever in God’s presence. Speaker: Allan Stanglin. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/296861460 Sun, 04 Dec 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/a-homecoming-story 00:23:18 Amarillo Central no 12.04.16 - Guest speaker Doug Peters shares with us from the gospel of Luke--a story about coming home. Speaker: Doug Peters 12.04.16 - Guest speaker Doug Peters shares with … 12.04.16 - Guest speaker Doug Peters shares with us from the gospel of Luke--a story about coming home. Speaker: Doug Peters tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/297722286 Sun, 27 Nov 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/with-one-heart-1 00:31:06 Amarillo Central no 11.27.16 - The Son of God is who motivates us to live with each other the way we do. We realize that Christ Jesus never once did anything to please himself. Speaker: Allan Stanglin. 11.27.16 - The Son of God is who motivates us to … 11.27.16 - The Son of God is who motivates us to live with each other the way we do. We realize that Christ Jesus never once did anything to please himself. Speaker: Allan Stanglin. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/294292488 Sun, 20 Nov 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/the-forgiveness-of-sins 00:33:03 Amarillo Central no 11.20.16 - If something’s going to be done about sin, it’s not going to be with laws and commands or with judgments and punishments. No, forgiveness is the only way. Speaker: Allan Stanglin 11.20.16 - If something’s going to be done about … 11.20.16 - If something’s going to be done about sin, it’s not going to be with laws and commands or with judgments and punishments. No, forgiveness is the only way. Speaker: Allan Stanglin tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/293022670 Sun, 13 Nov 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/electing-to-follow-a-crucified-jesus 00:28:31 Amarillo Central no 11.13.16 - We look forward to Sunday when we will be gathered again as a people of peace, faith, and hope in a very big God. Speaker: Adam Gray 11.13.16 - We look forward to Sunday when we will… 11.13.16 - We look forward to Sunday when we will be gathered again as a people of peace, faith, and hope in a very big God. Speaker: Adam Gray tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/291953068 Sun, 06 Nov 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/from-bitter-to-better 00:32:22 Amarillo Central no 11.06.16 - The story of Naomi and Ruth shows us the amazing grace of our God and how he can redeem any situation for his purpose and glory. Speaker: Jake Perkins. 11.06.16 - The story of Naomi and Ruth shows us t… 11.06.16 - The story of Naomi and Ruth shows us the amazing grace of our God and how he can redeem any situation for his purpose and glory. Speaker: Jake Perkins. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/290812371 Sun, 30 Oct 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/the-prodigal-god-home 00:23:20 Amarillo Central no 10.30.16 - Through the story of the lost brothers, our Prodigal God begs us to not only come into the house and sit down at the table with everybody else he’s saving, he implores us to get in on the inviting. Speaker: Allan Stanglin. 10.30.16 - Through the story of the lost brothers… 10.30.16 - Through the story of the lost brothers, our Prodigal God begs us to not only come into the house and sit down at the table with everybody else he’s saving, he implores us to get in on the inviting. Speaker: Allan Stanglin. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/289735397 Mon, 24 Oct 2016 15:34:04 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/sent 00:23:16 Amarillo Central no 10.23.16 - Our partnership with Continent of Great Cities / Great Cities Missions is a glorious expression of the surprising and powerful grace of our God. Speaker: Mark Abshier 10.23.16 - Our partnership with Continent of Grea… 10.23.16 - Our partnership with Continent of Great Cities / Great Cities Missions is a glorious expression of the surprising and powerful grace of our God. Speaker: Mark Abshier tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/288682462 Sun, 16 Oct 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/the-prodigal-god-grace 00:29:09 Amarillo Central no 10.16.16 - God’s unmerited grace extended to us requires that we, in turn, give it to others without partiality, without distinction, and without qualification. Speaker: Allan Stanglin 10.16.16 - God’s unmerited grace extended to us r… 10.16.16 - God’s unmerited grace extended to us requires that we, in turn, give it to others without partiality, without distinction, and without qualification. Speaker: Allan Stanglin tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/287363732 Sat, 08 Oct 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/the-prodigal-god-sin 00:41:42 Amarillo Central no 10.09.16 - Nearly everybody defines “sin” as breaking a law or a list of rules. But in Jesus’ timeless story in Luke 15, our Lord shows us that it’s possible to perfectly obey all the regulations and still be trapped in “sin.” Speaker: Allan Stanglin. 10.09.16 - Nearly everybody defines “sin” as brea… 10.09.16 - Nearly everybody defines “sin” as breaking a law or a list of rules. But in Jesus’ timeless story in Luke 15, our Lord shows us that it’s possible to perfectly obey all the regulations and still be trapped in “sin.” Speaker: Allan Stanglin. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/285855037 Sun, 02 Oct 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/the-prodigal-god-lost 00:30:20 Amarillo Central no 10.02.16 - In this parable, we see that the whole world is lost and that --- praise God --- his loving invitation is for the whole world. Speaker: Allan Stanglin 10.02.16 - In this parable, we see that the whole… 10.02.16 - In this parable, we see that the whole world is lost and that --- praise God --- his loving invitation is for the whole world. Speaker: Allan Stanglin tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/286164676 Sun, 25 Sep 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/the-communion-of-saints 00:32:22 Amarillo Central no 09.25.16 - The Gospel of salvation from God in Christ Jesus unites us. It seeks to save all people and it brings together all people. In fact, it’s our differences that make the Body of Christ what it is. Speaker: Allan Stanglin 09.25.16 - The Gospel of salvation from God in Ch… 09.25.16 - The Gospel of salvation from God in Christ Jesus unites us. It seeks to save all people and it brings together all people. In fact, it’s our differences that make the Body of Christ what it is. Speaker: Allan Stanglin tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/283785945 Sun, 18 Sep 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/you-will-come-to-life 00:28:28 Amarillo Central no 09.18.16 - When God shows Ezekiel the valley of dry bones, he asks his prophet, “Can these bones live?” And the faithful prophet answered, “O Sovereign Lord, you alone know.” Speaker: Allan Stanglin 09.18.16 - When God shows Ezekiel the valley of d… 09.18.16 - When God shows Ezekiel the valley of dry bones, he asks his prophet, “Can these bones live?” And the faithful prophet answered, “O Sovereign Lord, you alone know.” Speaker: Allan Stanglin tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/282563994 Sun, 11 Sep 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/for-my-names-sake 00:30:52 Amarillo Central no 09.11.16 - God’s name is not what he’s called; it’s who he is. God says, “This is my name. This is who I am. And this is why I’m saving you.” Speaker: Allan Stanglin 09.11.16 - God’s name is not what he’s called; it… 09.11.16 - God’s name is not what he’s called; it’s who he is. God says, “This is my name. This is who I am. And this is why I’m saving you.” Speaker: Allan Stanglin tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/281814152 Sun, 04 Sep 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/the-lord-is-our-shepherd 00:32:28 Amarillo Central no 09.04.16 - God’s people are scattered. We’re all over the map. We bicker and argue. We’re lost and injured. And God through Christ keeps his promise to search and bring back and strengthen. Speaker: Allan Stanglin. 09.04.16 - God’s people are scattered. We’re all … 09.04.16 - God’s people are scattered. We’re all over the map. We bicker and argue. We’re lost and injured. And God through Christ keeps his promise to search and bring back and strengthen. Speaker: Allan Stanglin. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/280490887 Mon, 29 Aug 2016 21:35:38 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/roman-training-3-of-3 00:28:12 Amarillo Central no 08.27.16 - Romans: A Gospel for the Sake of Others (Part 3 of 3) Adult Bible class curriculum training on "Romans." Presenter: Grady King 08.27.16 - Romans: A Gospel for the Sake of Other… 08.27.16 - Romans: A Gospel for the Sake of Others (Part 3 of 3) Adult Bible class curriculum training on "Romans." Presenter: Grady King tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/280489489 Mon, 29 Aug 2016 21:26:55 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/romans-training-2-of-3 01:17:18 Amarillo Central no 08.27.16 - Romans: A Gospel for the Sake of Others (Part 2 of 3) Adult Bible class curriculum training on "Romans." Presenter: Grady King 08.27.16 - Romans: A Gospel for the Sake of Other… 08.27.16 - Romans: A Gospel for the Sake of Others (Part 2 of 3) Adult Bible class curriculum training on "Romans." Presenter: Grady King tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/280488477 Mon, 29 Aug 2016 21:19:33 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/romans-training-1-of-3 01:14:45 Amarillo Central no 08.27.16 - Romans: A Gospel for the Sake of Others (Part 1 of 3) Adult Bible class curriculum training on "Romans." Presenter: Grady King 08.27.16 - Romans: A Gospel for the Sake of Other… 08.27.16 - Romans: A Gospel for the Sake of Others (Part 1 of 3) Adult Bible class curriculum training on "Romans." Presenter: Grady King tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/280476531 Sun, 28 Aug 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/romans-a-gospel-for-the-sake-of-others 00:31:05 Amarillo Central no 08.28.16 - What if the apostle Paul wrote his letter to the Romans as an effort to unite struggling churches for the sake of serving and saving others? What if Romans is more than a step-by-step, textbook-style plan of salvation? Speaker: Grady King 08.28.16 - What if the apostle Paul wrote his let… 08.28.16 - What if the apostle Paul wrote his letter to the Romans as an effort to unite struggling churches for the sake of serving and saving others? What if Romans is more than a step-by-step, textbook-style plan of salvation? Speaker: Grady King tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/279408150 Sun, 21 Aug 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/we-believe-in-the-holy-spirit 00:32:15 Amarillo Central no 08.21.16 - The Spirit is our Lord’s gift to us of his holy presence, his eternal power, and his unspeakable joy. We embrace the Spirit of God here at Central and yearn to know more and experience more of his blessings and strength. Speaker: Allan Stanglin. 