Centennial Baptist Church Sermons

This sermon confronts what it really means to be “all in” with Jesus. Through Peter’s denial, it challenges empty words, exposed faith, and self-reliance. It asks hard questions about conviction, loyalty, and daily devotion, calling believers to move from playing church to true conversion; standing on the solid rock, not sinking sand.

Pastor Smith walks through Jesus’ interrogation and Peter’s denial to ask: can your public and private life agree when you’re questioned? He calls us to holy boldness, consistency, and endurance when we’re misunderstood, rejected, or attacked, trusting that God uses every trial to transform us.

A powerful message on Peter’s denial and our own struggles to stand firm in faith. This sermon exposes what we try to protect, why we get angry, and how lukewarm living leaves us cold. Yet Jesus still restores, converts, and calls us back. A raw reminder to choose Christ over comfort and walk with Him daily.

When “they” come for you, through lies, grief, betrayal, or spiritual attack, how do you stand? Walking through John 18 and supporting passages, Pastor Smith exposes who’s really leading the charge against Jesus and against you, why they “bind you up” like a criminal, and how wicked, evil systems always need a crowd and false information to try to silence God’s people. Yet even in six unjust trial...

In this sermon, Pastor Smith contrasts Peter’s self-will with Jesus’ surrender in the garden. Peter swings the sword of self will; Jesus drinks the cup of the Father’s will. Through betrayal, hurt, and crisis, we’re reminded the real battle is our own will. When we daily pray, “Not my will, but Yours,” God gives strength in “that hour,” and we can handle whatever comes our way.

Pastor Smith preaches on John 18, emphasizing Jesus declaring "I Am He" three times when confronted by those seeking to arrest Him. He challenges believers to boldly stand on their faith like Jesus did, speaking truth to power regardless of circumstances, and trusting God's protective intervention even when enemies surround us. MARK1:21-28/LUKE18:35-42/MATTHEW20:17-19VERSES:5-6: I AM...

In this powerful sermon, Pastor Smith takes us through one of the most intimate and challenging moments in Scripture—Jesus praying in the Garden of Gethsemane before His betrayal and crucifixion. Scripture Focus: John 18:1, Mark 14:32-42, Luke 21:34-36 Jesus spent most of His time on earth in prayer, preparing for what He was called to do. In His final hours, He taught His disciples—and us—how to...

1Thessalonians4:13-18/Matthew25:31-36/John15:9-14/18-21/Eph3:14-21/Exodus34-5-7 VERSE24: WHAT IS YOUR DESIRE FOR OTHER BELIEVERS? 1. What do you call Him? That we learn to have a personal relationship with him and call Him father!!! 2. For His Glory!!! We shall always be with the Lord!!!(1Thess.4:17) 3. Always loved by the Father-before the world was created-try to wrap your head around that thoug...

Galatians 3:26-29/1John1:1-4/2Corth.3:16-18/Colossians3:12-17 VERSES:20-21: PRAYING THAT WE BECOME ONE!!! 1. Real unity looks like this!!! 2. How do you normally pray for other believers in Christ? 3. Can your words be trusted amongst other believers in Christ? 4. How long have you been trusting in the word of God? Would other believers in Christ be able to verify it? 5. What is your role in the u...

Are you truly fulfilled, or are you filling yourself with the wrong things? In this transformative message, Pastor Smith challenges us to examine what we're being filled with each day and calls us to walk in the fullness of God's joy—even when circumstances say otherwise. Key Takeaways:✨ What caused your heart and mind to change?✨ Learning to be "word rich" and speak life into...

In this powerful message, Pastor Smith reminds us that even Jesus experienced loneliness, but He knew exactly where to turn - He looked up to the Father. When life transitions hit you hard and you feel alone, don't look around or down, look UP.🔑 Key Points:• Jesus referenced the cross 5 times in the Gospel of John - your hour is coming too• You've been given authority - stop walking aroun...

John7:10-13/1Corth.1:18-25/John14:21-23/John13:1-3 VERSE 25: IS HIS LANGUAGE PLAIN TO YOU YET? 1. What is He really trying to get us to understand now? 2. Do you understand His power and wisdom?(1st Corth.1:18-25) 3. No more excuses to not understand it!!! Stop being afraid of them!!!(John7:13) VERSES 26-27: YOU BETTER GET THE NAME RIGHT!!! 1. The day is coming when only the authority of Jesus’s n...

Ask, Seek, Knock - But Are You Doing It In Jesus' Name? Pastor Smith challenges us to examine our prayer life: Are you asking for what you WANT or what you NEED? Stop chasing things that won't satisfy your soul. Put Jesus' name on your requests and see the difference it makes. "Most assuredly, whatever you ask the Father in My name, He will give it to you." - John 16:23 Your...

Matthew 25:1-13Scriptures: Mark 13:26; Matthew 24:36; Isaiah 55:6; 2 Peter 1:10; Matthew 25:46 Verses 1-2● Jesus Is Coming Back with All Power Verses 3-5● Prepare for Jesus’ Return Verses 6● The Midnight Cry Verses 7-10● How do the wise respond to the foolish? Verses 11-131. Do What God Says and Nothing Else​a. Keep It Simpleb. Know The Truthc. Know Jesus Personallyd. You Must Be Born Againe. Stay...

Pastor Smith delivers a powerful message about finding joy through life's trials, using the metaphor of childbirth to illustrate how God uses pain and suffering to birth something beautiful in our lives. Drawing from John 16 and 1 Peter, this sermon explores six key principles about spiritual labor and the joy that comes after enduring hardship. A message of hope for anyone going through diffi...

Stop living suspended between yesterday's regrets and tomorrow's worries. Pastor Smith delivers a transformative message on moving from sadness to gladness through Christ. Learn to enjoy the precious present and let God turn your sorrow into joy.

Pastor Smith explores Jesus telling His disciples "only for a little while" - His 3.5 years of ministry, death, resurrection, and 40 days before ascending. Are we numbering our days with Christ? Time to stop chasing the world and spend real time with God.

In this transformative sermon, Pastor Smith tackles one of the most important questions every believer must answer: "Who's guiding you to the truth?"🔥 Key Messages: • The Holy Spirit will guide you into ALL truth - stop searching everywhere else• Jesus had to leave so the Holy Spirit could come and lead us• You can't glorify Christ on your own - you need divine help• Stop trying...

How to Be a Powerful Witness for Christ 🔥 Pastor Smith breaks down the Holy Spirit's role in convicting the world of sin, righteousness, and judgment. When the Holy Spirit shows up in your life, you'll know the truth and have power to be an effective witness! Key Truth: "You are the visible until the invisible shows up." - Pastor Smith Your family, friends, and coworkers are wat...