Century Baptist Church Sermons

The Cross and the Curtain | 10.20.24

A sermon from Matthew 27:45-56
The reality of the death of Jesus
The results of the death of Jesus
The response of the death of Jesus
Gospel Connection and Memory Verse
“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)“For Christ also died for sins once for all, the just for the unjust, so that He might bring us to God, having been put to death in the flesh, but made alive in the spirit.” (1 Peter 3:18)
Application
How will you live a life of worship this week for what Jesus did for you by dying on the cross for your sins? With whom will you share the good news of Christ’s payment for sin on the cross? When will you share it?
 

The Taunting | 10.13.24

A sermon from Matthew 27:32-44
Taunt His agony
Taunt His authority
Taunt His ability
Taunt His access
Gospel Connection and Memory Verse
“He was oppressed, and He was afflicted, Yet He did not open His mouth; Like a lamb that is led to slaughter, And like a sheep that is silent before its shearers, So He did not open His mouth. 8 By oppression and judgment, He was taken away; And as for His generation, who considered that He was cut off out of the land of the living for the transgression of my people, to whom the stroke was due.” (Isaiah 53:7-8)
Application
In what way(s) will you show your gratitude to Jesus this week in light of all He suffered for you?
 
 

Mocked | 10.6.24

A sermon from Matthew 27:24-31
Claim
Curse
Cruelty
 
Gospel Connection and Memory Verse
“But He was pierced through for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities; The chastening for our well-being fell upon Him, And by His scourging, we are healed.” (Isaiah 53:5)
Application
What will you do this week to prepare yourself to stand for Jesus in times when those around you are mocking Him?
 
 

Beyond the Benediction | 9.29.24

A sermon from Psalm 67
God and his ways are to be known by all the peoples
God is to be praised by all the peoples
Encountering God will bring joy and gladness to all the peoples
God is to be revered by all the peoples
Gospel Connection
“For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all men,12instructing us to deny ungodliness and worldly desires and to live sensibly, righteously and godly in the present age, 13looking for the blessed hope and the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior, Christ Jesus, 14who gave Himself for us to redeem us from every lawless deed, and to purify for Himself a people for His own possession, zealous for good deeds.” (Titus 2:11-14)
Application
With whom will you share the Gospel of Jesus Christ this week?

The Choice | 9.22.24

A sermon from Matthew 27:11-23
Charge
Crowd
Cross
Gospel Connection
Read Mark 15:2-15; Luke 23:2-3, 13-15; John 18:29-19:15. Identify additional details and insights these three Gospel writers include regarding this Biblical account. What attitudes, emotions, or perspectives must a person have in order to stay calm while being attacked?In what way is not defending an innocent person the same as condemning him or her?In what relationships do you need to trust more in the power and sufficiency of Christ?In what situation do you need to quit arguing and defending yourself?
Application
In what situation or environment will you stand up for Jesus and Biblical truth this week when the culture screams in opposition?
 

Crocodile Tears | 9.15.24

A sermon from Matthew 27:1-10
Show trial
Shallow remorse
Shameful hypocrisy
Gospel Connection
“For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life.” (John 3:16-18)“Truly, truly, I say to you, he who believes has eternal life.” (John 6:47)Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life; he who believes in Me will live even if he dies, 26and everyone who lives and believes in Me will never die. Do you believe this?” (John 11:25-26)
Application
What will you do this week to encourage a friend who is down because of a bad or sinful choice?
 
 

Denial | 9.8.24

A sermon from Matthew 26:69-75
Ignorant
Insistent
Incensed
Gospel Connection
“Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you at the proper time, 7casting all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you. 8Be of sober spirit, be on the alert. Your adversary, the devil, prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. 9But resist him, firm in your faith, knowing that the same experiences of suffering are being accomplished by your brethren who are in the world. 10After you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who called you to His eternal glory in Christ, will Himself perfect, confirm, strengthen and establish you.” (1 Peter 5:6-10)
Application
In what settings do you need to acknowledge Christ more consistently through your words, actions, or non-actions?

Faithful Followers | 9.1.24

A sermon from Matthew 26:57-68
What is the Gospel?        • John 3:16        • 1 Cor. 15:1-5
Humility (57-63a)
Truth (63b-68)
GOSPEL CONNECTION
“Now I make known to you, brethren, the gospel which I preached to you, which also you received, in which also you stand, 2by which also you are saved, if you hold fast the word which I preached to you, unless you believed in vain. 3For I delivered to you as of first importance what I also received, that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, 4and that He was buried, and that He was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures, 5and that He appeared to Cephas, then to the twelve.” 1 Corinthians 15:1-5
 
APPLICATION
With whom are you currently sharing the Gospel?How are you sharing the Gospel with them?How are you faithfully following God’s calling in your life with humility and truth so that others can find new life in Jesus?
 
 

The Arrest | 8.25.24

A sermon from Matthew 26:47-56
The Sellout
The Surrender
The Scripture
APPLICATION
What will you do this week to ensure you stand firm in your faith the next time you are tested?

A Tale of Two Gardens | 8.18.24

A sermon from Matthew 26:36-46
Watch and pray
Sin and wrath
Gospel Connection
“All that the Father gives Me will come to Me, and the one who comesto Me I will certainly not cast out. 38For I have come down fromheaven, not to do My own will, but the will of Him who sent Me.39This is the will of Him who sent Me, that of all that He has given Me Ilose nothing, but raise it up on the last day. 40For this is the will of MyFather, that everyone who beholds the Son and believes in Him willhave eternal life, and I Myself will raise him up on the last day.”John 6:37-40
 
Application
In what area of your life do you need to pray to God, “Your will be done”? When will you pray and relinquish your wishes?