Sermons from the Cincinnati-Dayton, Ohio congregation

Biblical Ways to Cope With Chronic Pain

Cincinnati-Dayton, Ohio
Given by John Foster
April 18, 2026

There are multiple websites which offer pain management systems, but most do not add the Biblical perspectives that are most effective in dealing with chronic pain. This sermon adds the Biblical perspectives.

Keep Yourselves from Idols

Cincinnati-Dayton, Ohio
Given by John Foster
April 8, 2026

1 John 5:21 admonishes Christians to stay away from idols. As we conclude the Days of UB, what did John mean by that? And how does one follow that advice in this day and age?

Challenges of Freedom

Cincinnati-Dayton, Ohio
Given by Tim Foster
April 8, 2026

Freedom is universally desired but not always appreciated. We'll look at challenges that Israel had with their freedom from Egypt and how we can thrive in our freedom, and then look at our unique challenge of redeeming the time.

Encouragement of the Manna

Cincinnati-Dayton, Ohio
Given by Ron Kelley
April 4, 2026

Rather than being overwhelmed with our struggle against sin, we should daily see the miraculous presence of God in our daily lives. He guides us and is leading us to glory in a spiritual promised land. Like the Israelite's saw the daily manna; we see Christ in us daily.

Deliver Us from Evil

Cincinnati-Dayton, Ohio
Given by Ron Kelley
April 2, 2026

Part of the model prayer instructs us to ask God to deliver us from evil. Why is it so difficult? A review of Biblical examples of struggles against evil. How do we overcome evil in our lives today? What is the root cause of evil and how do we eliminate this cause to finally overcome sin and live righteously?

3 R's of Passover and DUB

Cincinnati-Dayton, Ohio
Given by Ron Kelley
March 28, 2026

A review of three aspects of Passover. We'll cover repentance, reconciliation, and rejoicing and how to accomplish all three during these Holy Days.

Faith Needed for the Passover

Cincinnati-Dayton, Ohio
Given by Taylor Tootle
March 21, 2026

A review of foundational beliefs needed to observe the Passover.

To Be Spiritually Minded

Cincinnati-Dayton, Ohio
Given by Ron Kelley
March 14, 2026

This sermon goes line by line through a paragraph describing what it means to be spiritually minded. How do we incorporate this into our daily lives?

Believing God is There

Cincinnati-Dayton, Ohio
Given by Tim Foster
March 7, 2026

Believing God is there is a lot harder than it sounds. We can forget His presence. But if we can visualize His very real presence, always with us, it can motivate us to obey, and we can be so much more comforted in times of suffering.

Unconditional Surrender and Slavery

Cincinnati-Dayton, Ohio
Given by Ron Kelley
February 28, 2026

A soldier is captured by the enemy only to find out that the enemy he has been fighting against is right and he was wrong. This compares to Jesus Christ, the Commander, rescuing us from being a slave to Satan, the real enemy of mankind.

Judges Parables of the Trees

Cincinnati-Dayton, Ohio
Given by Ron Kelley
February 21, 2026

“What is this Parable, and what lessons could it have for us today? This parable teaches us about honoring our commitments and humbly trusting God to work things out for us despite it seeming to be impossible.”

Correction as a Way of Life

Cincinnati-Dayton, Ohio
Given by Taylor Tootle
January 31, 2026

Correction is something people often shy away from. As Christians it is a way of life God has given us to bring us into perfection. He has given instructions on how to give and receive it to bring us into alignment with Him and one another.

So What if it's Pagan?

Cincinnati-Dayton, Ohio
Given by Ron Kelley
January 10, 2026

In our continuing series of how to give an answer, this sermon briefly examines the pagan roots of Halloween and Christmas. Then we answer the question, so what? What's wrong with something being pagan in origin? Does God really care about that?

What is Jerusalem to me?

Cincinnati-Dayton, Ohio
Given by Jeremy Hess
January 3, 2026

Using the 1967 Western Wall moment, the sermon asks what Jerusalem means biblically. It traces its story from Melchizedek and David to Jesus and the Church, showing human failure, then calls believers to seek God’s Kingdom and hope for Christ’s righteous reign in Jerusalem.

Righteous Anger?

Cincinnati-Dayton, Ohio
Given by Gregg Pennington
January 3, 2026

Most of our anger isn’t as righteous as we think. When we justify it, anger grows into offense, damages relationships, and works against the character God is building in us. God is slow to anger, and He calls us to reflect His patience and mercy.