Sermons

Cleveland, Ohio Congregation

1:06:30 What’s Your “Exit Strategy?”

What’s Your “Exit Strategy?”

Given by Doug Johnson
April 10, 2021

Do we have a definite plan on how to "depart from iniquity" (2 Timothy 2:19) after the 2021 Days of Unleavened Bread are history?

1:10:34 Joshua and the Conquest - Unleavened Lessons

Joshua and the Conquest - Unleavened Lessons

Given by Doug Johnson
April 3, 2021

Entry into the ancient Promised Land speaksto us for our future in God's Kingdom.

1:06:34 Who’s Rewiring Your Brain?

Who’s Rewiring Your Brain?

Given by Doug Johnson
March 28, 2021

1st Day of Unleavened Bread Some recent studies into impacts and effects of the coronavirus pandemic indicate that our brains have been affected by it. Neural pathways can actually be modified—“rewired” by the difference in life patterns. The Days of Unleavened Bread are intended to change our normal patterns too! Whose plans are most prominent in the spiritual “rewiring” of our brain...

50:33 Not Enough: Now What?

Not Enough: Now What?

Given by Matt Pavlik
March 27, 2021

God has a plan to take us from where we are, to where He wants us to be. Following that plan, and growing effectively, requires keeping the proper perspective on ourselves, on God, and on what He is doing.

1:16:10 Christ’s Last Week

Christ’s Last Week

Given by Doug Johnson
March 20, 2021

The last week of the physical life of our Savior was filled with so many important events. A study of the gospel accounts gives a sobering perspective that helps us prepare for the Passover.

1:03:06 Focus on the Spring Feasts

Focus on the Spring Feasts

Given by Doug Johnson
March 13, 2021

Our world finds itself in turmoil, divided on so many issues. How can we make sure we’re so focused on God’s purposes and plans that we are able to “tune out” those distractions?

59:51 Am I Prepared?

Am I Prepared?

Given by Doug Johnson
March 6, 2021

A recent winter storm that pummeled Texas residents sparked some thoughts about disasters. That kind of thing can get our attention! What about events the Bible prophesies will happen before Jesus Christ returns? Can we understand what it will be like when the only source of help in that future time is from God—when no human can “save” us?

59:36 The Church: Corn or Pomegranate?

The Church: Corn or Pomegranate?

Given by Matt Pavlik
February 27, 2021

The Church has many parts, but can those parts be considered the Church, individually? What is your view of the Church? More importantly, how does the Bible say we should view the Church?

56:51 Time for Character Evaluation

Time for Character Evaluation

Given by Doug Johnson
February 20, 2021

How’s your spiritual infrastructure? Sound? Or do trials reveal shortcomings? Seven characteristics of character can help us test how spiritually sound we are.

1:05:48 What’s on Your Doorposts?

What’s on Your Doorposts?

Given by Doug Johnson
February 13, 2021

Ancient Israel smeared the blood of the first Passover lamb on their doorposts in Egypt, and it protected them from death. What’s on your “doorposts?” And is it protecting us too?

1:02:36 What Did You Agree To?

What Did You Agree To?

Given by Doug Johnson
February 6, 2021

Baptism is a covenant we make with God. What does that mean? What are the conditions? What is expected of us to "hold up our end" of the agreement?

47:52 Tell the Whole Story

Tell the Whole Story

Given by Matt Pavlik
January 23, 2021

Split-Sermon It's easy to tell part of the story, the part that makes us look good, or makes someone else look bad. But, without the whole story, we leave out parts that are necessary for understanding the end. Christians must tell the whole story in order to reach the end they desire.

48:14 Passover Preparation: Repair the Temple

Passover Preparation: Repair the Temple

Given by Hal Henderson
January 23, 2021

Split-Sermon Home renovation TV shows seem to be all the rage these days, yet renovation projects are nothing new. Surprisingly, a major renovation project undertaken by king Josiah over 2,600 years ago in Jerusalem turns out to provide useful guideposts to assist us in our preparations for Passover in the modern era.

1:01:09 Do We See Our Calling?

Do We See Our Calling?

Given by Doug Johnson
January 16, 2021

Paul makes a simple statement in his first letter to the Corinthian churches when he says “for you see your calling, brethren…” He was making a comparison for true Christians—that God chooses to show what He can do through humans who are willing to humble and yield themselves to Him, not through the powerful of this world. One good questio...

57:39 Which World?

Which World?

Given by Doug Johnson
January 9, 2021

The scriptures tell us that we are called out of this world. God’s Kingdom is not yet here on earth—yet that is where our first allegiance and true citizenship should be. We know that means we have a job to do. What is it, and how do we know we’re doing it?