08.21.16 - The Spirit is our Lord’s gift to us of… 08.21.16 - The Spirit is our Lord’s gift to us of his holy presence, his eternal power, and his unspeakable joy. We embrace the Spirit of God here at Central and yearn to know more and experience more of his blessings and strength. Speaker: Allan Stanglin. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/278360728 Sun, 14 Aug 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/nothing-more-to-say 00:28:25 Amarillo Central no 08.14.16 - Join us as we experience together the awful silence in the face of God’s holy wrath. Then anticipate in joy with us the coming of God’s unmerited grace. Speaker: Allan Stanglin 08.14.16 - Join us as we experience together the … 08.14.16 - Join us as we experience together the awful silence in the face of God’s holy wrath. Then anticipate in joy with us the coming of God’s unmerited grace. Speaker: Allan Stanglin tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/277347593 Sun, 07 Aug 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/the-hope-and-threat-of-change 00:33:17 Amarillo Central no 08.07.16 - Through his faithful prophet, our God acknowledges the things in the past that distort the shape of our present and future. He knows that baggage is real. But he provides a gracious escape. Speaker: Allan Stanglin 08.07.16 - Through his faithful prophet, our God … 08.07.16 - Through his faithful prophet, our God acknowledges the things in the past that distort the shape of our present and future. He knows that baggage is real. But he provides a gracious escape. Speaker: Allan Stanglin tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/276341768 Sun, 31 Jul 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/o-worship-the-king 00:34:47 Amarillo Central no 07.31.16 - Worship belongs to God. And he’s very protective of what happens when his people come together in his presence. Speaker: Allan Stanglin 07.31.16 - Worship belongs to God. And he’s very … 07.31.16 - Worship belongs to God. And he’s very protective of what happens when his people come together in his presence. Speaker: Allan Stanglin tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/275308501 Sun, 24 Jul 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/know-that-i-am-the-lord 00:32:54 Amarillo Central no 07.24.16 - Sometimes it can feel like everything around us is crashing. But Ezekiel’s penetrating words cut right through the noise and lead us to a place of clarity. Speaker: Allan Stanglin 07.24.16 - Sometimes it can feel like everything … 07.24.16 - Sometimes it can feel like everything around us is crashing. But Ezekiel’s penetrating words cut right through the noise and lead us to a place of clarity. Speaker: Allan Stanglin tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/275307282 Sun, 17 Jul 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/he-will-come-to-judge 00:39:31 Amarillo Central no 07.17.16 - In this age of “Don’t judge me!” this basic article of Christian faith comes under a lot of fire. Society bristles at the idea and the Church doesn’t want to talk about it. Speaker: Allan Stanglin 07.17.16 - In this age of “Don’t judge me!” this… 07.17.16 - In this age of “Don’t judge me!” this basic article of Christian faith comes under a lot of fire. Society bristles at the idea and the Church doesn’t want to talk about it. Speaker: Allan Stanglin tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/273480863 Sat, 09 Jul 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/the-gospel-in-the-feasts 00:44:32 Amarillo Central no 07.10.16 - The festivals and feasts were ordained by our God to assure we spend time together in community, in his presence, and with great joy. Speaker: Allan Stanglin, Deb Dubin. 07.10.16 - The festivals and feasts were ordained… 07.10.16 - The festivals and feasts were ordained by our God to assure we spend time together in community, in his presence, and with great joy. Speaker: Allan Stanglin, Deb Dubin. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/272296974 Sun, 03 Jul 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/look-both-ways 00:28:56 Amarillo Central no 07.03.06 - We give out of gratitude for what our God has freely given to us. We also give in a context of faith that our God will always provide for our every need. Speaker: Allan Stanglin. 07.03.06 - We give out of gratitude for what our … 07.03.06 - We give out of gratitude for what our God has freely given to us. We also give in a context of faith that our God will always provide for our every need. Speaker: Allan Stanglin. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/271394464 Sun, 26 Jun 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/excel-in-this-grace 00:35:59 Amarillo Central no 06.26.16 - The words and phrases that describe our weekly giving are all taken from the vocabulary of human relationships with God and sacred acts of worship. For Paul, giving is theological, not practical. Speaker: Allan Stanglin. 06.26.16 - The words and phrases that describe ou… 06.26.16 - The words and phrases that describe our weekly giving are all taken from the vocabulary of human relationships with God and sacred acts of worship. For Paul, giving is theological, not practical. Speaker: Allan Stanglin. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/270053541 Sun, 19 Jun 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/at-the-right-hand-of-god 00:34:10 Amarillo Central no 06.19.16 - The sixth line of the ancient Apostles’ Creed forces us to consider the eternal significance of the ascension of Christ. The ascended Christ rules with all power and authority. Speaker: Allan Stanglin. 06.19.16 - The sixth line of the ancient Apostles… 06.19.16 - The sixth line of the ancient Apostles’ Creed forces us to consider the eternal significance of the ascension of Christ. The ascended Christ rules with all power and authority. Speaker: Allan Stanglin. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/268914907 Sun, 12 Jun 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/on-the-third-day 00:31:47 Amarillo Central no 06.12.16 - The darkness of Friday has been broken by the light of the power of God’s Spirit. The silence of Saturday has been pierced by the trumpet blast of the resurrection of Jesus. The new day has dawned; death has been defeated; Jesus is Lord of all! Speaker: Allan Stanglin 06.12.16 - The darkness of Friday has been broken… 06.12.16 - The darkness of Friday has been broken by the light of the power of God’s Spirit. The silence of Saturday has been pierced by the trumpet blast of the resurrection of Jesus. The new day has dawned; death has been defeated; Jesus is Lord of all! Speaker: Allan Stanglin tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/267826901 Sun, 05 Jun 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/crucified-dead-buried 00:32:39 Amarillo Central no 06.05.16 - The fourth line of the Apostles’ Creed forces us to acknowledge the Saturday and to reflect on its significance. What does it mean for Jesus to be dead? Speaker: Allan Stanglin 06.05.16 - The fourth line of the Apostles’ Creed… 06.05.16 - The fourth line of the Apostles’ Creed forces us to acknowledge the Saturday and to reflect on its significance. What does it mean for Jesus to be dead? Speaker: Allan Stanglin tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/266939056 Sun, 29 May 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/sex-marriage 00:27:08 Amarillo Central no 05.29.16 - Sex is a divine union that is sacred between the marriage partners and an experience of and testimony to the love and faithfulness of God. Speaker: Allan Stanglin. 05.29.16 - Sex is a divine union that is sacred b… 05.29.16 - Sex is a divine union that is sacred between the marriage partners and an experience of and testimony to the love and faithfulness of God. Speaker: Allan Stanglin. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/265519752 Sun, 22 May 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/singleness-marriage 00:28:29 Amarillo Central no 05.22.16 - Marriage is not the end-all, be-all, everything for all people. The New Testament characterizes the single life as the preferable way to live as a disciple of Jesus. Speaker: Allan Stanglin. 05.22.16 - Marriage is not the end-all, be-all, e… 05.22.16 - Marriage is not the end-all, be-all, everything for all people. The New Testament characterizes the single life as the preferable way to live as a disciple of Jesus. Speaker: Allan Stanglin. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/264454130 Sun, 15 May 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/submission-marriage 00:34:45 Amarillo Central no 05.16.16 - If our marriages are intended by God to reflect the glory of the Father’s relationship to the Son, then mutual submission is required. Speaker: Allan Stanglin. 05.16.16 - If our marriages are intended by God t… 05.16.16 - If our marriages are intended by God to reflect the glory of the Father’s relationship to the Son, then mutual submission is required. Speaker: Allan Stanglin. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/263461552 Sun, 08 May 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/monuments-of-memory 00:27:00 Amarillo Central no 05.08.16 - Guest speaker Jeff Cary shares from the book of Joshua. Speaker: Jeff Cary. 05.08.16 - Guest speaker Jeff Cary shares from th… 05.08.16 - Guest speaker Jeff Cary shares from the book of Joshua. Speaker: Jeff Cary. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/260840943 Sun, 24 Apr 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/the-purpose-of-marriage 00:34:02 Amarillo Central no 04.24.16 - This is where the brutal reality meets the glorious vision. The reality and glory of Christian marriage collide in the middle of our Ephesians 5:21-33 passage. Speaker: Allan Stanglin. 04.24.16 - This is where the brutal reality meets… 04.24.16 - This is where the brutal reality meets the glorious vision. The reality and glory of Christian marriage collide in the middle of our Ephesians 5:21-33 passage. Speaker: Allan Stanglin. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/260084925 Sun, 17 Apr 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/the-essence-of-marriage 00:33:13 Amarillo Central no 04.17.16 - The question is, do you love this person enough to promise to always love him or her into the future? Do you love each other enough to make vows to keep loving each other no matter what? Speaker: Allan Stanglin. 04.17.16 - The question is, do you love this pers… 04.17.16 - The question is, do you love this person enough to promise to always love him or her into the future? Do you love each other enough to make vows to keep loving each other no matter what? Speaker: Allan Stanglin. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/258464764 Sun, 10 Apr 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/the-secret-of-marriage 00:36:33 Amarillo Central no 04.10.16 - We're deconstructing some common myths about marriage. We'll look together at what Scripture claims is the true secret of marriage. Speaker: Allan Stanglin. 04.10.16 - We're deconstructing some common myths… 04.10.16 - We're deconstructing some common myths about marriage. We'll look together at what Scripture claims is the true secret of marriage. Speaker: Allan Stanglin. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/257308437 Sun, 03 Apr 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/dealing-with-same-sex-attraction 00:39:41 Amarillo Central no 04.03.16 - Sally Gary uses her own personal story to discuss Christ-centered perspectives on homosexuality and ministering to those in our churches who are struggling with same-sex attraction in their own families. Speaker: Sally Gary. 04.03.16 - Sally Gary uses her own personal story… 04.03.16 - Sally Gary uses her own personal story to discuss Christ-centered perspectives on homosexuality and ministering to those in our churches who are struggling with same-sex attraction in their own families. Speaker: Sally Gary. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/257306236 Sun, 03 Apr 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/the-beginning-of-the-gospel 00:35:40 Amarillo Central no 04.03.16 - Mark’s story is not about the foolishness and failure of Jesus’ disciples. The Gospel is about the power of God, which overcomes human dysfunction and disaster. Speaker: Allan Stanglin. 04.03.16 - Mark’s story is not about the foolishn… 04.03.16 - Mark’s story is not about the foolishness and failure of Jesus’ disciples. The Gospel is about the power of God, which overcomes human dysfunction and disaster. Speaker: Allan Stanglin. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/256283543 Sun, 27 Mar 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/the-light-of-life 00:27:42 Amarillo Central no 03.27.16 - Like the disciples in the Gospel stories, we all come to the empty tomb. And as our Savior asks Mary, so he asks you. “Who are you looking for?” Speaker: Allan Stanglin 03.27.16 - Like the disciples in the Gospel stori… 03.27.16 - Like the disciples in the Gospel stories, we all come to the empty tomb. And as our Savior asks Mary, so he asks you. “Who are you looking for?” Speaker: Allan Stanglin tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/254201690 Sun, 20 Mar 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/born-of-the-virgin-mary 00:42:09 Amarillo Central no 03.20.16 - Christ Jesus our Lord is both divine and human. He is deity and he is flesh and blood. He is both. And what we see in Jesus is God’s plan for fixing everything that’s wrong with humanity. Speaker: Allan Stanglin. 03.20.16 - Christ Jesus our Lord is both divine a… 03.20.16 - Christ Jesus our Lord is both divine and human. He is deity and he is flesh and blood. He is both. And what we see in Jesus is God’s plan for fixing everything that’s wrong with humanity. Speaker: Allan Stanglin. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/251852704 Sun, 13 Mar 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/living-in-the-peace-of-jesus 00:34:08 Amarillo Central no 03.13.16 - What would it be like to live a life from a peaceful center? And to even dare to join God in bringing his peace to a broken, dark, and anxious world? Speaker: Adam Gray. 03.13.16 - What would it be like to live a life f… 03.13.16 - What would it be like to live a life from a peaceful center? And to even dare to join God in bringing his peace to a broken, dark, and anxious world? Speaker: Adam Gray. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/250664833 Sun, 06 Mar 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/get-behind-me 00:38:34 Amarillo Central no 03.06.16 - Jesus commands us, "Follow me." Live your new life obediently in a way that is visibly and audibly like Jesus. Live in a way that matches up with the Lord and his reign. Speaker: Allan Stanglin. 03.06.16 - Jesus commands us, "Follow me." Live y… 03.06.16 - Jesus commands us, "Follow me." Live your new life obediently in a way that is visibly and audibly like Jesus. Live in a way that matches up with the Lord and his reign. Speaker: Allan Stanglin. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/249848592 Sun, 28 Feb 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/a-few-good-women 00:32:57 Amarillo Central no 02.28.16 - Mark uses strong and determined women in contrast to the hard-hearted Pharisees and teachers of the Law and the closed-minded apostles to present an unmistakable illustration of humility, trust, and devotion our Lord is seeking in his followers. Speaker: Allan Stanglin. 02.28.16 - Mark uses strong and determined women… 02.28.16 - Mark uses strong and determined women in contrast to the hard-hearted Pharisees and teachers of the Law and the closed-minded apostles to present an unmistakable illustration of humility, trust, and devotion our Lord is seeking in his followers. Speaker: Allan Stanglin. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/248514818 Sun, 21 Feb 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/jesus-christ-our-lord 00:43:05 Amarillo Central no 02.21.16 - This is what makes Christianity what it is. Christianity is that God is at work through his Son Jesus to establish his eternal Kingdom and his merciful reign on earth as it is in heaven. Speaker: Allan Stanglin. 02.21.16 - This is what makes Christianity what i… 02.21.16 - This is what makes Christianity what it is. Christianity is that God is at work through his Son Jesus to establish his eternal Kingdom and his merciful reign on earth as it is in heaven. Speaker: Allan Stanglin. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/247364054 Sun, 14 Feb 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/have-no-fear 00:32:23 Amarillo Central no 02.14.16 - The stories in Mark were intended to give us the confidence, the faith, to lift our eyes above the storms to the One who rules all things and promises to deliver. Speaker: Allan Stanglin. 02.14.16 - The stories in Mark were intended to g… 02.14.16 - The stories in Mark were intended to give us the confidence, the faith, to lift our eyes above the storms to the One who rules all things and promises to deliver. Speaker: Allan Stanglin. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/246089540 Sun, 07 Feb 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/do-you-see-anything 00:35:34 Amarillo Central no 02.07.16 - Throughout the whole Gospel of Mark, people are trying to figure out who Jesus is. And nobody knows. When you look at Jesus, what do you see? Speaker: Allan Stanglin. 02.07.16 - Throughout the whole Gospel of Mark, p… 02.07.16 - Throughout the whole Gospel of Mark, people are trying to figure out who Jesus is. And nobody knows. When you look at Jesus, what do you see? Speaker: Allan Stanglin. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/244892098 Sun, 31 Jan 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/my-least-favorite-verse 00:34:33 Amarillo Central no 01.31.16 - Luke 12:48 is tough. It asks us not to just think about, but to change our lax attitudes about the grace we’ve received from God and the responsibilities that go with it. Speaker: Allan Stanglin. 01.31.16 - Luke 12:48 is tough. It asks us not to… 01.31.16 - Luke 12:48 is tough. It asks us not to just think about, but to change our lax attitudes about the grace we’ve received from God and the responsibilities that go with it. Speaker: Allan Stanglin. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/244232912 Sun, 24 Jan 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/baby-dedication-2016 00:13:40 Amarillo Central no 01.24.16 - The command is to nurture our children. The idea is to feed them in the ways of the Lord. Holy Scripture explicitly places a high value on our children, a value that should not be taken lightly. Speaker: Mary McNeill 01.24.16 - The command is to nurture our children… 01.24.16 - The command is to nurture our children. The idea is to feed them in the ways of the Lord. Holy Scripture explicitly places a high value on our children, a value that should not be taken lightly. Speaker: Mary McNeill tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/242573592 Sun, 17 Jan 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/god-the-father-almighty 00:37:27 Amarillo Central no 01.17.16 - The first line in the Apostles’ Creed is not about creation versus evolution. It’s a fundamental confession that our God is the only true God. He is not in competition with other gods, he is not the good god over the bad gods --- he is the only One God. Speaker: Allan Stanglin. 