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Center Church Dubai
by CC Dubai
Ours is the story of a faithful God who SAVED imperfect people by his grace, UNITED them by the love of Christ, and SENT them out to bring many more to him. We are a church built and centered on the gospel of Jesus Christ, our Savior, through whom we have all received salvation.In September 2021, in obedience to the great commission (Matthew 28:19-20) and in total dependence on God, Center Church Dubai opened its doors to the public.
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How Then Shall We Respond? / Romans 8:31-32
As we continue our journey through Romans 8, we see how our God who predestined us makes all things work together for our good and his glory. This week, listen in as Pastor Alex Isac preaches 'How Then Shall We Respond?' from Romans 8:31-32, as we reflect on all that God has done to assure us of our salvation.
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The Blueprint of Our Assurance / Romans 8:29-30
As we continue looking at the Holy Spirit’s ministry that assures and enables us to press on, this week we look at how grace guarantees our glory as Pastor Isaac Thomas preaches 'The Blueprint of Our Assurance' from Romans 8:29-30.
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Empowered to Endure / Romans 8:26–28
In our journey through Romans 8, we have been exploring the many facets of the Holy Spirit’s ministry in the life of the believer. This week, we reflect on the Spirit’s help in our weakness and the assurance we have that he carries and sustains us through all that we are called to endure - all for the glory of Christ. Listen in as Pastor Isaac Thomas preaches 'Empowered to Endure' from Romans 8:26–28.
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Hope in the Coming Glory / Romans 8:17–25
As we continue our journey through the book of Romans, we have seen how the Spirit bears witness that believers are children of God. Yet, in a fallen and broken world, God's children experience many kinds of suffering, making the journey of faith difficult at times.Pastor Ribu Samuel Kurien preaches on “Hope in the Coming Glory” from Romans 8:17–25. Together, we will explore how Paul teaches believers to endure present sufferings with hope, as we look forward to the glory that God has promised to all who belong to Christ.
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Led by the Spirit, Living as Sons / Romans 8:12-16
Currently in our journey through the book of Romans, we've been looking at the work of the Holy Spirit in both the direction and purpose of a believer’s life.This week, listen in, as Govind Ramachandran preaches 'Led by the Spirit, Living as Sons' from Romans 8:12-16, exhorting us to see that we are freed from the rule of the flesh and strengthened to walk in obedience by understanding our identity in God.
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The War Within Us / Romans 8:5-11
This week, we continue our journey through Romans, looking at two opposing ways of life, and the Christian’s sure hope.Come and listen in as Pastor Alex Isac, as he preaches 'The War Within Us', from Romans 8:5-11, as we recognize our inner conflict and our victory in Christ through His Spirit.
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A Great Conflict, A Greater Assurance / Romans 7:21 – 8:4
Over the past two weeks, we have been looking at our inadequacy in being able to keep up the perfect standards of God’s law. This week, we will take a deeper look at the inner conflict that every believer faces and see how the gospel alone provides the answer to this struggle.Pastor Isaac Thomas preaches ‘A Great Conflict, A Greater Assurance’ from Romans 7:21 – 8:4, as we unpack the humbling truth that we do not stand condemned in this conflict because Christ has fulfilled the righteous requirement of the Law on our behalf.
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Impossibility of the Law / Romans 7:7–20
This Sunday as we continue our journey through the book of Romans, Govind Ramachandran preaches on 'Impossibility of the Law' from Romans 7:7–20. Together, we will seek to understand why a good God would give His people a law they were unable to keep and allow scripture to help us measure our own lives against God’s standards and in doing so, be drawn to deeper humility, dependence, and worship.
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Liberty in Christ / Romans 7:1-6
After a brief halt, we return this week to our journey of the book of Romans. And, while we know we are saved by grace, what truly is the ground for our acceptance before God?This week as Pastor Isaac preaches "Liberty in Christ" from Romans 7:1-6, to see how the law becomes an intolerable yoke in our desire for sanctification, while the gospel draws us to freedom.
