Century Baptist Church Sermons

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?

The Matter of Authority | 1.21.24

A sermon from Matthew 21:23-27
Why the question mattered to the leaders
Why the question mattered to Jesus
Why Jesus' authority matters to us
Gospel Connection
"He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation. 16 For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities—all things were created through him and for him. 17 And he is before all things, and in him all things hold together. 18 And he is the head of the body, the church. He is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, that in everything he might be preeminent. 19 For in him all the fullness of God was pleased to dwell, 20 and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether on earth or in heaven, making peace by the blood of his cross." (Colossians 1:15-20)
Application
In what area of your life do you need to submit to Jesus' authority?
How will you humble yourself before Jesus' authority over your life?

Get Hangry | 1.14.24

A sermon from Matthew 21:18-22
Hunger to bear fruit
Hunger for belief
Gospel Connection
"And without faith it is impossible to please Him (God), for whoever would draw near to God must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who seek Him." (Hebrews 11:6)
"For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, 9 not a result of works, so that no one may boast." (Ephesians 2:8-9)
Application
What fruit would you like to bear as a disciple of Jesus that you currently are not?
What change(s) in your life this week would enable you to bear more fruit in your Christian walk?

Lead Like a King | 1.7.24

A sermon from Matthew 21:12-17
Rule with authority
Serve with compassion
Rise above opinion
Gospel Connection
"concerning his Son, who was descended from David according to the flesh 4 and was declared to be the Son of God in power according to the Spirit of holiness by his resurrection from the dead, Jesus Christ our Lord," (Romans 1:3-4)
Application
What impure thoughts or actions do you need to drive out of your life?
How will you praise and worship Jesus this week as the One who gave His life that we might have life?
Prayer
God!  You are holy!  Help me understand what that means and how to live each day honoring and worshiping You as a holy God.
 

Be Curious | 12.31.23

A sermon from Matthew 21:1-11
Ask, "What can I give?”
Ask, “What do I need?”
Ask, “Who is this?”
Gospel Connection
“Have this attitude in yourselves which was also in Christ Jesus, 6who, although He existed in the formof God, did not regard equality with God a thing to be grasped, 7but emptied Himself, taking the form ofa bond-servant, and being made in the likeness of men. 8Being found in appearance as a man, Hehumbled Himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross. 9For this reasonalso, God highly exalted Him, and bestowed on Him the name which is above every name, 10so that atthe name of Jesus every knee will bow, of those who are in heaven and on earth and under the earth,11and that every tongue will confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.” (Philippians 2:5-11)
Application
Who will you tell this week that Jesus is? What specifically will you tell him?
 

Cover to Classic | 12.24.23

A sermon from Luke 2:15-20
They knew what they had
They shared it with others
They didn't stop singing
Gospel Connection
23 Sing to the Lord, all the earth!    Tell of his salvation from day to day.24 Declare his glory among the nations,    his marvelous works among all the peoples!25 For great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised,    and he is to be feared above all gods.26 For all the gods of the peoples are worthless idols,    but the Lord made the heavens.27 Splendor and majesty are before him;    strength and joy are in his place.
28 Ascribe to the Lord, O families of the peoples,    ascribe to the Lord glory and strength!29 Ascribe to the Lord the glory due his name;    bring an offering and come before him!Worship the Lord in the splendor of holiness; (1 Chronicles 16:23-29)
Application
How will the birth of Jesus change your speech and conversations this week?

Gloria | 12.17.23

A sermon from Luke 2:8-14
From glory to glory
From glory to favor
From favor to peace
Gospel Connection
29 His disciples said, “Ah, now you are speaking plainly and not using figurative speech! 30 Now we know that you know all things and do not need anyone to question you; this is why we believe that you came from God.” 31 Jesus answered them, “Do you now believe? 32 Behold, the hour is coming, indeed it has come, when you will be scattered, each to his own home, and will leave me alone. Yet I am not alone, for the Father is with me. 33 I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.” (John 16:29-33)
Application
Do you have the peace of God in  your life?  If not, what will you do this week to experience the peace of God in your life?

The Magnificat | 12.10.23

A sermon from Luke 1:46-55
Magnificent chorus
Strong transition
Anticipated syncopation
Gospel Connection
13 Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us—for it is written, “Cursed is everyone who is hanged on a tree”— 14 so that in Christ Jesus the blessing of Abraham might come to the Gentiles, so that we might receive the promised Spirit through faith.15 To give a human example, brothers: even with a man-made covenant, no one annuls it or adds to it once it has been ratified. 16 Now the promises were made to Abraham and to his offspring. It does not say, “And to offsprings,” referring to many, but referring to one, “And to your offspring,” who is Christ. (Galatians 3:13-16)
Application
How will you glorify the Lord and rejoice in your Savior this week?
 

Benedictus | 12.3.23

A sermon from Luke 1:67-79
Receiving the blessing
Blessing the giver
Releasing the blessing
Gospel Connection
21 But now the righteousness of God has been manifested apart from the law, although the Law and the Prophets bear witness to it— 22 the righteousness of God through faith in Jesus Christ for all who believe. For there is no distinction: 23 for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, 24 and are justified by his grace as a gift, through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus, 25 whom God put forward as a propitiation by his blood, to be received by faith. This was to show God's righteousness, because in his divine forbearance he had passed over former sins. 26 It was to show his righteousness at the present time, so that he might be just and the justifier of the one who has faith in Jesus. (Romans 3:21-26)
Application
What will you do this week to exhibit faithfulness to God (like Zacharias did) by sharing the testimony of God's blessing in your life?  To whom will you share?  When will you share?

Living in the New World | 11.26.23

A sermon from Colossians 3:1-17
Renewed Focus
Renewed Relationships
Renewed Attitude
Gospel Connection
8 See to it that no one takes you captive by philosophy and empty deceit, according to human tradition, according to the elemental spirits of the world, and not according to Christ. 9 For in him the whole fullness of deity dwells bodily, 10 and you have been filled in him, who is the head of all rule and authority. 11 In him also you were circumcised with a circumcision made without hands, by putting off the body of the flesh, by the circumcision of Christ, 12 having been buried with him in baptism, in which you were also raised with him through faith in the powerful working of God, who raised him from the dead. 13 And you, who were dead in your trespasses and the uncircumcision of your flesh, God made alive together with him, having forgiven us all our trespasses, 14 by canceling the record of debt that stood against us with its legal demands. This he set aside, nailing it to the cross. 15 He disarmed the rulers and authorities and put them to open shame, by triumphing over them in him. (Colossians 2:8-15)
Application
Take some time this week to think about how to let the peace of Christ and the Word of Christ dwell in you deeply, and how that can transform your holiday season into one full of Thanksgiving!