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Center Point AssemblyLiving a Godly Life - AudioSunday, April 6, 2025 – Pastor Ryp Hankins is delivering the word today, and the title of his message is “Living a Godly Life.” This may seem easy or impossible, depending on your standing with the Lord. Regardless of how you feel about your relationship with God, this message presents a challenge because it’s all too easy for a spirit of compromise to infiltrate one’s life, as Pastor Ryp notes. It’s a valuable daily practice to take spiritual inventory of one’s life, not in a way that brings condemnation- because that’s not what the Holy Spirit does- but rather to highli...2025-04-0647 minCenter Point AssemblyLiving Under the Fear of the Lord - AudioSunday, February 2, 2025, Pastor Ryp Hankins delivers an inspiring and thought-provoking message titled “Living Under the Fear of the Lord.” Before you watch, consider this question: Would you prefer to listen to a message that you WANT to hear or one that challenges you to reflect on what you truly NEED to hear? Do you recognize the difference?
Understanding this question is the first step toward living under the fear of the Lord. If you are only interested in messages that affirm your current way of living, without reflecting on whether it aligns with God’s desires, it may indicate that you do...2025-02-0256 minCenter Point AssemblyHearing the Voice of God - AudioSunday, December 8, 2024 – Pastor Ryp Hankins brings the message titled “Hearing the Voice of God.” As a good father speaks to his children, our Heavenly Father desires to speak to each and every one of His children. To converse with a person, one must be near that person. It’s the same with God; if a person is going to hear the voice of God, we must be in His presence and desire to hear His voice. We hear Him speak comforting and encouraging words. He speaks in multiple ways, and He always brings wisdom and vital information to make our lives mo...2024-12-0853 minCenter Point AssemblyRaisins on a Grapevine: The Neglected Harvest - AudioSunday, November 3, 2024, Pastor Ryp Hankins delivers a message titled “Raisins on a Grapevine: The Neglected Harvest.” Prepare to hear a timely and relevant message for the times we are living in, focusing on a harvest that is ready to be reaped. Pastor Ryp presents a challenging yet highly encouraging message aimed at motivating us to use the gifts God has provided His Church, becoming productive both in season and out. God has great things in store for those willing to embrace the opportunity to pray and trust Him for miracles. Join us for worship and study!2024-11-0355 minCenter Point AssemblyThe Impact and Power of God's Word - AudioSunday, August 4, 2024, Pastor Ryp Hankins delivered a message entitled "The Impact and Power of God's Word." In his sermon, he emphasized the importance of getting into the Word of God and allowing the Holy Spirit to bring it to life within oneself. Just as all living things move and have a purpose, the "Living Word of God" is meant to bring life and purpose to individuals within the Kingdom of God. Join us for worship and study and welcome the power of the Holy Spirit to manifest mightily in your life.2024-08-041h 06Center Point AssemblyA Tale of Two Kings - AudioSunday, September 17, 2023 – Pastor Ryp Hankins is bringing a message titled "A Tale of Two Kings." This message describes what one does when things are bad and not looking to get better on their own. Do they look for ways to make life doable independently, or do they turn to God for encouragement and wisdom? Pastor Ryp tells us the tale of two kings, one named King Saul, who had the Crown of King but lost the anointing, and the other, King David, who in the context of this message had God's anointing of King but did not have the Crown. Sa...2023-09-1751 minCenter Point AssemblyPatching Relationships - AudioSunday, April 16, 2023 – Pastor Ryp Hankins is bringing the message titled, “Patching Relationships”. In this, he discusses how the Church needs to openly receive and love the people that aren’t like them even though it can be a little uncomfortable. Inviting the “hippies” of our generation into the church is about loving them without judging them. This doesn’t mean that we compromise the truth of God’s Word by agreeing with un-godly lifestyles, it’s about developing a trusting relationship so that they will see the love of Christ in us, so that we can help them make the choices that God i...2023-04-1654 minCenter Point AssemblyWhat is Truth? - AudioSunday, April 2, 2023 – Sunday’s message by Pastor Ryp Hankins is titled “What Is Truth?” Pastor Ryp deals with the increasing surge in “un-truth” in all areas of our society today. If Jesus dealt with issues dealing with truth, it has increased many times over in the 2000 years of increased Satanic activity. One of the freeing elements of truth is that it breaks through the darkness of evil and shines brightly on the veiled and deceptive attacks of the enemy. That’s why every true believer in Jesus needs to let their light shine and cover it due to the fear of men. We ca...2023-04-0258 minCenter Point AssemblyThe Battle for Purity - AudioSunday, February 26, 2023 - Pastor Ryp Hankins is giving the message titled "The Battle for Purity." In this message, he discusses the ongoing war inside every person claiming to have a personal relationship with Jesus. Yes, this person may be saved. However, the battle rages for personal integrity and purity that are pleasing to the Lord. The Word of God identifies the things that defile a person, and the question we all face is what we do with them. Do we allow them to remain or take