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The Greatest Sermon by the Greatest King / Matthew 5:1-6
As we gather together after another week of experiencing God’s providential care for us, we will turn our hearts to the Sermon on the Mount.Join us as we listen to Govind Ramachandran preach “The Greatest Sermon by the Greatest King” from Matthew 5:1-6 as he shows us how Jesus, the great king turns the warning of curse to the promise of blessing through a masterful revelation of the right posture of the human heart.
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A Season of Waiting / Psalm 130
Last week, we were reminded how uncertain times like these are God-ordained ways for our revival. And so, we continue to rest in his sovereignty as we renew our minds and wait in hope.This week as Pastor Alex Isac preaches ‘A Season of Waiting’ from Psalm 130, as we identify with the Psalmist’s anguish as well as his proclamation of faith in the Lord.
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Seeking Revival, Not a New Normal / Habakkuk
When people around embrace change with an eagerness to return to normalcy, difficult seasons are the pathway to deeper transformation in the lives of believers.Pastor Isaac Thomas preaches “Seeking Revival, Not a New Normal”, as we reflect on the book of Habakkuk.
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The Empty Tomb Still Speaks
This week, as we celebrate the risen Lord, bringing to a close our the two-part series on the events of Passion Week, Pastor Isaac Thomas preaches 'The Empty Tomb Still Speaks', as we look through the Scriptures, rejoicing in His victory over sin and death and the glorious hope we have in His resurrection.
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Rejoice, Your King has Come! / Matthew 21:1-11
This week, listen in as Pastor Alex Isac preaches 'Rejoice, Your King has Come!' from Matthew 21:1-11, as we celebrate Palm Sunday, remembering our Lord’s triumphant entry into Jerusalem.
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Who is Your True Master – Sin or God? / Romans 6:15-23
Over the past few weeks, we have been reminded of one truth repeatedly – that in Christ, we are a new creation, set free from the bondage of sin through God’s redeeming work. However, has this truth truly taken root in our lives, or do we still find ourselves struggling to fully submit to God?Pastor Ribu Samuel preaches ‘Who is Your True Master – Sin or God?’ from Romans 6:15-23, as we reflect on the reality of how slaves of God can enjoy the gift of sanctification and eternal life, in Christ.
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Our Victorious Identity in Christ / Romans 6:6-14
Though these are unprecedented times, we can press on with assurance because of our union with Christ Jesus our Lord.This week we continue to look further at the glories of the Gospel and its effect on all who believe as Pastor Isaac Thomas preaches 'Our Victorious Identity in Christ' from Romans 6:6-14.
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Good News / Romans 6:1-5
In the midst of uncertainty and chaos, the Scriptures remind us that the One who is sovereign over every season is our Lord Jesus Christ.As we wade through these unprecedented times, Pastor Isaac Thomas preaches “Good News” from Romans 6:1-5.
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Why Jesus Is Worthy Of All Our Worship / Romans 5:12-21
Have you ever stopped to wonder why Jesus is truly worthy of all our worship and adoration? Has the Gospel been shaping and influencing your life decisions and habits?Listen in as Pastor Ribu Samuel Kurien preaches 'Why Jesus Is Worthy Of All Our Worship' from Romans 5:12-21 to help us see, as Paul shows us throughout this initial part of Romans, how God’s method of saving us, through faith in Christ, compels us to marvel and adore Jesus in worship.
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Unable but Enabled / Romans 5:6–11
Our sinful past can cause us to feel unworthy of God's saving grace and mercy. And so, we may not truly enjoy the blessing of reconciliation that God has bestowed upon us in our sanctification journey.Pastor Alex Isac preaches ‘Unable but Enabled’ from Romans 5:6–11, as we dwell on the richness of God’s assurance.
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Passage of Peace / Romans 5:1–5
This sunday we continue in our journey through the letter of Romans, as Govind Ramachandran shares from Romans 5:1–5 on 'Passage of Peace'. We reflect on how we come before God with nothing but our sin, yet through faith He makes us right with Him. From this reconciliation flows true peace — a peace that opens the way to grace and shapes the believer’s life with purpose.
