Century Baptist Church Sermons

Question Everything |10.22.23

A sermon from Matthew 19:24-30
Who can be saved?
What will we have?
Where will I be?
Gospel Connection
"...and how from childhood you have been acquainted with the sacred writings, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus." (2 Timothy 3:15)
"He saved us, not because of works done by us in righteousness, but according to his own mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewal of the Holy Spirit," (Titus 3:5)
Application
What are you willing to sacrifice for Christ this week, knowing you will be rewarded in heaven for it?
Prayer
God, I desire to follow You and leave behind the trappings of this earth.  Show me the things I need to let go of and the things I need to pursue.

A Reversal of Fortune | 10.15.23

A sermon from Matthew 19:16-23
A low point of view
A higher frame of reference
An elevated position
Gospel Connection
Our goodness can never get us to God.  We are born into sin, have sinned, and need to be forgiven of our sin."For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God," (Romans 3:23)"For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord." (Romans 6:23)"But God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us." (Romans 5:8)"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
Will you place or have you placed your faith in Jesus Christ, God's One and only Son as the Savior of your sins, accepting the free gift of salvation offered by God's grace through faith?
What needs to be removed from your life that is a deterrent to growing in your spiritual life?

Our Royal Issue | 10.8.23

A sermon from Matthew 19:13-15
Love a child
Like a child
Gospel Connection
"And calling to him a child, he put him in the midst of them 3 and said, “Truly, I say to you, unless you turn and become like children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. 4 Whoever humbles himself like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. 5 “Whoever receives one such child in my name receives me..." (Matthew 18:2-5)
Application
How can you become more childlike your faith this coming week?
Prayer
Give me the heart's desire of a small child, the wonder of little ones, and simplicity of faith in You, my Savior and my God.

A Holy Estate | 10.01.23

A sermon from Matthew 19:1-12
The Trust Foundation
Follow the Design
Claim the Room
Gospel Connection
25 "Husbands, love your wives, as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her,..."28 "In the same way husbands should love their wives as their own bodies. He who loves his wife loves himself." (Ephesians 5:25, 28)
Application
How will you communicate to family and friends the sacredness and sanctity of the marriage relationship?
Prayer
Heavenly Father, may I be committed to Your plan, design, and goal for the marriage relationship as You have instituted and blessed it.

Time to Let Go | 9.24.23

A sermon from Matthew 18:21-35
A moment to define
A lifetime of grace
An eternity at stake
Gospel Connection
Through the sacrificial death of Jesus on the cross, God showed His willingness to forgive mankind.  Without Jesus' death and resurrection there can be no forgiveness of our sin.  By grace through faith a person believes in Jesus and God forgives his sin.
Application
What individual(s) do you need to "release from their debts" today?
Prayer
Bring to mind the words and deeds I have been forgiven for by You, God; and bring to mind those whom I need to forgive, and help me do so.
 

True Community | 9.17.23

A sermon from Matthew 18:15-20
Brotherly love
Humble authority
Unified prayer
Application
What Biblical principles can you practice today so as to avoid conflicts with others?
To which relationships or in what specific ways will you apply this teaching of Jesus?
Prayer
Thank you for Your Word which guides my attitudes and actions.  Help me live obediently in my relationships and to the direction given by Jesus.
 

Determined Value | 9.10.23

A sermon from Matthew 18:10-14
Unquestionable demand
Endless supply
Considerable need
Gospel Connection
God send His Son to come to earth for the purpose of seeking and saving those who were and are lost (Luke 19:10).  There is great celebrating in heaven when one repents of their sin and turns to God.
Application
Which "lost sheep" will you search for and attempt to bring back to the "99" sheep this week by living the love and acceptance of Christ?
Prayer
Give me eyes to see others, especially little ones, as having great value in order that my actions and intentions reflect Your heart.
 

Temptation | 9.3.23

A sermon from Matthew 18:7-9
The root of temptation
The response to temptation
Gospel Connection
Genesis 3 introduced sin to the world and all mankind.  The sin of Adam plunged all humanity into sin.  Each human being is born into "original sin."  Therefore, "all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God" (Romans 3:23).  All sin separates us from God (Isaiah 59:2) and leads to death, "for the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord" (Romans 6:23).  Jesus is the only way to a relationship with God and an eternity with him in Heaven (John 14:6).  That relationship is established by grace through faith, which is a gift from God (Ephesians 2:8-9).  Will you accept it?
 
Application
What intentional actions will you implement into your life this week to keep you from the stumbling blocks leading to sin?
Prayer
As I live each day I ask, Holy Spirit, for You to remind me of Biblical truth and the power of Jesus in me to choose obedience to You, my God.

Like a Child | 8.27.23

A sermon from Matthew 18:1-6
How do you get into the Kingdom?
How do you become great in the Kingdom?
How do you treat people in the Kingdom?
Gospel Connection
"5 Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus,... 8 And being found in human form, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross." (Philippians 2:5, 8)
Application
What will you do this week to humble yourself before Jesus and God?
Prayer
Forgive me for my arrogance and pride.  Remind me daily to live humbly before you, my Savior and my God, in the same manner that Jesus humbled Himself before His Heavenly Father.

Accepting Jesus | 8.20.23

A sermon from Matthew 17:24-27
Person over place
Souls over self
One over all
Gospel Connection
"...just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many." (Matthew 20:28)
Application
How does your behavior need to change this week so you can better represent Christ as His ambassador to the world?
Prayer
My gracious, loving God, awaken my heart and mind to constantly and consistently seek treasure in heaven by living in obedience to Your Holy Word, imitating Jesus every day I live.