Sermons from the Cleveland, Ohio congregation

For You See Your Calling, Brethren

Given by Doug Johnson
August 23, 2025

Those words introduce a familiar passage from Chapter One of Paul’s first letter to the Christians in Corinth. As written, those memorable words are a simple statement of fact. But how might it help our personal Bible study, prayer and meditation if we reworked them into a question we ask ourselves?

How Goes the Battle?

Given by Doug Johnson
August 9, 2025

Being a servant of God, imitating the example of Jesus Christ, is a challenge in our world. The apostle Paul made comparisons to running races, and even to fighting against evil in his first letter to the Corinthians. How’s that battle going in your life?

Spiritual Shipwrecks

Given by Bill Johnson
July 26, 2025

We will have shipwrecks in our lives. They come in many forms. As Christians we need to trust in God and the Power of God to guide us through the Waters in life. Using the Metaphor of our spiritual life as a ship traveling in the sea of life. Some ships follow the course - for us that would be...

Circles and Cycles of Life

Given by Doug Johnson
July 12, 2025

A modern popular animated film has a song about the “circle of life.” We all know that human lives have what we could call a “Cycle of Life.” But that’s all on the physical level, whether animal or human. Is there a spiritual “Cycle of Life” that doesn’t lead to the end of life? If so, wouldn’t that truly be a cycle ...

A Heart Loyal to God

Given by Gabe Ellis
July 12, 2025

There is an overlooked character quality in the bible often used in relation to the kings. No surprise, God expects us to develop this quality in preparation to be effective kings in His Kingdom.

The True Source of Our National Blessings

Given by Doug Johnson
July 5, 2025

Why has this nation seemingly been given such astonishing wealth, favor and blessings? Is it due to our own "exceptionalism?" Is it because the "Founding Fathers" of the United States looked to God for daily guidance in their lives, seeking His will? Or is it something else altogether? Could it be because God made faithful promises...

The Deep Things of God

Given by Matt Pavlik
June 28, 2025

The Bible says that there are mysteries that can only be understood with the help of the Holy Spirit. It's possible to study and understand them, but only if we understand what the real mysteries are. What are "the deep things of God?"

Three Levels of Obedience

Given by Doug Johnson
March 8, 2025

Why do we humans do what we do? What motivates us to respond to guidance we’re given, or reject it? Some studies seem to back up some biblical principles: It appears human obedience often results from three different “directions.” Either we follow instruction from compliance (accepting and then acting on it), from identification (others we like are doing it, so we...

Your Life - What's the Plan?

Given by Doug Johnson
November 9, 2024

The fall festivals point us to the millennial reign of Jesus Christ and the saints. They move on past that time to show God's eventual purpose for all humans who've ever lived. Do you know where you fit in all that?

By This All Shall Know

Given by Doug Johnson
October 5, 2024

In John 13:35, Jesus identified the most direct and straightforward way people around us can know Who and what we stand for. Do you know what it is, and how to practice it?

Jesus Christ Has “Unfinished Business”

Given by Doug Johnson
September 28, 2024

Have you ever had a long-term goal tht you finally accomplished? Did that give great satisfaction and a sense of time well spent? Have you ever thought that Jesus Christ Himself has "unfinished business" that will necessitate His coming to this earth a second time?

Endure to the End

Given by Bill Johnson
September 21, 2024

To recieve the promise of being in the Kingdom of God we must do more than patiently wait, we must develop endurance to overcome the world.

Be a Living Parable of the Kingdom

Given by Doug Johnson
September 14, 2024

Most of Jesus' parables centered around explanations of the Kingdom of God. How do we illustrate that coming goverment of the ruling Family of God in our lives now?

The Beatitudes as a Progression of Character

Given by Doug Johnson
September 7, 2024

Most people know at least something about Jesus Christ famous Sermon on the Mount, and its list of "beautiful attitudes." But could they possibly show us a pattern for building God's character in our lives?

Paradoxes of Faith

Given by Doug Johnson
August 24, 2024

Sometimes we run into paradoxes in our lives when two apparently true principles don't seem to fit together right. How do we handle that? Where do we turn for clear understanding?