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Where Are We in Romans?
As we continue our journey through the book of Romans, we pause to review what we have covered thus far.Come and listen Pastor Isaac Thomas preaches “Where Are We in Romans?”, as we seek to consider our rich call and the resulting effect of the gospel in our lives.
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Toil Together / Philippians 1:27
Gospel purpose and gospel unity are the ingredients that must shape a church’s vision for labouring together. This week, Dr. Eric Zeller exhorts us to strive side-by-side in the body of Christ, as he preaches 'Toil Together' from Philippians 1:27.
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Knowing Our Inheritance / Romans 4:13-25
As we continue to unpack the riches of the gospel in our journey through the book of Romans, we look at Abraham’s call and response to God, and also reflect on our own heritage as his descendants and as those justified by Christ.Join us as Pastor Isaac Thomas preaches ‘Knowing Our Inheritance’ from Romans 4:13-25.
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Are You Struggling to Please God? / Romans 3:27 – 4:15
This week, we reflect on how our desire to please God can quietly turn into boasting. However, the gospel reminds us that it is our faith in Christ’s work — not our good works — that pleases God. Listen in as Pastor Ribu Samuel Kurien preaches on 'Are You Struggling to Please God?' from Romans 3:27 – 4:15.
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The Free Gift of Righteousness / Romans 3:21-26
In today’s world, we always find avenues to justify ourselves as there is a constant need for validation and the ongoing conflict to overcome guilt within.This week, as we look together at the Good News that redeems us from this state, Pastor Isaac Thomas preaches “The Free Gift of Righteousness” from Romans 3:21-26.
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Blessed New Year: More Than Just A Wish / Romans 3:1-20
It’s that time of the year again when people make resolutions for the new year, knowing that obedience brings blessing and disobedience brings punishment. As sinners who cannot meet the demands of the law, how can we expect a future that is blessed?This week we seek to understand how the gospel resolves this tension as Pastor Isaac Thomas preaches 'Blessed New Year: More Than Just A Wish' from Romans 3:1-20.
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True Circumcision of the Heart / Romans 2:17-29
In a world where people seek safety in traditions, knowledge, rituals, and religious identity, Paul exposes how such external securities—law, heritage, and symbols, collapse without inward obedience. Listen in as Govind Ramachandran preaches ‘True Circumcision of the Heart’ from Romans 2:17-29.
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The Reality of God’s Judgment / Romans 2:1–16
This week Pastor Ribu Samuel Kurien preaches ‘The Reality of God’s Judgment’ from Romans 2:1–16, where we will see the reality of God’s judgment on the sin of self-righteousness, and reminded that His judgment in Christ is grounded in truth and impartial — a good news for all believers.
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A Strange Exchange / Romans 1:24-32
As we continue our study of Romans, our desire as a church is to align our perspective of the world we live in by keeping with how the Word of God describes it.This week, as we look at the bad news that is a result of sin and its consequences as Pastor Isaac Thomas preaches 'A Strange Exchange' from Romans 1:24-32.
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I KNOW well… but do I really HAVE? / John 8:31–47
Dr K.O. John preaches “I KNOW well… but do I really HAVE?” from John 8:31–47, as we examine the difference between knowing about Christ and truly belonging to Him.
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Man's Response to God's Revelation / Romans 1:18–23
As we continue in our sermon series through the book of Romans. We tend to take comfort in the knowledge of our God being loving, merciful, and patient. But how often do we consider the reality of God's wrath?This week Pastor Alex Isac preaches 'Man's Response to God's Revelation’ from Romans 1:18–23
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The Faith Journey of the Church / Romans 1:8–17
As we continue our sermon series on the book of Romans, we will see how God's purpose for his church is being fulfilled as we encourage and walk alongside each other in faith.Pastor Alex Isac preaches The Faith Journey of the Church from Romans 1:8–17.
