Century Baptist Church Sermons

The Call Mark 1:14-20 GOSPEL CONNECTION “But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, even to those who believe in His name, 13 who were born, not of blood nor of the will of the flesh nor of the will of man, but of God.” John 1:12-13 APPLICATION Where do you sense Jesus inviting you to: Turn back (repent)? Trust the good news more deeply? Reorder priorities so...

The Dance Mark 1:1-13   GOSPEL CONNECTION “For we do not have a high priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but One who has been tempted in all things as we are, yet without sin.” Hebrews 4:15 “He made Him who knew no sin to be sin on our behalf, so that we might become the righteousness of God in Him.” 2 Corinthians 5:21 APPLICATION What, specifically, will you do this week to pay atte...

The Magi   Matthew 2:1-12   1.     The cast 2.     Their character 3.     Their conduct 4.     Our response    GOSPEL CONNECTION “which He brought about in Christ, when He raised Him from the dead and seated Him at His right hand in the heavenly places, 21 far above all rule and authority and power and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this age but also in the one to come.” Ephes...

A Peace of Heaven Luke 2: 8-15   1. Prologue (1-7) 2. An earthly setting (8-9) 3. A heavenly message (10-12) 4. An eruption of worship (13-15) 5. Epilogue (16-20)   GOSPEL CONNECTION “For He (Jesus) rescued us from the domain of darkness, and transferred us to the kingdom of His beloved Son, 14 in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins…19 For it was the Father’s good pleasure for all the...

Shepherds Seize the Moment Luke 2:8-21   1. The Audience 2. The Angel 3. The Announcement 4. The Abundance of Angels 5. The Application GOSPEL CONNECTION “So Jesus said to them again, “Truly, truly, I say to you, I am the door of the sheep…9 “I am the door; if anyone enters through Me, he will be saved, and will go in and out and find pasture. 11 “I am the good shepherd; the good shepherd lays dow...

A Sermon from Matthew 1:18-25   1. Proximity — those CLOSEST to us test our relationship with God the MOST!   2. Authenticity — not our ACTIONS but our REACTIONS reveal our character! 3. Purpose — not my will be done but God’s will be done   4. Ambassador — let the MESS of my life be GOD’S MESSAGE to the world!   GOSPEL CONNECTION “For a child will be born to us, a son will be given to us; and the...

A Sermon from Luke 1:26-38   1. Oops — An Unexpected Visitor (26-29) 2. Ugh — Overwhelming News (30-33) 3. Aha — God Has A Plan (34-35) 4. Whee — God Can Do It! (36-37)  5. Oh Yeah — Mary Had Hope (38)  GOSPEL CONNECTION “also we have obtained an inheritance, having been predestined according to His purpose who works all things after the counsel of His will, 12 to the end that we who were the firs...

A Sermon from Philippians 4:4-9   1. We are being formed (shaped) by how/where we carry our concern. (vv. 4-7) 2. We are being formed by the things on which we think. (vs. 8) 3. We are being formed by the people we follow. (vs. 9)   GOSPEL CONNECTION “Behold, My Servant, whom I uphold; My chosen one in whom My soul delights. I have put My Spirit upon Him; He will bring forth justice to the nations...

A sermon from Philippians 4:2-3 Think the same thing in the Lord Bring them together With GOSPEL CONNECTION “Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit, but with humility of mind regard one another as more important than yourselves; 4 do not merely look out for your own personal interests, but also for the interests of others. 5 Have this attitude in yourselves which was also in Christ Jesus, 6...

A SERMON FROM NEHEMIAH 7:1-73 Build it — Then Fill it Blessings (People and Things) Need to be Stewarded More Blessings Means More Leaders More Blessings Means More Clarity More Blessings Comes from Extravagant Generosity A Unified Team Brings Supernatural Results APPLICATION What, specifically, will you do this week to seek unity among the believers in our church family? MEMORY VERSE “Do not lay...

A SERMON FROM PHILIPPIANS 1:3-6 The Call to Plant New Ministry Opportunities Working Together GOSPEL CONNECTION Jesus answered them and said, “Truly, truly, I say to you, you seek Me, not because you saw signs, but because you ate of the loaves and were filled. 27 “Do not work for the food which perishes, but for the food which endures to eternal life, which the Son of Man will give to you, for on...

A SERMON FROM NEHEMIAH 6:1-19 The plot to assassinate is met with refusal to cooperate (1-4) Slander is denied and prayer is prescribed (5-9) The scheme to disgrace is met with refutation and prayer (10-14) Completion, recognition, and intimidation (15-19) GOSPEL CONNECTION “The LORD is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer, My God, my rock, in whom I take refuge; My shield and the horn of my s...

