Something is missing from the life of a Christian who doesn't truly worship. It is a critical component that completes the Christian and compels those who don't believe. Rev. Allan Lockerman explains how Jesus described worship and what that means for us.
The "good news" presented in the Bible is offered to everyone, but what is it about the news that makes it so good? Rev. Allan Lockerman shares the story of the woman at the well from the Gospel of John and the qualities of the "Good News" it details.
After Jesus' resurrection, He continued to provide His followers with instructions on how they were to continue His ministry. Rev. Jim Gibson discusses some key verses from the book of John and explains ideas Christians should take action on.
On Palm Sunday, Rev. Allan Lockerman shares a small piece of the story of Jesus Christ's crucifixion and explains what His death on a cross reveals about the nature and love of Christ.
In the final message of the Loving Church series, Rev. Allan Lockerman shows how the Apostle Paul emphasized the role of the church as the functioning Body of Christ the reality of sin and sinners within it.
Sin is costly. Sin is consequential, but God's grace will cleanse. Rev. Allan Lockerman looks at some common excuses to sin heard in the modern church and explains their faults while simultaneously detailing God's grace solution.
After outlining what a church is and God's promises for it, Rev. Allan Lockerman elaborates on evidence to look for in the way you love your church. Using Paul's letter to the Philippians, God provides insight to His people for loving church.
Rev. Allan Lockerman continues a special message series about loving church and describes from the book of Matthew some of God's promises about what church is and will be.
In this third part of a multipart message series, Rev. Allan Lockerman discusses some of the things that people should seek for and contribute toward in their churches, including the unapologetic proclamation of the holy Word of God.
Rev. Allan Lockerman continues in a series of messages designed to explain why the church plays a crucial role in a Christian's life. Referencing a passage from Hebrews 10, he details why man needs the church and why the church needs the man.
In the first of a new series of messages, Rev. Allan Lockerman introduces Paul's letter to the Thessalonians and the need for God's people, the church, to do the work of the Lord with passion and love.
Rev. Allan Lockerman wraps up a teaching journey through Paul's letter of 2 Timothy with a look at the potential consequences of being a follower of Jesus Christ in a world filled with sin.
Rev. Jeff Lovingood starts the new year by challenging the church to consider going beyond establishing resolutions to do better and instead accept God's mandate to BE better.
Rev. Allan Lockerman shares a portion of one of the Apostle Paul's letters to the Corinthians and explains how the incredible wealth and riches of Christ discussed within form one of the greatest Christmas texts of the Holy Bible.
A faith that is worth sharing is a faith that can withstand the difficult circumstances a life on earth brings. Some of the letters of the Apostle Paul are helpful in analyzing one's faith for the purposes of strengthening it.
Rev. Allan Lockerman returns to the pulpit to share his experience over the last few weeks and talk about the bright future coming for the First Baptist Cleveland family and local community.
Being a fully devoted follower of Christ means becoming a "both feet follower" and being all in. Rev. Jim Gibson describes what it means to embrace being a Christian and things to think about while living out the life God intends.
The body of Christ followers, which is the church, is comprised of a wide variety of age groups and has been commissioned by Christ to extend the message of His love to all parts of the earth. Rev. Jim Gibson provides an overview of what the church is, what it does, and what it will do in the future.
Rev. Allan Lockerman shares the letter from Paul recorded in 2 Timothy and how its teachings can affect your self-image for the purposes of representing Christ's love better.
When life's never ending struggles challenge your faith and ability to persevere, how do you press onward? God's Scripture provides examples and guidance on how you can find opportunity in your difficulty.
It can be easy to believe in the wrong things without realizing it. Differing religions and opinions are abundant, and false teachings are seductive and often highly corrosive. So how do you decide what to believe in?
Arguments, debates, and philosophy are not what turn people's hearts toward Christ- changed lives do. The only way you can make a difference is if there is a difference in the way you live your life.
It is easy to proclaim Christ is Lord when you are not being ridiculed or persecuted, but when the crushing times come can your faith sustain the pressure and stresses that a life lead by Christ naturally brings?
