Sermons from the Cleveland, Ohio congregation

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 sins ...

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?

John 6:44 & “The Esau Syndrome”

Given by Doug Johnson
August 13, 2022

Why did God choose to fulfill the promises to Abraham through one grandson (Jacob) in preference to the other (Esau)? Being twins, we’d expect “sameness!” Since Esau was the firstborn, based on the culture of the day, he would seem to have been the “front-runner” for the blessing path. But God chose Jacob! Why? The answer has everything to do with J...

Could You Have Spiritual Blind Spots?

Given by Doug Johnson
August 6, 2022

The human eye is amazingly complex in structure and function. But even this astonishing creation of God, being physical, has its limitations. There’s an analogy in that for us in spiritual terms. Physically, our brain “covers” for the slight gaps in vision we all have. What about in our spiritual lives?

God's Prerogatives

Given by Doug Johnson
July 30, 2022

We know from Scripture that God expects us to do our part in fulfilling the calling He has so mercifully extended to us. But we must never forget that some things “belong to the LORD your God…” How can we be sure we’re discerning the difference?

Have We "Heard It All Before?"

Given by Matt Pavlik
July 23, 2022

Have We "Heard it All Before?"

It's Test Time

Given by Hal Henderson
July 23, 2022

Tests feel stressful for the students, but for the teacher tests reveal valuable information: have the students grasped the material, who’s doing the work and who isn’t, who needs extra help. God tests those with whom He’s working, so be prepared for the tests of life.

Contending Earnestly for the Faith

Given by Doug Johnson
July 16, 2022

Why did Jude change his mind about what to write to the brethren who received his short letter? What did he mean by his references to Cain, Balaam and Korah? Since their examples were not good ones for us to follow, what are some good examples instead?

Perspective in Trials

Given by Doug Johnson
July 9, 2022

We all have routines in our lives—patterns that help us smoothly do the things we need to do on a daily basis. What if we could have a “trial routine” to help deal with the spiritual crises that happen to all God’s servants?

Army of Two

Given by Bill Johnson
June 25, 2022

To Overcome the enemy and finish the race we must see the vision God has given us – motivation. Have a deep love and respect for God – obedience. Have a hope that does not waver – Drives action With God we can be more than an army of TWO. We can do more than turn away the British army like ...