Center Point Christian Church

05/28/2026

May 28, 2026

Dear Church Family,

I hope everyone is doing well. I’m a little later than usual getting this week’s update out. It seems I’m still trying to catch up after being gone for over three weeks. I do want to begin by praising God for the rain we received this week. I know some areas experienced wind and hail damage, and I hope it wasn’t too severe. At our house the rain came hard and fast for a while, but after the storm passed, we were treated to a beautiful, colorful sky. Moments like that remind us that even after the storms of life, God still paints reminders of His grace and faithfulness.

As I mentioned, this update is going out later than normal. I have learned that if I put things off too long, it becomes much harder to catch back up. During a normal week, I try to have my sermon prepared by Tuesday or Wednesday and then follow that with the weekly update. That did not happen quite as planned this week. I would like to blame being too busy, but honestly, I just was not a very good steward of my time. That is a polished way of saying I can sometimes waste time or become distracted by less important things.

That idea of stewardship, priorities, and the consequences of neglect actually ties directly into my sermon for this Sunday. This week I will be looking at Paul’s words in Galatians 6 concerning sowing and reaping. In this passage Paul reminds us that the choices we make today eventually produce a harvest tomorrow. Some consequences arrive quickly, while others take time to surface, but eventually what we sow is what we reap. Paul specifically contrasts sowing to please the flesh with sowing to please the Spirit. We are reminded that a life centered only on self eventually leads to emptiness and corruption, while a life surrendered to God produces spiritual fruit and eternal value. It is both a warning and an encouragement as Paul challenges believers to remain faithful, persistent, and intentional in doing good.

This Sunday is Fellowship Dinner Sunday. I think I got it right this time. We will be having roast beef, so bring a side or dessert to help complete the meal. As always bring an appetite, not only for the meal, but also for the Word of God. And of course, bring a friend.

Remember, Bible Study begins at 10:00 am. We may even finish the Gospel of Luke. Worship service starts at 11:00 am.

Please continue to pray for one another, and as always let me know of any concerns.

Lord Bless
Scott

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Reaping What We SowGalatians 6: 1-10

05/23/2026

05/19/2026

May 19, 2026
Dear Church Family,

A 70’s song by James Taylor begins with the words, “I’ve seen fire and I’ve seen rain.” Over the last three weeks, I’ve not only seen fire and rain, but also snow, ice, and a little wind thrown in as well. It is good to be back home after a week in the mountains of New Mexico, my “happy place”, followed by another week with Brenda’s mom, where we were blessed to spend time with her over Mother’s Day. Then, after about twenty-four hours at home, we headed out again for eight days with the grandkids in New York.

So, between the changing weather, hiking mountain trails, watching baseball and softball games, and even attending a middle school orchestra concert, I have once again been reminded of just how blessed I am. For me, hiking in the mountains runs a close second to spending time with family and watching the grandkids do what they love. But as much as I enjoy traveling and making memories, it is always good to come back home and see everyone again.

As joyful as those moments with family are, they still pale in comparison to the joy awaiting believers in Heaven. Scripture reminds us that we will spend eternity in the presence of God, in a place prepared for us by Christ. Jesus described the Kingdom of Heaven as a treasure so valuable that a man would gladly sell everything he had in order to possess it (Matthew 13:44-46). And in Revelation 21, John gives us a glimpse of the promise of a new Heaven and a new earth, where sorrow, pain, and tears will be no more.

James Taylor wrote “Fire and Rain” out of personal grief, loneliness, addiction, and emotional struggle. Music and words can often help people express pain and process difficult seasons of life. I do that myself, and there is certainly value in it. But my prayer is that beyond the words and thoughts we may pen, people would also discover the lasting hope and comfort found only in the promises of God.

This Sunday, my sermon will focus on the question: “What Is Heaven Like?” I can say before I even begin the message, that even our best words and descriptions fall short of fully capturing the glory of what God has prepared for those who love Him. I hope you can join us this Sunday. And I would encourage you to read up a little in Matthew 13 and Revelation 21.

I sincerely thank Phillip for filling in for me while we have been gone. I’ve been away so long, I’m not even sure what all is going on. But I do know this is Dinner Sunday, so let this serve as a reminder to bring a side dish, an appetite, and a friend as we enjoy food and fellowship following the Worship Service.
I look forward to seeing everyone this Sunday. Bible Study begins at 10:00 am. After being gone for three weeks, I’m beginning to wonder if we may have already finished the Book of Luke. Worship Service will follow at 11:00 am.

Please continue to pray for and look out for one another. The Texas Panhandle is once again suffering through drought, high winds, and wildfires. As always, let me know of any concerns.

IMPORTANT EDIT. Dinner Sunday is not this Sunday. It is the 31st. My apologies.