them captive and cast them out of our lives? That's what the battle for...2023-02-2659 minCenter Point AssemblyAre you a Disciple or a Follower? - AudioSunday, August 21, 2022 – Pastor Ryp Hankins brings a message titled “Are you a Disciple or a Follower of Christ?” He does a great job defining the difference between being a “Follower of Jesus” or a “Disciple of Jesus.” We are called to be disciples and make disciples – but do we really understand what that means? Disciples of Jesus learn to obey His teachings and have a deep foundation that isn’t easily shaken when the storms of life come their way. In contrast, followers of Jesus are easily thrown off course when the teachings of Jesus are hard and/or when life throws a curv...2022-08-2151 minCenter Point AssemblyLiving in the Days of Legion - AudioSunday, May 1, 2022 - Pastor Ryp Hankins is bringing the message today titled - "Living in the Days of Legion". Get ready to hear a message that will challenge and encourage all who call themselves a part of God's Church to take their rightful place in it. To become the active member God is calling them to be. To take up the armor of God and to stand against the enemy. We need to be displaying the power that God is giving us to drive out demons, heal the sick, and be the overcomer God is looking for in these end...2022-05-011h 01Center Point AssemblySeasons of Transition - AudioSunday, January 2, 2022 – The first Sunday of a new year! How the time flies…. Today, Pastor Ryp Hankins is speaking about the “Seasons of Transitions”. This is a great message to begin the closeout the past year and open the potential of a new one. He speaks about the difficulty in moving from something TO something. It’s in the “TO” that can be so difficult. Letting go of something bad is easy, but sometimes we have to let go of something good in the process of transitioning, and that’s not so easy to do. Life is made of moving from one thing t...2022-01-0252 minCenter Point AssemblyThe Great I AM - AudioSunday, November 7, 2021 – Pastor Ryp Hankins is teaching this morning on the “The Great I AM” of the bible when God consistently comes through for his children. There are times in life when it seems that we’re on our own, God has abandoned us, and we feel that He just isn’t going to show up for us. Maybe we feel we must do things on our own, our way. Yet the promises of God’s Word are for us no matter what. We are to patiently wait on Him and diligently continue to seek Him. When we do, He never fails...2021-11-0747 minCenter Point AssemblyFather's Day - The Attributes of our Heavenly Father - AudioSunday, June 20, 2021 – Father’s Day. We are blessed to have multiple pastors in our small congregation and today being Father’s Day we are blessed to have two of them join Pastor Mike and give us a special message today. God our Heavenly Father models fatherhood after His own character and relationship that He had with Jesus his Son. Today we are going to speak about the Grace and Mercy of God, the Provision of God, and the Discipline of God our Heavenly Father in all aspects of our lives. Pastor Leland Hart and Pastor Ryp Hankins will be sharing along...2021-06-201h 05Center Point AssemblyThe Danger in Looking Back - AudioSunday, May 2, 2021 – Pastor of Prayer, Ryp Hankins brings a message he titled “The Danger in Looking Back”. In this very relevant message, Pastor Ryp instructs us to leave the past in the past for good reason. What God forgives, He forgets, and He would have us learn and then forget as well. so that the enemy doesn’t pull us back in the pit that we were trapped in. He makes a very interesting point, God is not in our past, but the devil, the accuser of the brethren is. For us to be set free from his evil influence we need...2021-05-0355 minCenter Point AssemblyThe Benefits of Fearing God - AudioSunday, January 10, 2021 - Guest Pastor Ryp Hankins gives a great message on "The Benefits of Fearing God". This is an especially timely message given the craziness of the world today. As Pastor Ryp makes perfectly clear there are consequences of not fearing God and great benefits otherwise. The fear we're speaking of is not the trembling kind that the enemy has of God, but rather the awe-inspiring kind that comes with great respect for who God is what He is capable of. Along with that is the fear of a man's reputation. So the questions everyone must come to grips...2021-01-111h 04Center Point AssemblyThey Shall Call Him Emmanuel - AudioWe are so blessed to have Pastor Ryp Hankins back in our ministry. Ryp and Vicky have come home to be a part of Center Point and Ryp will be a leader in our prayer ministry as he is a man of great faith and knows how to pray and believe God to do what HE promises. Today, Pastor Ryp is giving a message that focuses us on the true meaning of why Jesus came to earth so many years ago as a baby who grew in stature and favor of God to be the saving Lamb of God for...2020-12-2053 minCenter Point AssemblyThe Battleground of the Mind - AudioGuest speaker, Pastor Ryp Hankins challenges us this morning with a message helping us to understand the battleground of the mind. Maybe we think we have a good understanding of what this is, but after listening to this message I believe that you will see yourself a little different because God sees you differently then you see yourself. Pastor Ryp makes this point very clear and for many this is a point of freedom that can change your life. Listen in to learn more...2017-03-2647 minCenter Point AssemblyGrowing in the Supernatural - AudioGuest Speaker and former pastor Ryp Hankins continues his message from last week about what it means to live in and be drawn closer