Community Baptist Church’s Sermons

"The Lord's Supper" Sunday Morning October 19th

This sermon explores the significance of the Lord's Supper as a sacred ordinance given to the church. It emphasizes the importance of observing communion as a unified body of believers, highlighting its role as a remembrance of Christ's sacrifice and a symbol of the church's unity. Pastor Joe Fant explains the biblical basis for the practice, differentiates it from other interpretations, and stresses the importance of participating in a worthy manner within the context of the local church gathering.

Key Points:

• The Lord's Supper is a replacement for the Old Testament Passover
• It is a visual representation of the gospel, along with baptism
• The elements (bread and wine) are symbolic, not literal transformations
• Participation should be limited to believers who have examined themselves
• The Lord's Supper is meant to be observed collectively as a church, not individually
• It represents both Christ's sacrifice and the unity of the church body

Scripture Reference:

• 1 Corinthians 11:17-34
• John 17:9 (referenced but not the main focus)

"Christ's Priesthood For Us" Sunday Evening October 12th

Pastor Ben Jacquot preaches the Sunday evening service with his sermon titled "Christ's Priesthood For Us."

Sermon AM 10-12-25 "Jesus' Intercessory Prayer"

This sermon explores John 17:6-19, focusing on Jesus' prayer for His disciples just before His crucifixion. It emphasizes the transition from the Old Covenant to the New Covenant, highlighting Jesus' role in revealing the Father, the disciples' special relationship with God, and Christ's ongoing intercessory ministry. The sermon underscores the importance of faith in Christ, the power of His keeping and sanctifying work, and the comfort believers can find in Jesus' continual intercession.

Key Points:

• Jesus manifested the Father's name (character) to His disciples
• The disciples were given to Christ by the Father
• Saving faith involves receiving, knowing, and believing the truth about Jesus
• Believers have a special relationship with God through Christ
• Jesus prays for the Father to keep and sanctify His disciples
• Christ's intercessory ministry preserves believers through suffering
• Sanctification occurs through God's Word and the apostles' ministry

Scripture Reference:

• John 17:6-19 (primary focus)
• Exodus 34:5-7
• Hebrews 7:25
• Romans 8:34

Uganda Trip Report

Pastor Shawn and Pastor Ben give a report on their recent trip to Uganda.

Sermon AM 10/5/25 "Glorifying God"

This sermon explores the concept of glorifying God through the lens of Jesus' words in John 17:4. It delves into the nature of God's glory, Christ's mission on earth, and how believers can participate in glorifying God. Pastor Ben Jacquot emphasizes that true glorification comes through rightly ordering our loves, with love for God being supreme. The sermon also discusses Christ's accomplishment of His mission and its implications for believers' salvation and purpose.

Key Points:

• God's glory is both intrinsic to His nature and reflected in creation
• Glorifying God means rightly ordering our loves, with love for God being primary
• Christ's mission involved revealing the Father, representing humanity, and redeeming sinners
• Believers can have confidence in their salvation based on Christ's completed work
• Christians are called to participate in Christ's mission through gospel proclamation

Scripture Reference:

• John 17:4 (primary)
• Additional references: Philippians 2, John 1:18, John 3:16, John 12

Sermon PM 9/28/25 "Eternal Life"

This sermon explores the nature of eternal life as defined in John 17:3, emphasizing that salvation comes through a personal relationship with God through Jesus Christ. Pastor Joe Fant contrasts true faith with idolatry and false gospels, highlighting the importance of genuine knowledge of God that goes beyond mere intellectual understanding or moral reform. He stresses that this saving knowledge is a supernatural gift, initiated by God, and grows throughout a believer's life.

Key Points:

• Eternal life is defined as knowing the one true God and Jesus Christ
• Salvation comes through a relationship with God, not just knowledge about Him
• Idolatry in modern life can take many forms beyond physical idols
• True knowledge of God is relational, not just intellectual
• Salvation is initiated by God's grace, not human effort
• The Christian life is a process of growing in relationship with God

Scripture Reference:

• John 17:3 (primary focus)
• Romans 3:10-12
• Romans 8:7-8
• 2 Peter 3:18
• Psalm 17:15

Sermon PM 9-21-25 "The Hour of Glory"

This sermon delves into John 17, often referred to as Jesus' High Priestly Prayer. Pastor Joe Fant emphasizes the profound significance of this chapter, describing it as the "holy of holies" of Scripture. The sermon explores the nature of Christ's glory, his authority over all flesh, and the purpose of the cross. It highlights the intimate relationship between the Father and the Son, and how Jesus' impending suffering is viewed through the lens of glory rather than defeat. Pastor Joe Fant emphasizes that believers are a gift from the Father to the Son.

Sermon PM 9-14-25 "Settle Conflict Quickly"

Pastor Shawn Alexander preaches the Sunday night service with his sermon titled "Settle Conflict Quickly."

Sermon AM 9/14/25 "From Sorrow to Joy:"

This sermon explores Jesus' final words to His disciples before His crucifixion, focusing on the transformation of sorrow into joy through faith in Christ. Pastor Joe Fant emphasizes that while believers will face tribulations in this world, they can find peace and courage in knowing that Jesus has overcome the world. The sermon encourages Christians to stand firm in their faith, prepare the next generation for spiritual challenges, and find comfort in God's love and purpose even amidst suffering.

Sermon AM "Fulfilling the Great Commission"

This sermon explores the church's mission to make disciples as commanded by Jesus in the Great Commission. It outlines Community Baptist Church's vision, mission statement, and core values, emphasizing the importance of being word-centered, reflecting Christ, and actively engaging in disciple-making. Pastor Joe Fant discusses how these principles guide the church's activities and future direction, rooting everything in biblical authority and the pursuit of spiritual growth.