01.17.16 - The first line in the Apostles’ Creed … 01.17.16 - The first line in the Apostles’ Creed is not about creation versus evolution. It’s a fundamental confession that our God is the only true God. He is not in competition with other gods, he is not the good god over the bad gods --- he is the only One God. Speaker: Allan Stanglin. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/241638711 Sun, 10 Jan 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/we-believe 00:36:13 Amarillo Central no 01.10.16 - All individuals and all communities operate from a center of belief and practice. That core that informs and guides a group’s values and actions can generally be stated in a short summary: a creed. Speaker: Allan Stanglin. 01.10.16 - All individuals and all communities op… 01.10.16 - All individuals and all communities operate from a center of belief and practice. That core that informs and guides a group’s values and actions can generally be stated in a short summary: a creed. Speaker: Allan Stanglin. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/240521868 Sun, 03 Jan 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/the-incarnation 00:20:42 Amarillo Central no 01.03.16 - Speaker: Seth Bouchelle. 01.03.16 - Speaker: Seth Bouchelle. 01.03.16 - Speaker: Seth Bouchelle. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/240518986 Sun, 20 Dec 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/heaven-nature-sing 00:18:58 Amarillo Central no 12.20.15 - God so loved the world as to become a part of it. God takes on our flesh and blood, he blesses the world and everything in it by coming to live with us and to redeem us. Speaker: Allan Stanglin. 12.20.15 - God so loved the world as to become a … 12.20.15 - God so loved the world as to become a part of it. God takes on our flesh and blood, he blesses the world and everything in it by coming to live with us and to redeem us. Speaker: Allan Stanglin. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/237715800 Sun, 13 Dec 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/your-sins-are-forgiven 00:34:18 Amarillo Central no 12.13.15 - Jesus saw every single person he met as a tender soul who needs forgiveness, mercy, grace, patience, love, salvation. And he sees you in exactly the same way. Speaker: Allan Stanglin. 12.13.15 - Jesus saw every single person he met a… 12.13.15 - Jesus saw every single person he met as a tender soul who needs forgiveness, mercy, grace, patience, love, salvation. And he sees you in exactly the same way. Speaker: Allan Stanglin. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/236496136 Sun, 06 Dec 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/for-the-sake-of 00:33:15 Amarillo Central no 12.06.15 - As we are shaped more and more into the image of Jesus, the natural outcome will be Christian ministry. This is God’s great purpose and will for his children: to call and save and change us so we can sacrifice and serve the people around us. Speaker: Allan Stanglin. 12.06.15 - As we are shaped more and more into th… 12.06.15 - As we are shaped more and more into the image of Jesus, the natural outcome will be Christian ministry. This is God’s great purpose and will for his children: to call and save and change us so we can sacrifice and serve the people around us. Speaker: Allan Stanglin. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/234406399 Sun, 15 Nov 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/holy-spirit-community 00:32:11 Amarillo Central no 11.22.15 - The Spirit of God creates a brand new community of all people, all nations, all languages, all brought to perfect unity under the lordship of Jesus. Speaker: Allan Stanglin. 11.22.15 - The Spirit of God creates a brand new … 11.22.15 - The Spirit of God creates a brand new community of all people, all nations, all languages, all brought to perfect unity under the lordship of Jesus. Speaker: Allan Stanglin. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/233346928 Sun, 15 Nov 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/holy-spirit-lives 00:36:47 Amarillo Central no 11.15.15 - Our proclamation of the Kingdom of God is a personal testimony to the truth that springs from an ongoing transformational relationship with the King. Speaker: Allan Stanglin 11.15.15 - Our proclamation of the Kingdom of God… 11.15.15 - Our proclamation of the Kingdom of God is a personal testimony to the truth that springs from an ongoing transformational relationship with the King. Speaker: Allan Stanglin tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/232323038 Sun, 08 Nov 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/holy-spirit-power 00:35:13 Amarillo Central no 11.08.15 - We have all been brought on to the stage of the great Story. Consider with us our critical role in God’s Story and the Holy Spirit who empowers it. Speaker: Allan Stanglin. 11.08.15 - We have all been brought on to the sta… 11.08.15 - We have all been brought on to the stage of the great Story. Consider with us our critical role in God’s Story and the Holy Spirit who empowers it. Speaker: Allan Stanglin. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/231422538 Sun, 01 Nov 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/upon-this-rock 00:38:32 Amarillo Central no 11.01.15 - Jesus is the One sent by God to destroy “all dominion, authority, and power. He establishes his Church as his holy partner to testify to and participate in his eternal victory. Speaker: Allan Stanglin. 11.01.15 - Jesus is the One sent by God to destro… 11.01.15 - Jesus is the One sent by God to destroy “all dominion, authority, and power. He establishes his Church as his holy partner to testify to and participate in his eternal victory. Speaker: Allan Stanglin. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/230206715 Sun, 25 Oct 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/living-for-the-mission-of-god 00:34:57 Amarillo Central no 10.26.15 - Living for the mission of God means intentionally living in such a way as to claim our part of the world for God’s Kingdom, for the lordship of Jesus, and in the power of the Spirit. Speaker: Allan Stanglin. 10.26.15 - Living for the mission of God means in… 10.26.15 - Living for the mission of God means intentionally living in such a way as to claim our part of the world for God’s Kingdom, for the lordship of Jesus, and in the power of the Spirit. Speaker: Allan Stanglin. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/229477767 Sun, 18 Oct 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/going-for-the-mission-of-god 00:27:09 Amarillo Central no 10.18.15 - We are sent, each of us, by the power and authority of Jesus Christ to spread the word of his good and righteous rule. By our calling as his emissaries, it is our duty and command, our great honor, to tell the nations they have a new King. Speaker: Allan Stanglin. 10.18.15 - We are sent, each of us, by the power … 10.18.15 - We are sent, each of us, by the power and authority of Jesus Christ to spread the word of his good and righteous rule. By our calling as his emissaries, it is our duty and command, our great honor, to tell the nations they have a new King. Speaker: Allan Stanglin. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/228115894 Sun, 11 Oct 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/groaning-for-the-mission-of-god 00:32:31 Amarillo Central no 10.11.15 - People who believe that God is turning the world upside down, righting all the wrongs and fixing everything that is broken are going to be unstoppably motivated to work for God’s new world today in the present. Speaker: Allan Stanglin. 10.11.15 - People who believe that God is turning… 10.11.15 - People who believe that God is turning the world upside down, righting all the wrongs and fixing everything that is broken are going to be unstoppably motivated to work for God’s new world today in the present. Speaker: Allan Stanglin. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/227222791 Sun, 04 Oct 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/working-for-the-kingdom-of-god 00:29:41 Amarillo Central no 10.04.15 - The mission of God is about rescuing people from the corruption and decay of the world so they can enjoy right now the renewal of creation that is God’s final purpose and then become partners with him and with one another in that larger scheme. Speaker: Allan Stanglin 10.04.15 - The mission of God is about rescuing p… 10.04.15 - The mission of God is about rescuing people from the corruption and decay of the world so they can enjoy right now the renewal of creation that is God’s final purpose and then become partners with him and with one another in that larger scheme. Speaker: Allan Stanglin tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/226282674 Wed, 30 Sep 2015 16:04:14 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/genesis-training-part-3 01:10:52 Amarillo Central no "Stories: God's Story & Our Place In It" Part 3 of 3 - A study of Genesis. Curriculum by Dr. Rodney Ashlock. "Stories: God's Story & Our Place In It" Part 3 o… "Stories: God's Story & Our Place In It" Part 3 of 3 - A study of Genesis. Curriculum by Dr. Rodney Ashlock. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/226174180 Tue, 29 Sep 2015 21:59:50 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/genesis-curriculum-training-1 01:10:53 Amarillo Central no "Stories: God's Story & Our Place In It" Part 2 of 3 - A study of Genesis. Curriculum by Dr. Rodney Ashlock. "Stories: God's Story & Our Place In It" Part 2 o… "Stories: God's Story & Our Place In It" Part 2 of 3 - A study of Genesis. Curriculum by Dr. Rodney Ashlock. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/226172322 Tue, 29 Sep 2015 21:46:27 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/genesis-curriculum-training 01:10:52 Amarillo Central no "Stories: God's Story & Our Place In It" Part 1 of 3 - A study of Genesis. Curriculum by Dr. Rodney Ashlock. "Stories: God's Story & Our Place In It" Part 1 o… "Stories: God's Story & Our Place In It" Part 1 of 3 - A study of Genesis. Curriculum by Dr. Rodney Ashlock. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/233505645 Mon, 28 Sep 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/baptism-biblical-streams 00:49:14 Amarillo Central no 09.30.15 - Baptism Series on Wednesday Nights. Part 1 of 5. Speaker: Allan Stanglin. 09.30.15 - Baptism Series on Wednesday Nights. Pa… 09.30.15 - Baptism Series on Wednesday Nights. Part 1 of 5. Speaker: Allan Stanglin. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/226287831 Sun, 27 Sep 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/new-creation-the-perfected-kingdom 00:31:11 Amarillo Central no 09.27.15 - Act Six is about the fullness of God coming here to earth to transform all of Creation. The throne of God is actually coming here to this world. Speaker: Allan Stanglin. 09.27.15 - Act Six is about the fullness of God c… 09.27.15 - Act Six is about the fullness of God coming here to earth to transform all of Creation. The throne of God is actually coming here to this world. Speaker: Allan Stanglin. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/225210199 Sat, 19 Sep 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/church-the-proclaimed-kingdom 00:33:17 Amarillo Central no 09.20.15 - The Holy Spirit of God empowers us. He gives us spiritual insights, he reminds us of what Jesus said and did, he provides the words for us to say. As we wait for Christ Jesus to return, we are not alone. Speaker: Allan Stanglin. 09.20.15 - The Holy Spirit of God empowers us. He… 09.20.15 - The Holy Spirit of God empowers us. He gives us spiritual insights, he reminds us of what Jesus said and did, he provides the words for us to say. As we wait for Christ Jesus to return, we are not alone. Speaker: Allan Stanglin. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/224126331 Sun, 13 Sep 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/jesus-the-present-kingdom 00:30:53 Amarillo Central no 09.13.15 - The Old and New Testaments are organically linked. And the bond that brings them together is the concept of the sovereign rule of God, his eternal Kingdom. What all the ages had longed to experience is now present, it’s here, in Jesus. Speaker: Allan Stanglin. 09.13.15 - The Old and New Testaments are organic… 09.13.15 - The Old and New Testaments are organically linked. And the bond that brings them together is the concept of the sovereign rule of God, his eternal Kingdom. What all the ages had longed to experience is now present, it’s here, in Jesus. Speaker: Allan Stanglin. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/223983691 Sun, 06 Sep 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/covenant-the-promised-kingdom 00:36:06 Amarillo Central no 09.06.15 - The question for God’s people in Act Three is always, “Are we being a light to the world?” The covenant requires God’s chosen people to live according to his purposes so the world will experience his salvation. Speaker: Allan Stanglin. 09.06.15 - The question for God’s people in Act T… 09.06.15 - The question for God’s people in Act Three is always, “Are we being a light to the world?” The covenant requires God’s chosen people to live according to his purposes so the world will experience his salvation. Speaker: Allan Stanglin. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/221861136 Sun, 30 Aug 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/the-fall-the-perished-kingdom 00:32:33 Amarillo Central no 08.30.15 - Act Two of the Story of God presents the major conflict, the thing in the drama that goes horribly wrong and needs to be fixed. Sin happens. And we’re all guilty. Speaker: Allan Stanglin. 08.30.15 - Act Two of the Story of God presents t… 08.30.15 - Act Two of the Story of God presents the major conflict, the thing in the drama that goes horribly wrong and needs to be fixed. Sin happens. And we’re all guilty. Speaker: Allan Stanglin. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/221043653 Sun, 23 Aug 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/creation-the-pattern-of-the-kingdom 00:31:55 Amarillo Central no 08.23.15 - Act One of the Story of God is the Almighty’s way of providing the foundation for our relationship with him and the reason for his salvation plan. Genesis 1-2 give us the building blocks for the whole rest of the story. Speaker: Allan Stanglin. 08.23.15 - Act One of the Story of God is the Alm… 08.23.15 - Act One of the Story of God is the Almighty’s way of providing the foundation for our relationship with him and the reason for his salvation plan. Genesis 1-2 give us the building blocks for the whole rest of the story. Speaker: Allan Stanglin. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/221038152 Sun, 16 Aug 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/the-faithful-widow 00:32:24 Amarillo Central no 08.16.15 - Why do we keep praying when we have so little to show for it? Let's consider together why we should keep trusting God when it can feel like he doesn't care. Speaker: Allan Stanglin. 08.16.15 - Why do we keep praying when we have so… 08.16.15 - Why do we keep praying when we have so little to show for it? Let's consider together why we should keep trusting God when it can feel like he doesn't care. Speaker: Allan Stanglin. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/220679465 Sun, 09 Aug 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/the-invisible-man 00:29:13 Amarillo Central no 08.09.15 - We see the hungry, the lost, the poor, the sick with the eyes of our Father. We see people for who they are: men and women created in the image of God. Our love for God and devotion to his Kingdom is best seen in the ways we take care of others. Speaker: Allan Stanglin. 08.09.15 - We see the hungry, the lost, the poor,… 08.09.15 - We see the hungry, the lost, the poor, the sick with the eyes of our Father. We see people for who they are: men and women created in the image of God. Our love for God and devotion to his Kingdom is best seen in the ways we take care of others. Speaker: Allan Stanglin. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/220675645 Sun, 02 Aug 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/the-lost-brothers 00:36:47 Amarillo Central no 08.02.15 - We are intended by our Creator to live as children of his, not as slaves. Everything he has, he has given to us. Our obedience, then, is not in order to get God’s things, but to get God himself. Speaker: Allan Stanglin. 08.02.15 - We are intended by our Creator to live… 08.02.15 - We are intended by our Creator to live as children of his, not as slaves. Everything he has, he has given to us. Our obedience, then, is not in order to get God’s things, but to get God himself. Speaker: Allan Stanglin. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/220674136 Sat, 25 Jul 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/table-manners 00:31:19 Amarillo Central no 07.26.15 - The Kingdom of God is described in Scripture as a giant celebratory dinner party. Food and drink, communion and fellowship, acceptance and belonging. This is our salvation. Speaker: Allan Stanglin. 07.26.15 - The Kingdom of God is described in Scr… 07.26.15 - The Kingdom of God is described in Scripture as a giant celebratory dinner party. Food and drink, communion and fellowship, acceptance and belonging. This is our salvation. Speaker: Allan Stanglin. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/215688589 Sun, 19 Jul 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/the-stinky-solution 00:33:32 Amarillo Central no 07.19.15 - The story of the barren fig tree forces us to participate, to put ourselves in the plot, and to answer the questions about our own lives. How are we responding to God’s patience and grace? Speaker: Allan Stanglin. 07.19.15 - The story of the barren fig tree force… 07.19.15 - The story of the barren fig tree forces us to participate, to put ourselves in the plot, and to answer the questions about our own lives. How are we responding to God’s patience and grace? Speaker: Allan Stanglin. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/213682954 Sun, 05 Jul 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/the-sleepy-friend 00:35:14 Amarillo Central no 07.05.15 - When the disciples ask Jesus to teach them something, he teaches that living in and working for the Kingdom of God is done from a place of deep humility and dependence on the Father. Speaker: Allan Stanglin. 07.05.15 - When the disciples ask Jesus to teach … 07.05.15 - When the disciples ask Jesus to teach them something, he teaches that living in and working for the Kingdom of God is done from a place of deep humility and dependence on the Father. Speaker: Allan Stanglin. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/212522704 Sun, 28 Jun 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/the-unlikely-neighbor 00:30:43 Amarillo Central no 06.28.15 - When Jesus says to “Go and do likewise” he changes the question from “Who is my neighbor?” to “Are you going to be a neighbor?” And he takes the abstract noun “love” and transforms it into a powerful verb. Speaker: Allan Stanglin. 06.28.15 - When Jesus says to “Go and do likewise… 06.28.15 - When Jesus says to “Go and do likewise” he changes the question from “Who is my neighbor?” to “Are you going to be a neighbor?” And he takes the abstract noun “love” and transforms it into a powerful verb. Speaker: Allan Stanglin. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/211522517 Sun, 21 Jun 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/search-rescue 00:45:28 Amarillo Central no 06.21.15 - What are we searching for? Who can we rely on to help us find what we're looking for? Speaker: Jerry Taylor. 