Central Church

Central Church Central Church exists to glorify God by multiplying and maturing disciples of Christ. We desire to be a church full of grace and truth.
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We are a church in the greater Memphis area (Collierville) that wants to be different. Our desire is for people who are far away from God as well as those who are tired of religion, to see a church that is doing everything possible to honor Christ and change the world. We believe in second chances (and third and fourth and so on…). We are a church of imperfect people doing life together. Central i

s a warm, welcoming church where everyone is invited, included and important. We definitely believe there is a place for you at Central Church!

09/06/2026

Worship Service Live Stream - every Sunday at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. (CT)

09/03/2026

It's "game on" this Sunday at Central Church!

Our next sermon series, "Open Season," is going to walk us through the early church being scattered by persecution in Acts 8. Like the apostles and early believers, life's hardest seasons can often have us feeling like things are falling apart, yet God is doing some of His most significant work in these very moments.

What looked like a crisis for the fledgling church was actually fuel for an explosion of evangelism. Ordinary believers became carriers of the message, spreading the gospel far beyond Jerusalem. God is working in all circumstances, even the ones that feel out of control. His plans are not derailed by difficulty; they are often advanced by it.

For the one who feels stuck in a difficult season of life: you're invited to join us on Sunday mornings at Central Church at 9 AM and 11 AM. We want to help you stay open to wherever God might be calling you. Can't wait to see you this Sunday!

09/02/2026

Are you afraid to share your faith?

While it may feel intimidating, you do not have to be a seasoned evangelist, a stalwart theologian, or an experienced missionary for God to use you. Fear, inexperience, and unpreparedness do not disqualify us because we aren't the ones responsible for removing someone's heart of stone and replacing it with a heart of flesh.

Only God sovereignly does the work of salvation in the heart of man. We are simply called to faithfully deliver the message. On our mission trip to New York this summer, a simple, honest conversation with someone from a complex faith background proved that showing up matters more than having everything figured out. The man did not make a decision for Christ that day, but seeds were planted, and God is the one who brings the growth.

Waiting until you feel ready may mean waiting forever. God does not call the equipped; He equips the called. The only question worth asking is not whether you are ready, but whether you are willing.

How incredible it is to celebrate the work of God in the life of a new believer who has placed their faith in Jesus Chri...
09/01/2026

How incredible it is to celebrate the work of God in the life of a new believer who has placed their faith in Jesus Christ! 💙

Baptism is a beautiful declaration of faith and a public testimony of God’s saving work. We proclaim that we have been buried with Christ and raised with Him through faith. What a privilege we share as a church family to witness a believer step forward in obedience, publicly identify with Christ, and declare a desire to follow Him for all of his days.

"Having been buried with him in baptism, in which you were also raised with him through faith in the powerful working of God, who raised him from the dead." — Colossians 2:12 ESV

We praise God for His saving grace and rejoice in the new life He gives through faith in Christ. ✝️

08/31/2026

Life has a way of putting us in situations we never asked for. A relationship falls apart. A coworker throws you under the bus. Someone you trusted lets you down. Perhaps you've even been rejected or ridiculed for sharing your faith. In those moments, our instinct is either to run from the pressure or to fight back, but neither looks much like Jesus.

As we finish our series in Acts 7, we can see that Stephen experienced pressure. He stood before a hostile crowd, delivering difficult truth, knowing it could cost him everything. In fact, it would end up costing Stephen his life. And yet, he did not flinch, retaliate, or run. He responded with the character of Christ, even as the situation spiraled toward violence. Men began to rage and shout and pick up stones, yet Stephen stood firm, eyes fixed on Jesus above.

Here is what is so encouraging about Stephen's story. He was not a superhero. He was a man filled with the Holy Spirit, which means the same power available to Him is available to us today. The Spirit does not just help us survive hard moments. He shapes us to look like Jesus in the midst of them. Conflict is a constant of the Christian life, and how you respond to it is one of the most powerful witnesses you will ever give. Don't forget, the world is watching.

