Sermons from the Cleveland, Ohio congregation

Set Goals!

Given by Doug Johnson
January 7, 2023

The society around us often speaks of “New Year’s resolutions.” Here’s a better idea…

The Beatitudes — Old Testament Origins

Given by Hal Henderson
December 31, 2022

Split-Sermon Are the Beatitudes the manifesto of a clean break from a harsh, legalistic Old Testament religion, or evidence of the continuity of religious regimes from the Old Testament to the New?

Build the House of God

Given by Matt Pavlik
December 31, 2022

The Jewish captives who returned to Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile started to rebuild the temple, but when they stopped building, God was upset. God’s house is important to Him. He’s given us a place in it. Are we neglecting it, or are we building it?

What’s the Truth on the Birth of Jesus Christ?

Given by Doug Johnson
December 17, 2022

To learn the real story of the birth of Jesus Christ, we have to start with the record of the birth, ministry and death of His relative, John the Baptist. How does that “set the story straight” and help us see the errors in Christmas celebrations in our world?

Are You a Thankful Person?

Given by Doug Johnson
November 19, 2022

Thanksgiving is not just a day. It’s an attitude—how’s yours?

Post-Feast Challenge and Focus

Given by Doug Johnson
November 12, 2022

What did you bring home with you from the Feast this year? How is our challenge in 2022 different from other years—or is it?

Strengthen the Chain

Given by Bill Johnson
November 5, 2022

Are you strengthening the LINKS to your spiritual chain? We will have trials that will pull on your spiritual chain. Will you persevere? Will you develop Character? IF we do then we will have the hope of an everlasting future in the family of God.

God Blesses His Children with Humility

Given by Doug Johnson
October 29, 2022

We’re familiar with Christ’s admonition to His disciples. They were told they had to be like little children in order to be in His Kingdom. What did He mean?

The Times of Refreshing Are Coming!

Given by Doug Johnson
October 5, 2022

Atonement Service The Day of Atonement is different from all other festivals. Here’s the good news it has for us!

Mind the Gap from Trumpets to Tabernacles; Synopsis

Given by Doug Johnson
October 1, 2022

What does the spacing of the fall festivals tell us?

Can You Imagine That?

Given by Hal Henderson
September 24, 2022

Split-Sermon The Bible records God’s intervention for His people multiple times, in ways they couldn’t possibly have imagined in advance. Although we know troubling times will come before Christ’s return, we should be willing to stand back and see how God works things out for His people … in ways we couldn’t imagine!

Jacob's Trouble

Given by Bill Johnson
September 24, 2022

Split-Sermon While all the nations of Israel will experience the tribulation of “Jacob’s trouble,” Genesis 48:16 reveals that Jacob explicitly placed his name on Ephraim and Manasseh. Hence their descendants (primarily the United States and Great Britain) will bear the brunt of this difficult time. Even though the people of the United States are prophesied to suffer greatly for their...

Be You Holy, for I Am Holy

Given by Doug Johnson
September 10, 2022

Why does God insist on this for His children, whether in the Old Testament or New? Do we recognize just how important this is to Him?

A Parable for the Fall Holy Days

Given by Doug Johnson
September 3, 2022

Is God’s plan only a lovely “fairy tale?” Or is it a powerful parable with lessons for all? And what of those who are the called according to His purpose? Do they (we) see the meaning behind it all?

Undying Faith and Enduring Perseverance

Given by Bill Johnson
August 27, 2022

The “Stockdale Paradox” deals with facing challenging human situations, while still retaining faith that we can prevail in the end regardless of the difficulties in front of us. When we face painful hurdles and harsh realities, how can we maintain a clear vision on the promise of eternal life He gives?