06.21.15 - What are we searching for? Who can we … 06.21.15 - What are we searching for? Who can we rely on to help us find what we're looking for? Speaker: Jerry Taylor. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/210460165 Sun, 14 Jun 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/letting-god-lead 00:27:36 Amarillo Central no 06.14.15 - Guest speaker Tony Morrow speaks about the great work God is doing with troubled young people in Eastern Ukraine. Speaker: Tony Morrow. 06.14.15 - Guest speaker Tony Morrow speaks about… 06.14.15 - Guest speaker Tony Morrow speaks about the great work God is doing with troubled young people in Eastern Ukraine. Speaker: Tony Morrow. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/209386415 Sun, 07 Jun 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/christian-formation-around-the-table 00:28:55 Amarillo Central no 06.07.15 - Christian worship has always centered around the Lord’s Meal, the setting has always been around his table. And we are formed at that meal. Transformed. Shaped. Speaker: Allan Stanglin. 06.07.15 - Christian worship has always centered … 06.07.15 - Christian worship has always centered around the Lord’s Meal, the setting has always been around his table. And we are formed at that meal. Transformed. Shaped. Speaker: Allan Stanglin. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/208285520 Sun, 31 May 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/a-place-to-belong 00:22:51 Amarillo Central no 05.31.15 - We belong to God and with God; we belong to one another and with one another. This home defines us, this is who we are: joined together in Christ. Speaker: Allan Stanglin. 05.31.15 - We belong to God and with God; we belo… 05.31.15 - We belong to God and with God; we belong to one another and with one another. This home defines us, this is who we are: joined together in Christ. Speaker: Allan Stanglin. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/207365511 Sun, 24 May 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/the-great-distraction 00:28:55 Amarillo Central no 05.24.15 - With all of the distractions in a day, are we living a meaningful and engaged life? Are we connecting with those that matter most? Are we connecting to the One who loves us most? Or, are we just distracted? Speaker: Matthew Blake 05.24.15 - With all of the distractions in a day,… 05.24.15 - With all of the distractions in a day, are we living a meaningful and engaged life? Are we connecting with those that matter most? Are we connecting to the One who loves us most? Or, are we just distracted? Speaker: Matthew Blake tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/206585909 Wed, 20 May 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/understanding-islam-what-the-quran-teaches-about-jihad 00:45:26 Amarillo Central no 05.20.15 - Understanding Islam Series: a look at what the Quran teaches about jihad. Speaker: Bill Humble. 05.20.15 - Understanding Islam Series: a look at … 05.20.15 - Understanding Islam Series: a look at what the Quran teaches about jihad. Speaker: Bill Humble. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/206100520 Sun, 17 May 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/plunder-taken-captives-rescue 00:31:05 Amarillo Central no 05.17.15 - We were the ones imprisoned by Satan, held in slavery by our sins and paralyzed by fear. But now we are rescued. Speaker: Allan Stanglin. 05.17.15 - We were the ones imprisoned by Satan, … 05.17.15 - We were the ones imprisoned by Satan, held in slavery by our sins and paralyzed by fear. But now we are rescued. Speaker: Allan Stanglin. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/205497303 Wed, 13 May 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/understanding-islam-whose-land-is-it-jews-or-arabs 00:46:47 Amarillo Central no 05.13.15 - Understanding Islam Series: a look at the Jews and Arabs relationship to the land. Speaker: Bill Humble. 05.13.15 - Understanding Islam Series: a look at … 05.13.15 - Understanding Islam Series: a look at the Jews and Arabs relationship to the land. Speaker: Bill Humble. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/205172201 Sun, 10 May 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/perfect-grace-for-imperfect-moms 00:28:24 Amarillo Central no 05.10.15 - There's not a mother alive who gets out of parenting without making mistakes, some of them colossal. But our God's grace is sufficient for us. Speaker: Allan Stanglin. 05.10.15 - There's not a mother alive who gets ou… 05.10.15 - There's not a mother alive who gets out of parenting without making mistakes, some of them colossal. But our God's grace is sufficient for us. Speaker: Allan Stanglin. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/205184873 Tue, 05 May 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/what-the-quran-teaches-about-jesus 00:52:58 Amarillo Central no 05.06.15 - Understanding Islam Series: a look at what the Quran teaches about Jesus. Speaker: Bill Humble 05.06.15 - Understanding Islam Series: a look at … 05.06.15 - Understanding Islam Series: a look at what the Quran teaches about Jesus. Speaker: Bill Humble tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/203339495 Wed, 29 Apr 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/understanding-islam-five-pillars-of-islam 00:44:56 Amarillo Central no 04.29.15 - Understanding Islam Series: a look at the five pillars of Islam. Speaker: Bill Humble 04.29.15 - Understanding Islam Series: a look at … 04.29.15 - Understanding Islam Series: a look at the five pillars of Islam. Speaker: Bill Humble tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/202789832 Sun, 26 Apr 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/god-is-for-us 00:29:42 Amarillo Central no 04.26.15 - Most Christians, in their honest moments, feel like God is disappointed in them. But we don’t get that idea from the Bible. The entirety of Scripture is cram packed with testimony to God’s great love for all of us. Speaker: Allan Stanglin 04.26.15 - Most Christians, in their honest momen… 04.26.15 - Most Christians, in their honest moments, feel like God is disappointed in them. But we don’t get that idea from the Bible. The entirety of Scripture is cram packed with testimony to God’s great love for all of us. Speaker: Allan Stanglin tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/202226436 Tue, 21 Apr 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/understanding-islam-history-of-islam 00:40:35 Amarillo Central no 04.22.15 - Understanding Islam Series: a look at the history of Islam. Speaker: Bill Humble 04.22.15 - Understanding Islam Series: a look at … 04.22.15 - Understanding Islam Series: a look at the history of Islam. Speaker: Bill Humble tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/202219302 Sun, 19 Apr 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/fill-in-the-blank 00:35:16 Amarillo Central no 04.19.15 - As we act more like Christ, we’ll sacrifice and serve like Christ. We’ll see that God is working in us and through us for the benefit of others. It’s not about us. It’s never been about us. Speaker: Allan Stanglin 04.19.15 - As we act more like Christ, we’ll sacr… 04.19.15 - As we act more like Christ, we’ll sacrifice and serve like Christ. We’ll see that God is working in us and through us for the benefit of others. It’s not about us. It’s never been about us. Speaker: Allan Stanglin tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/203336652 Wed, 15 Apr 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/holy-sexuality-talking-to-your-teens-about-sex-part-2 00:56:58 Amarillo Central no 04.15.15 - Holy Sexuality series, addressing how to talk to your teens about sex. Speakers: Adam & Missy Gray 04.15.15 - Holy Sexuality series, addressing how … 04.15.15 - Holy Sexuality series, addressing how to talk to your teens about sex. Speakers: Adam & Missy Gray tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/200644728 Sun, 12 Apr 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/formation-thing-no-5 00:33:26 Amarillo Central no 04.12.12 - Transition times. Crisis moments. Life change. Our God uses these times to shape us more into his holy image. He’ll use the four zones to do it --- that’s the “how.” But these transition times are usually a big part of God’s “when.” Speaker: Allan Stanglin. 04.12.12 - Transition times. Crisis moments. Life… 04.12.12 - Transition times. Crisis moments. Life change. Our God uses these times to shape us more into his holy image. He’ll use the four zones to do it --- that’s the “how.” But these transition times are usually a big part of God’s “when.” Speaker: Allan Stanglin. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/199513668 Sun, 05 Apr 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/at-gods-right-hand 00:30:15 Amarillo Central no 04.05.15 - The apostles start the Gospel story not with Jesus' birth, his ministry and teachings, or his crucifixion. They start with his Resurrection. All of salvation history hangs on the Resurrection of Jesus. Speaker: Allan Stanglin. 04.05.15 - The apostles start the Gospel story no… 04.05.15 - The apostles start the Gospel story not with Jesus' birth, his ministry and teachings, or his crucifixion. They start with his Resurrection. All of salvation history hangs on the Resurrection of Jesus. Speaker: Allan Stanglin. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/198427142 Sun, 29 Mar 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/serving-in-love-mission 00:35:12 Amarillo Central no 03.29.15 - Doing good works to benefit others is an imitation of Christ. It's a reflection of the glory of our God who gives us talents and passions by his Spirit to be used for the good of those around us. Speaker: Allan Stanglin. 03.29.15 - Doing good works to benefit others is … 03.29.15 - Doing good works to benefit others is an imitation of Christ. It's a reflection of the glory of our God who gives us talents and passions by his Spirit to be used for the good of those around us. Speaker: Allan Stanglin. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/203334537 Wed, 25 Mar 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/holy-sexuality-abuse-prevention-victim-recovery-part-2 00:56:30 Amarillo Central no 03.25.15 - Holy Sexuality Series, addressing abuse prevention & victim recovery. Speaker: April Leming 03.25.15 - Holy Sexuality Series, addressing abus… 03.25.15 - Holy Sexuality Series, addressing abuse prevention & victim recovery. Speaker: April Leming tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/197312024 Sun, 22 Mar 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/growing-with-god-inner-life 00:30:07 Amarillo Central no 03.22.15 It’s time to make ourselves completely available to God to do with us what he will. Speaker: Allan Stanglin 03.22.15 It’s time to make ourselves completely a… 03.22.15 It’s time to make ourselves completely available to God to do with us what he will. Speaker: Allan Stanglin tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/196338582 Tue, 17 Mar 2015 17:05:03 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/holy-sexuality-same-sex-attraction 00:47:36 Amarillo Central no 02.18.15 - Holy Sexuality Series, addressing same sex attraction. Speaker: Cathy Burns. 02.18.15 - Holy Sexuality Series, addressing same… 02.18.15 - Holy Sexuality Series, addressing same sex attraction. Speaker: Cathy Burns. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/196333991 Tue, 17 Mar 2015 16:34:49 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/adult-sexuality-part-2 00:49:24 Amarillo Central no 02.04.15 - Holy Sexuality Series, addressing adult sexuality. Speaker: Wib Newton. 02.04.15 - Holy Sexuality Series, addressing adul… 02.04.15 - Holy Sexuality Series, addressing adult sexuality. Speaker: Wib Newton. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/196328884 Tue, 17 Mar 2015 16:01:18 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/adult-sexuality-part-1 00:53:01 Amarillo Central no 01.28.15 - Holy Sexuality Series, addressing adult sexuality. Speaker: Wib Newton. 01.28.15 - Holy Sexuality Series, addressing adul… 01.28.15 - Holy Sexuality Series, addressing adult sexuality. Speaker: Wib Newton. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/196321783 Tue, 17 Mar 2015 15:12:56 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/belonging-together-community 00:32:22 Amarillo Central no 03.15.15 - Our God has worked to deepen our faith and enrich our relationships through community. As part of our new vision and mission focus, we want to do community well at Central. Speaker: Allan Stanglin. 03.15.15 - Our God has worked to deepen our faith… 03.15.15 - Our God has worked to deepen our faith and enrich our relationships through community. As part of our new vision and mission focus, we want to do community well at Central. Speaker: Allan Stanglin. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/201148454 Tue, 10 Mar 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/abuse-prevention-victim-recovery-part-1 00:54:40 Amarillo Central no 03.11.15 - Holy Sexuality Series, addressing abuse prevention & victim recovery. Speaker: April Leming 03.11.15 - Holy Sexuality Series, addressing abus… 03.11.15 - Holy Sexuality Series, addressing abuse prevention & victim recovery. Speaker: April Leming tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/195035983 Sun, 08 Mar 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/learning-to-live-knowledge 00:36:38 Amarillo Central no 3.08.15 Mostly, learning at Central will primarily be aimed at understanding the Bible as God’s current and ongoing story and discerning together our own roles within that story. Speaker: Alan Stanglin 3.08.15 Mostly, learning at Central will primaril… 3.08.15 Mostly, learning at Central will primarily be aimed at understanding the Bible as God’s current and ongoing story and discerning together our own roles within that story. Speaker: Alan Stanglin tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/203335391 Wed, 04 Mar 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/holy-sexuality-talking-to-your-teens-about-sex-part-1 00:33:51 Amarillo Central no 03.04.15 - Holy Sexuality series, addressing how to talk to your teens about sex. Speakers: Adam & Missy Gray 03.04.15 - Holy Sexuality series, addressing how … 03.04.15 - Holy Sexuality series, addressing how to talk to your teens about sex. Speakers: Adam & Missy Gray tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/194028268 Sun, 01 Mar 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/becoming-like-christ-for-the-sake-of 00:35:58 Amarillo Central no 03.01.15 As we are shaped more and more into the image of Jesus, the natural outcome will be ministry and service to others. This is God’s great purpose and will for his people. Speaker: Allan Stanglin 03.01.15 As we are shaped more and more into the … 03.01.15 As we are shaped more and more into the image of Jesus, the natural outcome will be ministry and service to others. This is God’s great purpose and will for his people. Speaker: Allan Stanglin tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/192653828 Sat, 21 Feb 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/track-7 00:25:44 Amarillo Central no 02.22.15 Jesus is the Great Delegator. He refuses to reign alone. He enlists ordinary men and women to work with him and for him, commissioned to be his body, ordained to be the only glimpse of Jesus a lot of people will ever see. Speaker: Alan Stanglin 02.22.15 Jesus is the Great Delegator. He refuses… 02.22.15 Jesus is the Great Delegator. He refuses to reign alone. He enlists ordinary men and women to work with him and for him, commissioned to be his body, ordained to be the only glimpse of Jesus a lot of people will ever see. Speaker: Alan Stanglin tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/192006547 Thu, 19 Feb 2015 22:12:08 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/come-and-see-jesus-rule 00:31:48 Amarillo Central no 02.15.15 The rule of Christ is hard to see because it’s carried out by a weak little band of disciples. It’s expressed in a single act of forgiveness by a wounded man, it’s realized in an act of kindness by a little old lady, it’s accomplished in worship and service rendered by a tiny church. Speaker: Allan Stanglin 02.15.15 The rule of Christ is hard to see becaus… 02.15.15 The rule of Christ is hard to see because it’s carried out by a weak little band of disciples. It’s expressed in a single act of forgiveness by a wounded man, it’s realized in an act of kindness by a little old lady, it’s accomplished in worship and service rendered by a tiny church. Speaker: Allan Stanglin tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/190476775 Sun, 08 Feb 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/come-see-jesus-save 00:27:30 Amarillo Central no 02.08.15 - Jesus is the one who initiates the action of saving. Forgiveness comes only through Jesus. Reconciliation comes only through Jesus. Speaker: Allan Stanglin. 02.08.15 - Jesus is the one who initiates the act… 02.08.15 - Jesus is the one who initiates the action of saving. Forgiveness comes only through Jesus. Reconciliation comes only through Jesus. Speaker: Allan Stanglin. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/190483413 Wed, 04 Feb 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/the-life-of-moses-part-3 00:53:54 Amarillo Central no 02.04.15 - The Life of Moses: Pursuing the Presence of God. Wednesday night series (3 of 3). Guest Speaker: Ty Lovell. 02.04.15 - The Life of Moses: Pursuing the Presen… 02.04.15 - The Life of Moses: Pursuing the Presence of God. Wednesday night series (3 of 3). Guest Speaker: Ty Lovell. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/189132989 Sun, 01 Feb 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/come-and-see-jesus-amaze 00:26:24 Amarillo Central no 02.01.15 Jesus was a miracle worker. And wherever he went, wherever he was, there was life. Speaker: Allan Stanglin 02.01.15 Jesus was a miracle worker. And wherever… 02.01.15 Jesus was a miracle worker. And wherever he went, wherever he was, there was life. Speaker: Allan Stanglin tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/190480024 Wed, 28 Jan 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/the-life-of-moses-part-2 00:50:20 Amarillo Central no 01.28.15 - The Life of Moses: Pursuing the Presence of God. Wednesday night series (2 of 3). Guest Speaker: Ty Lovell. 01.28.15 - The Life of Moses: Pursuing the Presen… 01.28.15 - The Life of Moses: Pursuing the Presence of God. Wednesday night series (2 of 3). Guest Speaker: Ty Lovell. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/188009427 Sat, 24 Jan 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/come-and-see-jesus-party 00:22:49 Amarillo Central no 01.25.15 Eye witnesses paint a picture of Jesus constantly mixing it up with the multitudes, meeting strangers on the road, hanging out with family and friends. Mostly, Jesus was known for eating and drinking with gusto at a table full of folks: sinners and religious leaders, prostitutes and Pharisees, men and women, Jews and Gentiles. Speaker: Allan Stanglin 01.25.15 Eye witnesses paint a picture of Jesus c… 01.25.15 Eye witnesses paint a picture of Jesus constantly mixing it up with the multitudes, meeting strangers on the road, hanging out with family and friends. Mostly, Jesus was known for eating and drinking with gusto at a table full of folks: sinners and religious leaders, prostitutes and Pharisees, men and women, Jews and Gentiles. Speaker: Allan Stanglin tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/198598680 Tue, 20 Jan 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/holy-sexuality-talking-to-your-children-about-sex-part 00:45:16 Amarillo Central no 01.21.15 - Holy Sexuality Series, addressing how to talk to your kids about sex. Speaker: Mary McNeill 01.21.15 - Holy Sexuality Series, addressing how … 01.21.15 - Holy Sexuality Series, addressing how to talk to your kids about sex. Speaker: Mary McNeill tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/186981964 Fri, 16 Jan 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/come-and-see-jesus-preach 00:29:10 Amarillo Central no 01.18.15 - It’s no surprise to us that when Jesus came to this earth, he talked. He talked a lot. The Gospels tell us that Jesus came preaching and teaching the good news that the Kingdom of God had come. Speaker: Allan Stanglin. 