Sermons from the Akron-Canton, Ohio congregation

Jesus Christ – Our Savior, Lord and Master

Given by Don Henson
March 5, 2022

Grace and peace come to us through God and Jesus Christ. By His grace, God miraculously gave His Son to be our Savior. By His personal sacrifice, the Word became our Savior. We are purchased by His blood – He also our Lord and Master.

Our Father in Heaven

Given by Don Henson
February 19, 2022

Jesus taught His disciples to pray, beginning with the phrase “Our Father in heaven…” Who is He? What are His dominant characteristics? What is our personal relationship with Him? How do we relate to Him as a Father? Ultimatel the full mystery of who He is and what He is doing will be revealed.

The Good Will and Pleasure of God

Given by Don Henson
February 12, 2022

We understand God’s plan through our observance of the annual festivals. But there is also a summary of God’s plan from a different perspective in Ephesians 1. A review of the first ten verses reveals through Jesus Christ, God is fulfilling His “good will and pleasure” to create His family.

God Has a Plan

Given by Don Henson
February 5, 2022

The back story of the Exodus – it all started 430 years earlier with promises made to Abraham. God had a plan – working through Jacob’s family to establish Israel in Egypt and eventually freeing them from their captivity. This world is chaotic and dangerous, there are unplanned difficulties in our personal lives. But God is working in the background, manipulating event...

Hunger and Thirst After Righteousness

Given by Don Henson
January 15, 2022

In a practical sense what does it mean to hunger and thirst after righteousness? And how is it that if we do so we “shall be filled?”

The Prodigal Son and Repentance

Given by Roger Ellis
January 8, 2022

This afternoon, brethren let’s see what we can learn from this parable that has come to be known as the Prodigal son.

Grow in the Grace and Knowledge of Jesus Christ

Given by Don Henson
January 1, 2022

Peter wrote in 2 Peter 3:17 that in order to maintain our “steadfastness” we need to “grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.” How do we grow in the grace and knowledge of Jesus so that we can be secure and firm in our faith and understanding?

The Tool of Christian Meditation

Given by Don Henson
December 18, 2021

Meditation is one of the basic tools for Christian growth. How can we use it effectively and consistently?

God of All Comfort

Given by Don Henson
December 4, 2021

How does God comfort His people? Does His comfort seem vague and intangible or is it a real presence in our lives? Consider how it is that God comforts us and that He is truly the God of “all” comfort.

Making 'Little' Faith Great

Given by Don Henson
November 20, 2021

In Matthew 8 there’s an interesting contrast. Jesus “marveled” at the “great faith” of a Roman centurion. Later (possibly on the same day) He chided His disciples for having “little” faith. We know that the disciples became apostles and also demonstrated “great” faith. How would Jesus describe our faith – great or little? And how can we grow from little faith to great faith? ...

Called to What?

Given by Kevin Troyer
November 13, 2021

This message looks into seven things that our calling is and that our calling is not.

Nicodemus

Given by DJ Haney
November 13, 2021

We examine the few scriptural mentions of the Pharisee Nicodemus on his journey to full acceptance of Christ.

Importance of Discernment

Given by Don Henson
November 6, 2021

We live in a world filled with deceit and misdirection. Satan is the master deceiver and he will only continue to increase his efforts. What is discernment? Why is it important? What do we need to discern? And how can we develop discernment?

Who May Stand Before God?

Given by Chris Moen
September 18, 2021

From Psalm 15, ten qualities from the first five verses show what would qualify us to “stand” before God.

The Source of World Peace

Given by Marty Miller
September 18, 2021

History is filled with war and violence. Why has peace eluded mankind? What is the source of true peace? Will there ever be world peace? The Bible provides the answers to all of these questions.