Welcome to the Central Church podcast! We exist to introduce people to Jesus and help them follow Him. Central is a place where it's okay to not be okay, so everyone is invited to come as they are. Our Senior Pastor Jud Wilhite is known for his conversational approach to teaching the Bible and his passion to help others know God and love Him more. For more information and tons more content, you can download the Central Church App or visit us at http://centralonline.tv We're glad you're here ...
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Great preaching and communicating require a lot of hard work, and you’re willing to put in that work! This podcast is dedicated to bringing you experts in their field, through interviews, which will help you hone in on developing clear messages. These conversations will center around the clearest and most effective communicators in the world. Hosted by Craig Smith, join us on a search for clarity in your preaching.
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EP. 15 | DOUG MILLER AND A CULTURE OF FEEDBACK
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Today on the podcast we have Doug Miller. Doug is the Lead Pastor of Plum Creek church, which is local and we love them, here in Castle Rock, CO. Plum Creek Church is all about seeing changed lives, changing lives and we can’t wait to bring you this conversation. Listen in as Doug and Craig talk about creating a culture of feedback, what it’s like …
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Video Message for 04.10.20 | In this message we remember the cross of Christ, and we also remember the amazing love that was displayed in His suffering. Jesus surrender His life because He considered you worth dying for.
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Video Message for 04.05.20 | Worry is automatic, but receiving God's peace takes practice. In this message we look at three things you can do today to ease your mind and heart in these anxious times. God can give you peace within the pressure.
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Video Message for 03.29.20 | When we face unprecedented problems, our emotions get overloaded. Not only do we need more grace from each other, we need hope from God. In this message, we see that Jesus is with us in the storms, and He can speak peace into our lives. Your future is not determined by the problems you face, but by the God you trust.…
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Video Message for 03.22.20 | When life is uncertain you can be certain of one thing: God is with you! Get hope and encouragement from the God who never abandons you, and is STILL for you even in the darkest valleys.
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Video Message for 03.15.20 | Whenever we face uncertainty, people become afraid. We start making decisions based on the fear we feel, rather than the things God says. In this message we remember that God is in control even when life seems out of control. Faith is always the best response to fear.
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EP. 14 | GEOFF SURRATT AND PERSONAL LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
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Today on the Clarity podcast, we so excited to bring you another amazing guest as we pursue momentum in our messages. this episode, we’re joined by Geoff Surratt. Geoff has been in ministry for 35 years as a family pastor, executive pastor, and senior pastor. He was one of the early pioneers of the multisite church movement, overseeing the campus e…
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Video Message for 03.08.20 | Join us for guest speaker Robert Madu, teaching pastor from Trinity Church in Cedar Hill, TX
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Back in Black | Rock Your Blessing | Jud Wilhite
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Message for 03.01.20 | God loves to bless His people so that His people are a blessing to others. In this message we'll discover the power of living in God's blessing and sharing it with others. With His help you can move from overwhelmed to overflowing.
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Back in Black | Rock Your Generosity | Jud Wilhite
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Message for 02.23.20 | The Bible often links generosity and joy. In every area of life, when you open your hand and give, that same open hand can also receive good things back from God. In this message, we'll consider the benefits of giving and be inspired to live generously in the presence of our generous God.…
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Back in Black | Rock Your Debt | Shawn Williams
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Video Message for 02.16.20 | Are you the master of your Mastercard, or has debt taken charge of your life? In this message we'll look at a biblical perspective on debt, learn some practical ways to pay down your balances, and be inspired by Jesus' insight on what really endures in life. You can break free and rock your debt.…
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EP. 13 | REZA ZADEH AND DIGGING IN TO WHO GOD CREATED YOU TO BE
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Welcome back to the Clarity podcast for the second episode of 2020. We’re so excited to bring you another episode that strives to bring you insight and applications for communicating and preaching. Today we have an awesome guest with us, Reza Zadeh. Reza played football at Colorado State University (Go Rams!), pastored at Timberline Church in Fort …
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Back in Black | Rock Your Worry | Jud Wilhite
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Video Message for 02.09.20 | Money is a huge source of worry. You can get so stressed about not having enough that you miss out on the joy of what you have. But Jesus challenges us to trust God with daily needs as well as long-term concerns. This message will encourage you to feed your trust, starve your worry, and grow your joy.…
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20/20 Vision | A Gameplan for Victory | Jud Wilhite
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Video Message for 02.02.20 | Vision is powerful. This week we'll look at some of the most powerful scriptures to learn how you can keep a 20/20 vision, a gameplan for victory in even the most challenging times.
