Sermons from the Akron-Canton, Ohio congregation

Blessed Are Those Who Mourn

Given by Don Henson
January 5, 2024

We mourn when we repent and seek forgiveness; we mourn when we experience trials and with others when they experience trials; we mourn by having compassion for the suffering we see in the world.

God's Law Today

Given by Kevin Troyer
December 29, 2023

What changed with the New Covenant? Was God's Law only established for ancient Israel? We look at when God established His law, what sin shows us about His law, what God's law shows us about God, and how God's law applies to us today.

Faithful in Little

Given by Marty Miller
December 29, 2023

Jesus Christ teaches that being responsible or faithful in the little things directly impacts one’s success in the big things. David’s life is one example of this. What areas of our lives reveal if we are being faithful in little?

Applying Wisdom in Life

Given by Don Henson
December 15, 2023

How does a person with wisdom behave? What is the result of wisdom in action? We apply wisdom by building life on a solid foundation of obedience. Wisdom is evident by good works and humility. Wisdom will be critically important at the end of the age when “the wise will understand.”

Bible Study - The Kings of Israel and Judah (#2) - 1 Samuel 10-11

Given by Don Henson
December 2, 2023

Bible Study - The Kings of Israel and Judah (#2) - 1 Samuel 10-11

Growing in Wisdom

Given by Don Henson
December 1, 2023

God is the only true source of wisdom—a gift that He offers. We grow in wisdom as we are led by the Holy Spirit. We grow in wisdom when we have a “hearing” (understanding) heart. And we grow in wisdom as we obey God’s instructions.

Attitude Can Change Our World

Given by Chad Messerly
November 18, 2023

The more our attitude reflects the attitude of Jesus Christ the better we will treat each other and handle the stresses and irritations of the world around us.

Bible Study - The Kings of Israel and Judah (#1) - 1 Samuel 8-9

Given by Chad Messerly
November 18, 2023

Israel rejects God and chooses to have a physical king. Saul is chosen and anointed king.

Blessed Are the Poor in Spirit

Given by Don Henson
November 11, 2023

Being poor in spirit includes being humble, but there is also a deeper meaning—it is a significant element of character. One who is poor in spirit recognizes his complete dependence on God, submits his will to God, and doesn’t have an exalted view of himself.

Keys to Wisdom

Given by Don Henson
November 4, 2023

We live in a complicated and dangerous world. God is the source of the wisdom and discernment we need. Wisdom is a gift that God gives to those who have an understanding (hearing) heart.

The Reactions of Jesus

Given by Chad Messerly
October 28, 2023

Life is full of making the right decision in the various situations we may find ourselves in. How did Jesus react to various circumstances? Did He approach every situation the same or did He change how He approached depending on the scenario?

God Protects Family

Given by Don Henson
October 21, 2023

This is the day for the traditional blessing of little children. Jesus honored the faith of parents who brought their children to Him to seek God’s blessing for them. One way God protects the family is through parents teaching God’s way to their children. The promise of the Holy Spirit is extended from the parents to their children.

Benefits and Blessings of Scripture

Given by Roger Ellis
October 14, 2023

4 points in 2 Timothy 3:16 that will help us take advantage of what we learned at the Feast. And just as importantly we can use these points for our daily Bible Study making us wise unto salvation through faith in Jesus Christ.

Why Observe the Feast This Year?

Given by Don Henson
September 23, 2023

At the start of the Feast of Tabernacles we’re often asked the question “Why are you here?” Most of us have observed the feast for many years. We might ask the question “Why are you here… again? Why do we keep the feast year after year?