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2017 • Volume 1

Sunday Messages

A Clarion Call for Repentance: Part I

April 30, 2017 • Rev. Jim Gibson

In this first part message, Rev. Jim Gibson explains a portion of Paul's second letter to the Corinthians in the New Testament and details the true starting point for Christian faith: repentance.

Let's Talk

April 23, 2017 • Rev. Allan Lockerman

Rev. Allan Lockerman announces his intention to step down as Senior Pastor of First Baptist Cleveland in October 2018, discusses with the church the reasons behind the decision, and shares his optimism for the future.

Gethsemane

April 9, 2017 • Rev. Allan Lockerman

The Bible recounts Jesus' visit to the Garden of Gethsemane before His death in the book of Mark, and Rev. Allan Lockerman explains the significance of Jesus' free choice to accept death on the cross.

Trusting the Trustworthiness of God: Part II

April 2, 2017 • Rev. Allan Lockerman

In this second part of messages about trusting God, Rev. Allan Lockerman explains what God's hedge of protection is as exemplified in the Old Testament books of Psalms and Job.

Trusting the Trustworthiness of God: Part I

March 26, 2017 • Rev. Allan Lockerman

Often forgotten, the book of Habakkuk contains an incredible lesson about how God is always in control. Rev. Allan Lockerman explains how the Bible shows God's hands in everything and how we can rely on Him totally in adverse circumstances.

The Look of Love: Part II

March 19, 2017 • Rev. Allan Lockerman

The people of God are called upon to share Christ's love to others. Rev. Allan Lockerman explains the Apostle Paul's first letter to the Corinthians and looks at how modern day followers of Jesus must choose to show love.

The Look of Love: Part I

March 12, 2017 • Rev. Allan Lockerman

The Bible says that love never fails, but what does an image of true love look like? Using Scripture from Paul's letter to the Corinthians, Rev. Allan Lockerman explains why love matters and how to know it when you see it.

My Own Story

March 5, 2017 • David Nasser

David Nasser, a senior vice president at Liberty University in Virginia, shares his personal testimony of his family's escape from an oppressive environment in Iran and acceptance of Jesus Christ as Lord after arriving in the United States.

Choosing to be Wise: Part III

February 26, 2017 • Rev. Allan Lockerman

In this third message on Godly Bible based wisdom, Rev. Allan Lockerman explains how to remain steadfast in reliance on God. Bro. Allan also shares an important warning to the "wicked" as described in the book of Psalms.

Choosing to be Wise: Part II

February 19, 2017 • Rev. Allan Lockerman

In this follow-up message, Rev. Allan Lockerman expounds on the nature of Godly wisdom as detailed in the book of James in the New Testament.

Choosing to be Wise

February 12, 2017 • Rev. Allan Lockerman

Rev. Allan Lockerman explains what the Bible says about morality and Godly wisdom with two key chapters from the book of Ecclesiastes and illustrates how when something isn't moral– it isn't wise.

Redemption in Him

February 5, 2017 • Rev. Jim Gibson

Rev. Jim Gibson discusses Paul's letter to the Ephesians and explains in detail the significance of two key verses. In Ephesians 1:7-8, Paul details the nature of salvation in Christ and the rewards it brings.

The Road Back to God

January 29, 2017 • Rev. Allan Lockerman

For those who have strayed away from God and gone their own way, the road back to active faith can be a difficult one. Rev. Allan Lockerman explains how to re-engage your faith and encounter personal revival.

Words of Advice for a New Year

January 22, 2017 • Rev. Allan Lockerman

Rev. Allan Lockerman explains a portion of the Apostle Paul's letter to the Philippians where he details how to effectively 'press on towards the goal of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus'.

The Promised Life

January 15, 2017 • Rev. Allan Lockerman

What is life like for those who choose to follow Jesus Christ? Rev. Allan Lockerman explains three important characteristics of the life promised in the Bible and dispels several myths of a Christian's life.

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