Central Baptist Church

The sermon explores the commission given to the twelve disciples in Luke 9, emphasizing their empowerment to heal and proclaim the kingdom of God. It highlights the necessity of total dependence on God rather than human resources, illustrated by Jesus' instruction to take nothing for the journey. The narrative of feeding the five thousand serves as a central example of how God increases faith thro...

The sermon explores the account of Jesus casting out a legion of demons from a man in the region of the Gadarenes, emphasizing the reality and severity of spiritual warfare. It contrasts the power of Christ over evil spirits with the pervasive influence of demonic forces in modern culture, specifically addressing issues such as abortion, drug addiction, and societal moral decay. The message highli...

This sermon explores the call for believers to stand firm in their faith by anchoring themselves in the unchanging Word of God. It examines the historical context of Peter's letter to the churches in Asia Minor, emphasizing the reality of persecution and the necessity of endurance. The central theological theme is the concept of being born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus C...

This sermon examines the teachings of Jesus in Luke 6, emphasizing that Christian conduct is defined by discernment, forgiveness, and the bearing of good fruit rather than mere condemnation. The message clarifies that while believers are called to avoid hypocritical judgment, they are still responsible for exercising wisdom and maintaining moral boundaries within the church and family. The central...

The sermon examines the account of Jesus calming the storm in Luke 8, interpreting the event as a demonstration of Christ's divine authority and a fulfillment of Old Testament prophecy. It emphasizes the theological necessity of active faith, arguing that hearing God's Word must be accompanied by obedience and the production of spiritual fruit. The message shifts to a pastoral call for evangelism,...

This sermon examines the final chapter of James, focusing on the warning to the rich who have laid up earthly treasures and the call for believers to exercise patience in suffering. The message emphasizes that while material wealth rots and decays, the coming of the Lord is near, requiring steadfastness and trust in God's compassion, as illustrated by the examples of the prophets and Job. It furth...

The sermon examines James 3:13-18 to distinguish between earthly wisdom, characterized by bitter jealousy and selfish ambition, and the wisdom from above, which is pure, peaceable, and gentle. It warns that harboring resentment leads to physical and spiritual disorder, contrasting this with the fruit of the Spirit which produces a harvest of righteousness. The message emphasizes that true wisdom a...

The sermon expounds on the Parable of the Sower found in Luke chapter eight, interpreting the four types of soil as representations of human responses to the gospel message. It highlights the historical context of Joanna, a supporter of Jesus, and emphasizes that while some reject or fall away from the faith, others produce abundant spiritual fruit. The preacher encourages believers to persist in...

The sermon exhorts believers to reject pride and worldly friendship in favor of radical humility before God. Drawing primarily from James chapter four, the message identifies selfish passions as the root of conflict and emphasizes that God actively opposes the proud while extending grace to the humble. Bro. Warren urges the audience to submit to God, resist the devil, and recognize their dependenc...

The sermon explores the Beatitudes from Luke 6, contrasting the spiritual blessings of poverty and persecution with the emptiness of worldly wealth. It emphasizes that true believers should expect hostility from the world but find their reward in heaven rather than earthly validation. A central theme is the command to love enemies through unconditional action and prayer, mirroring Christ's sacrifi...

The sermon emphasizes the critical importance of controlling one's speech, drawing primarily from James chapter three to illustrate how a small tongue can have a disproportionately large impact on life and relationships. It highlights the responsibility of teachers and believers to seek divine wisdom, prepare carefully, and ensure their words align with God's truth rather than causing harm or divi...

The sermon emphasizes that genuine faith in Jesus Christ must be accompanied by active works and evangelism, drawing primarily from James chapter 2. It clarifies the relationship between salvation by grace through faith and the subsequent call to good works, referencing Ephesians 2 and Romans 3-5. Bro. Warren urges believers to actively share the gospel with the lost, illustrating that passive bel...

The sermon emphasizes the critical importance of prayer and intentional discipleship by examining Jesus' selection of the twelve apostles in Luke 6. It contrasts genuine saving faith with mere intellectual belief, using Judas Iscariot's distinction between knowing Jesus as a teacher versus a Lord to illustrate this point. Bro. Warren highlights the early church's devotion to prayer in Acts 1 and s...

The sermon exhorts believers to reject social partiality and instead cultivate eyes of compassion by looking to Jesus Christ as the ultimate example. Drawing primarily from James chapter 2, it warns that showing favoritism based on wealth or appearance is a sin that violates the law of loving one's neighbor. The message emphasizes that all humanity stands guilty before God's moral law, yet finds r...

This sermon explores the theme of healing and power found in the name of Jesus, using the account of the man with the withered hand in Luke chapter 6 as the central text. Bro. Warren contrasts the rigid legalism of the Pharisees with Jesus' authority to do good on the Sabbath, demonstrating that true obedience leads to restoration. Through personal testimony and historical anecdotes, the message e...

The sermon explores the transition from the Old Covenant to the New Covenant through Jesus' teachings on fasting and the Sabbath. By examining Luke chapters 5 and 6, the message highlights how religious rituals like fasting were often performed for show rather than genuine devotion. Jesus clarifies that He is the Lord of the Sabbath, fulfilling the law rather than abolishing it. Bro. Warren emphas...

The sermon expounds on James chapter 1, emphasizing that genuine faith must be demonstrated through active obedience rather than mere intellectual assent. Bro. Warren highlights the critical importance of controlling one's speech, urging believers to be quick to listen and slow to anger while avoiding the destructive power of the tongue. A significant portion of the message focuses on practical ac...

This sermon examines two miracles recorded in Luke chapter five to demonstrate the divinity and authority of Jesus Christ. The preacher analyzes the healing of a leper and the paralytic lowered through the roof, highlighting how these acts fulfilled the Law while revealing Jesus' power to forgive sins. By confronting the Pharisees with questions about His identity, the text establishes that only G...