Century Baptist Church Sermons

Olly Olly Oxen Free | 7.27.25

A SERMON FROM LUKE 19:1-10
The Man
The Meeting
The Miracle
The Mission
 
GOSPEL CONNECTION
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. 36 “But I said to you that you have seen Me, and yet do not believe. 37 “All that the Father gives Me will come to Me, and the one who comes to Me I will certainly not cast out. 38 “For I have come down from heaven, not to do My own will, but the will of Him who sent Me. 39 “This is the will of Him who sent Me, that of all that He has given Me I lose nothing, but raise it up on the last day. 40 “For this is the will of My Father, that everyone who beholds the Son and believes in Him will have eternal life, and I Myself will raise him up on the last day.” (John 6:35-40)
APPLICATION
What will you do this week that reveals salvation has come to your house?
MEMORY VERSE
“For the Son of Man has come to seek and to save that which was lost.” (Luke 19:10)

Clues of the Heart | 7.20.25

A SERMON FROM LUKE 14:1-24
The laws of man obstruct the love of God (1-6)
Promotion of self is the antithesis of a heart of humility (7-11)
Spiritual growth comes from authentic giving, not calculated bargaining (12-14)
Actions reveal priorities; they always have, always will (15-24)
GOSPEL CONNECTION
Therefore there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. 2 For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has set you free from the law of sin and of death. 3 For what the Law could not do, weak as it was through the flesh, God did: sending His own Son in thelikeness of sinful flesh and as an offering for sin, He condemned sin in the flesh, 4 so that the requirement of the Law might be fulfilled in us, who do not walk according to the flesh but according to the Spirit. 5 For those who are according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who are according to the Spirit, the things of the Spirit.” (Romans 8:1-5)
APPLICATION
What will you do this week to lessen the importance of position, title, or other status symbols in your life?
MEMORY VERSE
“For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many.” (Mark 10:45)
 

People of Proverbs | 7.13.25

A SERMON FROM PROVERBS 1:1-7
Big Idea: Living in the way of wisdom in everyday life.
The Wise
The Simple
The Fool
"Wisdom is the practical side of moral goodness” - J.I. Packer
GOSPEL CONNECTION
Jesus is the power of God and the wisdom of God (1 Cor. 1:24) Jesus is wisdom, righteousness, and sanctification for us (1 Cor. 1:30) In Jesus are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge (Colossians 2:3) “…but we preach Christ crucified, to Jews a stumbling block and to Gentiles foolishness, 24 but to those who are the called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God.” (1 Cor. 1:23-24)
APPLICATION
Which one of the following do you need to do this week to gain wisdom? Accept Jesus as the Savior for your sins; Follow Jesus by searching the Scriptures for truth of gaining insight and growth in wisdom (James 1:5); Grow in Jesus by committing to walk in the footsteps of Jesus (1 John 2:3-6) and the way of wisdom (Prov. 4:13-14) When will you begin?
MEMORY VERSE
“The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge; Fools despise wisdom and instruction.” (Proverbs 1:7)

The Danger of 16 Inches | 7.6.25

A SERMON FROM LUKE 11:37-54
Woe #1 Superficial religion
Woe #2 Love of glory
Woe #3 Defiling influence
Woe #4 Powerless message
Woe #5 Rejection of truth
Woe #6 Confusing the message
GOSPEL CONNECTION
“how much more will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered Himself without blemish to God, cleanse your conscience from dead works to serve the living God?” (Hebrews 9:14)
APPLICATION
What will you do this week to be a light for Jesus Christ, bringing hope and truth of the Gospel to your family, friends, and/or neighbors?
MEMORY VERSE
“You shall not add to the word which I am commanding you, nor take away from it, that you may keep the commandments of the LORD your God which I command you.” (Deuteronomy 4:2)

First Things First | 6.29.25

A SERMON FROM LUKE 10:38-42
Order
Disorder
Reorder
GOSPEL CONNECTION
“But when the kindness of God our Savior and His love for mankind appeared, 5 He saved us, not on the basis of deeds which we have done in righteousness, but according to His mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewing by the Holy Spirit, 6 whom He poured out upon us richly through Jesus Christ our Savior, 7 so that being justified by His grace we would be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life.” (Titus 3:4-7)
APPLICATION
What steps will you take this week to intentionally sit at the feet of Jesus, spending more time with Him, reading the Bible, and praying?
MEMORY VERSE
“Whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks through Him to God the Father.” (Colossians 3:17)

