Central City Austin Church

10/21/2026

We live in a world that tells us there are many paths to God.

Believe whatever feels right.

Follow your truth.

Find whatever makes you happy.

As long as you’re sincere, every road eventually leads to the same destination.

It sounds accepting. It sounds comforting.

And it certainly sounds easier.

But there’s a problem.

It’s not what Jesus said.

“I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” - John 14:6

Notice what Jesus didn’t say.

He didn’t say, “I am one of the ways.”

He didn’t say, “I can show you a truth.”

He didn’t say, “I can help you discover a better life.”

He said, “I AM.”

Jesus wasn’t offering another religious philosophy or a different approach to spirituality.

He was making an exclusive claim about who He is and what He alone can do.

And that’s where Christianity becomes uncomfortable for a culture that believes all roads should lead to the same place.

But here’s what we must understand:

The exclusivity of Jesus is not a declaration that certain people are unwelcome.

It’s the announcement that salvation is available to anyone who comes through Him.

You don’t have to have your life together.

You don’t have to clean up your past.

You don’t have to earn His acceptance or prove you’re worthy of His love.

You simply have to come to Him in repentance and faith.

The road may be narrow, but the invitation is wide.

And following Jesus won’t always be easy.

There will be sacrifices.

There will be difficult decisions.

There will be moments when obedience costs you something.

But the destination is worth it because the One who calls us to follow Him is also the One who gives us life.

Jesus isn’t simply the best way to God. He is the only way to God.

And the greatest news we could ever share is that through His death and resurrection, that way has been opened to sinners like us.

So don’t settle for a path that simply feels right.

Follow the One who is Truth.

Trust the One who gives Life.

10/19/2026

We live in a world that constantly pressures us to compromise, conform, and slowly drift away from what we believe.

And sometimes, the greatest threat to our faith isn’t outright rebellion against God.

It’s the slow surrender of our convictions.

We compromise a little.

We pray a little less.

We become comfortable with things that once convicted us.

We allow the opinions of the world to carry more weight than the truth of God’s Word.

And before we realize it, we’ve moved further from Jesus than we ever intended.

But Scripture calls us to something different.

“Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong. Let all that you do be done in love.”
- 1 Corinthians 16:13–14

Standing firm doesn’t mean we will never struggle.

It means we refuse to abandon the One who holds us steady.

It means choosing obedience when compromise would be easier.

Choosing truth when culture tells us to bend.

Choosing faithfulness when our feelings tell us to quit.

And choosing Jesus, again and again, even when following Him costs us something.

But remember this…

We don’t stand firm because we’re strong enough on our own.

We stand firm because our strength comes from Christ.

So when the pressure comes, when your faith is tested, and when the temptation to compromise feels overwhelming…

Don’t retreat.

Don’t surrender.

Don’t lose sight of the One who called you.

STAND FIRM.

“Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord.”
- 1 Corinthians 15:58

10/18/2026

Sunday Service

10/17/2026

Somewhere along the way, gathering together became something we do when it’s convenient rather than something we prioritize because it’s important.

We attend when our schedules allow.

We participate when nothing else gets in the way.

We stay connected as long as it doesn’t require too much of us.

And slowly, without even realizing it, something Jesus intended to be central to our spiritual lives becomes optional.

But Scripture reminds us:

“And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another.” - Hebrews 10:24–25

The church was never meant to be a place we occasionally visit.

It’s a people we belong to.

We need people who will encourage us when we’re struggling.

People who will challenge us when we’re drifting.

People who will pray with us when life gets difficult.

And people who will remind us of God’s faithfulness when we’ve forgotten.

But here’s what we sometimes overlook:

Someone else needs those things from YOU, too.

Your presence matters.

Your encouragement matters.

Your prayers matter.

Your willingness to serve matters.

Church isn’t simply about what we receive. It’s also about what God wants to accomplish through us in the lives of others.

And when we consistently disconnect ourselves from the body of Christ, we miss opportunities to both grow and help others grow.

No, attending church doesn’t save us. Only Jesus does.

But following Jesus was never intended to be a solitary journey.

Don’t allow occasional attendance to replace meaningful commitment.

Don’t settle for being loosely connected when God has called you to belong.

And don’t underestimate what God can do through a community of believers who are committed to Him and to one another.

WE WERE NEVER MEANT TO FOLLOW JESUS ALONE.

“So we, though many, are one body in Christ, and individually members one of another.” - Romans 12:5

10/16/2026

NOT EVERYTHING LOOKS LIKE IT SEEMS.

One of the greatest dangers to our spiritual lives isn’t always what openly opposes Jesus. Sometimes, it’s what looks and sounds close enough to the truth that we stop questioning it.

Jesus warned us:

“Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing but inwardly are ravenous wolves.” - Matthew 7:15

Not every voice that speaks about God speaks for God.

Not every message that makes us feel good leads us closer to Jesus.

And not everyone that uses Scripture represents the heart of Scripture.

That’s why spiritual discernment matters.

We must know God’s Word, recognize His voice, and remain rooted in His truth.

Because the best way to recognize what’s false is to become deeply familiar with what’s true.

Don’t just follow a voice because it sounds spiritual.

Follow the Shepherd.

“My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me.” - John 10:27

10/10/2026

“I’ve picked you. I haven’t dropped you.’ Don’t panic. I’m with you. There’s no need to fear for I’m your God. I’ll give you strength. I’ll help you. I’ll hold you steady, keep a firm grip on you.” - ‭‭Isaiah‬ ‭41‬:‭9-‭10‬ ‭

10/05/2026