Century Baptist Church Sermons

A sermon from 1 John 2:1-6 The work of Christ (vv. 1-2)         a. Advocate (1)         b. Propitiation (2) The walk in Christ (vv. 3-6)         a. Know and obey (3-4)         b. Love and obey (5a)         c. Abide and obey (5b-6) GOSPEL CONNECTION John wrote his Gospel for the purpose of justification: “But these have been written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God;...

A sermon from 1 John 1:5-10 The perfection of God (vv. 5-6) The problem of sin (vv. 7-8) The process of sanctification (vv. 9-10) GOSPEL CONNECTION By grace through faith (Ephesians 2:8-9) our sin is forgiven and our eternity is changed from separation from God, to being a child in the family of God, dwelling eternally with Him. This is our position in Christ, secure and seated in the heavenly rea...

A sermon from 1 John 1:1-4 What is which? What does which do for who? What does who do for you? GOSPEL CONNECTION “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God…11 He came to his own, and his own people did not receive him. 12 But to all who did receive him, who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God, 13 who were born, not of blood nor of...

A sermon from Revelation 21:1-8 A Renewed Home (vs. 1-2) A Restored Relationship (vs. 3-4) A Remarkable Offer (vs. 5-8)   GOSPEL CONNECTION “Do not let your heart be troubled; believe in God, believe also in Me. 2 “In My Father’s house are many dwelling places; if it were not so, I would have told you; for I go to prepare a place for you. 3 “If I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again a...

A Survey of the Book of Matthew: The Person of the King* 1:1 – 4:25 The Preaching of the King 5:1 – 7:29 The Proof of the King 8:1 – 9:38 The Program of the King 10:1 – 16:12 The Pedagogy of the King 16:13 – 20:28 The Presentation of the King 20:29 – 23:39 The Predictions of the King 24:1 – 25:46 The Passions of the King 26:1 – 27:66 The Power of the King 28:1-20 *Outline from Charles C. Ryrie GOS...

A sermon from Psalm 57 The request The response GOSPEL CONNECTION “But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.” (Romans 5:8) “The Spirit of the Lord is upon Me, because He anointed Me to preach the gospel to the poor. He has sent Me to proclaim release to the captives, and recovery of sight to the blind, to set free those who are oppressed, 1...

A sermon from Psalm 126: Temporary joy Tearful joy Timing of joy Testimony of joy GOSPEL CONNECTION “The Lord is my strength and song, And He has become my salvation; This is my God, and I will praise Him; My father’s God, and I will extol Him.” (Exodus 15:2) “The Lord is my strength and my shield; My heart trusts in Him, and I am helped; Therefore my heart exults, And with my song I shall thank H...

A sermon from Psalm 29 The praise of the Lord The power of the Lord The peace of the Lord GOSPEL CONNECTION “But now in Christ Jesus you who formerly were far off have been brought near by the blood of Christ. 14 For He Himself is our peace, who made both groups into one and broke down the barrier of the dividing wall, 15 by abolishing in His flesh the enmity, which is the Law of commandments cont...

A sermon from Psalm 130 Cry to the Lord Wait on the Lord Hope in the Lord GOSPEL CONNECTION “And behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you shall name Him Jesus.” (Luke 1:31) “She will bear a Son; and you shall call His name Jesus, for He will save His people from their sins.” (Matthew 1:21) “And there is salvation in no one else; for there is no other name under heaven that ha...

A sermon from Lamentations 3:21-25 I. The context: Jerusalem destroyed--The horror and hopelessness in Lamentations                A. The siege                B. The breakthrough                C. Razed and burned II. A remarkable pivot to hope                A. The power of a “call to mind”                B. Hebrew term: hesed                C. A reason to hope “new every morning”                ...

A sermon from Matthew 28:16-20 The meeting The mission      A. All authority      B. All disciples      C. All nations      D. All baptized      E. All commands      F. All time GOSPEL CONNECTION “Remember Jesus Christ, risen from the dead, descendant of David, according to my gospel, 9 for which I suffer hardship even to imprisonment as a criminal; but the word of God is not imprisoned. 10 For th...

A sermon from Mattew 28:11-15 Coverup Biblical Testimony      a. Hostile witness      b. Biblical witness Investigation      a. Burial      b. Empty tomb      c. Appearances      d. Transformation   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...

