Century Baptist Church Sermons

The Turn 2.15.26

The TurnMark 8:27-38
 
GOSPEL CONNECTIONFor through the Law I died to the Law, so that I might live to God.20 “I have been crucified with Christ; and it is no longer I who live, butChrist lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live byfaith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself up for me.21 “I do not nullify the grace of God, for if righteousness comesthrough the Law, then Christ died needlessly.” Colossians 2:19-21
APPLICATIONHow will you live unashamed of Jesus Christ this week? Be specific.
MEMORY VERSEAnd He summoned the crowd with His disciples, and said to them, “Ifanyone wishes to come after Me, he must deny himself, and take uphis cross and follow Me. 35“For whoever wishes to save his life willlose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake and the gospel’s willsave it.” Mark 8:34-35

The Pregame Speech | 2.8.26

The Pregame SpeechMatthew 28:16-20
1. The Mission2. The Playbook3. The Captain’s Presence
GOSPEL CONNECTIONJesus spoke these things; and lifting up His eyes to heaven, He said,"Father, the hour has come; glorify Your Son, that the Son may glorifyYou, 2 even as You gave Him authority over all flesh, that to all whomYou have given Him, He may give eternal life. 3 This is eternal life, thatthey may know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom Youhave sent. 4 I glorified You on the earth, having accomplished thework which You have given Me to do. 5 Now, Father, glorify Metogether with Yourself, with the glory which I had with You before theworld was.” John 17:1-5
APPLICATIONWho is one person in your life you can share the gospel with thisweek? When will you share with him/her?
MEMORY VERSE“Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them inthe name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, 20teachingthem to observe all that I commanded you; and lo, I am with youalways, even to the end of the age.” Matthew 28:19-20

The Power | 2.1.26

The Power
Mark 4:35-41
GOSPEL CONNECTION“He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation. 16Forby Him all things were created, both in the heavens and on earth,visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers orauthorities—all things have been created through Him and for Him.17He is before all things, and in Him all things hold together….19For itwas the Father’s good pleasure for all the fullness to dwell in Him,20and through Him to reconcile all things to Himself, having madepeace through the blood of His cross; through Him, I say, whetherthings on earth or things in heaven.” Colossians 1:15-17, 19-20APPLICATIONHow can you trust God this upcoming week with situations that get outof control or seem hopeless?MEMORY VERSE“in these last days (God) has spoken to us in His Son, whom Heappointed heir of all things, through whom also He made the world.”Hebrews 1:2

The Sabbath | 1.25.26

The SabbathMark 2:23-28
1. Breaking the rules (23-24)2. True rest (25-28)3. Conclusion
 
GOSPEL CONNECTIONFor He was teaching His disciples and telling them, “The Son of Manis to be delivered into the hands of men, and they will kill Him; andwhen He has been killed, He will rise three days later.” Mark 9:31
APPLICATIONHow will you utilize the gift of Sabbath to help you prioritize andenhance your relationship with God and others?
MEMORY VERSEJesus said to them, “The Sabbath was made for man, and not man forthe Sabbath. 28“So the Son of Man is Lord even of the Sabbath.” Mark2:27-28

The Healing | 1.18.26

The Healing
Mark 2:1-12
 
GOSPEL CONNECTION“And He began to teach them that the Son of Man must suffer manythings and be rejected by the elders and the chief priests and thescribes, and be killed, and after three days rise again.” Mark 8:31“…just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, andto give His life a ransom for many.” Matthew 20:28APPLICATIONWhat broken area of your life will you ask God to heal this week?What lengths are you willing to go so that you experience healing?MEMORY VERSE“But so that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earthto forgive sins”—He *said to the paralytic, 11 “I say to you, get up, pickup your pallet and go home.” Mark 2:10-11

The Call | 1.11.26

The Call
Mark 1:14-20
GOSPEL CONNECTION“But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to becomechildren of God, even to those who believe in His name, 13 who wereborn, not of blood nor of the will of the flesh nor of the will of man, butof God.” John 1:12-13
APPLICATIONWhere do you sense Jesus inviting you to:Turn back (repent)?Trust the good news more deeply?Reorder priorities so that He is first?The sermon described authentic faith as passionate, not moderate orfanatical. What would “passionate but relational” faith look like in yourcurrent season of life?
MEMORY VERSEAnd Jesus said to them, “Follow Me, and I will make you becomefishers of men.” 18 Immediately they left their nets and followed Him.Mark 1:17-18

The Dance | 1.4.26

The DanceMark 1:1-13
 
GOSPEL CONNECTION“For we do not have a high priest who cannot sympathize with ourweaknesses, 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 wemight become the righteousness of God in Him.” 2 Corinthians 5:21APPLICATIONWhat, specifically, will you do this week to pay attention to the voicesshaping your desires?How can I adopt the same attitude of humility as John the Baptistwhen it comes to leading or participating in ministry or the general lifeof my church family?MEMORY VERSEAnd he was preaching, and saying, “After me One is coming who ismightier than I, and I am not fit to stoop down and untie the thong ofHis sandals. 8 I baptized you with water; but He will baptize you withthe Holy Spirit.” Mark 1:7-8

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