Sermons from the Akron-Canton, Ohio congregation

Our ‘Love of the Truth’ Will Protect Us From Deception

Given by Don Henson
August 9, 2024

Review of how we can have the strength Jesus spoke of in Luke 21. Paul’s teaches in 1 Thessalonians 2 that those who love of the truth will be able to avoid Satan’s powerful deception at the end of the age.

Strong Enough to Escape

Given by Don Henson
July 26, 2024

Prophecies in Matthew 24, 1 Thessalonians 5 and Revelation 6 give us “fair warning” of challenges to the church at the end of the age. Jesus said in Luke 21:36 that we can be “strong enough” to escape “all these things.” How can we have the strength we will need?

Grow in Grace

Given by Erik Jones
July 19, 2024

In 2 Peter 3:18, Peter urges God’s people to “grow in grace.” What exactly is grace? How can a Christian practice and grow in grace today?

God’s Church at the End of the Age - Part 2

Given by Don Henson
July 12, 2024

The lesson of the fig tree: watch the leaves so you know summer is coming. The great tribulation will bring disaster and pain to all the earth, especially affecting descendants of Jacob. Jesus warned His disciples to “take heed” so that we will not be distracted else the tribulation will catch us as a snare, too.

The Choices We Make Matter

Given by Chad Messerly
July 5, 2024

The choices we make are important. There are consequences to the choices we make whether it is good or bad. In this sermon we will discuss 5 points to making wise choices.

God Looks at the Heart

Given by Gary Summers
June 28, 2024

Man looks at the outward appearance, but God looks at the heart. What are some of the characteristics that God wants to see in our spiritual heart? In this message, we review 4 of them, a clean heart, a pure heart, an understanding heart, and a loyal heart.

To Ask or Not to Ask

Given by Kevin Troyer
June 28, 2024

We have to be careful what, how, and why we ask God for the things we ask Him for. We don't want to ask God for the wrong things or in the wrong way. We'll focus on four different types of asking we find in the Bible, and see which type is best.

God’s Church at the End of the Age - Part 1

Given by Don Henson
June 21, 2024

To be prepared for the end of the age, Jesus warned that we must beware of conditions that will develop at the end of the age and be strongly rooted in doctrinal understanding to stand strong against false teaching and deception.

The Race Is On

Given by Don Henson
June 16, 2024

Those who went before us won’t receive their prize until we finish the race (Hebrews 11:40, NLT). The preparation of the firstfruits of God’s Kingdom began on Pentecost 31AD with the gift of the Holy Spirit and the establishing of the Church. Now, nearly 2000 years later it’s our turn to run our race to the kingdom.

What Happened to the Miracles

Given by Doug Johnson
June 16, 2024

The first Pentecost of the New Testament church was laden with miracles! Succeeding chapters in the book of Acts seem to continue the trend. Where are the miracles in God’s Church today? What happened to them? Or are we just not seeing what is still there?

Pentecost Promises

Given by Don Henson
June 7, 2024

On Pentecost 31AD the God fulfilled His promises of the Holy Spirit and the Church and began preparing the firstfruits of His kingdom.

Fallacy of the Trinity

Given by Roger Ellis
June 1, 2024

This afternoon I’d like to expose the false teaching about the trinity and how we can have Biblical and historical evidence to share with others when asked.

Footman Problems

Given by DJ Haney
May 31, 2024

Jeremiah complains to God about his lot in life, but God tells him that things are just getting started. Jeremiah had become bitter and worn out while running with the footmen, but God tells him to prepare to run with the horses. Problems and chronic issues in our lives can cause us to complain and develop a negative attitude, but...