Central City Church--Cookeville

Central City Church is located in Cookeville, TN, inside the renovated Cookeville Mall. We exist to connect people to the hope of the Gospel, through the power of community.

When in Romans | Week 11 | Greg Canada 08/10/2026

When in Romans | Week 11 | Greg Canada In this message from Romans 12, we explore how true transformation doesn’t come from legalism, rule-keeping, or trying harder, but from resting in the mercies of God. After summarizing Romans 11, the sermon unpacks what it means to live as a “living sacrifice” from a place of grace—not performance. Through passages in Romans, Galatians, Hebrews, and John 15, we’re reminded that believers are no longer under the law, but under grace, and that lasting fruit comes only by abiding in Christ, the true vine. /episode/index/show/1590aaf2-3202-4ed2-90bd-c7dd7feb8e35/id/42379315

When in Romans | Week 10 | Greg Canada 07/21/2026

When in Romans | Week 10 | Greg Canada In this episode, Greg walks through Romans 10 to confront a common distortion of Christianity: treating the Bible as a rule book instead of a rescue story. Drawing from Paul’s burden for both Jews and Gentiles, he explains why salvation has never been about our ability to “climb the mountain” of God’s law, but about Jesus perfectly fulfilling it in our place. Greg unpacks the difference between righteousness by works and righteousness by faith, shows why heaven is not for “good people” but forgiven sinners, and uses vivid stories—from tax collectors and Pharisees to modern church culture—to expose how legalism still sneaks into our thinking. You’ll be challenged to stop striving to earn what Christ has already secured, and freed to rest in grace and invite others into it. /episode/index/show/1590aaf2-3202-4ed2-90bd-c7dd7feb8e35/id/42169915

When in Romans | Week 9 | D.K. Hall 07/21/2026

When in Romans | Week 9 | D.K. Hall In this message from our “When in Romans” series, D.K. walks through Romans 9–10 and wrestles with the tension between works and grace. Paul’s deep grief for his fellow Israelites becomes a doorway into a bigger truth: we can be so busy striving to get close to God that we miss the God who is already close to us. Through the stories of Jacob, Pharaoh, and Israel, and a modern-day office analogy, we explore what it means to live not as spiritual employees trying to earn God’s favor, but as sons and daughters resting in what Jesus has already accomplished. /episode/index/show/1590aaf2-3202-4ed2-90bd-c7dd7feb8e35/id/42169805

When in Romans | Week 8 | D.K. Hall 07/08/2026

When in Romans | Week 8 | D.K. Hall In this message from Romans 8, D.K. uses funny and heartfelt stories about his toddlers, Cheeto dust, and spaghetti faces to paint a powerful picture of a Father who steps into our chaos instead of backing away from it. Walking through Paul’s words in Romans 8 and Ephesians 3, we’re reminded that God has called us by name, gone “all in” by giving His Son, and that nothing; not past mistakes, present struggles, or future fears—can separate us from His love. /episode/index/show/1590aaf2-3202-4ed2-90bd-c7dd7feb8e35/id/42016490

When in Romans | Week 7 | D.K. Hall 06/30/2026

When in Romans | Week 7 | D.K. Hall The greatest battle we face isn't around us—it's within us. In this message from Romans 8, we explore how the enemy fights for our minds, trying to keep us trapped in our past instead of living in the freedom Jesus has already given us. Through the power of the Holy Spirit, God invites us to stop identifying with who we used to be and start embracing who we are now: sons and daughters of God. As we surrender, renew our minds, and fill our hearts with the truth of the Gospel, we begin to experience the peace, joy, and freedom that come from living in our new identity in Christ. You were made for more than shame, condemnation, or your past. You were made to walk in the life Jesus has already won for you. /episode/index/show/1590aaf2-3202-4ed2-90bd-c7dd7feb8e35/id/41908795

