Century Baptist Church Sermons

The Lawyer and the Lamb | 1.26.25

A sermon from 1 John 2:1-6
The work of Christ (vv. 1-2)        a. Advocate (1)        b. Propitiation (2)
The walk in Christ (vv. 3-6)        a. Know and obey (3-4)        b. Love and obey (5a)        c. Abide and obey (5b-6)
GOSPEL CONNECTION
John wrote his Gospel for the purpose of justification: “But these have been written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing you may have life in His name.” (John 20:31); and that he wrote 1 John for those with eternal life (the justified) to have assurance of their justification salvation, which is evidenced by fellowship of redeemed people with one another and ultimately with God our Father and Jesus His Son. (1 John 1:3)
APPLICATION
Based on who Jesus is and what He has done for you, how will you walk in the same manner as Jesus walked this week?
MEMORY VERSE
“But whoever keeps His word, in him the love of God has truly been perfected. By this we know that we are in Him: 6 The one who says he abides in Him ought himself to walk in the same manner as He walked.” (1 John 1:9-10)

Walk in the Light | 1.19.25

A sermon from 1 John 1:5-10
The perfection of God (vv. 5-6)
The problem of sin (vv. 7-8)
The process of sanctification (vv. 9-10)
GOSPEL CONNECTION
By grace through faith (Ephesians 2:8-9) our sin is forgiven and our eternity is changed from separation from God, to being a child in the family of God, dwelling eternally with Him. This is our position in Christ, secure and seated in the heavenly realms (Ephesians 2:6). Do not confuse the believer’s position in Christ with the daily fellowship we are to have with God, the reason for John writing this letter.
APPLICATION
What will you do this week to incorporate the confession of sins into your daily walk with your Savior and Lord?
MEMORY VERSE
“If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. 10 If we say we have not sinned, we make him a liar, and his word is not in us.” (1 John 1:9-10)

Fact Check | 1.12.25

A sermon from 1 John 1:1-4
What is which?
What does which do for who?
What does who do for you?
GOSPEL CONNECTION
“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God…11 He came to his own, and his own people did not receive him. 12 But to all who did receive him, who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God, 13 who were born, not of blood nor of the will of the flesh nor of the will of man, but of God. 14 And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.” (John 1:1, 11-14)
APPLICATION
What specific steps will you take this week to deepen your fellowship with other believers?
MEMORY VERSE
“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was in the beginning with God. 3 All things were made through him, and without him was not any thing made that was made. 4 In him was life, and the life was the light of men.” (John 1:1-4)

A New Beginning | 1.5.25

A sermon from Revelation 21:1-8
A Renewed Home (vs. 1-2)
A Restored Relationship (vs. 3-4)
A Remarkable Offer (vs. 5-8)
 
GOSPEL CONNECTION
“Do not let your heart be troubled; believe in God, believe also in Me. 2 “In My Father’s house are many dwelling places; if it were not so, I would have told you; for I go to prepare a place for you. 3 “If I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to Myself, that where I am, there you may be also. 4 “And you know the way where I am going.” 5 Thomas *said to Him, “Lord, we do not know where You are going, how do we know the way?” 6 Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father but through Me.” (John 14:1-6)
APPLICATION
How will you remind yourself every day this week of God’s promised future for His people?
MEMORY VERSE
And I heard a loud voice from the throne, saying, “Behold, the tabernacle of God is among men, and He will dwell among them, and they shall be His people, and God Himself will be among them, 4 and He will wipe away every tear from their eyes; and there will no longer be any death; there will no longer be any mourning, or crying, or pain; the first things have passed away.” (Revelation 21:3-4)

Since Jesus is King | 12.29.24

A Survey of the Book of Matthew:
The Person of the King* 1:1 – 4:25The Preaching of the King 5:1 – 7:29The Proof of the King 8:1 – 9:38The Program of the King 10:1 – 16:12The Pedagogy of the King 16:13 – 20:28The Presentation of the King 20:29 – 23:39The Predictions of the King 24:1 – 25:46The Passions of the King 26:1 – 27:66The Power of the King 28:1-20
*Outline from Charles C. Ryrie
GOSPEL CONNECTION
“I charge you in the presence of God, who gives life to all things, and of Christ Jesus, who testified the good confession before Pontius Pilate, 14 that you keep the commandment without stain or reproach until the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ, 15 which He will bring about at the proper time—He who is the blessed and only Sovereign, the King of kings and Lord of lords” (1 Timothy 6:13-15)
APPLICATION
What will you determine to do to worship the King and live in submission to Jesus’ sovereign rule over your life throughout 2025?
MEMORY VERSE
Therefore, Pilate said to Him, “So You are a king?” Jesus answered, “You say correctly that I am a king. For this I have been born, and for this I have come into the world, to testify to the truth. Everyone who is of the truth hears My voice.” (John 18:37)

