Centerpointe Messages

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Listen to inspiration and Biblical truth from the Pastors & ministers of Centerpointe Apostolic Church located in Murfreesboro, TN.

  1. 24 May

    Pentecost Continually

    This powerful exploration of Pentecost takes us beyond viewing it as merely a historical event or the church's birthday, revealing it as the fulfillment of God's eternal promise to dwell among His people. We're challenged to examine salvation not through the lens of our feelings or cultural interpretations, but through the unchanging Word of God. The message walks us through the biblical commands for salvation: genuine repentance that destroys our past and prevents us from returning to it, baptism in Jesus' name for the remission of sins—not just forgiveness, but complete removal of the stain—and receiving the gift of the Holy Spirit with the initial evidence of speaking in tongues. What's particularly compelling is the analogy of fire throughout Scripture: God signified His presence in the tabernacle with fire, in Solomon's temple with fire, and on the Day of Pentecost with tongues of fire resting on each believer. This wasn't random—it was God declaring that He no longer wanted to dwell in tents or buildings, but in us. We're reminded that speaking in tongues isn't the Holy Ghost itself, but rather the sign—like the rolled-away stone at Jesus' tomb—that something supernatural has happened inside us. This gives us unshakeable confidence when doubt whispers that our experience wasn't real. The challenge before us is clear: are we willing to set aside our opinions, our feelings, and even our family traditions to embrace what the Word actually teaches about salvation?

    54 min

  2. 17 May

    The Devil Wants A Reaction

    In a world that constantly demands our immediate reaction, we're challenged to discover the profound difference between reacting and responding. Drawing from James 1:19, we're reminded to be swift to hear, slow to speak, and slow to wrath—a complete reversal of what our culture teaches us. The message reveals how our enemy works tirelessly to capture our reactions, knowing that reactions happen before discernment can engage. We live in an age engineered for reaction: social media algorithms study what makes us pause, click, anger, or compare, then feed us more of the same. These systems don't ask what kind of person we're trying to become; they simply hold our attention. The danger isn't just in what we consume, but in what we're becoming—people who cannot sit still, who reach for stimulation at the first hint of boredom, who confuse constant input with actual life. Yet God calls us to something deeper. When Jesus faced temptation in the wilderness, He didn't react from hunger, insecurity, or ambition. He responded from Scripture, from His settled identity, and through worship. His formation in the secret place prepared Him for the pressure of the wilderness. This is our invitation: to become people formed by God's Word rather than conformed by the world's patterns, to create space for His still, small voice in the midst of relentless noise, and to let His Spirit shape our responses before circumstances demand our reactions.

    48 min

  3. 10 May

    Are You Running On Stress Or Strength?

    This powerful message reminds us that we were never designed to operate on our own strength, especially in the exhausting 'in-between' seasons of life. Drawing from John 15:5 and Isaiah 40:29-31, we're confronted with a profound truth: without abiding in Christ, we can do nothing of lasting value. The message uses the brilliant analogy of a phone that won't charge with a faulty connection—no matter how close we place it to the outlet, without proper connection to the power source, it remains dead. Similarly, we can attend church, read devotionals, and try harder, but if we're not genuinely connected to God as our source, we'll run dry. The teaching explores how chronic stress becomes our default fuel when we forget to draw from divine strength, leading us into a dangerous cycle of burnout. We're challenged to examine whether we're living as 'broken cisterns' that leak out every blessing, or as vessels securely connected to the fountain of living water. The call is clear: our families don't need us to be perfect—they need us to be connected to the One who is.

    43 min

  4. 3 May

    Peace

    This powerful message centers on a profound truth we often overlook: peace isn't found in the absence of problems, but in the abiding presence of Christ. Drawing from the beautiful priestly blessing in Numbers 6 and the dramatic account of Jesus calming the storm in Mark 4, we're challenged to reconsider what we're really asking for when we cry out to God in our chaos. The disciples' question wasn't actually about the storm at all—it was about whether Jesus cared. And His response wasn't primarily to fix their circumstances, but to address their lack of faith. This reveals something transformative: our issue is never really the storm itself, but our failure to recognize that having Christ in our boat changes everything. When the angels declared 'peace on earth' at Christ's birth, nothing in the external world had changed—Rome was still corrupt, society was still broken—yet peace had come to earth because the Prince of Peace had arrived. This reminds us that we spend too much energy demanding God fix what's outside when He's trying to settle what's inside. The world promises peace through better circumstances, but Christ offers something radically different: His peace, which transcends understanding and remains constant regardless of the waves crashing around us.