A SERMON FROM ROMANS 3:21-26 The Gospel believed The Gospel achieved The Gospel received GOSPEL CONNECTION “When we talk about the gospel, we are talking about the very real, dynamic power of God to create, redeem, and save. The power of the gospel is the power that enabled Jesus to overcome temptation, preach with authority, cast out demons, heal the sick, raise the dead, and rise from the dead H...

A SERMON FROM NEHEMIAH 5:14-19 The 3 advantages of making a difference A. Position B. Power C. Privilege The 3 temptations of a difference maker A. We will be tempted to misuse our position B. We will be tempted to abuse our power C. We will be tempted to profit from our privileges How to keep our integrity A. Deepen my understanding of who I am B. Develop a love for people C. Discipline myself wi...

A SERMON FROM NEHEMIAH 5:1-13 The cause of conflicts The cure for conflict A. Reaction B. Reflection C. Reveal D. Responsibility E. Remember GOSPEL CONNECTION “Be on guard for yourselves and for all the flock, among which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to shepherd the church of God which He purchased with His own blood. 29 “I know that after my departure savage wolves will come in among y...

A SERMON FROM NEHEMIAH 4:1-23 Here comes trouble Pause to regroup Make a difference GOSPEL CONNECTION Jesus has defeated sin, death, and adversity once for all. Yes, we will likely encounter obstacles and people who seek to distract, deter, and destroy us in following our Savior, living our faith daily, and building God’s kingdom. However, our resolve and strength comes from knowing who our Savior...

A SERMON FROM NEHEMIAH 3:1-32 Tactical Everyone has a place According to your gift and personality Mismatched Significance GOSPEL CONNECTION “Jesus was going throughout all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues and proclaiming the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every kind of disease and every kind of sickness among the people.” (Matthew 4:23) But He said to them, “I must preach the kingdom of...

A SERMON FROM NEHEMIAH 2:1-20 Promises and providence Omnipotence and obedience Confidence and contention GOSPEL CONNECTION “Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession. 15 For we do not have a high priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but One who has been tempted in all things as we are, yet wi...

A SERMON FROM NEHEMIAH 1:1-11 Ask the right questions Feel the right emotions Have the right reaction Take the right action GOSPEL CONNECTION Repentance is understanding the gravity of our sin and having the desire, given by the Holy Spirit’s work in our life, to not continue sinning. “I now rejoice, not that you were made sorrowful, but that you were made sorrowful to the point of repentance; for...

A SERMON FROM LUKE 15:11-32 You can only be found if you first know you are lost   GOSPEL CONNECTION “But God, being rich in mercy, because of His great love with which He loved us, 5 even when we were dead in our transgressions, made us alive together with Christ (by grace you have been saved),” ( Ephesians 2:4-5 ) APPLICATION To what “undeserving” person can you extend God’s love and forgiveness...

A SERMON FROM LUKE 10:25-37 GOSPEL CONNECTION “But God, being rich in mercy, because of His great love with which He loved us, 5 even when we were dead in our transgressions, made us alive together with Christ (by grace you have been saved), 6 and raised us up with Him, and seated us with Him in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus, 7 so that in the ages to come He might show the surpassing riches...

A SERMON FROM LUKE 24:36-49 The reality of the resurrection A new mission GOSPEL CONNECTION “For I delivered to you as of first importance what I also received, that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, 4 and that He was buried, and that He was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures,…“14 And if Christ has not been raised, then our preaching is in vain and your faith i...

A SERMON FROM LUKE 24:13-35 Warning Wisdom Wonder GOSPEL CONNECTION He was despised and forsaken of men, a man of sorrows and acquainted with grief; and like one from whom men hide their face He was despised, and we did not esteem Him. 4 Surely our griefs He Himself bore, and our sorrows He carried; yet we ourselves esteemed Him stricken, smitten of God, and afflicted. 5 But He was pierced through...

A SERMON FROM LUKE 22:14-38 Passover Propitiation Providence GOSPEL CONNECTION The next day he saw Jesus coming to him and said, “Behold, the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world!” John 1:29 “If you address as Father the One who impartially judges according to each one’s work, conduct yourselves in fear during the time of your stay on earth; 18 knowing that you were not redeemed with pe...

A SERMON FROM LUKE 19:1-10 The Man The Meeting The Miracle The Mission   GOSPEL CONNECTION Jesus said to them, “I am the bread of life; he who comes to Me will not hunger, and he who believes in Me will never thirst. 36 “But I said to you that you have seen Me, and yet do not believe. 37 “All that the Father gives Me will come to Me, and the one who comes to Me I will certainly not cast out. 38 “F...