Century Baptist Church Sermons

With | 11.16.25

A sermon from Philippians 4:2-3
Think the same thing in the Lord
Bring them together
With
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
APPLICATION
What, specifically, will you do this week to live in harmony with other believers in Jesus?
MEMORY VERSE
“Finally, brethren, rejoice, be made complete, be comforted, be likeminded,live in peace; and the God of love and peace will be with you.” 2 Corinthians 13:11

From Shambles to Success | 11.9.25

A SERMON FROM NEHEMIAH 7:1-73
Build it — Then Fill it
Blessings (People and Things) Need to be Stewarded
More Blessings Means More Leaders
More Blessings Means More Clarity
More Blessings Comes from Extravagant Generosity
A Unified Team Brings Supernatural Results
APPLICATION
What, specifically, will you do this week to seek unity among the believers in our church family?
MEMORY VERSE
“Do not lay hands upon anyone too hastily and thereby share responsibility for the sins of others; keep yourself free from sin.” (1 Timothy 5:22)

Partners in Mission | 11.2.25

A SERMON FROM PHILIPPIANS 1:3-6
The Call to Plant
New Ministry Opportunities
Working Together
GOSPEL CONNECTION
Jesus answered them and said, “Truly, truly, I say to you, you seek Me, not because you saw signs, but because you ate of the loaves and were filled. 27 “Do not work for the food which perishes, but for the food which endures to eternal life, which the Son of Man will give to you, for on Him the Father, God, has set His seal.” 28 Therefore, they said to Him, “What shall we do, so that we may work the works of God?” 29 Jesus answered and said to them, “This is the work of God, that you believe in Him whom He has sent.” 30 So they said to Him, “What then do You do for a sign, so that we may see, and believe You? What work do You perform? 31 “Our fathers ate the manna in the wilderness; as it is written, ‘HE GAVE THEM BREAD OUT OF HEAVEN TO EAT.’ ” 32 Jesus then said to them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, it is not Moses who has given you the bread out of heaven, but it is My Father who gives you the true bread out of heaven. 33 “For the bread of God is that which comes down out of heaven, and gives life to the world.” 34 Then they said to Him, “Lord, always give us this bread.” 35 Jesus said to them, “I am the bread of life; he who comes to Me will not hunger, and he who believes in Me will never thirst.” (John 6:26-35)
APPLICATION
What prayer of thanksgiving can you offer for your church today?
MEMORY VERSE
“For I am confident of this very thing, that He who began a good work in you will perfect it until the day of Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 1:6)

Strengthen My Hands | 10.26.25

A SERMON FROM NEHEMIAH 6:1-19
The plot to assassinate is met with refusal to cooperate (1-4)
Slander is denied and prayer is prescribed (5-9)
The scheme to disgrace is met with refutation and prayer (10-14)
Completion, recognition, and intimidation (15-19)
GOSPEL CONNECTION
“The LORD is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer, My God, my rock, in whom I take refuge; My shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.” (Psalm 18:2)
“But as for me, I trust in You, O LORD, I say, “You are my God.” (Psalm 31:14)
APPLICATION
How will you apply Nehemiah's persistence and faith in your life when facing challenges?
MEMORY VERSE
“When all our enemies heard of it, and all the nations surrounding us saw it, they lost their confidence; for they recognized that this work had been accomplished with the help of our God.” (Nehemiah 6:16)

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)