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Why Romans? / Romans 1:1–7
We have begun a new journey through the book of Romans together as a church, growing in our understanding of the gospel and deepening our worship of God.As we embark, let us bring our expectations and desires to God.Listen in as Pastor Isaac Thomas preaches ‘Why Romans?’ from Romans 1:1–7.
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Who is the Greatest in the Kingdom? / Matthew 18:1-4
Every person tends to take pride in their achievements, feeling a sense of significance in what they’ve accomplished. But how does God’s Word shape this in the life of a believer?Come and listen to Robin Rajan preach “Who is the Greatest in the Kingdom?” from Matthew 18:1-4, where Jesus gives us new meaning to what greatness looks like.
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Rescued by Grace, Planted for Glory / Acts 16:13-34.
As we continue to look at Scripture to direct us, this week we seek to draw encouragement as we look at God's grace sweeping through the city of Philippi to bring His purposes to pass in and through the lives of sinners.Join in as Pastor Isaac Thomas preaches on 'Rescued by Grace, Planted for Glory' from Acts 16:13-34.
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Do You Want Rest? / Hebrews 3:19-4:13
We live fast-paced and busy lives that can render us tired, overwhelmed, and lacking zeal - often desiring any form of rest. But where does a believer turn to for true rest and rejuvenation?Listen in as Ribu Samuel Kurien preaches 'Do You Want Rest?' from Hebrews 3:19-4:13, as we discover that true rest comes only when we believe and trust God entirely for who he is and his promises to us in Christ Jesus.
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Flesh, Eyes & Ego: God-Centered Joy / Ezekiel 36:19-36
In our series, ‘Flesh, Eyes & Ego’ we have reiterated the call to “know God” as our means to overcome our battle with sensuality.As we conclude our series this week, Pastor Isaac Thomas preaches God-Centered Joy' from Ezekiel 36:19-36, where we will seek to understand God’s nature that shapes our joy and draws us to true lasting pleasure.
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Flesh, Eyes and Ego: The Heart Desires What the Eyes Behold / 1 John 2:3-17
Is there a human possibility of loving God and continuing to lust for the pleasures of the world together? As we close our sermon series 'Flesh, Eyes and Ego' this week, we want to continue to allow Scripture to search the depths of our hearts.Let's listen in as Govind Ramachandran preach 'The Heart Desires What the Eyes Behold', from 1 John 2:3-17, and let us consider how only knowing God intimately turns us away from a love for the world to a love for God.
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Flesh, Eyes & Ego: What We Glory In / Daniel 4:28-37
As we continue in our sermon series ‘Flesh, Eyes & Ego’, this week we will reflect on our heart's posture as we deal with Pride of Life issues that impact our eternity. Pastor Alex Isac preaches ‘What We Glory In’ from Daniel 4:28-37, as we consider how we can live for the glory of God, in the midst of a culture that promotes selfish ambitions.
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Flesh, Eyes & Ego: Battling Sensuality / Psalm 51 (Part 2)
We continue in our short series ‘Flesh, Eyes & Ego’, we reflect despite the lure of the world, how do we live in it and yet, not be shaped by it?This week as Pastor Isaac Thomas preaches ‘Battling Sensuality’ as we look at Psalm 51 and learn how a deeper knowledge of God’s love enables us to overcome our struggle with lust.
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Flesh, Eyes & Ego: Battling Sensuality / 1 John 2:15-16 (Part 1)
This week, we begin our short sermon series, 'Flesh, Eyes & Ego', pondering on how the system of the world is one that is contrary to a love for God. How then, do we who profess our faith in Christ Jesus, being in the world, not be of it?Listen in as Pastor Isaac Thomas preaches ‘Battling Sensuality’ as we look at 1 John 2:15-16 and other scriptures, to understand how it is through our fellowship with God that enables us to overcome our love for the world.