When in Romans | Week 6 | D.K. Hall 06/23/2026

When in Romans | Week 6 | D.K. Hall In this message, D.K. contrasts living in our own strength (Romans 7) with living by the power of the Holy Spirit (Romans 8), using the image of pushing a dead car versus getting a jumpstart. He explains that our “old self” constantly tries to stay relevant through guilt and condemnation, but God has declared an end to sin’s control through Jesus. Because there is now no condemnation for those in Christ, we’re invited to walk in a new identity empowered by the Spirit, producing real love, joy, peace, and self‑control. Practically, D.K. challenges us to “pause and surrender” in everyday moments so we can follow the Spirit’s leading instead of our old patterns. /episode/index/show/1590aaf2-3202-4ed2-90bd-c7dd7feb8e35/id/41746670

When in Romans | Week 5 | D.K. Hall 06/15/2026

When in Romans | Week 5 | D.K. Hall This message from our “When in Romans” series walks through Romans 7 and the tension between living under the law and living by the Spirit. DK unpacks Paul’s honest struggle of “I do what I don’t want to do” to show how impossible it is to follow Jesus in our own strength. Using vivid illustrations—from open jail cells to a Japanese soldier who kept fighting a finished war—he explains how many of us still live like we’re bound when Christ has already set us free. Listeners are invited to embrace their new identity in Christ, surrender control, and lean into the transforming power of the Holy Spirit. /episode/index/show/1590aaf2-3202-4ed2-90bd-c7dd7feb8e35/id/41653825

When in Romans | Week 4 | Paul Ramsey 06/08/2026

When in Romans | Week 4 | Paul Ramsey In this powerful exploration of Romans 6, Paul confronts us with a profound question: if grace has paid for our sins, why would we continue living in bondage? The message uses a striking metaphor of a prisoner whose sentence has been paid in full, yet who chooses to remain in the jail cell even though the door stands wide open. The teaching walks us through the reality that we have died with Christ and been raised to new life, which means sin no longer has mastery over us unless we grant it that power. We're challenged to recognize that staying in our spiritual prison cells is now a choice, not a sentence. Paul's message emphasizes that freedom requires action—we must use the keys God has given us, whether through His Word, His Spirit, godly counsel, or practical steps toward healing. The call is clear: get up and walk out of the grave, clothe ourselves in the imperishable, and live in the victory that has already been won for us through Christ. /episode/index/show/1590aaf2-3202-4ed2-90bd-c7dd7feb8e35/id/41576680

When in Romans | Week 2 | D.K. Hall 06/02/2026

When in Romans | Week 2 | D.K. Hall Paul's words in Romans 3 lay bare the reality that there is no one righteous, not even one. Our throats are open graves, our tongues practice deceit, and the way of peace we do not know on our own. The bricks we try to offer God—our pride, our religious performance, our supposed goodness—only build walls that keep Him out rather than homes where He can dwell. When we finally stop striving and lay down our worthless bricks, we discover the stunning truth of verse 21: God has shown us a way to be made right without our efforts. Through faith in Jesus Christ alone, we receive what we could never earn—a free gift of grace that transforms sinners into the righteousness of God. /episode/index/show/1590aaf2-3202-4ed2-90bd-c7dd7feb8e35/id/41508110

When in Romans | Week 3 | May 31st, 2026 06/01/2026

When in Romans | Week 3 | May 31st, 2026 This powerful exploration of Romans chapter 5 reminds us that our standing with God isn't based on our performance but on faith in what Jesus has accomplished. The message unpacks a profound truth: we've been justified by faith and now have total peace with God, not just a temporary ceasefire, but complete reconciliation. /episode/index/show/1590aaf2-3202-4ed2-90bd-c7dd7feb8e35/id/41507865

When in Romans | Week 1 | D.K. Hall 05/21/2026

When in Romans | Week 1 | D.K. Hall In this kickoff message for the summer series “When in Romans,” Pastor DK walks through Romans 1–2 to show why Paul wrote to a deeply divided Roman church and how that speaks directly to us today. He explains the historical tension between Jewish and Gentile believers, then traces Paul’s three “exchanges” in Romans 1: worshiping creation over the Creator, trading truth for lies, and being given over to sinful desires. The sermon closes with an invitation to repentance, deeper community, and allowing the Holy Spirit to transform our hearts “from glory to glory” so we become more like Jesus. /episode/index/show/1590aaf2-3202-4ed2-90bd-c7dd7feb8e35/id/41381775

