Sermons from the Akron-Canton, Ohio congregation

Bible Study - Messages to Thyatira and Sardis

Given by Don Henson
April 28, 2023

Bible Study

Exit Plan for Days of Unleavened Bread

Given by Don Henson
April 12, 2023

Now that the Days of Unleavened Bread are ending, do you have a plan for continued grown into a new year? James 1 provides an outline for an “exit plan.”

Moving Forward from Sin - Lessons from Joshua

Given by Doug Johnson
April 12, 2023

During the Days of Unleavened Bread, we’ve heard many analogies from the experience of ancient Israel (most from the time of Moses’ leadership). What further lessons are there from the days when Joshua led them?

Create in Me a Clean Heart

Given by Don Henson
April 6, 2023

David prayed that God would forgive his sin and create a clean heart within him. What is a “clean heart?” How does God create a clean heart with us?

The 7 Building Blocks of Repentance

Given by Chad Messerly
April 1, 2023

For change and growth of a Christian to happen we must have repentance. But what is repentance? Repentance is made up of the seven fruits of Godly sorrow which make up the 7 building blocks of repentance.

Now What?

Given by Don Henson
March 25, 2023

Now that we’ve completed our self-examination prior to the Passover and Days of UB, what will we do about what we’ve seen in ourselves? What should we focus on as we move forward?

Bible Study - Messages to Smyrna and Pergamos

Given by Don Henson
March 24, 2023

Bible Study

Holy, Blameless, and Beyond Reproach

Given by Don Henson
March 18, 2023

In the first chapter of Colossians the apostle Paul refutes some of the fundamental teachings of Gnosticism – and emphasizes what Jesus’ sacrifice means to us.

...as we forgive our debtors

Given by Don Henson
March 11, 2023

Jesus taught that as we have been forgiven we need to also be forgiving. It’s a simple enough concept, but not always easy to live by. We can learn to be forgiving by considering how God forgives us.

Bible Study - Message to Ephesus

Given by Don Henson
February 24, 2023

Bible Study

Living at Peace

Given by Don Henson
February 4, 2023

The world we live in is filled with stress and trouble. But Jesus left us the blessing of peace. Scripture shows us to be at peace with God and other people. And how to have peace of mind. Ultimately Jesus will return and bring the blessing of peace to mankind.

From Anguish to Hope

Given by Don Henson
January 21, 2023

Romans 5:1-4 outlines how we can move from the anguish of tribulation and trials to hope. We see a progression from tribulation to perseverance to character and, ultimately, to hope.

What Jesus Taught About Prayer

Given by Don Henson
January 14, 2023

When the disciples asked Jesus to teach them to pray, He gave the example prayer recorded in Matthew 6 and Luke 11. But by His example and instruction Jesus taught a great deal more about how to pray.

The Miracle of Prayer

Given by Don Henson
January 7, 2023

Jesus taught His disciples to begin prayer with “Our Father in heaven…” Consider what it means to have the privilege of coming before God’s throne in prayer.