A sermon from Matthew 28:1-10 The arrival of the angel The announcement to the women The appearance of Jesus GOSPEL CONNECTION “Now I make known to you, brethren, the gospel which I preached to you, which also you received, in which also you stand, 2 by which also you are saved, if you hold fast the word which I preached to you, unless you believed in vain. 3 For I delivered to you as of first imp...

A sermon from Matthew 27:57-66 The preparation of Jesus for the tomb The plan to keep Jesus in the tomb   GOSPEL CONNECTION and MEMORY VERSE “Therefore we have been buried with Him through baptism into death, so that as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, so we too might walk in newness of life. 5For if we have become united with Him in the likeness of His death, certa...

A sermon from Matthew 27:45-56 The reality of the death of Jesus The results of the death of Jesus The response of the death of Jesus Gospel Connection and Memory Verse “And He Himself bore our sins in His body on the cross, so that we might die to sin and live to righteousness; for by His wounds you were healed.” (1 Peter 2:24) “For Christ also died for sins once for all, the just for the unjust,...

A sermon from Matthew 27:32-44 Taunt His agony Taunt His authority Taunt His ability Taunt His access Gospel Connection and Memory Verse “He was oppressed, and He was afflicted, Yet He did not open His mouth; Like a lamb that is led to slaughter, And like a sheep that is silent before its shearers, So He did not open His mouth. 8 By oppression and judgment, He was taken away; And as for His genera...

A sermon from Matthew 27:24-31 Claim Curse Cruelty   Gospel Connection and Memory Verse “But He was pierced through for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities; The chastening for our well-being fell upon Him, And by His scourging, we are healed.” (Isaiah 53:5) Application What will you do this week to prepare yourself to stand for Jesus in times when those around you are mocking Him...

A sermon from Psalm 67 God and his ways are to be known by all the peoples God is to be praised by all the peoples Encountering God will bring joy and gladness to all the peoples God is to be revered by all the peoples Gospel Connection “For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all men,12instructing us to deny ungodliness and worldly desires and to live sensibly, righteously and go...

A sermon from Matthew 27:11-23 Charge Crowd Cross Gospel Connection Read Mark 15:2-15; Luke 23:2-3, 13-15; John 18:29-19:15. Identify additional details and insights these three Gospel writers include regarding this Biblical account. What attitudes, emotions, or perspectives must a person have in order to stay calm while being attacked? In what way is not defending an innocent person the same as c...

A sermon from Matthew 27:1-10 Show trial Shallow remorse Shameful hypocrisy Gospel Connection “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life.” (John 3:16-18) “Truly, truly, I say to you, he who believes has eternal life.” (John 6:47) Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life; he who believes in Me w...

A sermon from Matthew 26:69-75 Ignorant Insistent Incensed Gospel Connection “Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you at the proper time, 7casting all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you. 8Be of sober spirit, be on the alert. Your adversary, the devil, prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. 9But resist him, firm in your faith...

A sermon from Matthew 26:57-68 What is the Gospel?         • John 3:16         • 1 Cor. 15:1-5 Humility (57-63a) Truth (63b-68) GOSPEL CONNECTION “Now I make known to you, brethren, the gospel which I preached to you, which also you received, in which also you stand, 2by which also you are saved, if you hold fast the word which I preached to you, unless you believed in vain. 3For I delivered to yo...

A sermon from Matthew 26:47-56 The Sellout The Surrender The Scripture APPLICATION What will you do this week to ensure you stand firm in your faith the next time you are tested?

A sermon from Matthew 26:36-46 Watch and pray Sin and wrath Gospel Connection “All that the Father gives Me will come to Me, and the one who comes to Me I will certainly not cast out. 38For I have come down from heaven, not to do My own will, but the will of Him who sent Me. 39This is the will of Him who sent Me, that of all that He has given Me I lose nothing, but raise it up on the last day. 40F...

A sermon from Matthew 26:30-35 What is the heart of discipleship? What if I stumble? Why did God allow Peter to fail? Jesus Foretells Peter's Denial 30 And when they had sung a hymn, they went out to the Mount of Olives. 31 Then Jesus said to them, “You will all fall away because of me this night. For it is written, ‘I will strike the shepherd, and the sheep of the flock will be scattered.’ 32 But...