Lord Bless,
Scott

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What Is Heaven LikeRevelation 21: 1-4

04/21/2026

April 21, 2026

Dear Church Family,

I begin this week’s update with a praise to God for answered prayer in the form of much-needed rain. We have been blessed with about 2¾ inches since Sunday, and it continues to fall lightly. It is refreshing, needed, and a gentle reminder of God’s provision and faithfulness. As I listen to it hitting the roof of my office, I find it calming—almost to the point of wanting to take a nap. I’m reminded of James 5:17–18, where Elijah prayed and the heavens gave rain again, a clear picture of God hearing and answering prayer. I do hope that everyone is receiving some of this rain as well.

“Into this life a little rain must fall” is an old saying. Yet that phrase speaks more to hardship than to the joy we are experiencing in these recent rains. The problem with old sayings—or clichés—is that they don’t always convey truth and can often be shaped to mean whatever we want them to. Too often, platitudes are used to explain or justify situations that could—and should—be addressed with truth and action. When we face difficult circumstances or moments that test our faith, it is easy to shrug and say, “Oh well, everyone is doing it,” or “It is what it is,” rather than standing firm and responding with truth.

Paul’s words to Timothy remind us that we are not called to passive acceptance, but to faithful action. In a world increasingly marked by confusion and compromise, we are called to stand on the unchanging truth of God’s Word. In my sermon this Sunday, I will look at Paul’s charge to Timothy in 2 Timothy 3:1–4:6. While it may seem like a lot of ground to cover, this passage serves as an urgent reminder to be prepared, to stand firm, and to proclaim the truth. The question before us is not whether the world will change, but whether we will remain grounded, equipped, and ready to live and speak the truth when it matters most.

I hope to see everyone on Sunday. Remember, it is Dinner Sunday. We will be having meatloaf, so please bring a side dish or dessert to share as we enjoy a time of fellowship together. Bible Study begins at 10:00 AM, followed by worship at 11:00 AM.

Finally, I mention this often because it is close to my heart—we have many people and concerns on our prayer list. Let us remain faithful and diligent in lifting them up before the Lord. And as we do, may we never forget to also give thanks and praise to God for hearing and answering our prayers in His perfect timing. As Galatians 6:9 reminds us, “let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.”

Lord Bless,
Scott

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Message 4 26 26

04/16/2026

April 16, 2026

Dear Church Family,

I hope everyone is having a good week and enjoying the springtime weather. I do wish—and pray—that we could get a little more rain. I had to break down and mow this week, but if we don’t get some adequate rain soon, I may not need to mow again until fall.

Last week, I spoke about the disciples’ first encounter with the resurrected Savior, Jesus. They were understandably frightened, as they were gathered behind locked doors in the upper room when Jesus suddenly appeared among them, saying, “Peace be with you.” In this first appearance—and again in the next—He revealed the truth: He was alive, in His physical body, bearing the nail marks and scars.

Later, Jesus appeared again to seven of the disciples who had returned to fishing on the Sea of Galilee. Once more, He revealed Himself as alive. After providing another miraculous catch of fish, He sat down with them and shared a breakfast He had prepared. The scene must have stirred their memories, as it closely resembled their earlier calling, when Peter, Andrew, James, and John were first called to follow Him and become “fishers of men.”

On this occasion, however, Jesus took Peter aside. No doubt Peter was still feeling the sting of denying Jesus three times. In a powerful moment, Jesus restored him, recommissioned him, and reaffirmed his calling. My sermon this Sunday is titled “From Failure to ‘Follow Me.’” I will be in John 21, looking at Jesus’ restoration of Peter—and what it means for us. I hope to see you Sunday, but if you can’t make it, the YouTube link is below.

I’m not aware of any events scheduled for this coming week. Please continue to pray for those on our prayer list—there are many needs and concerns.

Phillip will be back to lead Bible Study at 10:00 a.m. on Sunday, with the worship service to follow at 11:00. If you haven’t been attending Bible Study, I would encourage you to come and be a part of it.

As always, please let me know of any concerns. I look forward to seeing you on Sunday.

Lord Bless,
Scott

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Message 4 19 26

04/09/2026

April 9, 2026

Dear Church Family,

What a great Resurrection Sunday we had last week. The morning began with a fantastic pancake breakfast, followed by Bible Study and our worship service. We were just short of 50 in attendance, and it was a blessing to see families spending time together as they celebrated Easter Sunday.

The empty tomb confirmed the victory of Christ and the fulfillment of God’s redemptive plan, ushering in the New Covenant through His death and resurrection. In the days following the resurrection, Jesus appeared to His disciples on multiple occasions. On the evening of that first day, He came to ten of them who were gathered behind locked doors, likely out of fear. Suddenly, Jesus stood among them and said, “Peace be with you.” He showed them His hands and side, proving He was truly risen—not a spirit, but alive in the flesh. In that moment, He brought both comfort and commission, sending them out to continue His work and promising the Holy Spirit.

Thomas was not with them, and when he later heard their testimony, he struggled with doubt. But when Jesus appeared again, He invited Thomas to see and touch the evidence. Thomas responded with a powerful declaration of faith: “My Lord and my God!” This encounter, and the truth that follows, will be the focus of my message this Sunday from John 20:19–31.
Though we have not seen Jesus with our own eyes since His ascension, we believe. We believe because of the faithful testimony passed down through generations, and because of the truth of God’s Word. Jesus Himself said, “Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.” Like those first disciples, we are called to share the good news and live as witnesses of the risen Savior.

