Sermons from the Akron-Canton, Ohio congregation

...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.

A Servant of God

Given by Dave Myers
December 31, 2022

Instructions a servant of God can take from lessons found in Matthew 24

Be Holy As I Am Holy - Part 1

Given by Don Henson
December 3, 2022

When Israel was rescued from Egypt they had to learn what it meant and how to be God’s nation. The book of Leviticus is a basic “text” to teach Israel to be holy as God is, teaching them how to be God’s people.

There Are More With Us

Given by Chris Moen
November 26, 2022

The Bible focuses a good deal of detail on King Hezekiah for our learning. King Hezekiah faced a challenge where faith and deeds worked together to bring victory against a fierce enemy. God gives us a formula with promises, to bring victory over a different enemy, but just as fierce.

Be Content

Given by Don Henson
November 19, 2022

People aren’t naturally content – we’re always are looking for something else. God promises to satisfy all of our needs. As the Apostle Paul did, we can learn to lesson of being content.

Guard Against Pride

Given by Don Henson
November 12, 2022

One of the most subtle and dangerous natural characteristics of human nature is pride. Scripture warns us of the dangers of pride and how we can overcome it

God Blesses Our Children

Given by Don Henson
November 5, 2022

Each year the church has the blessing of little children ceremony. In it Jesus expresses His love for our children. His blessing of our children extends far beyond that ceremony.

Contempt

Given by DJ Haney
October 29, 2022

One of the most harmful attitudes a person can take towards others is that of contempt - the feeling that another person is beneath consideration or even deserving scorn. It devalues them and their opinions. It divides groups and makes it impossible to bridge the gap. A personal attitude of contempt must be rooted out and replaced with love and...

Who Are We?

Given by Kevin Troyer
October 29, 2022

Who are we? We're more than what we see on the surface. Deep at the core of who we are is a powerful and life-changing confidence in God. Confidence in ourselves only gets us so far. We have weaknesses and flaws as humans. Confidence in God on the other hand is lasting and permanent. Having confidence in God, His calling,...