Sermons from the Akron-Canton, Ohio congregation

God in the Old Testament

Given by Kevin Troyer
February 9, 2024

We look at evidence in God's Word, in both the Old and New Testament, that the Word, the One who became Jesus Christ, is the God in the Old Testament who interacted with, spoke with, and was seen by mankind. This understanding leads to proper perspective of God, leads to obedience to God, and helps us have proper reverence for...

Epaphras

Given by DJ Haney
February 9, 2024

We take a look at the example of Epaphras in prayer and see how it can be applied to our own prayer habits.

Happiness Is

Given by Don Henson
February 2, 2024

How would you complete the sentence? Scripture says the foundation for happiness is obedience to God. What’s the connection? How do trials factor into happiness?

Bible Study - The Kings of Israel and Judah (#3) - 1 Samuel 12-13

Given by Chad Messerly
January 26, 2024

Bible Study - The Kings of Israel and Judah (#3) - 1 Samuel 12-13

Taking God’s Name

Given by Chad Messerly
January 26, 2024

It has long been understood that taking God’s name refers to the words that come out of our mouths. But is there more to it? Is there more to ‘taking God’s name’ in our lives?

It’s About Time

Given by Don Henson
January 19, 2024

Our life is defined and limited by time. We are to keep track of what is happening in the world as time passes and to use our time wisely so we can be protected by faith and hope.

Answered Prayer

Given by Roger Ellis
January 12, 2024

This afternoon let’s see what we can learn from their prayers and how we can improve our prayer life.

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.