Community Baptist Church’s Sermons

What happens when everything seems to be falling apart for the people of God? Acts chapter 8 confronts us with exactly that question. The early church, which had been experiencing remarkable growth and momentum, suddenly finds itself under violent persecution. Believers are scattered, imprisoned, and killed. On the surface, it looks like the mission of God is being derailed. But as we look closely...

What does it look like to face hatred, violence, and even death with grace, courage, and love? In Acts 7, we witness one of the most extraordinary moments in the history of the church — the death of Stephen, the first Christian martyr. His story is not simply a tale of tragedy. It is a portrait of what it looks like when a life fully surrendered to the Holy Spirit meets the darkest opposition the...

What does it look like when God's people consistently reject the very messengers He sends to rescue them? In Acts 6 and 7, we encounter Stephen, a man described as full of grace and power, standing before the highest religious council of his day and delivering one of the most sweeping retellings of Israel's history ever recorded in Scripture. His defense is not a retreat -- it is a bold, Spirit-dr...

**Sorry for the Audio Issue**   What does it look like to stand firm when the world pushes back? In Acts 5:12-42, we are brought face to face with a first-century church that refused to be silenced, even when dragged before the most powerful religious court of their day. The Sanhedrin, a council of proud religious leaders and wealthy aristocrats, watched with jealousy as God moved supernaturally t...

What does a thriving church actually look like, and how does it get there? By tracing eight specific progress reports woven throughout the book of Acts, we discover that the growth of the early church was never accidental. From the day thousands were added to the community of believers in Acts 2 all the way through the explosive multiplication described in Acts 19, a single pattern emerges with re...

What does a thriving church actually look like, and what threatens to unravel it from the inside? In Acts 4 and 5, we find a breathtaking picture of the early church at its best -- thousands of believers unified in heart and soul, holding their possessions loosely, hearing the resurrection of Christ proclaimed with power, and caring so deeply for one another that there was not a single needy perso...

What does it look like to stand firm when the pressure is on? In Acts 4, we find ourselves in the middle of a gripping scene where ordinary fishermen face the most powerful religious authorities of their day, and rather than backing down, they speak with a boldness that leaves everyone astonished. The remarkable thing is not what made them extraordinary, but what made them ordinary. They were uned...

What does a bullfrog dissection have to do with understanding the church? More than you might think. Just as examining anatomy requires zooming in on individual organs and then stepping back to see how they all work together, understanding the church God is building requires the same approach. The book of Acts gives us a sweeping, 32-year narrative of how God structured and grew his church from a...

Acts chapter 3 presents us with one of the most vivid and powerful scenes in the early church, and it carries a message that cuts straight to the heart of what the gospel is really about. A man lame from birth, over 40 years old, dependent on the charity of others his entire life, encounters something he never anticipated when he sat down to beg that afternoon. What unfolds is not merely a remarka...

What if the most powerful thing we could do for our faith is also the most ordinary? In a culture that constantly pushes us toward bigger, bolder, and more spectacular achievements, this message from Acts 2 challenges us to reconsider where true spiritual impact actually comes from. We are invited to look at the early church in Jerusalem, a gathering of ordinary people from wildly different backgr...

The sermon explores Paul's prayer in Colossians 1:12-14, highlighting three specific reasons for thanksgiving regarding the believer's new life in Christ. The preacher emphasizes that believers share an eternal inheritance as saints in light, having been delivered from the dominion of darkness and transferred into the kingdom of God's beloved Son. It stresses that this divine relocation brings com...

What does it look like when God acts with absolute, unstoppable power in human history? In Acts 2, we find ourselves standing in the middle of the most consequential sermon ever preached, and its organizing principle is breathtaking in its simplicity: the mighty works of God. As we walk through Peter's message, we discover six distinct acts of divine power that build upon one another like movement...

The sermon explores Paul's prayer in Colossians 1, emphasizing the believer's need for a complete understanding of God's will through spiritual wisdom. It outlines three essential components of the Christian life: possessing full knowledge of God, maintaining a genuine and fruitful walk that pleases Him, and relying on His sufficient power to endure trials with joy. The message challenges listener...