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Video Message for 01.26.20 | Join us for guest speaker David Hughes, Lead Pastor of Church By the Glades in Coral Springs, Florida.
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Video Message for 01.19.20 | Life can leave you bent over under its weight. But if we are going to do what God has called us to do, then we have to learn to walk with our heads held high. Join us as we look at the power standing tall in faith.
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EP. 12 | JUD WILHITE AND CROSSING YOUR BARRIER
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Hey, it’s 2020! We are so excited to dive back into Clarity, which is designed to improve and shepherd those looking to grow in their preaching and communicating skills as church leaders. Today, we have Jud Wilhite, who for 17 years, has been the Lead Pastor of Central Church in Las Vegas, NV. Jud is a best-selling author who has written several bo…
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Video Message for 01.12.20 | Losses are inevitable; rising up is optional. It takes great courage to rise up and rebuild, but when we release our grief and rely on God, all things are possible. In this message, we’ll learn how to face our future with faith and to find the courage to rebuild and move forward.…
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Video Message for 01.05.20 | Rise up, take courage, and go do it! These are the words that rocked Ezra to the core when he was heartbroken, disappointed, and at his lowest. And they are words we need to internalize today. In this message, we learn that there is a time to grieve, but there is also a time to rise up and go after the calling God has f…
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New Year's Weekend | Happy New Year | Shawn Williams
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Video Message for 12.29.19 | New Year's Weekend
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Video Message for 12.24.19 | Christmas at Central
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Un-Grinch Your Christmas | Week 3 | Guest Speaker Mac Richard | Jud Wilhite
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Video Message for 12.15.19 | Enjoy a special holiday message from Pastor Mac Richard, lead pastor of Lake Hills church in Austin, Texas.
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Un-Grinch Your Christmas | Week 2 | Un-Grinch Your Expectations | Jud Wilhite
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Video Message for 12.08.19 | Description:The holidays are one of the most stressful times of the year, but also one of the most meaningful. In this message, we'll learn to get the most out of Christmas by shifting our expections off of the season and onto our Savior.
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Un-Grinch Your Christmas | Week 1 | Un-Grinch Your Relationships | Jud Wilhite
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Video Message for 12.01.19 | It's the most wonderful time of year, but it can also be one of the loneliest. In this message we'll look to the first Christmas to learn how God can meet us where we are and satisfy our needs.
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I Need A Miracle | Week 6 | The Miracle of New Life | Jud Wilhite
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Video Message for 11.24.19 | Jesus came to bring us life, and life to the full. This life is not just for the future, but for today. In this message, we’ll learn how to experience the miracle of resurrection life through faith.
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I Need A Miracle | Week 5 | The Miracle of Restoration | Shawn Williams
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Video Message for 11.17.19 | "I was blind, but now I see." The miracle of spiritual sight can change your whole perspective on life. In this message, we will learn how to see again by exploring Jesus' healing of a man born blind.
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EP. 11 | JEFF LUCAS AND THE ART OF PREACHING
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Welcome back to our Clarity podcast with Craig Smith, designed to improve and shepherd those looking to grow in their preaching and communicating skills as church leaders. Today, we have Jeff Lucas from Timberline Church in Fort Collins, CO. Jeff Lucas is an international author, speaker, and broadcaster. His passion is to equip the Church with pra…
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I Need A Miracle | Week 4 | The Miracle of Faith | Jud Wilhite
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Video Message for 11.10.19 | We all want to live a life of purpose, but fear can keep us from moving forward. But as someone said, "If you want to walk on water, you have to get out of the boat." In this message, you'll see what it means to step out in faith and trust Jesus like Peter did when he stepped out of the boat and walked on water.…
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I Need A Miracle | Week 3 | The Miracle of Multiplication | Jud Wilhite
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Video Message for 11.03.19 | When we are open handed with God's blessings, we experience the miracle of multiplication. In this message, we'll see how God takes our little and blesses it to make it more, just like he did with a young boy's fish and loaves two thousand years ago.
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I Need A Miracle | Week 2 | The Miracle of Healing | Jud Wilhite
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Video Message for 10.27.19 | Everybody needs some kind of healing from the hurts of life. And it's available through the power of faith. All you have to do is receive it. In this message we look at the power of Jesus to make us whole and bring healing.
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I Need A Miracle | Week 1 | The Miracle of Grace | Jud Wilhite
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Video Message for 10.20.19 | God has already offered you the greatest miracle, His grace. Through faith in Jesus, God's undeserved favor and forgiveness flows into your life. Because of His grace, you can join the party.