    33 min

  5. 26 Apr

    Why We Hate Hallways

    We all find ourselves in transitions—those uncomfortable in-between spaces where we're no longer where we were, but not yet where we're going. This powerful message explores the story of Hagar from Genesis 16, a woman caught in circumstances beyond her control, running from pain and uncertainty. When the angel of the Lord found her in the wilderness, He asked two pivotal questions that frame every transition we face: 'Where have you come from?' and 'Where are you going?' These questions mark the doors at either end of life's hallways. The message introduces a transformative framework: crisis, process, and promise. God often introduces crisis not as punishment, but as catalyst for change. The process—that hallway we must walk through—is where transformation happens, even when it feels like a 'hell way.' But if we persevere through the process, we reach the promise on the other side. Hagar's story reminds us that the hallways we're enduring aren't just about us—they're about the future, the next generation, the destiny God has suspended over our lives. When we're tempted to decorate our hallways with self-pity or complaints, we're called instead to keep moving forward, one step at a time, knowing that the struggle is producing something in us we could never become without it.

    45 min

  6. 19 Apr

    The Voice Of Worship

    We all face moments when life feels unfair—when we look around and see others prospering while we struggle, when our faithfulness seems unrewarded while those living carelessly appear blessed. This message takes us deep into Psalm 73, where the psalmist wrestles with these exact feelings of envy, frustration, and spiritual confusion. The turning point comes with one powerful word: 'until.' Until he entered the sanctuary of God. Until worship shifted his perspective from 'me' to 'Him.' This isn't just ancient poetry—it's a roadmap for our own spiritual survival. We discover that worship isn't merely singing songs on Sunday; it's a complete reorientation of our minds away from our problems and toward the God who is bigger than all of them. The psalmist's honesty about his struggles—his whining, cynicism, and sense of entitlement—mirrors our own humanity. Yet when he chose to worship, everything changed. Not his circumstances, but his perspective. We're challenged to examine what we truly worship by looking at our calendars and bank accounts, because where we invest our time and resources reveals our true devotion. The call here is radical: to become people who worship their way through difficulties rather than complain their way through them, recognizing that every moment—not just church services—is an opportunity to redirect our pitiful, self-absorbed minds toward the One who is infinitely worthy.

    48 min

  7. 12 Apr

    It Is Well

    This powerful message takes us into the story of the Shunammite woman from 2 Kings 4, a narrative that challenges us to examine whether we've truly made room for God in our daily lives. The woman didn't just recognize Elisha as a holy man of God—she responded by building a dedicated space for him, creating intentional margin for the divine to work. This raises a penetrating question for our modern lives: Have we carved out sacred space that belongs only to God, or have we filled every corner with entertainment, convenience, and busyness? The beauty of this account is that God blessed her beyond what she asked for, giving her a son she never requested. Yet when tragedy struck and the child died, her response reveals the depth of true faith. She didn't panic or broadcast her crisis—she placed her dead son in the prophet's room, the very space she had dedicated to God, and declared with unwavering confidence: 'It is well.' This wasn't denial of reality but a bold declaration of God's authority over her circumstances. We learn that faith doesn't sit still in disappointment; it moves from Shunem (the place of rest that got disturbed) to Carmel (the place where God answers by fire). The resurrection that followed—complete with seven sneezes representing divine completion—reminds us that what appears dead in our lives is not beyond God's power to restore. The invitation is clear: make room for God today, and watch Him prove that it truly is well.

    27 min

  8. 5 Apr

    The Resurrection and The Life

    This powerful Easter message takes us beyond the empty tomb to explore what it truly means that Jesus is the resurrection and the life. Drawing from the story of Lazarus in John 11, we're challenged to examine whether we're like Martha - nodding along with spiritual truth while missing what God wants to do right now in our lives. The central question isn't just whether we believe in a future resurrection, but whether resurrection power is actively transforming our present reality. We're reminded that Easter proves God keeps His promises, that death doesn't have the final word, and that our past failures don't define our future. The message confronts our tendency to want God on our timeline, to fix ourselves before coming to Him, or to convince ourselves we're too far gone for His love. Instead, we're invited to recognize that the same Spirit that raised Jesus from the dead dwells in us, carrying resurrection power into every dead situation we face - broken relationships, lost hope, destructive addictions, and shattered dreams. The call is clear: stop living like it's over, stop talking like the tomb is still sealed, and start operating in faith that brings life wherever we go.

    43 min
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Listen to inspiration and Biblical truth from the Pastors & ministers of Centerpointe Apostolic Church located in Murfreesboro, TN.

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  • Creator
    Centerpointe Apostolic Church
  • Years Active
    2016 - 2026
  • Episodes
    49
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Centerpointe Apostolic Church