Sermons from the Akron-Canton, Ohio congregation

The Gap - What Will You Do With It?

Given by Marty Miller
August 7, 2021

There is a gap between the Feast of Pentecost and the Feast of Trumpets, between the start of the Church and the Return of Jesus Christ. This is where we are in God's plan of salvation. What does He expect from us in this gap?

Run For Your Life

Given by Don Henson
July 31, 2021

Scripture includes several references to “running” along the path to God’s Kingdom. There are several comparisons we can make that emphasize lessons that apply to our personal efforts.

Lessons From the Parable of the Sower

Given by Don Henson
July 24, 2021

Jesus spoke in parables so that most people would not understand His message. But He offered an explanation of the parable of the sower. Its message is relevant to and important for the church. He warned about mistakes that could cause someone to fail to be faithful to his calling and the key to growing spiritually and remaining faithful

The Power of Patience

Given by Don Henson
July 17, 2021

Patience is a quality of God’s character that He expects us to develop. Patience is something we need to exercise every day and also need to continually develop. Controlling our temper is a major part of patience, but it goes far beyond just that. Patience isn’t a passive “non-response” but is an active part of life.

When God Forgives Our Sins, He No Longer Remembers Them

Given by Roger Ellis
July 10, 2021

This afternoon I’d like to discuss the Biblical principle that when God forgives us of our sins, He no longer remembers them.

The Mission of the Church

Given by DJ Haney
July 10, 2021

Christ founded the Church and gave it a mission - preach the gospel to all nations, and make disciples, teaching them to obey all things. We start by reading scriptures that lay out the mission of the Church, and then we discuss ways in which each individual member of the Church contributes to the mission.

Home, Sweet Home

Given by Don Henson
July 3, 2021

As my wife and I are in transition to the Akron-Canton and Columbus-Cambridge congregations we’re leaving the comfort of our home of 25 years in Pittsburgh and “starting over.” Home is a special place, with deep emotional attachment. We know that our true “home” is the household of God, into which we have all been called. We’re looking forward to becoming pa...

Finally, My Brethren

Given by Dave Myers
June 26, 2021

In his farewell sermon as pastor of the Akron-Canton and Youngstown congregations, Mr. Myers covers the eight times in the Bible that the apostles give their instruction beginning with the word ‘finally.’

Member Minister Relationship

Given by Dave Myers
June 19, 2021

The relationship of members to ministers, of sheep to shepherd is defined in scripture. What can a member expect of his pastor and what should the pastor expect from the members? In this sermon we’ll explore what our relationship should be.

Learning From the Life of Samson

Given by Roger Ellis
June 12, 2021

This afternoon let’s see what we can learn from the life of Samson.

Once Saved Always Saved, True or False?

Given by Marty Miller
June 12, 2021

Have you been saved? What does the Bible say (and what doesn't it say) about salvation?

Lessons on Change After Egypt

Given by Dave Myers
June 5, 2021

Change can be unsettling and may bring upset. What lessons about change might we learn from the experiences ancient Israel went through as they traversed the wilderness on the way to Sinai?

Resurrection Appearances of Christ - Part 3

Given by Dave Myers
May 29, 2021

Jesus said that the only sign he would give to prove he was the Messiah was His resurrection to life after three days and three nights in the grave. In this sermon we’ll continue studying the eyewitness accounts of the resurrection appearances of Christ so we can have confidence in our Savior.

Lessons From Solomon

Given by Gary Summers
May 22, 2021

Solomon wrote the vast majlority of the Proverbs, with the great measure of wisdom God had given him. We will look at 5 lessons from the early reign of King Solomon, and tie in some Proverbs to help us remember each lesson.

Bezalel and Aholiab

Given by DJ Haney
May 22, 2021

In the book of Exodus, we find that God filled Bezalel and Aholiab, the builders of the Tabernacle, with the Holy Spirit. There are a number of lessons that can be gleaned from their example.