Century Baptist Church Sermons

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

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