When you choose grace over retaliation, you point the people around you to something they cannot explain on their own. You do not have to be perfect. You just have to be willing. Let the Spirit lead you toward a response that looks more like the forgiveness of Christ than the retaliation of the world.

As we continue through the Gospel of Matthew in our year-long Bible study, we see Jesus more clearly as the promised Mes...
08/31/2026

As we continue through the Gospel of Matthew in our year-long Bible study, we see Jesus more clearly as the promised Messiah and King. Yet, the path of our King leads not to an earthly throne, but to the cross. Throughout Matthew 14–28, we see Jesus teaching, healing, serving, and ultimately giving His life for His people.

At the cross, Jesus willingly bore the weight of our sin. He experienced the incredible punishment that we deserved so that we could be reconciled to God. When He gave up His spirit, the curtain of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom, showing that His atoning work had opened the way into the presence of God. No longer was man separated from God because of his sins. Jesus completed the work necessary for our salvation.

As we know, the cross of Calvary was not the end. On the third day, the tomb was empty, and Jesus Christ rose from the dead, proving that He is the Son of God and the victorious King. The ever-present enemy of all humanity, lingering inevitably since the sin of Adam and Eve in the garden, lay defeated and powerless in the grave. Christ’s victory over death through His resurrection stands at the center of our hope.

As you read this week, consider the depth of Christ’s love shown at the cross. When life feels uncertain and we are tempted to perform for God, remember that our salvation does not rest on our ability to hold everything together. It rests on the finished work of Jesus. The King who gave Himself for us is faithful, and He is with us still.

08/29/2026

Many people chase life's milestones only to arrive feeling completely empty, asking themselves if this is really all there is to life. The answer God's Word gives is a resounding no.

You were made with purpose, and that purpose is to glorify God and make His name great. But that purpose was never meant to be lived out alone. The commands of the New Testament, loving one another, encouraging one another, meeting together regularly, all require the presence of other people. The abundant life Jesus promised in John 10:10 is not a solo experience. It is discovered, deepened, and lived out alongside others who are pursuing the same God.

Purpose is not found in a long career, a fruitful marriage, or a retirement spent collecting seashells. It is found in glorifying God, and that is always better done in community.

08/26/2026

Most of us know what it feels like to be stuck in a season of waiting, wondering if God has forgotten us. God's Word reminds us that the years that you'll wait are never years that you'll waste. God is using this time to refine us for what is ahead, shaping us into men and women of Christlike character.

Sometimes we are not ready, sometimes others are not ready to be led, and sometimes there are still lessons we need to learn. Like Moses at the burning bush and other men throughout scripture, God meets us in our wilderness and turns hard ground into holy ground. The greatest provision in any season of waiting is not a better circumstance but the forgiveness and new life found in Jesus Christ.

God is present with you in the waiting. He is using His promises, His people, and the pressures of life to equip us for the days to come.

At Central Church, we rejoice in baptism and honor the privilege of seeing God work through generations of faithful beli...
08/25/2026

At Central Church, we rejoice in baptism and honor the privilege of seeing God work through generations of faithful believers. 💙

Baptism is a beautiful picture of the gospel, a declaration that we belong to Christ, that He has made us new, and that we desire to follow Him for all of our days. What a gift to witness God’s faithfulness as He draws people to Himself and allows entire households, fathers and sons alike, to encourage one another in their walk with Jesus.

"One generation shall commend your works to another, and shall declare your mighty acts." — Psalm 145:4 ESV

We praise God for the stories of grace He is writing in the lives of His people. ✝️

Is our view of God too small?From this past Sunday's sermon on Acts 7:44–50, we were reminded that God’s presence is big...
08/24/2026

Is our view of God too small?

From this past Sunday's sermon on Acts 7:44–50, we were reminded that God’s presence is bigger than a building, a method, and especially our preferences. He cannot be contained by the boxes we try to put Him in.

📝 As you look back at your notes, what was your biggest takeaway? Share it with us in the comments! 👇

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2005 E Wi******er Boulevard
Collierville, TN
38017

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