Century Baptist Church Sermons

Good Friday Service | 3.29.24

A Good Friday sermon from Hebrews 2:5-18
5 For it was not to angels that God subjected the world to come, of which we are speaking. 6 It has been testified somewhere,
“What is man, that you are mindful of him,    or the son of man, that you care for him?7 You made him for a little while lower than the angels;    you have crowned him with glory and honor,8     putting everything in subjection under his feet.”
Now in putting everything in subjection to him, he left nothing outside his control. At present, we do not yet see everything in subjection to him. 9 But we see him who for a little while was made lower than the angels, namely Jesus, crowned with glory and honor because of the suffering of death, so that by the grace of God he might taste death for everyone.
10 For it was fitting that he, for whom and by whom all things exist, in bringing many sons to glory, should make the founder of their salvation perfect through suffering. 11 For he who sanctifies and those who are sanctified all have one source. That is why he is not ashamed to call them brothers, 12 saying,
“I will tell of your name to my brothers;    in the midst of the congregation I will sing your praise.”
13 And again,
“I will put my trust in him.”
And again,
“Behold, I and the children God has given me.”
14 Since therefore the children share in flesh and blood, he himself likewise partook of the same things, that through death he might destroy the one who has the power of death, that is, the devil, 15 and deliver all those who through fear of death were subject to lifelong slavery. 16 For surely it is not angels that he helps, but he helps the offspring of Abraham. 17 Therefore he had to be made like his brothers in every respect, so that he might become a merciful and faithful high priest in the service of God, to make propitiation for the sins of the people. 18 For because he himself has suffered when tempted, he is able to help those who are being tempted.

Closing the Loopholes | 3.24.24

A sermon from Matthew 23:16-22
 Be careful who you follow and how you lead
Pursue truth over tradition
Walk in God’s faithfulness
Gospel Connection
By Jesus Christ doing the will of God in becoming the sacrifice for sin, once for all, sinful humanity can become holy (via God’s grace through faith, see Ephesians 2:1-10). Hebrews 10:1-18 describes what Jesus did and what we received.
"After saying above, “Sacrifices and offerings and whole burnt offerings and sacrifices for sin You have not desired, nor have You taken pleasure in them” (which are offered according to the Law), 9 then He said, “Behold, I have come to do Your will.” He takes away the first in order to establish the second. 10 By this will we have been sanctified through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once for all.” (Hebrews 10:8-10)
Application
How will you live out Colossians 3:17, “Whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks through Him to God the Father” this week?
 

The Key to the Kingdom | 3.17.24

A sermon from Matthew 23:13-15
The Defense (vs. 14)
The Door (vs. 13)
The Disciple (vs. 15)
Gospel Connection
It is not possible for mankind to obtain eternal life on their own works, merit and efforts. Jesus makes that truth clear in Matthew 19:16-26.
"But God, who is rich in mercy (Ephesians 2:4-5), has demonstrated His love for us in Christ Jesus." (Romans 5:8)
Entrance into the kingdom of heaven is only found in Jesus Christ (John 14:6).
“And there is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved.” (Acts 4:12) (ESV)
Application
With whom will you share the key to entering the kingdom of heaven?  When will you do it?

Be Consistent | 3.10.24

A sermon from Matthew 23:1-12
Grounded in Scripture
Humble in service
Identity in Christ
Gospel Connection
“But it is not this way among you, but whoever wishes to become great among you shall be your servant; 44and whoever wishes to be first among you shall be slave of all. 45“For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life a ransom for many.” Mark 10:43-45 (NASB)“But when the fullness of the time came, God sent forth His Son, born of a woman, born under the Law, 5so that He might redeem those who were under the Law, that we might receive the adoption as sons.” Galatians 4:4-5 (NASB)
Application
Is there an area of your life where your words do not match your actions? What will you do this week to align your words and deeds reflecting humble servanthood to our Savior and King ?

Mistaken Identity | 3.3.24

A sermon from Matthew 22:41-46
Son of God and Son of David
Mistaken identity
Application
Gospel Connection
“For the love of Christ controls us, having concluded this, that onedied for all, therefore all died; 15and He died for all, so that they wholive might no longer live for themselves, but for Him who died androse again on their behalf.” 2 Corinthians 5:14-15 (NASB)
Application
What will you do this week, or stop doing, to become more effective in introducing your non-Christian friends to Christ?

From Fringes to Hinges | 2.25.24

A sermon from Matthew 22:34-40
Start at the beginning
Respond fully to God
Embody the Gospel
Gospel Connection
“In this is love, not that we loved God, but that He loved us and sentHis Son to be the propitiation for our sins. 11Beloved, if God so lovedus, we also ought to love one another. 12No one has seen God at anytime; if we love one another, God abides in us, and His love isperfected in us.” 1 John 4:10-12 (NASB)
Application
What will you do this week indicating you love God with your heart,soul, and mind?
What will you do this week indicating you love your neighbor as youlove yourself?
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A Better Life | 2.18.24

A sermon from Matthew 22:23-33
Strengthen your foundation
Look beyond
Embrace today
Gospel Connection
“Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creature; the old thingspassed away; behold, new things have come. 18Now all these thingsare from God, who reconciled us to Himself through Christ and gaveus the ministry of reconciliation, 19namely, that God was in Christreconciling the world to Himself, not counting their trespasses againstthem, and He has committed to us the word of reconciliation.20Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God weremaking an appeal through us; we beg you on behalf of Christ, bereconciled to God. 21He made Him who knew no sin to be sin on ourbehalf, so that we might become the righteousness of God in Him.”2 Corinthians 5:17-21 (NASB)
Application
What area of Biblical doctrine will you read about and study this week?

Heads or Tails | 2.11.24

A sermon from Matthew 22:15-22
Opposing forces unite
Calling it out
Choose wisely
Gospel Connection
“that, in reference to your former manner of life, you lay aside the oldself, which is being corrupted in accordance with the lusts of deceit,23and that you be renewed in the spirit of your mind, 24and put on thenew self, which in the likeness of God has been created inrighteousness and holiness of the truth.” Ephesians 4:22-24 (NASB)“Therefore we have been buried with Him through baptism into death,so that as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of theFather, so we too might walk in newness of life.” Romans 6:4
APPLICATION
What will you do this week to fulfill your civic responsibilities as a follower of Jesus and a citizen of the USA?

RSVP (without regrets) | 2.4.24

A sermon from Matthew 22:1-14
The honor of the invitation
The hardihood of the invited
The heart of the King
Gospel Connection
The church is the bride of Christ. The kingdom of heaven will be the eternal celebration of the wedding of Jesus to the church for which He suffered and bled and died. Jesus gave His life for His bride.
Application
Have you accepted the King’s invitation to the wedding feast? How will the King’s invitation to be part of the wedding feast affect your attitudes and actions this week?
Memory Verse
“And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19 Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.” Matthew 28:18-20 (ESV)

Lessons from the Vineyard | 1.28.24

A sermon from Matthew 21:28-46
It's about humility
It's about submissive obedience
It's about bearing fruit
Gospel Connection
"But when Christ had offered for all time a single sacrifice for sins, he sat down at the right hand of God..." (Hebrews 10:12)
Application
What command of Christ, that you may have been neglecting, do you need to obey?
What is one practical step you will take this week to submit to God and obey His Word?