01.18.15 - It’s no surprise to us that when Jesus… 01.18.15 - It’s no surprise to us that when Jesus came to this earth, he talked. He talked a lot. The Gospels tell us that Jesus came preaching and teaching the good news that the Kingdom of God had come. Speaker: Allan Stanglin. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/190479741 Wed, 14 Jan 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/the-life-of-moses-part-1 01:02:09 Amarillo Central no 01.14.15 - The Life of Moses: Pursuing the Presence of God. Wednesday night series (1 of 3). Guest Speaker: Ty Lovell 01.14.15 - The Life of Moses: Pursuing the Presen… 01.14.15 - The Life of Moses: Pursuing the Presence of God. Wednesday night series (1 of 3). Guest Speaker: Ty Lovell tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/198592834 Tue, 13 Jan 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/talking-to-your-children-about-sex-part-1 00:39:36 Amarillo Central no 01.14.15 - Holy Sexuality Series, addressing how to talk to your kids about sex. Speaker: Mary McNeill 01.14.15 - Holy Sexuality Series, addressing how … 01.14.15 - Holy Sexuality Series, addressing how to talk to your kids about sex. Speaker: Mary McNeill tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/185742001 Fri, 09 Jan 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/come-and-see-jesus-tell-stories 00:25:25 Amarillo Central no 01.11.15 - Sometimes it’s really hard to see Jesus. He lived and breathed as a human being just like us. He experienced everything we do. His Spirit lives inside us. Jesus is one with us. But he’s still so very different from us… Speaker: Allan Stanglin 01.11.15 - Sometimes it’s really hard to see Jesu… 01.11.15 - Sometimes it’s really hard to see Jesus. He lived and breathed as a human being just like us. He experienced everything we do. His Spirit lives inside us. Jesus is one with us. But he’s still so very different from us… Speaker: Allan Stanglin tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/184789277 Tue, 06 Jan 2015 20:34:30 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/if-you-are-returning-to-the-lord 00:37:50 Amarillo Central no 01.04.15 Speaker: Allan Stanglin 01.04.15 Speaker: Allan Stanglin 01.04.15 Speaker: Allan Stanglin tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/184639936 Fri, 26 Dec 2014 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/every-tribe-nation-language-people 00:34:30 Amarillo Central no 12.28.14 Speaker: Bret McCasland 12.28.14 Speaker: Bret McCasland 12.28.14 Speaker: Bret McCasland tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/182702291 Sat, 20 Dec 2014 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/what-are-you-waiting-for 00:23:36 Amarillo Central no 12.21.14 - What is God about to do in your life that you just can’t wait for? Join us as we explore together what it means to live in great expectation of our Father’s promised salvation. Speaker: Allan Stanglin. 12.21.14 - What is God about to do in your life t… 12.21.14 - What is God about to do in your life that you just can’t wait for? Join us as we explore together what it means to live in great expectation of our Father’s promised salvation. Speaker: Allan Stanglin. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/181947424 Sun, 14 Dec 2014 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/god-wins-ultimately 00:28:09 Amarillo Central no 12.14.14 - Anchor for the Soul Series: Someday the whole world will be healed as it is drawn into the fullness of God’s glory. God created us for eternal life. Eternal communion. Eternal fellowship. Sin and death are alien invaders. Evil and suffering don’t belong. And they will not win. 12.14.14 - Anchor for the Soul Series: Someday th… 12.14.14 - Anchor for the Soul Series: Someday the whole world will be healed as it is drawn into the fullness of God’s glory. God created us for eternal life. Eternal communion. Eternal fellowship. Sin and death are alien invaders. Evil and suffering don’t belong. And they will not win. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/180601047 Sat, 06 Dec 2014 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/god-reigns-completely 00:33:23 Amarillo Central no 12.06.14 - Because God loves, because he listens and understands, we trust that he has our best interests in mind. We have faith that God has a divine purpose for the troubles we experience. And everything that happens serves that goal. Speaker: Allan Stanglin 12.06.14 - Because God loves, because he listens … 12.06.14 - Because God loves, because he listens and understands, we trust that he has our best interests in mind. We have faith that God has a divine purpose for the troubles we experience. And everything that happens serves that goal. Speaker: Allan Stanglin tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/179663116 Sat, 29 Nov 2014 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/god-understands-totally 00:32:25 Amarillo Central no 11.29.14 - God didn’t send a representative; he came here himself! He doesn’t send his sympathy and condolences from heaven; he actually bears our sufferings in himself! God doesn’t look down on us; he joins us! Speaker: Allan Stanglin 11.29.14 - God didn’t send a representative; he c… 11.29.14 - God didn’t send a representative; he came here himself! He doesn’t send his sympathy and condolences from heaven; he actually bears our sufferings in himself! God doesn’t look down on us; he joins us! Speaker: Allan Stanglin tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/179676185 Fri, 21 Nov 2014 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/11-24-14-god-listens-tenderly-combined 00:32:09 Amarillo Central no 11.21.14 - Our God invites us to speak, and he promises us that he will be near. He will listen to us and he will comfort us. God will come to us in our lament. He will hear our cry. And he will console and reassure us in our troubles. Speaker: Allan Stanglin 11.21.14 - Our God invites us to speak, and he pr… 11.21.14 - Our God invites us to speak, and he promises us that he will be near. He will listen to us and he will comfort us. God will come to us in our lament. He will hear our cry. And he will console and reassure us in our troubles. Speaker: Allan Stanglin tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/177376676 Fri, 14 Nov 2014 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/god-loves-eternally 00:33:55 Amarillo Central no 11.14.14 - “As a mother comforts her child, so will I comfort you.” ~Isaiah 66:13 Speaker: Allan Stanglin 11.14.14 - “As a mother comforts her child, so wi… 11.14.14 - “As a mother comforts her child, so will I comfort you.” ~Isaiah 66:13 Speaker: Allan Stanglin tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/176401439 Sat, 08 Nov 2014 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/11-9-14-the-voice 00:39:35 Amarillo Central no 11.09.14 - Speaker: Jerry Taylor 11.09.14 - Speaker: Jerry Taylor 11.09.14 - Speaker: Jerry Taylor tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/175156898 Fri, 31 Oct 2014 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/comes-with-a-guarantee 00:31:37 Amarillo Central no 10.31.14 - Speaker: Steve Rogers 10.31.14 - Speaker: Steve Rogers 10.31.14 - Speaker: Steve Rogers tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/174233837 Sat, 25 Oct 2014 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/gods-outrageous-grace 00:32:48 Amarillo Central no 10.26.14 - God’s strength is seen in our weakness and his power is revealed in our inadequacy. He does his greatest work when the odds are stacked against him. Speaker: Allan Stanglin 10.26.14 - God’s strength is seen in our weakness… 10.26.14 - God’s strength is seen in our weakness and his power is revealed in our inadequacy. He does his greatest work when the odds are stacked against him. Speaker: Allan Stanglin tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/173211254 Wed, 15 Oct 2014 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/gods-determined-persistence 00:27:00 Amarillo Central no 10.16.14 - Our God will go to whatever lengths are necessary, he’ll do whatever it takes, he will not ever give up on saving his people. Speaker: Allan Stanglin 10.16.14 - Our God will go to whatever lengths ar… 10.16.14 - Our God will go to whatever lengths are necessary, he’ll do whatever it takes, he will not ever give up on saving his people. Speaker: Allan Stanglin tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/173226972 Sat, 06 Sep 2014 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/show-tell-announcing-the-gospel-in-a-postmodern-postchristian-world-2 00:50:39 Amarillo Central no 09.07.14 - Part 2 of 3 - After reviewing how we've arrived in a postmodern and post-Christian society, we take an in-depth look at hospitality as the means to spread the gospel. Speaker: Jeff Cary 09.07.14 - Part 2 of 3 - After reviewing how we'v… 09.07.14 - Part 2 of 3 - After reviewing how we've arrived in a postmodern and post-Christian society, we take an in-depth look at hospitality as the means to spread the gospel. Speaker: Jeff Cary tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/173225250 Sun, 31 Aug 2014 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/amarillocentral/show-tell-announcing-the-gospel-in-a-postmodern-postchristian-world 00:46:22 Amarillo Central no 09.01.14 - Part 1 of 3 - An overview of church history leading up to our current postmodern era and the evolving of a post-Christian society. Speaker: Jeff Cary. 09.01.14 - Part 1 of 3 - An overview of church hi… 09.01.14 - Part 1 of 3 - An overview of church history leading up to our current postmodern era and the evolving of a post-Christian society. Speaker: Jeff Cary.