Community Baptist Church’s Sermons

This sermon addresses the fundamental mission of the church as defined by the Great Commission in Matthew 28. Pastor Shawn Alexander emphasizes that the church must understand its clear mission - to make disciples of all nations - and actively participate in fulfilling it both locally and globally. He challenges the congregation to avoid becoming a "luxury tour bus" focused on comfort and maintena...

Jesus, in the Sermon on the Mount, elevates the standard of righteousness beyond mere legal obedience, calling His listeners to a deeper, heart-level commitment that reflects God’s original design for marriage. He reaffirms the sanctity of marriage as a divine institution established at creation, where a man and woman become one flesh, and thus no human authority can dissolve what God has joined....

This sermon explores the nature of the church as a unified yet diverse body of believers, drawing from Paul's teaching in 1 Corinthians 12. The message emphasizes that Christians are not meant to live as isolated individuals but as interconnected members of Christ's body. The unity of the church is not based on common interests, similar personalities, or shared life stages, but on the organic life...

Daniel chapter 7 presents a visionary apocalyptic revelation that underscores God’s sovereign control over history amid the rise and fall of earthly kingdoms. Through vivid imagery of four successive beasts—representing Babylon, Medo-Persia, Greece, and a final, terrifying fourth kingdom—God reveals the persistent conflict between divine sovereignty and human rebellion, culminating in the ultimate...

This sermon explores the biblical principles of giving as presented in 2 Corinthians chapters 8 and 9, emphasizing that Christian giving is not governed by Old Testament law but by grace. Pastor Joe Fant addresses common misconceptions about tithing and presents giving as a spiritual discipline and act of worship rather than a legal obligation. The message challenges believers to view their financ...

This sermon explores the nature of corporate worship through the lens of God's unshakable kingdom as presented in Hebrews 12:28-29. Pastor Ben Jacquot establishes that worship is the church's life, while gospel witness is her mission. The sermon defines the kingdom of God as "the King's power over the King's people in the King's place" and traces this theme throughout Scripture. The central argume...

This sermon explores the profound truth that the church is not merely an organization but the literal body of Christ on earth. Drawing from Ephesians 4:11-16, the message emphasizes that at salvation, believers receive not just a ticket to heaven but the very life of Christ—the Trinity dwelling within them. The church's purpose is to equip believers for ministry so they collectively grow into the...

This sermon provides a foundational understanding of what the church truly is according to Scripture. Pastor Joe Fant systematically dismantles common misconceptions—that church is merely a building, an event, a social club, or a service provider—and establishes three biblical definitions: the church is a gathering of God's people, the body of Christ, and heaven's embassy on earth. The message emp...

This sermon explores the foundational nature of the church as revealed in Matthew 16:13-20, where Peter confesses Jesus as "the Christ, the Son of the living God." The message emphasizes that the church is built upon this confession of faith in Jesus as both fully God and fully man, the only Savior who can reconcile sinful humanity to a holy God. Pastor Joe Fant stresses that salvation comes throu...

This sermon addresses the universal human struggle with peace, demonstrating that genuine peace cannot be found in worldly circumstances, relationships, or material possessions, but only through Jesus Christ. Pastor Brent Sivnksty establishes that while the world celebrates peace during Christmas, true peace requires more than the absence of conflict—it demands a personal relationship with Christ....

This Christmas sermon challenges the romanticized view of Christ's birth by examining the real hardships, inconveniences, and suffering that Mary and Joseph endured. Pastor Joe Fant emphasizes that God orchestrated every difficult detail of the nativity—from the forced 70-80 mile journey to Bethlehem while Mary was nine months pregnant, to the rejection at the guest house, to giving birth among an...

This sermon explores the profound theological truths embedded in Galatians 4:4-5, examining why God sent His Son into the world. The message centers on the core statement that "God sent His Son to redeem those who were under the law," unpacking four essential reminders about Christ's coming. The sermon emphasizes that Jesus' birth was not accidental but perfectly timed in God's sovereign plan, tha...

This sermon explores Isaiah 9:6's prophecy of the Messiah by examining the historical context of 8th century BC Israel, when both northern and southern kingdoms had fallen into political corruption, moral debauchery, and spiritual darkness. Pastor Joe Fant demonstrates how God, through the prophet Isaiah, promised a coming child who would be the Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father,...

This Christmas sermon traces the theme of redemption from its first promise in Genesis 3, demonstrating that Christ's coming was purposeful and prophesied from humanity's fall. Pastor Joe Fant establishes that before we can accept a rescuer, we must recognize our need to be rescued. Through the account of the fall, four critical needs for a redeemer are revealed: the need for accurate revelation o...

This sermon calls believers to celebrate a distinctly Christian Thanksgiving by anchoring their hearts in the truths of Psalm 100. The message emphasizes that Christian thanksgiving should be marked by supernatural joy, conscious awareness of God's presence (Coram Deo - before the face of God), and grounded in two foundational truths: that the Lord is God (our Creator, King, and Shepherd) and that...

This sermon explores Jesus' High Priestly Prayer in John 17, focusing on verses 20-21 and the theme of Christian unity. Pastor Joe Fant emphasizes that true Christian unity is not uniformity but rather diverse people becoming one as they pursue a shared purpose through the gospel. Unity flows from our union with Christ and is forged through shared spiritual experiences, particularly conversion. Th...

This sermon explores the conclusion of Jesus' high priestly prayer in John 17:20-26, revealing how Christ prayed specifically for all future believers just before His crucifixion. The message emphasizes that genuine Christianity is defined by faith in Christ through the Word of God, and that Jesus' prayer for His people centers on four main themes: unity among believers, sharing in Christ's glory...

Pastor Joe Fant preaches the Sunday evening service with his sermon titled "The Process of Biblical Change."

This sermon explores Jesus' high priestly prayer in John 17, focusing specifically on His petition for the sanctification of His disciples. The message emphasizes that sanctification—being set apart for God's purposes—is not optional for believers but is the primary work God accomplishes in the Christian life. True transformation occurs when believers expose themselves consistently to God's Word t...

This sermon explores Jesus's high priestly prayer in John 17:11-16, focusing on Christ's intercession for His disciples and all future believers. The central theological truth presented is that genuine Christians are eternally kept, protected, and preserved by God's power rather than their own strength. Pastor Joe Fant addresses the common Christian struggle of wondering whether one has enough str...

Pastor Shawn Alexander preaches the Sunday evening service with his sermon titled "Avoid Lust at All Costs."

This sermon explores the significance of the Lord's Supper as a sacred ordinance given to the church. It emphasizes the importance of observing communion as a unified body of believers, highlighting its role as a remembrance of Christ's sacrifice and a symbol of the church's unity. Pastor Joe Fant explains the biblical basis for the practice, differentiates it from other interpretations, and stres...

Pastor Ben Jacquot preaches the Sunday evening service with his sermon titled "Christ's Priesthood For Us."

This sermon explores John 17:6-19, focusing on Jesus' prayer for His disciples just before His crucifixion. It emphasizes the transition from the Old Covenant to the New Covenant, highlighting Jesus' role in revealing the Father, the disciples' special relationship with God, and Christ's ongoing intercessory ministry. The sermon underscores the importance of faith in Christ, the power of His keepi...

Pastor Shawn and Pastor Ben give a report on their recent trip to Uganda.