Continue to look after one another and keep each other in prayer. I will try to bring a few copies of the current prayer list for anyone who would like one. If you have a prayer request, please let me know or place a card with the information in the offering plate. Also, a big thank you to Don for faithfully leading us through the prayer list each Sunday.

I hope to see everyone this Sunday. Bible Study begins at 10:00 a.m., and we are currently in the Gospel of Luke. Worship follows at 11:00 a.m.

Lord Bless,
Scott

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Seeing, Believing, TrustingJohn 20: 19-31

04/01/2026

April 1, 2026

Dear Church Family,

No fooling, I hope everyone is having a great week. I also hope we have taken time this week to reflect on the final days of the earthly life and ministry of our Savior, Jesus Christ. Sunday is Resurrection Sunday—the culmination of God’s redemptive plan, where the sacrifice of the cross is met with the victory of the empty tomb, and where death is defeated and new life is made possible for all who believe.

Several people can witness the same event, yet each walk away with a very different perspective. That is often evident at the scene of an accident—four people may see the same event, yet each describes it differently, and each is impacted in a unique way. The death of Jesus on the cross was witnessed by many. Some stood close enough to hear His words, while others observed from a distance. Yet there were four men in particular whose lives were profoundly affected—each coming to a clear and bold realization of who Jesus truly was: the righteous Son of God. This Sunday, my sermon will focus on these four men, their proclamations, and the question we must all answer: How do we respond to the risen Savior when we are confronted with the full knowledge of who He is? Though all four Gospels record these events, I will focus on two passages: Luke 23:39–43 and John 19:38–39.

Each Sunday we spend a significant amount of time on our prayer list—and that is a good thing. There are so many needs, and it is easy for them to slip from our minds. By mentioning names each week, those needs remain fresh on our hearts. God already knows every concern, yet He desires that we bring them before Him in prayer. In 1 Samuel 12:23 we read, “As for me, far be it from me that I should sin against the Lord by failing to pray for you.” This reminds us that prayer is not merely a suggestion, but a sacred responsibility. Even after the people of Israel rejected God by asking for a human king, the prophet Samuel remained faithful to pray for them. As you speak with or see those on our prayer list, let them know they are being remembered. Whether the need is for healing, comfort, encouragement, or something unspoken, let us continue to lift them up before the Lord.

I look forward to seeing everyone Sunday morning. Remember, we will begin the day with pancakes. Preparation will start at 9:15 a.m., followed by Bible Study at 10:00 a.m. and Worship Service at 11:00 a.m. Invite your family and friends—we would love to have them join us.

Enjoy the week, and as always, please let me know of any concerns.

Lord Bless,
Scott

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From the Cross to the CommissionLuke 23: 39-43; John 19: 38-39

03/26/2026

March 26, 2026

Dear Church Family,
I pray everyone is having a great week. It has been a busy week for me, with a few challenges—but I doubt that I am alone in that. It has also been a rewarding week. I had the opportunity to spend a day with a very good friend I hadn’t seen in many years. We spent a lot of time together in our late teens and twenties—running around, working in a water well business, and eventually going our separate ways. It was truly a highlight of my week to reconnect and spend that time together.

Speaking of weeks, have you ever realized that about a third of the Gospels—Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John—cover a period of just one week? Of the 89 chapters in those four books, 29 take place during the final week of Jesus’ life:

• About 1/3 of Matthew (chapters 21–28)
• About 1/3 of Mark (chapters 11–16)
• About 1/4 of Luke (chapters 19–24)
• About 1/2 of John (chapters 12–20)
• And John chapters 13–20 largely take place within a single day

My message this Sunday will take a closer look at that final week. As we celebrate Palm Sunday, we often focus on the “Triumphal Entry,” but that moment is really just the beginning of everything that follows. While I won’t center on one specific passage this week, I would encourage you to take some time to read the final nine chapters of John in preparation.

Just a reminder that this Sunday is not only Palm Sunday but also Fellowship Dinner Sunday. Bring a side dish for the roast beef, along with an appetite—and maybe a friend!

Also, next Friday, April 3rd at 7:00 PM, the Methodist Church will host a community Good Friday service.

Please continue to remember those on our prayer list. There are many who need healing and comfort. Join us for Bible Study at 10:00 AM, followed by Worship Service at 11:00.

Finally, on a personal note, just a brief reminder of how great our God is. I mentioned reconnecting with an old friend this week. Back when we were younger, I’m sure we both knew the Lord as Savior, but neither of us were truly walking closely with Him. Now, nearly 50 years later, we both share a personal and growing relationship with Jesus and are actively involved in sharing His Good News. God truly works in remarkable ways.

Lord Bless,
Scott

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I Love a ParadeMatthew, Mark, Luke, John