Teaching Ministry

Teaching the Word so the people of Central can multiply and mature disciples of Christ.

Dr. Matt Shackelford

Lead Teaching Pastor

Ashley and I have four children: Caleb, Selah, Phoebe, and Lydia. Together, we enjoy hiking, movies, and bonfire. Other hobbies of mine include reading, snowboarding, scuba diving, and playing piano and guitar.

My goal is to glorify God by shepherding well and preaching Christ-centered expositional messages that bring glory to God and joy to God’s people.

I have earned theological degrees from Dallas Theological Seminary (Th.M.), The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary (D.Min.), and I am currently working on a Ph.D. from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.

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About the Teaching Ministry

We passionately cling to God’s Word as the first and final basis for everything we do. We believe God’s Word holds the answers to what it means to live the Christian life.

To help you understand God’s Word, we create multimedia content for you to consume throughout your week. From podcasts, videos, to weekly emails.

For a full list of media and other content we offer, check out our resources page.

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Resource Page

Visit our Resources page to download, subscribe, watch, and listen to content created by our pastors. Additionally, you can download our app to stay up-to-date with Central Church.

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Weekly Sermons

Check out our Youtube Channel for the latest sermons from our Sunday Worship Services.

In life, you may experience the pain of losing a loved one, or being betrayed, or battling disease. In this sermon, Pastor Matt Shackleford dives into Matthew 26:36-46 to teach us how we can better deal with the various forms of pain we may face.
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THIS Is How God Wants Us to Deal With Sorrow

May 30, 2023 3:54 pm

In life, you may experience the pain of losing a loved one, or being betrayed, or battling disease. In this sermon, Pastor Matt Shackleford dives into Matthew 26:36-46 to teach us how we can better deal with the various forms of pain we may face.

Visit https://www.centralchurch.com to get involved with Central Church.

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THIS Is How God Wants Us to Deal With Sorrow

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Without these 3 characteristics, the church is not on mission… In this sermon, Pastor John Andrew Clayton dives into Acts 12:20-13:3 to teach us all about what it means to be a missional church (a church of spirit-empowered gospel proclaimers).
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3 Characteristics Every Church MUST Have

May 22, 2023 3:59 pm

Without these 3 characteristics, the church is not on mission… In this sermon, Pastor John Andrew Clayton dives into Acts 12:20-13:3 to teach us all about what it means to be a missional church (a church of spirit-empowered gospel proclaimers).

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3 Characteristics Every Church MUST Have

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What Every Christian Must Understand About Motherhood

May 15, 2023 3:59 pm

Here’s what every Christian must understand about motherhood… In this sermon, dives into Luke 1:26-38 and 46-56 to teach us how to cherish our mothers, as well as 6 virtues of a Godly mother.

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What Every Christian Must Understand About Motherhood

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In this sermon, Pastor Derek McFarland preaches on John 2:13-25 to teach us about Jesus' clearing of the temple, where he became angry at the marketplace set up inside, emphasizing the importance of reverent worship.
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Jesus Became Angry at the People for Doing THIS

May 10, 2023 1:02 pm

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Jesus Became Angry at the People for Doing THIS

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Deep down, many people tend to want to compete with one another. Many of us face the temptation of comparison, which causes us criticize one another. In this sermon, Pastor Matt Shackleford dives into Luke 9:43-50 to teach us about the issue with comparison, and what we can do to put an end to it.
This sermon is part of a sermon-series titled “Power Lines.” You can listen to the other sermons in this series here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfcrJl_hrVVhcqBXaUbGv8pJQOubDXgx9
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This Is Why Comparison Is SO Dangerous to the Church

May 1, 2023 12:40 pm

Deep down, many people tend to want to compete with one another. Many of us face the temptation of comparison, which causes us criticize one another. In this sermon, Pastor Matt Shackleford dives into Luke 9:43-50 to teach us about the issue with comparison, and what we can do to put an end to it.

This sermon is part of a sermon-series titled “Power Lines.” You can listen to the other sermons in this series here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfcrJl_hrVVhcqBXaUbGv8pJQOubDXgx9

Visit https://www.centralchurch.com to get involved with Central Church.

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This Is Why Comparison Is SO Dangerous to the Church

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If you’re struggling with trust issues, this sermon is for you. In this sermon, Pastor Matt Shackleford dives into Luke 9:37-43 to teach us about how we can trust again.
This sermon is part of a sermon-series titled “Power Lines.” You can listen to the other sermons in this series here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfcrJl_hrVVhcqBXaUbGv8pJQOubDXgx9
Visit https://www.centralchurch.com to get involved with Central Church.

Struggling to Trust God? This Sermon Is for You.

April 24, 2023 1:18 pm

If you’re struggling with trust issues, this sermon is for you. In this sermon, Pastor Matt Shackleford dives into Luke 9:37-43 to teach us about how we can trust again.

This sermon is part of a sermon-series titled “Power Lines.” You can listen to the other sermons in this series here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfcrJl_hrVVhcqBXaUbGv8pJQOubDXgx9

Visit https://www.centralchurch.com to get involved with Central Church.

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Struggling to Trust God? This Sermon Is for You.

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