Sermons from the Cleveland, Ohio congregation

Where Is Your Line?

Given by Matt Pavlik
October 31, 2020

Throughout the history of humanity, tribes and nations have drawn up lines to divide themselves from others, to separate themselves from their enemies. Human beings fight with each other over these lines, both as nations and as individuals. The battle lines are drawn. Animosity and division grow between nations and groups in society. What does this mean for a Christian?

Humility in God’s Little Children

Given by Doug Johnson
October 24, 2020

A church tradition for decades, the “Blessing of Children” ceremony usually touches us emotionally for many reasons. Is there more to it than that? Do we see the connection and the lessons for ourselves, since we are all “God’s children?”

Liberty—What Does It Really Mean?

Given by Doug Johnson
October 17, 2020

We hear a lot of talk these days about "liberty." It's often connected to political movements, sometimes giving rise to heated debates about "personal rights" and other concerns. What does the word "liberty" mean from a biblical perspective?

End the Plague. Start the Healing!

Given by Doug Johnson
September 28, 2020

**Atonement** The greatest disaster ever to befall the human race wasn't a hurricane, tornado, forest fire or even any of the wars that have plagued us. It was the decision by Adam and Eve to listen to Satan rather than God. The fulfillment of the meaning of the Day of Atonement has God's solution to that great disaster!

Peace in the Middle East: Gentile Nations in the Millennium

Given by Hal Henderson
September 26, 2020

The September 15, 2020 signing of peace agreements known as the Abraham Accord, among Israel, United Arab Emirates, and Bahrain, was a notable historic event. But will it bring peace to the Middle East? Maybe … maybe not. Yet prophecies for the Millennial rule of Christ encourage us that genuine peace will come to the Middle East.

Making the Best Feast Ever

Given by Matt Pavlik
September 26, 2020

What are the ingredients to the best Feast of Tabernacle?

Trumpets and You

Given by Doug Johnson
September 19, 2020

**Feast of Trumpets** How personally do we take the meanings of God's holy days? Do we see how we fit into the bigger picture? Can we visualize the fulfillment of prophecies as participants in God's great future? We must!

Doorkeeper or King

Given by Matt Pavlik
September 12, 2020

Children dream about what they want to be when they grow up. God has dreams for the children who will be born into His family. What are those dreams? How do we prepare for what God wants us to be when we "grow up"?

Worship in Spirit and Truth

Given by Hal Henderson
August 29, 2020

While traveling away from Jerusalem after a Festival, Jesus revealed important truths to a Samaritan woman. Dig deeper into His message to discover what it means to worship in spirit and truth.

Be a Christian

Given by Matt Pavlik
August 29, 2020

What should you do when things don’t go your way? What do you do when you’re mistreated? What do you do when life isn’t fair?

The Patience of the Saints

Given by Doug Johnson
August 22, 2020

The New Testament uses two Greek words frequently translated "patience" in English. It looks like one of them deals with having patience in trials ("endurance") while the other has to do with being patient with people ("longsuffering"). They're both challenging! How are we doing as disciples of Jesus Christ?

How Does Your Garden Grow?

Given by Doug Johnson
August 15, 2020

There are many gardening analogies in the Scriptures. What kind of "crops" are growing in our spiritual gardens? Are there any "weeds" there? If so, how dangerous are they? How can we deal with them, and still help the healthy plants to grow as they should?

Are You Discouraged?

Given by Doug Johnson
August 8, 2020

Our world seems weighed down with care, concern and discouragement. Does it affect you and me? If it does, do we recognize what the source of that discouragement often is (especially for those God has called)? What can we do about it? Where can we turn for help?

Wisdom Is Crying Out

Given by Matt Pavlik
August 1, 2020

Split-Sermon At the end of the age, the people of God have a responsibility to God, and to those who He will turn to righteousness. The "holy people" must have wisdom. But what kind? What kind of wisdom do we have, and what kind of wisdom are we pursuing?

What’s Your Story?

Given by Doug Johnson
August 1, 2020

We all have a narrative about our lives—who we are, where we come from, where we’re headed. The apostle Paul urged us to “Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus.” What do we do if He needs us to rewrite our story?