Sermons from the Akron-Canton, Ohio congregation

Be Found by Him in Peace

Given by Gary Summers
January 18, 2025

In 2 Peter 3:10-14, the Apostle Peter tells us to be diligent in 3 things. One of the 3 is to be found by Him in peace. What are some areas of our life that we should pursue peace? We will look at just 3 areas of life where we can pursue peace, so we can be found by Him in peace.

Super Seekers

Given by Kevin Troyer
January 17, 2025

We're told to seek first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness. As we go about seeking spiritual things, there are four things we should know. What does it mean to seek? What does it look like to seek? How does one go about seeking? And, how do we know we are doing a good job of seeking? Knowing this...

Maintaining Our Vision of the Kingdom

Given by Don Henson
January 10, 2025

Peter wrote that our promised inheritance is “incorruptible, undefiled and does not fade away.” As we work through the gloomy months of winter and deal with our personal trials and challenges… how can we keep our vision of that promise clearly in mind?

What is Right and What is Wrong About Being a Born-Again Christian

Given by Marty Miller
January 3, 2025

Being “born again” has been a popular concept among Evangelical Christians. What do they mean by “born again”? What did Jesus Christ mean when he said it in John 3? Are we born again Christians?

The Gibeonites

Given by DJ Haney
December 27, 2024

We take a look at the Gibeonites, both in Joshua's time and centuries later in David's time, and some lessons that we can learn from their story.

Abide With Me

Given by Don Henson
December 13, 2024

Jesus taught that if we “abide” in Him, He will abide in us. What does it mean to abide in Jesus? If we abide in Him, Jesus promises us a place in God’s Kingdom, where we can abide for eternity.

Give the Sacrifices God Wants

Given by Gary Summers
December 6, 2024

Making sacrifices is a regular part of our everyday lives. One of the ways we can please God, is to give the sacrifices He wants. We will briefly review 4 of the ways that we can grow at giving the sacrifices God wants, and in turn please Him.

Godly Unity, Behold How Good and Pleasant It Is

Given by Roger Ellis
December 6, 2024

Today we’ll look at how to maintain yet overcome obstacles to Godly Unity.

Wrestling With God

Given by Chad Messerly
November 29, 2024

There are times trials will show up in our lives. How do we approach them? How do we move forward? How do we find our strength? Learn how from Jacob and his struggle with God.

From Contamination to Decontamination

Given by Kevin Troyer
November 22, 2024

Satan has contaminated everything and everyone in this world. He has contaminated the world, he tries to contaminate God's truth, and he even contaminates us. In the future, God will decontaminate His creation, including us, but we must be working hard to get ready for that decontamination.

Can I Identify the True Church?

Given by Marty Miller
November 8, 2024

The purpose of this sermon is to show, from the Bible, what markers identify the true Church and also what our focus should be in regards to this topic.

Looking Ahead – Beyond Perseverance

Given by Chad Messerly
November 1, 2024

Jesus said in Luke 17:32 “Remember Lot’s wife.” This is a statement we should reflect on. What does the story of Lot’s wife show us? What can we learn from the few details of her life and how it relates to us today?

Removing the Veil

Given by Don Henson
October 11, 2024

When Jesus returns He will remove the “veil”—the deception of Satan which prevents people from being able to have spiritual understanding.

A Stunning Rescue

Given by Doug Johnson
October 2, 2024

On rare occasions, human beings can be capable of selfless acts of heroism, snatching others from certain death in perilous situations. The entire human family is in such a situation now, whether it’s recognized or not. Who will rescue us from ourselves? This annual festival has the answer!