Century Baptist Church Sermons

The Aorta of the Gospel | 10.19.25

A SERMON FROM ROMANS 3:21-26
The Gospel believed
The Gospel achieved
The Gospel received
GOSPEL CONNECTION
“When we talk about the gospel, we are talking about the very real, dynamic power of God to create, redeem, and save. The power of the gospel is the power that enabled Jesus to overcome temptation, preach with authority, cast out demons, heal the sick, raise the dead, and rise from the dead Himself. The gospel is the power of God made available to us through the Son of God, who gave His life for us. The gospel is the power of God for salvation for our entire lives. Belief in the gospel is not a one-time decision or a conviction that we need salvation only for our past lives and future afterlives. Belief in the gospel is an ongoing expression of our ongoing need for Jesus.” (Gospel Fluency, Jeff Vanderstelt, pages 66-67)
APPLICATION
When could you meet with another person to share the Good News of God’s redemptive plan?
MEMORY VERSE
“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,” (Romans 3:23-24)

Don't Grow Weary of Doing Good | 10.12.25

A SERMON FROM NEHEMIAH 5:14-19
The 3 advantages of making a differenceA. PositionB. PowerC. Privilege
The 3 temptations of a difference makerA. We will be tempted to misuse our positionB. We will be tempted to abuse our powerC. We will be tempted to profit from our privileges
How to keep our integrityA. Deepen my understanding of who I amB. Develop a love for peopleC. Discipline myself with an eternal perspective
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
MEMORY VERSE
“Shepherd the flock of God among you, exercising oversight not under compulsion, but voluntarily, according to the will of God; and not for sordid gain, but with eagerness; 3 nor yet as lording it over those allotted to your charge, but proving to be examples to the flock.” 1 Peter 5:2-3

Conquering Conflict | 10.5.25

A SERMON FROM NEHEMIAH 5:1-13
The cause of conflicts
The cure for conflictA. ReactionB. ReflectionC. RevealD. ResponsibilityE. Remember
GOSPEL CONNECTION
“Be on guard for yourselves and for all the flock, among which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to shepherd the church of God which He purchased with His own blood. 29 “I know that after my departure savage wolves will come in among you, not sparing the flock; 30 and from among your own selves men will arise, speaking perverse things, to draw away the disciples after them. 31 “Therefore be on the alert, remembering that night and day for a period of three years I did not cease to admonish each one with tears. 32 “And now I commend you to God and to the word of His grace, which is able to build you up and to give you the inheritance among all those who are sanctified.(Acts 20:28-32)
APPLICATION
Have you chosen a day of the week to fast during lunch as Pastor Carl encouragingly challenged us to do? What day? Did you fast last week? How did it impact your spiritual life?
MEMORY VERSE
“If possible, so far as it depends on you, be at peace with all men.” (Romans 12:18)

Trusting God in Adversity | 9.28.25

A SERMON FROM NEHEMIAH 4:1-23
Here comes trouble
Pause to regroup
Make a difference
GOSPEL CONNECTION
Jesus has defeated sin, death, and adversity once for all. Yes, we will likely encounter obstacles and people who seek to distract, deter, and destroy us in following our Savior, living our faith daily, and building God’s kingdom. However, our resolve and strength comes from knowing who our Savior is and what He has done. “Do not let your heart be troubled; believe in God, believe also in Me.” (John 14:1)
“These things I have spoken to you, so that in Me you may have peace. In the world you have tribulation, but take courage; I have overcome the world.” (John 16:33)
APPLICATION
What action do you need to take this week to trust God and move forward in facing an area of adversity in your life?
MEMORY VERSE
“Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. 7 And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 4:6-7)

