Century Baptist Church Sermons

The Magi | 12.28.25

The Magi
 
Matthew 2:1-12
 
1.     The cast2.     Their character3.     Their conduct4.     Our response 
 
GOSPEL CONNECTION“which He brought about in Christ, when He raised Him from the deadand seated Him at His right hand in the heavenly places, 21 far aboveall rule and authority and power and dominion, and every name that isnamed, not only in this age but also in the one to come.” Ephesians1:20-21
APPLICATIONWhat sacrifice do you need to make for Christ this week?
MEMORY VERSE“After coming into the house they saw the Child with Mary His mother;and they fell to the ground and worshiped Him. Then, opening theirtreasures, they presented to Him gifts of gold, frankincense, andmyrrh.” 1 Peter 2:11

A Peace of Heaven | 12.21.25

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, andtransferred us to the kingdom of His beloved Son, 14 in whom we haveredemption, the forgiveness of sins…19 For it was the Father’s goodpleasure for all the fullness to dwell in Him, 20 and through Him toreconcile all things to Himself, having made peace through the bloodof His cross; through Him, I say, whether things on earth or things inheaven.” Colossians 1:13-14, 19-20Jesus said, “Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you; not asthe world gives do I give to you. Do not let your heart be troubled, norlet it be fearful.” John 14:27
APPLICATIONHow will you glorify and praise God with other Christians this week?
MEMORY VERSE“And suddenly there appeared with the angel a multitude of theheavenly host praising God and saying, 14 “Glory to God in thehighest, and on earth peace among men with whom He is pleased.”Luke 2:13-14

Shepherds Seize the Moment | 12.14.25

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 doorof the sheep…9 “I am the door; if anyone enters through Me, he willbe saved, and will go in and out and find pasture. 11 “I am the goodshepherd; the good shepherd lays down His life for the sheep…14 “I am the good shepherd, and I know My own and My own knowMe, 15 even as the Father knows Me and I know the Father; and I laydown My life for the sheep.” John 10:7, 9, 11, 14-15
APPLICATIONWho will you tell about the birth of Jesus Christ this week? When?
MEMORY VERSE“The shepherds went back, glorifying and praising God for all that theyhad heard and seen, just as had been told them.” Luke 2:20

Joseph: The Making of a Borrowed Dad for Jesus | 12.7.25

A Sermon from Matthew 1:18-25
 
1. Proximity — those CLOSEST to us test our relationship with Godthe 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 tothe world!
 
GOSPEL CONNECTION“For a child will be born to us, a son will be given to us; and thegovernment will rest on His shoulders; and His name will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace. 7 There will be no end to the increase of His government or of peace, on the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish it and to uphold it with justice and righteousness from then on and forevermore. The zeal of the LORD of hosts will accomplish this.”     Isaiah 9:6-7APPLICATIONWhat area of your life do you need to submit to God’s will?MEMORY VERSE“But when he had considered this, behold, an angel of the Lordappeared to him in a dream, saying, “Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary as your wife; for the Child who has been conceived in her is of the Holy Spirit. 21 “She will bear a Son; and you shall call His name Jesus, for He will save His people from their sins.”Matthew 1:20-21
 

Mary: The Promise of Hope | 11.30.25

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 predestinedaccording to His purpose who works all things after the counsel of Hiswill, 12 to the end that we who were the first to hope in Christ would beto the praise of His glory. 13 In Him, you also, after listening to themessage of truth, the gospel of your salvation—having also believed,you were sealed in Him with the Holy Spirit of promise, 14 who is givenas a pledge of our inheritance, with a view to the redemption of God’sown possession, to the praise of His glory.” Ephesians 1:11-14 APPLICATIONHow will you live with hope this week as God works in your life?MEMORY VERSE“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, whoaccording to His great mercy has caused us to be born again to aliving hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,4 to obtain an inheritance which is imperishable and undefiled and willnot fade away, reserved in heaven for you.” 1 Peter 1:3-4

Formation | 11.23.25

A Sermon from Philippians 4:4-9
 
1. We are being formed (shaped) by how/where we carry ourconcern. (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 Mysoul delights. I have put My Spirit upon Him; He will bring forth justiceto the nations. 2 “He will not cry out or raise His voice, nor make Hisvoice heard in the street. 3 “A bruised reed He will not break and adimly burning wick He will not extinguish; He will faithfully bring forthjustice. 4 “He will not be disheartened or crushed Until He hasestablished justice in the earth; and the coastlands will waitexpectantly for His law.” 5 Thus says God the LORD, Who created theheavens and stretched them out, Who spread out the earth and itsoffspring, Who gives breath to the people on it and spirit to those whowalk in it, 6 “I am the LORD, I have called You in righteousness, I willalso hold You by the hand and watch over You, and I will appoint Youas a covenant to the people, as a light to the nations, 7 To open blindeyes, to bring out prisoners from the dungeon and those who dwell indarkness from the prison.” Isaiah 42:1-7 
 
APPLICATIONHow can you be an effective peacemaker this week?
 
MEMORY VERSE“Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever isright, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is of good repute,if there is any excellence and if anything worthy of praise, dwell onthese things.” Philippians 4:8

With | 11.16.25

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 who, although He existed in the form of God, did not regard equality with God a thing to be grasped, 7 but emptied Himself, taking the form of a bond-servant, and being made in the likeness of men. 8 Being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross. 9 For this reason also, God highly exalted Him, and bestowed on Him the name which is above every name, 10 so that at the name of Jesus EVERY KNEE WILL BOW, of those who are in heaven and on earth and under the earth, 11 and that every tongue will confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.” Philippians 2:3-11
APPLICATION
What, specifically, will you do this week to live in harmony with other believers in Jesus?
MEMORY VERSE
“Finally, brethren, rejoice, be made complete, be comforted, be likeminded,live in peace; and the God of love and peace will be with you.” 2 Corinthians 13:11

From Shambles to Success | 11.9.25

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 hands upon anyone too hastily and thereby share responsibility for the sins of others; keep yourself free from sin.” (1 Timothy 5:22)

Partners in Mission | 11.2.25

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 Him the Father, God, has set His seal.” 28 Therefore, they said to Him, “What shall we do, so that we may work the works of God?” 29 Jesus answered and said to them, “This is the work of God, that you believe in Him whom He has sent.” 30 So they said to Him, “What then do You do for a sign, so that we may see, and believe You? What work do You perform? 31 “Our fathers ate the manna in the wilderness; as it is written, ‘HE GAVE THEM BREAD OUT OF HEAVEN TO EAT.’ ” 32 Jesus then said to them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, it is not Moses who has given you the bread out of heaven, but it is My Father who gives you the true bread out of heaven. 33 “For the bread of God is that which comes down out of heaven, and gives life to the world.” 34 Then they said to Him, “Lord, always give us this bread.” 35 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.” (John 6:26-35)
APPLICATION
What prayer of thanksgiving can you offer for your church today?
MEMORY VERSE
“For I am confident of this very thing, that He who began a good work in you will perfect it until the day of Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 1:6)

Strengthen My Hands | 10.26.25

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 salvation, my stronghold.” (Psalm 18:2)
“But as for me, I trust in You, O LORD, I say, “You are my God.” (Psalm 31:14)
APPLICATION
How will you apply Nehemiah's persistence and faith in your life when facing challenges?
MEMORY VERSE
“When all our enemies heard of it, and all the nations surrounding us saw it, they lost their confidence; for they recognized that this work had been accomplished with the help of our God.” (Nehemiah 6:16)