Leading people to discover and fully own their faith in Jesus. That is the mission of Central Christian Church, led by Pastor Cal Jernigan based in Mesa, Arizona with multiple locations throughout Arizona. Central is a safe and practical place to come as you are and grow in your faith, but it is also a place where complacency is challenged because we believe you are Made For More.
Did you know that you are loved? We have all been through some tough times in the last few years. Join Pastor Cal Jernigan as he shows us why the Christmas story means that you are loved and not alon…
Why did God choose Mary to bring Jesus into the world? What did Mary have to deal with in her culture when she was found pregnant? How did Joseph feel when he learned? The Christmas story is filled w…
Did you know that God doesn’t need our faithfulness in order for Him to be faithful to us? Even when we are unfaithful to God, God remains faithful. We get to read about God’s faithfulness with Zacha…
Does it sometimes feels like God is silent in your life? You're not the only one. The Israelites experienced 400 years of silence between the end of the old testament and the beginning of the new tes…
Did you know that just because we have given up on someone, it doesn't mean that God has given up on them? Jonah had given up on Ninevah. He wanted them to all be punished. God had other plans and wa…
God used a “big fish” in Jonah’s life to redirect Jonah onto a better path. Did Jonah enjoy it? No way! But through that experience, God was able to use Jonah to save an entire city. What can God do …
Have you ever run away from God? Jonah did. Jonah’s story shows us what it means to follow God. Following God often means doing things that make us uncomfortable. Join us this weekend as Pastor Cal J…
Did you know God has given us gifts? This is one of the reasons that God sent the Holy Spirit. God wants to use us and the gifts He gives us to show the world His love. Join Pastor Cal Jernigan as he…
What are you passionate about? When we are passionate, we are willing to do almost anything to fulfill that passion. Do you know what God is passionate about? You and me. God gave everything so that …
Addiction is everywhere. Most of us think of drug abuse or alcoholism when we hear the word addiction. These are certainly some of the most destructive forms of addiction, but there is so much more.
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Anxiety and fear have a stigma surrounding them. Some say, “You have anxiety? Why don’t you trust in God?” However, these statements often cause more shame and pain to those who are struggling. Many …
Everybody has a story. We have experiences and events in the past that have shaped who we are today. Trauma and abuse are far more common than any of us realize. What’s the worst things that have eve…
What is the deal with shame? Shame can be good at times, but other times it paralyzes us. We can feel like we aren’t able to be ourselves because of shame. The shame of what has been done to us, what…
Mental health is important. Why then is there a stigma about it in the Church? We wouldn’t shame someone for having a broken leg or a cold. Why then is there shame related to depression or anxiety? D…
We have been through a long and tiring season. It has felt like a tornado has ripped through our midst and many of us have trauma from the past year and half. This makes the church even more importan…
What can we learn from Samson’s story about self-control? So often we are tempted to give up what we really want in the future for what feels good now. How can we look to God in these times instead o…