Century Baptist Church Sermons

A Better Life | 2.18.24

A sermon from Matthew 22:23-33
Strengthen your foundation
Look beyond
Embrace today
Gospel Connection
“Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creature; the old thingspassed away; behold, new things have come. 18Now all these thingsare from God, who reconciled us to Himself through Christ and gaveus the ministry of reconciliation, 19namely, that God was in Christreconciling the world to Himself, not counting their trespasses againstthem, and He has committed to us the word of reconciliation.20Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God weremaking an appeal through us; we beg you on behalf of Christ, bereconciled to God. 21He made Him who knew no sin to be sin on ourbehalf, so that we might become the righteousness of God in Him.”2 Corinthians 5:17-21 (NASB)
Application
What area of Biblical doctrine will you read about and study this week?

Heads or Tails | 2.11.24

A sermon from Matthew 22:15-22
Opposing forces unite
Calling it out
Choose wisely
Gospel Connection
“that, in reference to your former manner of life, you lay aside the oldself, which is being corrupted in accordance with the lusts of deceit,23and that you be renewed in the spirit of your mind, 24and put on thenew self, which in the likeness of God has been created inrighteousness and holiness of the truth.” Ephesians 4:22-24 (NASB)“Therefore we have been buried with Him through baptism into death,so that as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of theFather, so we too might walk in newness of life.” Romans 6:4
APPLICATION
What will you do this week to fulfill your civic responsibilities as a follower of Jesus and a citizen of the USA?

RSVP (without regrets) | 2.4.24

A sermon from Matthew 22:1-14
The honor of the invitation
The hardihood of the invited
The heart of the King
Gospel Connection
The church is the bride of Christ. The kingdom of heaven will be the eternal celebration of the wedding of Jesus to the church for which He suffered and bled and died. Jesus gave His life for His bride.
Application
Have you accepted the King’s invitation to the wedding feast? How will the King’s invitation to be part of the wedding feast affect your attitudes and actions this week?
Memory Verse
“And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19 Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.” Matthew 28:18-20 (ESV)

Lessons from the Vineyard | 1.28.24

A sermon from Matthew 21:28-46
It's about humility
It's about submissive obedience
It's about bearing fruit
Gospel Connection
"But when Christ had offered for all time a single sacrifice for sins, he sat down at the right hand of God..." (Hebrews 10:12)
Application
What command of Christ, that you may have been neglecting, do you need to obey?
What is one practical step you will take this week to submit to God and obey His Word?

The Matter of Authority | 1.21.24

A sermon from Matthew 21:23-27
Why the question mattered to the leaders
Why the question mattered to Jesus
Why Jesus' authority matters to us
Gospel Connection
"He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation. 16 For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities—all things were created through him and for him. 17 And he is before all things, and in him all things hold together. 18 And he is the head of the body, the church. He is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, that in everything he might be preeminent. 19 For in him all the fullness of God was pleased to dwell, 20 and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether on earth or in heaven, making peace by the blood of his cross." (Colossians 1:15-20)
Application
In what area of your life do you need to submit to Jesus' authority?
How will you humble yourself before Jesus' authority over your life?

Get Hangry | 1.14.24

A sermon from Matthew 21:18-22
Hunger to bear fruit
Hunger for belief
Gospel Connection
"And without faith it is impossible to please Him (God), for whoever would draw near to God must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who seek Him." (Hebrews 11:6)
"For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, 9 not a result of works, so that no one may boast." (Ephesians 2:8-9)
Application
What fruit would you like to bear as a disciple of Jesus that you currently are not?
What change(s) in your life this week would enable you to bear more fruit in your Christian walk?

Lead Like a King | 1.7.24

A sermon from Matthew 21:12-17
Rule with authority
Serve with compassion
Rise above opinion
Gospel Connection
"concerning his Son, who was descended from David according to the flesh 4 and was declared to be the Son of God in power according to the Spirit of holiness by his resurrection from the dead, Jesus Christ our Lord," (Romans 1:3-4)
Application
What impure thoughts or actions do you need to drive out of your life?
How will you praise and worship Jesus this week as the One who gave His life that we might have life?
Prayer
God!  You are holy!  Help me understand what that means and how to live each day honoring and worshiping You as a holy God.
 

Be Curious | 12.31.23

A sermon from Matthew 21:1-11
Ask, "What can I give?”
Ask, “What do I need?”
Ask, “Who is this?”
Gospel Connection
“Have this attitude in yourselves which was also in Christ Jesus, 6who, although He existed in the formof God, did not regard equality with God a thing to be grasped, 7but emptied Himself, taking the form ofa bond-servant, and being made in the likeness of men. 8Being found in appearance as a man, Hehumbled Himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross. 9For this reasonalso, God highly exalted Him, and bestowed on Him the name which is above every name, 10so that atthe name of Jesus every knee will bow, of those who are in heaven and on earth and under the earth,11and that every tongue will confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.” (Philippians 2:5-11)
Application
Who will you tell this week that Jesus is? What specifically will you tell him?
 

Cover to Classic | 12.24.23

A sermon from Luke 2:15-20
They knew what they had
They shared it with others
They didn't stop singing
Gospel Connection
23 Sing to the Lord, all the earth!    Tell of his salvation from day to day.24 Declare his glory among the nations,    his marvelous works among all the peoples!25 For great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised,    and he is to be feared above all gods.26 For all the gods of the peoples are worthless idols,    but the Lord made the heavens.27 Splendor and majesty are before him;    strength and joy are in his place.
28 Ascribe to the Lord, O families of the peoples,    ascribe to the Lord glory and strength!29 Ascribe to the Lord the glory due his name;    bring an offering and come before him!Worship the Lord in the splendor of holiness; (1 Chronicles 16:23-29)
Application
How will the birth of Jesus change your speech and conversations this week?

Gloria | 12.17.23

A sermon from Luke 2:8-14
From glory to glory
From glory to favor
From favor to peace
Gospel Connection
29 His disciples said, “Ah, now you are speaking plainly and not using figurative speech! 30 Now we know that you know all things and do not need anyone to question you; this is why we believe that you came from God.” 31 Jesus answered them, “Do you now believe? 32 Behold, the hour is coming, indeed it has come, when you will be scattered, each to his own home, and will leave me alone. Yet I am not alone, for the Father is with me. 33 I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.” (John 16:29-33)
Application
Do you have the peace of God in  your life?  If not, what will you do this week to experience the peace of God in your life?