Love | 12.22.24

A sermon from Psalm 57
The request
The response
GOSPEL CONNECTION
“But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.” (Romans 5:8)
“The Spirit of the Lord is upon Me, because He anointed Me to preach the gospel to the poor. He has sent Me to proclaim release to the captives, and recovery of sight to the blind, to set free those who are oppressed, 19 to proclaim the favorable year of the Lord.” (Luke 4:18-19)
APPLICATION
How and to whom will you demonstrate love this week?
MEMORY VERSE
“Be merciful to me, O God, be merciful to me, for in you my soul takes refuge; in the shadow of your wings I will take refuge, till the storms of destruction pass by.” (Psalm 57:1)

Joy | 12.15.24

A sermon from Psalm 126:
Temporary joy
Tearful joy
Timing of joy
Testimony of joy
GOSPEL CONNECTION
“The Lord is my strength and song, And He has become my salvation; This is my God, and I will praise Him; My father’s God, and I will extol Him.” (Exodus 15:2)
“The Lord is my strength and my shield; My heart trusts in Him, and I am helped; Therefore my heart exults, And with my song I shall thank Him.” (Psalm 28:7)
“He gives strength to the weary, And to him who lacks might He increases power.” (Isaiah 40:29)
"Then he said to them, “Go, eat of the fat, drink of the sweet, and send portions to him who has nothing prepared; for this day is holy to our Lord. Do not be grieved, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.” (Nehemiah 8:10)
APPLICATION
What will you do this week to cultivate joy in your life?
MEMORY VERSE
“The Lord has done great things for us; we are glad.” (Psalm 126:3)

Peace | 12.8.24

A sermon from Psalm 29
The praise of the Lord
The power of the Lord
The peace of the Lord
GOSPEL CONNECTION
“But now in Christ Jesus you who formerly were far off have been brought near by the blood of Christ. 14 For He Himself is our peace, who made both groups into one and broke down the barrier of the dividing wall, 15 by abolishing in His flesh the enmity, which is the Law of commandments contained in ordinances, so that in Himself He might make the two into one new man, thus establishing peace, 16 and might reconcile them both in one body to God through the cross, by it having put to death the enmity. 17 And He came and preached peace to you who were far away, and peace to those who were near.” (Ephesians 2:13-17)
APPLICATION
What will you do this week to cultivate peace in your life?
MEMORY VERSE
“The Lord will give strength to His people; The Lord will bless His people with peace.” (Psalm 29:11)

Hope | 12.1.24

A sermon from Psalm 130
Cry to the Lord
Wait on the Lord
Hope in the Lord
GOSPEL CONNECTION
“And behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you shall name Him Jesus.” (Luke 1:31)“She will bear a Son; and you shall call His name Jesus, for He will save His people from their sins.” (Matthew 1:21)“And there is salvation in no one else; for there is no other name under heaven that has been given among men by which we must be saved.” (Acts 4:12)
APPLICATION
How will you live this week demonstrating the hope of Jesus in your words, attitudes, and behaviors?
MEMORY VERSE
“I wait for the Lord, my soul does wait, And in His word do I hope.” (Psalm 130:5)

Lamentations | 11.24.24

A sermon from Lamentations 3:21-25
I. The context: Jerusalem destroyed--The horror and hopelessness in Lamentations               A. The siege               B. The breakthrough               C. Razed and burned
II. A remarkable pivot to hope               A. The power of a “call to mind”               B. Hebrew term: hesed               C. A reason to hope “new every morning”               D. The assurance God will follow Through               E. The goodness of God and the faith to wait
 
GOSPEL CONNECTION
Then you will say on that day, “I will give thanks to You, O Lord; For although You were angry with me, Your anger is turned away, And You comfort me. 2 “Behold, God is my salvation, I will trust and not be afraid; For the Lord God is my strength and song, And He has become my salvation.” (Isaiah 12:1-2)
APPLICATION
How will you demonstrate thankfulness to God this week for who He is and what He has done in your life?
MEMORY VERSE
“The Lord’s loving-kindnesses indeed never cease, For His compassions never fail. 23 They are new every morning; Great is Your faithfulness. 24 “The Lord is my portion,” says my soul, “Therefore I have hope in Him.” (Lamentations 3:22-23)