Central Baptist Church- Grenada, MS

08/30/2026

Title: "Using Our Words Wisely"
Speaker: Craig Warren
Date: August 30, 2026
Bible: James 3

The sermon emphasizes the critical importance of controlling one's speech, drawing primarily from James chapter three to illustrate how a small tongue can have a disproportionately large impact on life and relationships. It highlights the responsibility of teachers and believers to seek divine wisdom, prepare carefully, and ensure their words align with God's truth rather than causing harm or division. Bro. Warren uses various illustrations, such as bits in horses' mouths and rudders on ships, to demonstrate that just as small tools guide large forces, our words shape our entire conduct and influence others significantly. Additionally, the message encourages using speech to build up, encourage, and reflect Christ's love, warning against the inconsistency of blessing God while cursing people made in His image. Ultimately, it calls for a life where thoughts, words, and actions are harmonized under God's grace to glorify Him and strengthen the community.

The sermon emphasizes the critical importance of controlling one's speech, drawing primarily from James chapter three to illustrate how a small to...

08/30/2026

Title: The Effects of Love
Speaker: Craig Warren
Date: August 30, 2026
Bible: Luke 6:20-36

The sermon explores the Beatitudes from Luke 6, contrasting the spiritual blessings of poverty and persecution with the emptiness of worldly wealth. It emphasizes that true believers should expect hostility from the world but find their reward in heaven rather than earthly validation. A central theme is the command to love enemies through unconditional action and prayer, mirroring Christ's sacrifice on the cross. Bro. Warren warns against false teachers by urging listeners to test spirits against Scripture and rely solely on grace for salvation. Ultimately, the message calls for boldness in sharing the gospel, trusting that God's word transforms hearts and brings eternal hope.

The sermon explores the Beatitudes from Luke 6, contrasting the spiritual blessings of poverty and persecution with the emptiness of worldly wealt...

08/30/2026

"Using Our Words Wisely"
James 3
Sunday, August 30, 2026 Afternoon Service
Bro. Craig Warren

08/30/2026

"The Effects of Love"
Luke 6:20-36
Sunday, August 30, 2026 Morning Service
Bro. Craig Warren

08/23/2026

Title: Faith With or Without Works
Speaker: Craig Warren
Date: August 23, 2026
Bible: James 2:14-26

The sermon emphasizes that genuine faith in Jesus Christ must be accompanied by active works and evangelism, drawing primarily from James chapter 2. It clarifies the relationship between salvation by grace through faith and the subsequent call to good works, referencing Ephesians 2 and Romans 3-5. Bro. Warren urges believers to actively share the gospel with the lost, illustrating that passive belief is insufficient without tangible action and witness. By examining examples like Abraham and the nature of divine grace, the message asserts that true faith transforms behavior and compels obedience to the Great Commission. Ultimately, the sermon calls the congregation to integrate their spiritual convictions into daily life, ensuring their actions glorify God and point others to salvation.

The sermon emphasizes that genuine faith in Jesus Christ must be accompanied by active works and evangelism, drawing primarily from James chapter ...

08/23/2026

"Faith With or Without Works"
James 2:14-26
Sunday, August 23, 2026 Afternoon Service
Bro. Craig Warren

08/23/2026

Title: The Apostles of Jesus
Speaker: Craig Warren
Date: August 23, 2026
Bible: Luke 6:12-16; Acts 1:12-14

The sermon emphasizes the critical importance of prayer and intentional discipleship by examining Jesus' selection of the twelve apostles in Luke 6. It contrasts genuine saving faith with mere intellectual belief, using Judas Iscariot's distinction between knowing Jesus as a teacher versus a Lord to illustrate this point. Bro. Warren highlights the early church's devotion to prayer in Acts 1 and shares the historical impact of the Moravian prayer movement to demonstrate how persistent intercession leads to spiritual revival and global missions. The message urges believers to move beyond superficial Christianity by committing to consistent prayer and mentoring new converts toward maturity. Ultimately, it calls the congregation to recognize Jesus as Savior and King while actively participating in His work through prayer and evangelism.

The sermon emphasizes the critical importance of prayer and intentional discipleship by examining Jesus' selection of the twelve apostles in Luke ...

08/23/2026

"The Apostles of Jesus"
Luke 6:12-16
Sunday, August 23, 2026 Morning Service
Bro. Craig Warren

08/16/2026

Speaker: Craig Warren
Date: August 16, 2026
Bible: James 2:1-13

The sermon exhorts believers to reject social partiality and instead cultivate eyes of compassion by looking to Jesus Christ as the ultimate example. Drawing primarily from James chapter 2, it warns that showing favoritism based on wealth or appearance is a sin that violates the law of loving one's neighbor. The message emphasizes that all humanity stands guilty before God’s moral law, yet finds redemption solely through the mercy and grace of Christ rather than personal merit. Illustrating this truth with a story of familial reconciliation, Bro. Warren demonstrates how divine compassion overcomes deep-seated bitterness and hatred. Ultimately, the congregation is challenged to extend the same unmerited grace they have received to others, particularly those who are marginalized or difficult to love.

The sermon exhorts believers to reject social partiality and instead cultivate eyes of compassion by looking to Jesus Christ as the ultimate examp...