Sermons from the Cleveland, Ohio congregation

A Working Partnership with God

Cleveland, Ohio
Given by Doug Johnson
August 8, 2026

Many professing Christians sincerely believe “accepting the work Jesus did for us on the Cross” is what God asks of them. Is that all that true Christianity entails? Is there little or no effort expected of true disciples of Christ? The Scriptures show something very different. Our relationship with God is actually a kind of partnership, drawing on His help and...

Hold Fast What You Have

Cleveland, Ohio
Given by Gabe Ellis
August 1, 2026

Revelation 3:11 says, “Behold I am coming quickly!” The Feast of Trumpets symbolizes ushering in a new government, King, and laws for all mankind. The Feast of Trumpets tends to come faster than we expect. The literally return of the King of Kings and Lord of Lords will take place in the same way. It is vitally important for us to ...

Go To Your Brother

Cleveland, Ohio
Given by Doug Johnson
July 25, 2026

Serious Bible students probably recognize a reference to “Matthew 18” for this famous reference—“go to your brother.” But what does that mean? What are the steps involved, and how do we go about doing what God wants? Most importantly, what should our approach, aim and purpose behind it be all about?

In Awe of God

Cleveland, Ohio
Given by Matt Pavlik
July 18, 2026

As we get older, it’s harder to be awed. We learn stuff. We experience stuff. We live through stuff. And the things that once blew our minds just don’t do that anymore. When is the last time you were awed by God?

Salvation is Education

Cleveland, Ohio
Given by Doug Johnson
June 27, 2026

God is very clear on how the process of learning His way starts. It’s in John 6:44, beginning with these familiar words—“No man can come to Me unless the Father who sent Me draws him…” That’s just the beginning! Salvation itself is education, but only if it’s education in God’s way of life. That kind of education is the reason we draw breath—...

Conquering Fear with God’s Holy Spirit

Cleveland, Ohio
Given by Gabe Ellis
June 27, 2026

Fear can be crippling. It has adverse emotional, mental, and spiritual effects. God does not give us a spirit of fear. Instead, what does He give us? How can we use it? Let’s consider three aspects of how God’s Holy Spirit helps us conquer fear.

How Does God Bless Us?

Cleveland, Ohio
Given by Doug Johnson
June 13, 2026

The Book of Acts recounts many fascinating events from the earliest days of the Church. Acts 9:31 has a beautiful description of a period of peace experienced by our long-ago brothers and sisters. That peaceful period came after a period of persecution and trial ended with the conversion of Saul (Paul). Does God still work in similar patterns in our modern...

Overcoming Deception with Discernment

Cleveland, Ohio
Given by Gabe Ellis
June 13, 2026

Have you ever been deceived? It could have been with a false advertisement, a scammer targeting tourists on vacation or someone telling you a direct lie. How do we avoid being deceived? How can we identify good vs. evil? An essential key to overcoming deception is stirring up the spiritual gift of discernment.

I am the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob

Cleveland, Ohio
Given by Doug Johnson
June 6, 2026

We’ve read those powerful words many times, especially in the Old Testament record of God’s dealing with His people. What do they mean for us? Does God still “connect” His name to His modern servants? Why does He explain Who He is by associating His name with flawed human beings?

Fasting to Feasting

Cleveland, Ohio
Given by Rich Johnson
June 6, 2026

In Zechariah 8:19, the prophet makes a startling statement. He tells the people returning from Babylonian captivity that He would turn four national days of mourning (the fasts of the 4th, 5th, 7th and 10th months) into cheerful days of joy and gladness. Then he says they need to “love truth and peace.” Many years earlier, the prophet Jeremiah had liv...

Lessons From Gideon

Cleveland, Ohio
Given by Matt Pavlik
May 2, 2026

What can we learn from the experience of Gideon?

How Do We Prepare for Pentecost?

Cleveland, Ohio
Given by Doug Johnson
April 25, 2026

Getting ready for Passover and the Days of Unleavened Bread has a predictable pattern. The fall holy day season has a different, but also recognizable “check list.” But how do we “prepare” for the Feast of Pentecost?

Grow in Gentleness

Cleveland, Ohio
Given by Gabe Ellis
April 25, 2026

The fruit of gentleness is a hallmark quality of God’s character. Why is it important for us to be gentle? Does gentleness mean weakness? How can we develop gentleness? What is in store for those who practice gentleness?

Moving Forward with Unleavened Lives

Cleveland, Ohio
Given by Doug Johnson
April 11, 2026

The Days of Unleavened Bread are over. In his first letter to the Corinthians, Paul gave very clear directives on what we should have learned. In 1 Corinthians 5:7-8, he uses five powerful words to point us forward—"purge, malice, wickedness, sincerity and truth.” How do we put them together to form a personal spiritual roadmap?