Teamwork Makes the Dream Work | 9.20.25

A SERMON FROM NEHEMIAH 3:1-32
Tactical
Everyone has a place
According to your gift and personality
Mismatched
Significance
GOSPEL CONNECTION
“Jesus was going throughout all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues and proclaiming the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every kind of disease and every kind of sickness among the people.” (Matthew 4:23)
But He said to them, “I must preach the kingdom of God to the other cities also, for I was sent for this purpose.” (Luke 4:43)
“And He Himself bore our sins in His body on the cross, so that we might die to sin and live to righteousness; for by His wounds you were healed.” (1 Peter 2:24)
APPLICATION
How can you use your skills, spiritual gifts, and abilities to build the kingdom of God through the ministry of Jesus’ church this week?
MEMORY VERSE
“The plans of the diligent lead surely to advantage, But everyone who is hasty comes surely to poverty.” (Proverbs 21:5)

The Good Hand of My God | 9.14.25

A SERMON FROM NEHEMIAH 2:1-20
Promises and providence
Omnipotence and obedience
Confidence and contention
GOSPEL CONNECTION
“Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession. 15 For we do not have a high priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but One who has been tempted in all things as we are, yet without sin. 16 Therefore let us draw near with confidence to the throne of grace, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.” (Hebrews 4:14-16)
APPLICATION
What is a specific need in another person’s life that you will confidently pray about this week?
MEMORY VERSE
Then the king said to me, “What would you request?” So I prayed to the God of heaven. (Nehemiah 2:4)

How to Make a Difference | 9.7.25

A SERMON FROM NEHEMIAH 1:1-11
Ask the right questions
Feel the right emotions
Have the right reaction
Take the right action
GOSPEL CONNECTION
Repentance is understanding the gravity of our sin and having the desire, given by the Holy Spirit’s work in our life, to not continue sinning. “I now rejoice, not that you were made sorrowful, but that you were made sorrowful to the point of repentance; for you were made sorrowful according to the will of God, so that you might not suffer loss in anything through us. 10 For the sorrow that is according to the will of God produces a repentance without regret, leading to salvation, but the sorrow of the world produces death.” (2 Corinthians 7:9-10)
APPLICATION
What news have you recently received that you need to respond to with prayer?
MEMORY VERSE
“When I heard these words, I sat down and wept and mourned for days; and I was fasting and praying before the God of heaven.” (Nehemiah 1:4)

Open Arms | 8.31.25

A SERMON FROM LUKE 15:11-32
You can only be found if you first know you are lost
 
GOSPEL CONNECTION
“But God, being rich in mercy, because of His great love with which He loved us, 5 even when we were dead in our transgressions, made us alive together with Christ (by grace you have been saved),” (Ephesians 2:4-5)
APPLICATION
To what “undeserving” person can you extend God’s love and forgiveness this week?
MEMORY VERSE
“In the same way, I tell you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents.” (Luke 15:10)

The Good Samaritan | 8.24.25

A SERMON FROM LUKE 10:25-37
GOSPEL CONNECTION
“But God, being rich in mercy, because of His great love with which He loved us, 5 even when we were dead in our transgressions, made us alive together with Christ (by grace you have been saved), 6 and raised us up with Him, and seated us with Him in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus, 7 so that in the ages to come He might show the surpassing riches of His grace in kindness toward us in Christ Jesus. 8 For by grace you have been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God; 9 not as a result of works, so that no one may boast.” (Ephesians 2:4-9)
APPLICATION
What will you do this week to help meet someone else’s physical needs? Emotional needs? Spiritual needs?
MEMORY VERSE
“A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another, even as I have loved you, that you also love one another. 35 “By this all men will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another.”(John 13:34-35)

A New Reality | 8.17.25

A SERMON FROM LUKE 24:36-49
The reality of the resurrection
A new mission
GOSPEL CONNECTION
“For I delivered to you as of first importance what I also received, that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, 4 and that He was buried, and that He was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures,…“14 And if Christ has not been raised, then our preaching is in vain and your faith is in vain…17 And if Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile and you are still in your sins.” (1 Corinthians 15:3-4, 14, 17)
APPLICATION
What will you commit to doing this week to be a witness for Jesus, telling others what he has done in your life?
MEMORY VERSE
Now He said to them, “These are My words which I spoke to you while I was still with you, that all things which are written about Me in the Law of Moses and the Prophets and the Psalms must be fulfilled.” (Luke 24:44)