Mother's Day | May 10th, 2026 | D.K. Hall 05/13/2026

Mother's Day | May 10th, 2026 | D.K. Hall This special Mother’s Day message explores the quiet, powerful impact of a mom’s genuine faith—not a perfect faith, but a real one that kids can actually see. Through the stories of modern moms and the biblical example of Timothy’s mother and grandmother, we see how steady trust in God can outlast addiction, fear, and hard circumstances, shape the atmosphere of a home, and leave a legacy for future generations. Be encouraged to release the pressure of being a “perfect” mom and embrace the calling to be a faithful, authentic one. /episode/index/show/1590aaf2-3202-4ed2-90bd-c7dd7feb8e35/id/41285305

Connecting With The Holy Spirit | DK Hall | May 3rd, 2026 05/04/2026

Connecting With The Holy Spirit | DK Hall | May 3rd, 2026 In this final message of our “Sheltered and Strengthened” Holy Spirit series, we look at Paul’s encouragement to Timothy to “fan into flame” the gift of God within him (2 Timothy 1:6) and what it means to stay continually filled with the Holy Spirit. Using everyday images—from busy kitchen tables to college friendships—we explore how life’s noise can crowd out our awareness of God’s presence, and how practices like praise, gratitude, and simple, quiet space help us make room for Him again. Learn how psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs can stir your faith, renew your mind, and reconnect you to the Spirit who is always with you and in you. /episode/index/show/1590aaf2-3202-4ed2-90bd-c7dd7feb8e35/id/41147620

Perfect Love Casts Out Fear | April 26, 2026 | Greg Canada 04/27/2026

Perfect Love Casts Out Fear | April 26, 2026 | Greg Canada In this message from 2 Timothy 1:7, we look honestly at fear—not just surface fears like heights or roller coasters, but the deeper fears that drive our anger, anxiety, passivity, and performance. Through Paul’s encouragement to a young and overwhelmed Timothy, we unpack what it really means that God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and a sound mind. You’ll hear how fear often hides underneath emotions like anger and control, why we so easily recognize the “spirit of fear” but struggle to recognize the Holy Spirit, and the crucial difference between trying to earn God’s approval and resting in what Jesus has already finished. /episode/index/show/1590aaf2-3202-4ed2-90bd-c7dd7feb8e35/id/41025140

The Holy Spirit Our Teacher | April 19, 2026 | D.K. Hall 04/20/2026

The Holy Spirit Our Teacher | April 19, 2026 | D.K. Hall What if you’re not meant to figure everything out on your own? In this sermon, we look at the Holy Spirit as our teacher—faithfully guiding us into truth, reminding us of God’s Word, and shaping our hearts. Be encouraged that you are never alone in your faith journey; God Himself is leading you step by step. /episode/index/show/1590aaf2-3202-4ed2-90bd-c7dd7feb8e35/id/40943085

Sunday, April 12th, 2026 | D.K. Hall 04/14/2026

Sunday, April 12th, 2026 | D.K. Hall Listen in to our Baby Dedication message, The Holy Spirit: Our Shelter in the Storm of Parenting. /episode/index/show/1590aaf2-3202-4ed2-90bd-c7dd7feb8e35/id/40873705

Easter Gathering | April 5th, 2026 | D.K. Hall 04/14/2026

Easter Gathering | April 5th, 2026 | D.K. Hall Listen to our Easter mesage as D.K. shares how God turns our "mess" into His message! /episode/index/show/1590aaf2-3202-4ed2-90bd-c7dd7feb8e35/id/40873615

"I AM" Part 13 | March 29th, 2026 | Jesse Rhanor 03/31/2026

"I AM" Part 13 | March 29th, 2026 | Jesse Rhanor Join is with us as Jesse Rhanor brings the word on "Hosanna"! /episode/index/show/1590aaf2-3202-4ed2-90bd-c7dd7feb8e35/id/40684120

"I AM" Part 12 | March 22, 2026 | D.K. Hall 03/23/2026

"I AM" Part 12 | March 22, 2026 | D.K. Hall Tune if with us for week 3 of Abba, God our father! /episode/index/show/1590aaf2-3202-4ed2-90bd-c7dd7feb8e35/id/40594555

