Sermons from the Akron-Canton, Ohio congregation

Israel Loses the Promised Land

Given by Don Henson
July 16, 2022

God fulfills His promise that Israel would be able to drive out and eliminate the Canaanites. But Israel wasn’t faithful and were not able to do so completely. As God had warned, Israel was seduced by the remaining Canaanites and was not faithful. Both Israel and Judah were eventually evicted from Canaan. A remnant of Judah returned to rebuild Jerusalem a...

Israel Enters the Promised Land

Given by Don Henson
July 9, 2022

Jacob’s wives and sons. Joseph is sold into Egypt and rescues his family from the severe 7-year famine and drought. Jacob’s sons move into Egypt and develop into the nation of Israel. They fall into slavery. God rescues them and delivers them to Canaan – but they refuse to enter and are condemned to wander in the wilderness for a total...

The Peoples of the Middle East

Given by Don Henson
July 2, 2022

In addition to the Canaanites, the descendants of Abraham’s families (through his nephew Lot, his son Ishmael and his grandson Isaac) populated Canaan and nearby areas. The special blessings promised to Abraham were reserved for the descendants of Isaac. God intended that Jacob would receive the birthright and blessing, but he created hostility with his brother, Esau, by taking advantage o...

The Two Families of Abraham

Given by Don Henson
June 11, 2022

To better understand the hostilities in and prophecies of the Middle East, we first need to consider the origin of the peoples who populate that part of the world.

The Shoes of the Fisherman—Peter’s Changed Life

Given by Doug Johnson
June 5, 2022

The Spirit of God changes lives, and none more dramatically than the life of the Apostle Peter. How’s it working in your life as we keep Pentecost in 2022?

Living Stones

Given by Don Henson
June 5, 2022

The temple Solomon built was an incredible building in terms of value of materials and care in construction. How much more valuable and how much more care is Jesus taking as He builds the spiritual temple (the church)?

How the Holy Spirit Helps First Fruits Become First Fruits

Given by Roger Ellis
June 4, 2022

From the very beginning of time human beings have been responsible for their decisions. Whether good or bad. Without the help of God’s Holy Spirit people cannot regulate their lives in a manner that brings about real lasting change and happiness. Without the Holy Spirit mankind does not have the capacity to please God and can never inherit Eternal Life. B...

Remember God’s Hand in Your Life

Given by Don Henson
May 21, 2022

People are naturally forgetful – and it’s especially easy to overlook or forget God’s hand guiding and protecting our lives. God’s way and truth are passed through generations by parents who remember God and teach their children.

Fight the Good Fight of Faith

Given by Don Henson
May 14, 2022

Paul urged Timothy to “Fight the good fight of faith.” Why and how is faith a fight? Abraham’s example of faith in the face of the impossibility that God could fulfill His promises. He didn’t doubt God, but it doesn’t say Abraham didn’t need to struggle to maintain faith. We also fight the fight of faith by fleeing sinful behavior an...

Rooted in the Kingdom

Given by Don Henson
May 7, 2022

The parable of the sower warns of those who have no root and stumble when they are faced with trials and difficulties. A tree is stabilized by its root system; Psalm 1 describes a tree that is planted by rivers of water (symbolizing the Holy Spirit) and remains stable and secure even in times of drought.

Perfection

Given by Kevin Troyer
April 30, 2022

We aren't perfect now and we will never reach perfection in this lifetime. But we are to become spiritually mature and go on to perfection. We are to be growing into the stature of the fullness of Christ.