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All The Feels | Week 6 | Fear | Jud Wilhite
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Video Message for 10.13.19 | Fear is real, fear can be crippling, it can stop us from doing what we should or need to do. Join us as we take a look at God's Word for some examples of fear and how it was overcome.
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EP. 10 | MICHAEL FLETCHER ON THE HEAD, THE HEART, AND THE HAND
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Welcome back to the Clarity Podcast with our host Craig Smith. Today we have an amazing guest on, Michael Fletcher. Michael has served Manna Church as Senior Pastor for over thirty years. In that time, he has seen the church grow from 350 members in 1985 to almost 9,000 members in 2017! Listen in today as Craig and Michael tackle preaching in the c…
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All The Feels | Week 5 | Hurt | Jud Wilhite
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Video Message for 10.06.19 | We've all experienced hurt in some way. Come join us as we take a look at how Jesus is ready and waiting to give us a new beginning no matter what hurt we have experienced.
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All The Feels | Week 4 | Sadness | Jud Wilhite
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Video Message for 09.29.19 | Sadness is a part of life, and that is not a bad thing. Join us as we take a look at what God says about sadness, and explore some practical steps to dealing with it in our lives.
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All The Feels | Week 3 | Tempted | Herbert Cooper
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Video Message for 09.22.19 | Do you ever feel tempted? Do you ever wonder where that temptation comes from? Join Special Guest Herbert Cooper as we take a look at what God says about temptation.
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All The Feels | Week 2 | Worry | Jud Wilhite
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Video Message for 09.15.19 | There are so many things to worry about today. Join us as we take a look at what God says about worry.
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All The Feels | Week 1 | Anger | Jud Wilhite
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Video Message for 09.08.19 | There are many myths about anger and the Bible. Come join us as we take a look at what God says about anger, the good (yes anger can be good), the bad, and the ugly.
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On Purpose | Week 4 | Give Generously | Shawn Williams
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Video Message for 09.01.19 | God is generous and as you follow Him you grow in generosity. In this message, you'll learn how generosity in every area of life is the path to joy.
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On Purpose | Week 3 | Take a Next Step | Jud Wilhite
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Video Message for 08.25.19 | Faith is not a destination, it's a journey. To maximize your potential, you have to move out of the comfort zone and into the growing zone. In this message, you'll be challenged to move forward in your faith and take a next step.
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On Purpose | Week 2 | Invite a Friend | Jud Wilhite
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Video Message for 08.18.19 | From day one, Jesus challenged his followers to share their faith. You were rescued to be a rescuer. Come be inspired to share what God has done in your life to so that He can make a difference in others' lives.
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On Purpose | Week 1 | Attend the Weekend | Jud Wilhite
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Video Message for 08.11.19 | We all need encouragement. We all need a support system. The church community is where God's love, grace and wisdom flows to the people who need it. It's His idea, not ours. If you want God's help, get around God's people.
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Video Message for 08.04.19 | Unrelenting Love with Special Guest Speaker Sam Collier
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Breakthrough | Week 4 | Breakthrough to Peace | Shawn Williams
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Video Message for 07.28.19 | Breakthrough to Peace
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EP. 9 | SCOTT RIDOUT AND LEADERSHIP IN PREACHING
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We’re glad to have you back for our ninth episode on our Clarity podcast, preaching and communicating for church leaders. Today, we have Scott Ridout on the podcast, an old friend of the show. Scott Ridout is the current President of Converge Worldwide, a movement of churches working to help people meet, know and follow Jesus (of which Mission Hill…
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Breakthrough | Week 3 | Breakthrough to Freedom | Shawn Williams
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Video Message for 07.21.19 | Breakthrough to Freedom
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Breakthrough | Week 2 | Breakthrough to Clarity | Shawn Williams
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Video Message for 07.14.19 | Breakthrough to Clarity
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Breakthrough | Week 1 | Breakthrough to Joy | Shawn Williams
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Video Message for 07.07.19 | Breakthrough to Joy
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Ten-Ten-Eighty | Week 4 | One Hundred - Trust God with Everything | Jud Wilhite
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Video Message for 06.30.19 | Ultimately, God does not care about our money; He cares about our hearts. The more you hold on to Him in faith, the less money has a hold on you. This week we look at how true joy and freedom come from trusting the God who provides, more than the things He provides.
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Ten-Ten-Eighty | Week 3 | Eighty | Jud Wilhite
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Video Message for 06.23.19 | Peace comes when we trust God not just with what we commit to Him, but also with what we spend on ourselves. Everything we have belongs to God, we are simply managers. Come hear some simple ways to start telling your money where to go instead of wondering where it went.
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