"I Am" Part 11 | March 15, 2026 | DK Hall 03/18/2026

"I Am" Part 11 | March 15, 2026 | DK Hall What does it mean to call God Abba? Listen in as DK continues from last week and dives deeper into the heart of our Father. /episode/index/show/1590aaf2-3202-4ed2-90bd-c7dd7feb8e35/id/40520370

"I AM" Part 9 | Steve Chatman | March 1st, 2026 03/03/2026

"I AM" Part 9 | Steve Chatman | March 1st, 2026 Listen is to part 9 of our "I AM" series as Steve Chatman with Rising Above Ministries brings a message on "Jehovah Shalom, the Lord our Peace." /episode/index/show/1590aaf2-3202-4ed2-90bd-c7dd7feb8e35/id/40298230

"I AM" Part 8 | D.K. Hall | February 22nd, 2026 02/24/2026

"I AM" Part 8 | D.K. Hall | February 22nd, 2026 Listen in to part 8 in our "I Am" series as we study the name Jehovah Rapha - The Lord My Healer! /episode/index/show/1590aaf2-3202-4ed2-90bd-c7dd7feb8e35/id/40220975

"I AM" Part 7 | D.K. Hall | February 15th, 2026 02/17/2026

"I AM" Part 7 | D.K. Hall | February 15th, 2026 Tune in for part 7 of our series: "I AM", as we discover the name of God - Jehovah Nissi! /episode/index/show/1590aaf2-3202-4ed2-90bd-c7dd7feb8e35/id/40140355

"I Am" Part 6 | Greg Canada | February 8th 02/09/2026

"I Am" Part 6 | Greg Canada | February 8th Listen in the part 6 in our "I Am" series as Greg dives into the name of God - "I AM." /episode/index/show/1590aaf2-3202-4ed2-90bd-c7dd7feb8e35/id/40048680

"I Am" Part 5 | Jesse Rhanor | February 1st, 2026 02/02/2026

"I Am" Part 5 | Jesse Rhanor | February 1st, 2026 Tune in for Part 5 in our "I AM" series as Jesse Rhanor explores the name of God, Jehovah Tsidkenu, the Lord our Righteousness. /episode/index/show/1590aaf2-3202-4ed2-90bd-c7dd7feb8e35/id/39968545

"I Am" Part 4 | D.K. Hall | January 25th, 2026 01/26/2026

"I Am" Part 4 | D.K. Hall | January 25th, 2026 Listen in to part 4 of our series, "I AM", as we explore the name of God: Jehovah Shammah! /episode/index/show/1590aaf2-3202-4ed2-90bd-c7dd7feb8e35/id/39880485

"I AM" Part 2 | D.K. Hall | January 11th, 2026 01/13/2026

"I AM" Part 2 | D.K. Hall | January 11th, 2026 Listen to part 2 of our "I AM" series where D.K. Hall shares a message on Jehovah Raah, the Lord is My Shepherd. /episode/index/show/1590aaf2-3202-4ed2-90bd-c7dd7feb8e35/id/39718900

"I Am" Part 1 | D.K. Hall | January 4, 2026 01/06/2026

"I Am" Part 1 | D.K. Hall | January 4, 2026 Tune in for Part 1 of our new series, “I Am,” as D.K. explores the name of God—Jehovah Jireh, our Provider. /episode/index/show/1590aaf2-3202-4ed2-90bd-c7dd7feb8e35/id/39632965

Sunday, December 28th | D.K. Hall 12/30/2025

Sunday, December 28th | D.K. Hall Listen in as D.K. Hall encourages us with a powerful reminder that God is always with us as we prepare our hearts for 21 days of prayer and fasting. /episode/index/show/1590aaf2-3202-4ed2-90bd-c7dd7feb8e35/id/39568495

Christmas Eve Service 2025 12/30/2025

Christmas Eve Service 2025 Tune in to listen to our Christmas Eve message! /episode/index/show/1590aaf2-3202-4ed2-90bd-c7dd7feb8e35/id/39568420

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