This powerful message takes us into the heart of Peter's inaugural sermon on the day of Pentecost, revealing why the gospel demands our immediate attention. We discover that Christianity isn't just another religious philosophy or mystical experience—it's rooted in historical fact. The sermon unpacks Acts 2:14-21, where Peter quotes the prophet Joel to explain the miraculous outpouring of the Holy...

The sermon explores the concept of a perfect king by contrasting human monarchs, particularly King David, with Jesus Christ. It argues that while earthly rulers lack comprehensive authority, perfect justice, and reliable refuge, Jesus possesses all three qualities fully. The text highlights humanity's inherent rebellion against God's sovereignty but emphasizes that this resistance is ultimately fu...

In this powerful exploration of Acts 2:1-13, we discover that Pentecost is about far more than speaking in tongues—it's about God reversing ancient curses and inaugurating His church with breathtaking purpose. The sermon unpacks how the Day of Pentecost occurred exactly fifty days after Passover, during the Jewish Feast of Weeks when people celebrated both the harvest and the giving of the law at...

This powerful message takes us into Acts chapter 1, where we find the early believers in a unique season of waiting between Christ's ascension and the coming of the Holy Spirit. What do we do when God asks us to wait? The apostles give us a profound pattern: we wait actively and with confidence. Rather than isolating ourselves or abandoning spiritual disciplines during uncertain times, we're calle...

The sermon explores the theological significance of Christ's ascension, arguing that this event marks the beginning of his heavenly ministry rather than its conclusion. It details how Jesus is currently exalted as King, actively reigning over all creation and interceding for believers as High Priest. The message emphasizes that the ascension enables the outpouring of the Holy Spirit, granting the...

The opening chapter of Acts presents us with one of the most powerful transitions in all of Scripture: the passing of the baton from Jesus to His church. Just as Olympic relay runners must execute a flawless handoff at full speed, Christ transfers the ministry of the gospel to ordinary, broken people filled with the Holy Spirit. This passage reveals three foundational truths that anchor our faith...

This powerful message invites us into a transformative understanding of conflict resolution through the lens of Colossians 3:12-15. We're challenged to see conflict not as something to avoid or dominate, but as an opportunity to reflect Christ's character in our relationships. The teaching presents three essential perspectives we must adopt: viewing others with compassion and kindness, seeing ours...

The passage from Acts 2 presents Pentecost not merely as a miraculous outpouring of the Holy Spirit, but as a divine act of radical accessibility, where the gospel is proclaimed in the native languages of a diverse crowd, ensuring that the message of God’s mighty works is understood at the deepest level of personal and cultural identity. Far from emphasizing the spectacle of tongues, the sermon hi...

This powerful exploration of Matthew 5:33-37 confronts us with a challenging reality: our struggle with truthfulness runs deeper than we might want to admit. Jesus addresses the ancient Jewish practice of oath-taking, revealing how something God intended as a motivation toward faithfulness had been twisted into a system of loopholes and deception. The religious leaders of His day would swear by he...

The sermon centers on Romans 16:17–20, drawing a profound connection between Paul’s warning against divisive false teachers and the original temptation in Genesis 3, where Satan’s deceitful flattery led to humanity’s fall. It emphasizes that, despite the lingering presence of sin and the apparent delay of Christ’s return, believers are called to remain faithful, wise, and innocent, knowing that Ch...

This powerful narrative takes us on a transformative journey through the eyes of the disciple whom Jesus loved, showing us what it truly means to follow Christ. We discover that our preconceived notions about what God should do often blind us to what He actually wants to accomplish in our lives. The young fisherman expected a Messiah who would overthrow Rome, but instead encountered a Savior who c...

This powerful message from 2 Timothy 1:5-7 challenges us to examine what kind of spiritual legacy we are building for the next generation. We discover the beautiful story of Timothy, whose sincere faith was first evident in his grandmother Lois, then his mother Eunice, and finally took root in his own heart. What makes this account particularly compelling is that Timothy came from a broken home wi...