to God through living in the 'Supernatural'. God wants and intends for us to live in a state that is above the natural situations and circumstances of this world. As true followers of Christ, we have a heritage and the authority to live above the natural and into the supernatural if we would just begin to live in it. Like everything God gives to us, He gives as we are diligent seekers and persistent followers of...2017-01-1553 minCenter Point AssemblyThe Eternal Lifestyle: Living in the Supernatural - AudioThis week Ryp Hankins, former pastor, shares his heart and passion for experiencing the power of the supernatural. His passion for Jesus and His power through the Holy Spirit is evident as he teaches us how to live in the supernatural above the distractions and brokenness of our world. People in our sphere of influence need to hear the voice of Jesus through us. Are we willing to let the power of the Holy Spirit move?2017-01-0844 minCenter Point AssemblyReluctance - Resisting the Call of God - AudioSpecial guest speaker Ryp Hankins delivers a message challenging us on what it means to be "Reluctant" in our walk with God. Reluctance is really disobedience to follow the "Call of God" during the seasons of our life. The challenge for us, are we listening and then willing to obey the call of God to do what He is asking of us. This means being willing to risk our reputation by being willing to stand on His. Are we doing that or are we reluctant? Listen to hear more about that means...2016-12-1854 minCenter Point AssemblyHoly Spirit Power - AudioFormer Pastor and great friend of Center Point, Ryp Hankins delivers a powerful message of exhortation and encouragement to "Get Some" of the power of the Holy Spirit in our lives. He describes the reason that the "Church" of today is not effective and pleasing to the Lord is because we've given away the power the "Church" was given by the Holy Spirit. The devil does not the fear the church that does not operate in the power of the Holy Spirit, but he trembles when the church and the people that make up the church operate in the gifts...2016-09-0446 minCenter Point AssemblyPlanting the Right Seed - AudioGuest Speaker Ryp Hankins challenges us with the message of sowing and reaping. The things happening in our lives today are a result of previous seeds planted, good or bad. So often, people blame others or God or both for the bad things without realizing the laws of consequences being applied instead. The importance is knowing that Jesus cares and will help us deal with the past, as we repent and purpose to plant good seeds in the future.2015-01-1845 minCenter Point AssemblyCentrality of Worship - AudioFormer Pastor Ryp Hankins shares a message today on the "Centrality of Worship". He makes mention and teaches that the overall theme of Scripture is to Worship Jesus above all things. As the Holy Spirit brings signs & wonders to bear, they immediately draw ones attention to Jesus and their need for Him. Listen and be encouraged as we're taught what it means to worship Jesus with everything in us!2014-06-2239 minCenter Point AssemblyDo You Love People? - AudioGuest Speaker and former pastor Ryp Hankins lays it all on the line for us this morning with a challenging message for us to "Learn" how to Love God and Love People. Ryp really nails it on this one as he clearly brings the importance of allowing the Holy Spirit to work in and thru us as we learn to love and honor people even if it means forgiving them and ourselves for the unthinkable...2014-03-3056 minCenter Point AssemblyDiscernment, Truth and Obedience - AudioFormer Pastor Ryp Hankins delivers an awesome word on God given types of spiritual discernment. Discernment is a product of living an obedient life of understanding and applying the truth of God's Word. God arms every true believer with the ability to discern between true and false spirits. Do you want to live a fulfilled Christian life? Then listen and take heed as Pastor Ryp inspires us all to commit to living a life of obedience to the truth of God's Word.2014-01-1949 minCenter Point AssemblyIntercessory Prayer Moves God - AudioGuest Speaker and former pastor Ryp Hankins leads us into a discussion of the importance of intercessory prayer. Intercession on behalf of the body is biblical and an absolute requirement that will deliver the Church as a "spotless bride" to the bridegroom, being Christ, in the day that's coming soon. Come boldly before the throne of heaven with all kinds of prayers and requests and open the avenue for God to work on your behalf and others that He loves...2013-08-1147 minCenter Point AssemblySatan's Cafe - AudioGuest Speaker and former pastor Ryp Hankins shares a message on Satan's Cafe where on the menu is the "life of every believer". He goes into detail on the strategy of Satan to devour a believers witness and eternal life. Even to the point of how we speak against a fellow believer and how that creates un-holy communion and the resulting destructive elements in a person and in a church's life. Recognizing this and standing against the wiles of the enemy is the only way we are victorious...2013-08-0453 minCenter Point AssemblyAccelerated Harvest - Ryp Hankins - AudioFormer Pastor Ryp Hankins brings a great word of anticipation and encouragement to us regarding the accelerated pace that God is bringing His harvest in at the time we are living in. Ryp brings us to a time of challenge by asking us if we are ready and willing to be a part of bringing in the harvest as we are the "best evangelist" ever in the sphere of our personal influence... The question for us is are we doing our part to bring in the harvest?2013-05-1956 min