Sermons

When Do We Obey God?

Cleveland, Ohio
Given by Doug Johnson
July 11, 2020

Can Fellowship and Joy Be Taken Away?

Cleveland, Ohio
Given by Doug Johnson
July 4, 2020

What are some of God's commands about His "appointed feasts" and church services on His "holy times?" Doesn't He command us to rejoice and to share in fellowship with Him, with His Son Jesus Christ, and with each other? Who would want us to disobey those commands? What are we going to do about it?

Think For Yourself

Cleveland, Ohio
Given by Matt Pavlik
June 27, 2020

Split-Sermon It’s been going on for a long time - the notion that we should think for ourselves. This lie began in the Garden of Eden and continues today, gaining strength with time. What does the Bible tell us about thinking for ourselves? Is this a virtue to be commended or a twist of truth to guard against?

God Is Our Refuge (Psalm 46)

Cleveland, Ohio
Given by Hal Henderson
June 27, 2020

Split-Sermon Psalm 46 has a dual application: It’s both a powerful prophetic message of encouragement for God’s people at the very end of this age of Satan’s misrule on earth and a ready source of encouragement for us now in our daily lives.

Is God Sovereign in Your Life?

Cleveland, Ohio
Given by Doug Johnson
June 20, 2020

We know our relationship with God must be the highest priority in our lives. Thinking of how important that is in terms we’re not as familiar with (like “sovereign”) can help us see more clearly if that’s really true for us.

Observers and Ambassadors

Cleveland, Ohio
Given by Doug Johnson
June 13, 2020

God’s Word is clear about one thing—we are to “watch” what happens in our world. But are we supposed to be participants too? It depends on what is meant by “participants!” If we mean being active in the world’s politics and social movements, the answer is “no.” We are to be observers and we are also to be examples, or amba...

One Sure Sign of God’s People

Cleveland, Ohio
Given by Doug Johnson
June 6, 2020

Just what did Jesus mean when He said “By this shall all men know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another?” What’s the difference in the affection among the brethren of the Church compared to other groups of people who associate with friends, family, neighbors?

Being Grateful—And Expressing It!

Cleveland, Ohio
Given by Doug Johnson
May 30, 2020

The day before Pentecost helps us focus our thoughts on another important step (and its meaning!) in God’s great plan for His children. Human nature can tend to be most concerned with what it doesn’t have, especially when there are challenges like the coronavirus pandemic. Can we use God’s Spirit to help us focus instead on being grateful for what we ha...

Return to Services—Spiritual Guidelines

Cleveland, Ohio
Given by Doug Johnson
May 23, 2020

The current coronavirus pandemic has now kept us from in-person church services since March 7. What should we be aware of as we “come home” to recognizable patterns of “assembling together?” What will be different? What will be familiar? How are we different? How should we see these things?

Why the Need for Unity?

Cleveland, Ohio
Given by Al Pachinger
May 16, 2020

Split-Sermon To have true unity in the Church requires Godly behavior and unity with God!

Needed Now: Courage!

Cleveland, Ohio
Given by Doug Johnson
May 16, 2020

Split-Sermon Be strong and of good courage.” The famous exhortation God gave Joshua echoes throughout the Bible as an appeal to His people of all ages. Are those words our “marching orders” now? They must be!

Spiritual Virology 101

Cleveland, Ohio
Given by Hal Henderson
May 9, 2020

Split-Sermon The coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 is at pandemic proportions, causing more than a quarter million deaths worldwide as of early May 2020. Consider the parallels between the current worldwide viral infection and an even deadlier spiritual pandemic - the infection of sin.

How Is the Quarantine Affecting You?

Cleveland, Ohio
Given by Doug Johnson
May 9, 2020

Split-Sermon As with most things dealing with human beings, our recent self-isolation from the novel coronavirus affects us all. Is that good or bad? Or both? Are there any spiritual analogies we ought to know about? Let’s take a look…

Are You Prepared?

Cleveland, Ohio
Given by Matt Pavlik
May 2, 2020

Split-Sermon Unexpected events can lead to panic if we are caught unprepared. Jesus Christ instructed His disciples to be ready for His return. What does mean to be prepared? And, how do Christians make sure that they are prepared, so they the are truly ready for what is coming.

What Are You Doing Here, Elijah?

Cleveland, Ohio
Given by Doug Johnson
May 2, 2020

Split-Sermon We're told in the book of James that Elijah was a man "with a nature like ours" (James 5:17). Yet even he had his moments of weakness. What do we need to take from his experiences (strong and weak) to strengthen our faith?