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Redemption
Stories That Gave Us Jesus
As we continue to look at the ``Stories that Gave Us Jesus``, this fall we are moving into THE story that Jesus patterns his life and death and new life after: the Exodus story. It's the story that God orchestrates to give God's name its meaning, and so fittingly, it's the story that defines the people of God and gives them their meaning. It's a story of freedom, liberation, salvation, and ultimately, of redemption. Join us this fall as explore 'the road out' of slavery and death and into liberation and life!
Our Most Recent Sermons
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October 18, 2026
Speaker: Matt Agresti
Topic: Following Jesus, Forgiveness, Grace, Israel, Redemption
Book: Genesis, Revelation
Why is it the Lion of ‘Judah’ that can unlock the scroll? Why Judah, and not Reuben, Levi, or Joseph?… read more
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October 11, 2026
Speaker: Matt Agresti
Topic: Following Jesus, Grace, Israel, Jesus, Life with a Capital L
Everybody is looking for some light, something more, for something higher and deeper – for a stairway to heaven. Join… read more
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October 4, 2026
Speaker: Matt Agresti
Topic: Abraham, Covenant, Following Jesus, Forgiveness, God's Love
Book: Genesis
As human beings, we have limits – and we can be pushed to our limits. But what about God? How… read more
Read the Bible With Us!
When Jesus opened up the scriptures to the disciples - and explained how it all pointed to him, their hearts 'burned within' them. That's what we hope happens for you in our 2026 bible reading plan. We know that reading the bible can be pretty tough, so why not do it with us, and stick to a plan?!? We'd love for you to join us, as we hope that - just like those disciples, Jesus meets us on this journey and sets our hearts 'on fire' as well. Check out the plan, insights, resources, and more at the link below.
A bit about us
Who are we?
Central Baptist Church is an intergenerational congregation in the heart of Atlantic Highlands, NJ – that has been here for over 125 years. We are not a perfect people, but we’re a warm, kind, and generous community. We’d love for you to join us and ‘come and see’ for yourself.
We blend contemporary and traditional elements of worship into our services; preserving our faith history while embracing new traditions in worship. We love kids, and are excited to be growing our kids programs. We are affiliated with the American Baptist Churches – New Jersey and the American Baptist Churches – USA.
What matters here?
What is ‘central’ at Central? Jesus. He is our center, as we seek to live our lives by faith in him, to be known by the way we love like him, and to echo him by being a voice of hope in the world. This is what matters here at Central.
Why are we here?
We are here because we believe that Jesus Christ is the hope of the world – a world that God so deeply and profoundly loves – and through churches like ours, God shares his love with the world. So we are here to share his love, to bear witness to his amazing grace, and as he calls us to, to love our neighbors.
CENTRAL LEARNS
Central Learns is an after school program that we are excited to launch, providing space for kids K-12 to come and get homework help, tutoring, and enrichment by former educators and other skilled volunteers. It is currently running every Wednesday from 3:00-4:30PM, and is free for all. Register and find out more details using the link below.
Upcoming Events
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Central Happenings
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The Challenge of Hebrews
This week in Burning Hearts, our 2026 bible reading plan, we are reading from the letter to
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The Way of God
Hello! What a beautiful fall day; get out there and enjoy it while you still can! We've
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Central Kids are Loving Their Neighbors
A post by Rebecca DeLucia, Next Generation Pastor Central Kids spent September learning the stories of Moses and
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This Week in Happenings
Hello all! I hope you have a chance to get outside today to enjoy this beautiful day.
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The Snake Crusher
Hello! I hope you’re doing well as fall feels like it is fast approaching with this cooler
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The Things About Himself
I’m excited for this Sunday - and not just because of our Fall Kick Off Picnic (pray for good
