Sermons

Cleveland, Ohio Congregation

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...

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?

39:04 Shine a Light on the Darkness

Shine a Light on the Darkness

Given by Matt Pavlik
January 2, 2021

Split-Sermon For thousands of years, human beings have spent the long, dark nights of the winter searching for more light and worshiping the light. For Christians, these winter days are not a time to look for light in the sky, but a time to search for darkness in ourselves in preparation for the Passover.

44:51 Do You Have a Conscience?

Do You Have a Conscience?

Given by Doug Johnson
January 2, 2021

Split-Sermon The Bible speaks of a human conscience—basically, our own thoughts on what’s right and what’s wrong. But there is a higher standard of right and wrong. Are our consciences trained in that standard?

1:00:47 What’s Your Top Priority?

What’s Your Top Priority?

Given by Doug Johnson
December 19, 2020

You can find talk about “idols” all through the Bible—New and Old Testaments alike. What does that mean? Sounds like it’s talking about some ancient ignorant civilizations, not our modern, educated culture. Do the first two commandments still speak to us in the 21st century?

1:07:01 Real Hope

Real Hope

Given by Doug Johnson
December 12, 2020

Our world doesn’t exactly inspire confidence in the future of humanity. Where does real, genuine, trustworthy hope come from? Where does it take us? How do we know we can depend on it? What does it ask of us?