Century Baptist Church Sermons

The Trap
Mark 10:17-27
 
GOSPEL CONNECTIONFor as many as are of the works of the Law are under a curse; for it iswritten, “CURSED IS EVERYONE WHO DOES NOT ABIDE BY ALLTHINGS WRITTEN IN THE BOOK OF THE LAW, TO PERFORMTHEM.” 11Now that no one is justified by the Law before God is evident;for, “THE RIGHTEOUS MAN SHALL LIVE BY FAITH.”…22But the Scripture has shut up everyone under sin, so that the promiseby faith in Jesus Christ might be given to those who believe. 23Butbefore faith came, we were kept in custody under the law, being shutup to the faith which was later to be revealed. 24Therefore the Law hasbecome our tutor to lead us to Christ, so that we may be justified byfaith. Galatians 3:4-6 [see Galatians 3:10-4:11]
APPLICATIONWhat is one distraction you will set aside from your life this week tohelp you concentrate more on your relationship to Jesus Christ?
MEMORY VERSELooking at him, Jesus felt a love for him and said to him, “One thingyou lack: go and sell all you possess and give to the poor, and you willhave treasure in heaven; and come, follow Me.” Mark 10:21

The Path Ahead
Mark 9:2-13
 
1. Transfiguration – Mark 9:2-8
2. The Path – Mark 9:9-13
 
GOSPEL CONNECTION“Surely our griefs He Himself bore, And our sorrows He carried;Yet we ourselves esteemed Him stricken, Smitten of God, and afflicted.5 But He was pierced through for our transgressions, He was crushedfor our iniquities; The chastening for our well-being fell upon Him, Andby His scourging we are healed. 6 All of us like sheep have gone astray,Each of us has turned to his own way; But the LORD has caused theiniquity of us all to fall on Him.” Isaiah 53:4-6
APPLICATIONWhat will you do this week to faithfully follow God’s path, walking inhumble sacrifice to shine His light and help others have new life?
MEMORY VERSEAgain Jesus spoke to them, saying, “I am the light of the world.Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life." John 8:12

The TurnMark 8:27-38
 
GOSPEL CONNECTIONFor through the Law I died to the Law, so that I might live to God.20 “I have been crucified with Christ; and it is no longer I who live, butChrist lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live byfaith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself up for me.21 “I do not nullify the grace of God, for if righteousness comesthrough the Law, then Christ died needlessly.” Colossians 2:19-21
APPLICATIONHow will you live unashamed of Jesus Christ this week? Be specific.
MEMORY VERSEAnd He summoned the crowd with His disciples, and said to them, “Ifanyone wishes to come after Me, he must deny himself, and take uphis cross and follow Me. 35“For whoever wishes to save his life willlose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake and the gospel’s willsave it.” Mark 8:34-35

The Pregame SpeechMatthew 28:16-20
1. The Mission2. The Playbook3. The Captain’s Presence
GOSPEL CONNECTIONJesus spoke these things; and lifting up His eyes to heaven, He said,"Father, the hour has come; glorify Your Son, that the Son may glorifyYou, 2 even as You gave Him authority over all flesh, that to all whomYou have given Him, He may give eternal life. 3 This is eternal life, thatthey may know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom Youhave sent. 4 I glorified You on the earth, having accomplished thework which You have given Me to do. 5 Now, Father, glorify Metogether with Yourself, with the glory which I had with You before theworld was.” John 17:1-5
APPLICATIONWho is one person in your life you can share the gospel with thisweek? When will you share with him/her?
MEMORY VERSE“Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them inthe name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, 20teachingthem to observe all that I commanded you; and lo, I am with youalways, even to the end of the age.” Matthew 28:19-20

The Power
Mark 4:35-41
GOSPEL CONNECTION“He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation. 16Forby Him all things were created, both in the heavens and on earth,visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers orauthorities—all things have been created through Him and for Him.17He is before all things, and in Him all things hold together….19For itwas the Father’s good pleasure for all the fullness to dwell in Him,20and through Him to reconcile all things to Himself, having madepeace through the blood of His cross; through Him, I say, whetherthings on earth or things in heaven.” Colossians 1:15-17, 19-20APPLICATIONHow can you trust God this upcoming week with situations that get outof control or seem hopeless?MEMORY VERSE“in these last days (God) has spoken to us in His Son, whom Heappointed heir of all things, through whom also He made the world.”Hebrews 1:2

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
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
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 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
 
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