Dave Miles | 6.22.25

A SERMON FROM MARK 7:31-37
Jesus wants to enter our lives
We are to enter other people’s lives
Jesus enters our lives and deals with our sin, so that we can enter others' lives and feel their sorrow
Application: How, as an act of faith, can we make this real in our lives?             • Pull away with Jesus alone             • Seek to become self-aware.             • Show the empathy that Christ gives you to others, especially others who are                 different than you
GOSPEL CONNECTION
“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creature; the old things have passed away; behold, new things have come. 18 Now all these things are from God, who reconciled us to Himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation, 19 namely, that God was in Christ reconciling the world to Himself, not counting their trespasses against them, and He has committed to us the word of reconciliation. 20 Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were making an appeal through us; we beg you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God. 21 He made Him who knew no sin to be sin on our behalf, so that we might become the righteousness of God in Him.” (2 Corinthians 5:17-21)
APPLICATION
What is one area of your life that you can commit to the Lord and trust Him to work through this week? Whom could you tell this week about the goodness of God in your life?
MEMORY VERSE
“He made Him who knew no sin to be sin on our behalf, so that we might become the righteousness of God in Him.” (2 Corinthians 5:21)

In Over Our Head | 6.15.25

A SERMON FROM LUKE 9:10-17
In over my head
A needy crowd (vss. 10-12)
An impossible task (vss. 13-14)
Jesus steps in! (vss. 14-16)
A miracle occurs (vs. 16)
The kingdom grew (vs. 17)
So…
GOSPEL CONNECTION
We are saved by grace through faith (Ephesians 2:8-9). Our life is then to be lived in obedience to God, His Word, and the life of His Son, our Savior, Jesus. The work we do is to honor and glorify God. “For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand so that we would walk in them.” (Ephesians 2:10).
“So then, my beloved, just as you have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your salvation with fear and trembling; 13 for it is God who is at work in you, both to will and to work for His good pleasure.” Philippians 2:12-13
APPLICATION
To whom is God asking you to talk about the kingdom of God and share the miracle of regeneration in your life? Will you this week?
MEMORY VERSE
“Now to Him who is able to do far more abundantly beyond all that we ask or think, according to the power that works within us, 21 to Him be the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus to all generations forever and ever. Amen.” (Ephesians 3:20-21)

The Fallout of a Party Crasher | 6.8.25

A SERMON FROM Luke 7:36-50
 A curious invitation
The controversial party crasher
A compelling forgiveness
 
GOSPEL CONNECTION
“nevertheless knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the Law but through faith in Christ Jesus, even we have believed in Christ Jesus, so that we may be justified by faith in Christ and not by the works of the Law; since by the works of the Law no flesh will be justified.” (Galatians 2:16)
“For we maintain that a man is justified by faith apart from works of the Law.” (Romans 3:28)
APPLICATION
Who do you know that needs to hear about Jesus’ love, forgiveness, and grace? Will you tell him/her about Jesus? When?
MEMORY VERSE
“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 2:8-9
 

Dinner with Jesus | 6.1.25

A SERMON FROM Luke 5:27-32
 Jesus PURSUES the despised
When we FOLLOW Jesus, we always have to LEAVE something
Following Jesus brings GRATITUDE & COMPASSION
Jesus hangs out with people others judge
The POWER of Jesus to make us CLEAN
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
How can you reach out to one person whom others neglect or ignore? Who? When will you do that?
MEMORY VERSE
And Jesus answered and said to them, “It is not those who are well who need a physician, but those who are sick. 32 “I have not come to call the righteous but sinners to repentance.”(Luke 5:31-32)

The Mission | 5.25.25

A SERMON FROM 3 John 1:1-15
The minister
The menace
The missionary
 
GOSPEL CONNECTION
To walk in the truth, one must know the truth having experienced the embodiment of truth: Jesus Christ, God’s one and only Son. “Jesus said to him, ‘I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father but through Me’” (John 14:6).
Secondly, if one is to live truth, he must know the truth which Jesus declares is God’s Word given to us in the Bible. “Sanctify them in the truth; Your Word is truth.” (John 17:17)
APPLICATION
In what area of your life will you strive to be more faithful this week?  How?
MEMORY VERSE
“I have no greater joy than this, to hear of my children walking in the truth.” (3 John 1:4)