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The Jonah Problem in Us: The Great Gospel Story
That week, as we concluded our sermon series on Jonah, we considered the contrasting parallels between Jonah, the prophet, and Jesus, the Christ, who came to save sinners from the righteous wrath of God.We came and heard the good news, as Pastor Ribu Samuel Kurien preached “The Great Gospel Story” from the story of Jonah, that it was only in Christ that we could overcome all of the Jonah problems in us.
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The Jonah Problem In Us: A Great Compassion / Jonah 4:1-10
As we continued in our sermon series through the book of Jonah, that week we reflected on how we pushed against God’s purposes by our rebellion, as we explored ‘The Jonah Problem in Us’.We joined as Pastor Alex Isac preached ‘A Great Compassion’ from Jonah 4: 1-10, as we considered how our Lord persevered with us, even when we were unrelenting and unwilling to yield to his plans and purposes for us.
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The Jonah Problem in Us: A Great Mercy / Jonah 3:1-10
As we continued our journey through the book of Jonah, we were reminded of God’s great mercy and patience—how He worked through us to accomplish His mission of salvation. That Sunday, Pastor Ribu Samuel preached from Jonah 3:1–10 on the theme ‘A Great Mercy’. Together, we saw how God’s mercy reached even rebels and sinners, bringing them into His salvation.
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The Jonah Problem in Us: A Great Intervention / Jonah 1:17 - 2:10
As we continue in our sermon series through the Old Testament book of Jonah, the theme we are exploring as a church is The Jonah Problem in Us. This week Pastor Alex Isac preaches ‘A Great Intervention’ from Jonah 1:17 - 2:10, as we consider how our Lord lovingly meets each of us in our life’s journey, despite our selfishness, to draw us to Himself and His kingdom purposes.
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The Jonah Problem in Us: A Great Rebellion / Jonah 1:1-16
This week, we begin a new sermon series, 'The Jonah Problem in Us' from the Old Testament book of Jonah. As we spend time in this book, our hope is that we would see that no one is too far from salvation, because of the desire and commitment of a missional, gracious and patient God, who invites his people to participate in his glorious plan of redemption as Pastor Ribu Samuel Kurien preaches 'A Great Rebellion' from Jonah 1:1-16, to see how God sovereignly works all things to lovingly save his people, even in the midst of our rebellion against Him.
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It is Blessed to Give / Philippians 4:14-23
The fruit of contentment in our lives can be evidenced by our generosity toward God’s Kingdom. Our giving is often a reflection of where our treasure lies, whom we trust and who the object of our worship is as Pastor Isaac Thomas preaches ‘It is Blessed to Give’ from Philippians4:14-23, as we conclude our sermon series through the book of Philippians.
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The Secret of Joyful Contentment / Philippians 4:10-13
We continue our sermon series on ‘The Joyful Church’ as we journey through the book of Philippians. Pastor Alex Isac preaches ‘The Secret of Joyful Contentment’ from Philippians 4:10-13, as we consider how the church can rejoice in the Lord - in a world marked by comparison and discontent.
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The Fruit of Faith / Philippians 4:4-9
The saving grace of God not only transforms us into the image of Christ, but also empowers us to live lives that reflect Christ-like attributes, that exalt our Savior. Pastor Isaac Thomas preaches ‘The Fruit of Faith’ from Philippians 4:4-9.
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The Power of Example / Philippians 3:17–21
Every life follows a pattern. And every pattern leads to a destination. This week, Govind Ramachandran preach 'The Power of Example' from Philippians 3:17–21, where the Apostle Paul draws a stark contrast between two paths— one ending in transformation into the image of Christ; the other, tragically, ending in destruction.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Ours is the story of a faithful God who SAVED imperfect people by his grace, UNITED them by the love of Christ, and SENT them out to bring many more to him. We are a church built and centered on the gospel of Jesus Christ, our Savior, through whom we have all received salvation.In September 2021, in obedience to the great commission (Matthew 28:19-20) and in total dependence on God, Center Church Dubai opened its doors to the public.
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