Sermons

Passover Preparation: Repair the Temple

Cleveland, Ohio
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.

Do We See Our Calling?

Cleveland, Ohio
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...

Which World?

Cleveland, Ohio
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?

Shine a Light on the Darkness

Cleveland, Ohio
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.

Do You Have a Conscience?

Cleveland, Ohio
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?

What’s Your Top Priority?

Cleveland, Ohio
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?

Real Hope

Cleveland, Ohio
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?

He Delivers the Righteous Out of All Their Trials

Cleveland, Ohio
Given by Doug Johnson
December 5, 2020

There are some puzzling verses that deal with the trials you and I experience in life. The 34th Psalm tells us (twice!) that God delivers His people from all their trials. James 1:2 says we’re to count it all joy when we fall into trials. That’s not the usual human reaction, or experience. Since we know God’s Word (and God Himself!) are a...

What Are We Thankful For?

Cleveland, Ohio
Given by Doug Johnson
November 28, 2020

The Temptation of Christ

Cleveland, Ohio
Given by Rich Johnson
November 28, 2020

Being Our Brothers' Keepers (Spiritually!)

Cleveland, Ohio
Given by Matt Pavlik
November 21, 2020

Psalms of Thanksgiving

Cleveland, Ohio
Given by Hal Henderson
November 21, 2020

Interested Observers, Not Invested Participants

Cleveland, Ohio
Given by Doug Johnson
November 7, 2020

Jesus Christ told Pontius Pilate, “My kingdom is not of this world…” What did He mean? How does that translate to the 21-century world in which we live? And what about Paul’s admonitions to pray for worldly leaders? After all, the Roman emperor at the time was Nero! What would God expect of those He calls to His way of life...

Where Is Your Line?

Cleveland, Ohio
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

Cleveland, Ohio
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?”