Sermons

Read God's Word in the First Person!

Cleveland, Ohio
Given by Matt Pavlik
September 18, 2021

Songs of Ascents: Preparing for the Feast of Tabernacles … and Beyond

Cleveland, Ohio
Given by Hal Henderson
September 18, 2021

Do you know what the Songs of Ascents are? Do you know where they are? What, if anything, do they have to do with the Feast of Tabernacles? Do you know how to use them to help prepare for the Feast of Tabernacles and even the journey toward the Kingdom and family of God?

A World of Reconciliation

Cleveland, Ohio
Given by Doug Johnson
September 16, 2021

Atonement This day focuses reconciliation. When humans work out their differences, it’s a relief. When God intervenes, His plan is to make it possible for the ultimate reconciliation, which is that of His human children being reconciled to Him. That’s not just a relief, it’s magnificent!

Our Daily Bread: Miracles of Food in the Bible

Cleveland, Ohio
Given by Hal Henderson
August 21, 2021

Have you ever just breezed by “give us this day our daily bread” in your prayers? Don’t! Food insecurity is present now and prophesied to get much worse in end times. But the Bible contains many examples of God miraculously providing food to His servants in unexpected ways, which can increase our trust in His care for us.

Jesus Christ Has Unfinished Business

Cleveland, Ohio
Given by Doug Johnson
July 31, 2021

The meanings of the upcoming fall holy days show us something: that the work Jesus Christ has been given by His Father isn’t done yet! He has “unfinished business.” What part will we play in it?

Intercessory Prayer

Cleveland, Ohio
Given by Doug Johnson
July 17, 2021

We’re told to take our requests to God and make them known. How effective are we in asking Him to help others?

A Thematic Look at the Sermon on the Mount

Cleveland, Ohio
Given by Doug Johnson
July 10, 2021

What did Jesus actually talk about in this famous sermon? Let’s look at the subjects He covered, and what we need to do about them!

Dominos, Fires And Trials

Cleveland, Ohio
Given by Doug Johnson
July 3, 2021

How do all those words in the title connect to each other? It depends on the trials and challenges you and I encounter in our lives. Some are “fiery trials” and some are more like “dominos falling.” What do we need to know about how to deal with all kinds?

We the People

Cleveland, Ohio
Given by Matt Pavlik
June 26, 2021

Manhood and Fatherhood—Keeping It Real

Cleveland, Ohio
Given by Doug Johnson
June 19, 2021

Father’s Day only became completely official in this country in 1972, with a presidential proclamation and a signature. Mother’s Day goes all the way back to 1914! Why is it that godly qualities of true manhood and loving fatherhood are so challenging in our world?

A Pentecost Frame of Mind

Cleveland, Ohio
Given by Doug Johnson
June 12, 2021

Paul told Timothy he had access to power, love and a sound mind—through God’s Spirit. There are many ways to describe that spiritual help, but one thing’s for sure—we need it all year long, not just on one annual festival.

Choices

Cleveland, Ohio
Given by Doug Johnson
June 5, 2021

We all have choices to make every day of our lives. Do we give enough thought to how those choices shape our whole existence?

Delivered From Judgement

Cleveland, Ohio
Given by Matt Pavlik
May 22, 2021

In Ezekiel, God names Danielas one of three men who could be delivered from His judgement on a corrupt and sinful nation. What was different about Daniel? What can we learn that may help us to be delivered from God's coming judgement on the world?

The Alien Invasion Changes You

Cleveland, Ohio
Given by Hal Henderson
May 22, 2021

Split-Sermon A recurring theme in sci fi movies involves alien invaders that enter human bodies and brains, taking control of peoples' minds, promising good things will come from the “infection," but producing bizarre, murderous behavior — and mankind must resist, and will defeat, the aliens. Sounds like a counterfeit of the Holy Spirit, doesn’t it?

Pentecost, Old and New

Cleveland, Ohio
Given by Doug Johnson
May 16, 2021

The response we see from the ancient Israelites to hearing the 10 Commandments announced from Mt. Sinai (in Exodus 20) doesn’t look at all like the response of the repentant worshipers at the founding of the New Testament Church at Jerusalem (Acts 2)! What caused the big difference?