Sermons

We're Firstfruits with God's Spirit - Now What?

Cleveland, Ohio
Given by Doug Johnson
June 22, 2024

Pentecost helps us know our spiritual identity. But what are we doing to do about that in our lives?

What’s Your “Exit Strategy?”

Cleveland, Ohio
Given by Doug Johnson
May 11, 2024

Nations in our world get bogged down in international quagmires at times, leading some analysts to ask if their goverments have an "exit strategy" to remove themselves from trouble. As Christians, can we figure out what our "exit strategy" from sinful situations is?

Meditations on Israel’s Example

Cleveland, Ohio
Given by Doug Johnson
April 23, 2024

Where do we start? There are so many connections from 1 Corinthians 10, Deuteronomy 8, Matthew 4, Deuteronomy 10, James 1, Galatians 5…let’s think about it some with this sermon.

God’s Spring Festivals and Truth

Cleveland, Ohio
Given by Doug Johnson
April 13, 2024

The apostle Paul instructed Christians in Corinth on how to keep the spring festivals. A close look at his words should show us why it’s important to us too.

Psalms by the Sons of Korah—Lessons for Us

Cleveland, Ohio
Given by Doug Johnson
March 23, 2024

Did you know that the children of Korah did not die when he rebelled (Numbers 26:11)? Are there lessons in that for us? God’s mercy can sometimes amaze us!

Now I Know

Cleveland, Ohio
Given by Matt Pavlik
March 16, 2024

On a Collision Course with the Pharisees

Cleveland, Ohio
Given by Doug Johnson
March 9, 2024

Christ’s greatest critics were the Jewish religious leaders of His day. What were those confrontations like?

What’s God’s View of Our Relationship with Him?

Cleveland, Ohio
Given by Doug Johnson
February 24, 2024

We probably all have a general sense of how close we are to God. But more to the point—what’s HIS view?

Courage of Convictions

Cleveland, Ohio
Given by Bill Johnson
February 17, 2024

Do Not Be Deceived

Cleveland, Ohio
Given by Hal Henderson
February 17, 2024

Judge Righteous Judgment

Cleveland, Ohio
Given by Doug Johnson
February 10, 2024

What did Jesus mean when He said “judge not that you be not judged” in Matthew 7:1 in the Sermon on the Mount? Then how are we to understand His words in John 7:24 (“Judge righteous judgment”)? Which is it? Or are we missing something?

What’s the Central Focus of All Bible Prophecy?

Cleveland, Ohio
Given by Doug Johnson
January 27, 2024

Some prophecies have already been fulfilled, like the ones predicting Christ’s first coming and giving His life in payment of our sins. Others describe events that clearly haven’t happened yet. What’s the most important and central message of all biblical prophecy?

Selfishness: A Process of Improvement

Cleveland, Ohio
Given by Matt Pavlik
January 20, 2024

Selfishness: A Process of Improvement

What Did You Agree To?

Cleveland, Ohio
Given by Doug Johnson
January 13, 2024

Baptism is a covenant we make with God. Just what did we agree to when we took that step?

Are You Thirsty?

Cleveland, Ohio
Given by Doug Johnson
January 6, 2024

Several scriptures talk about the concept of thirst. Physically, we all understand it. Christ referred to in the Beatitudes. What about the spiritual connection? What’s the answer to that kind of thirst?