Have you ever wondered why God permits suffering and affliction in the lives of His children? Dr. Ernest Easley explains passages from one of the Apostle Paul's letters to the Corinthians and discusses the reasoning behind God's allowance of suffering.
Public professions of faith through the act of baptism during the Sunday morning worship experience at First Baptist Cleveland's main campus on February 24, 2019.
What does God expect from parents when it comes to raising their children? Pastor Jordan Easley explains what the Bible says about God's design for families, the priorities parents should have, and the role of parents as ambassadors of God.
The secret to successful stewardship is a life surrendered to Jesus. Pastor Jordan Easley explains what the Bible says about maximizing God's blessings for His ultimate glory and discusses how Godly stewardship points people toward the Gospel.
God never intended for us to live in isolation. Pastor Jordan Easley begins a new series, Building Blocks for a Successful Life, by looking at the role God's Church plays in preventing isolation and encouraging a sense of success and belonging.
God created your spouse as a part of His marriage design. Pastor Jordan Easley concludes The Marriage Puzzle series by explaining how to be the best friend to your spouse as God intended by loving unconditionally as He does.
Conflict in marriage is inevitable. Fighting fair is essential. Pastor Jordan Easley continues The Marriage Puzzle series by explaining the methods the Bible gives for showing Christ's love through even the most intense arguments and life circumstances.
Marriage isn't easy, but it was God's idea. Pastor Jordan Easley begins The Marriage Puzzle series by explaining why it's best to put God first and your spouse second. He also examines what it means to have the mindset, makeup, and methods of Jesus.
You have a new year before you! Dr. Ernest Easley explains how to walk forward into the new year with confidence and faith. Dr. Easley looks at the teachings of the Apostle Paul to discover key steps to forgetting the past and moving forward.
There's always a greater problem behind our problems, but Jesus offers the single solution. Pastor Jordan Easley explains how the Bible addresses loneliness, fear, and dissatisfaction with life.
If your joy comes from a thing, you'll always need more of that thing to maintain your joy. Pastor Jordan Easley wraps up a series of messages about Christmas by explaining how the birth of Jesus brings the only perfect source of true joy.
What does the Bible actually say about the birth of Jesus? Pastor Jordan Easley looks at some common misconceptions surrounding the story of Christmas and encourages the church to rely only on the Word of God.
Christmas is messy! Pastor Jordan Easley looks at some of the common things that complicate believing in the Christmas story, and he explains various commitments of faith we can make to trust God more fully.
When you know a baby is coming, it moves you to action. Pastor Jordan Easley starts the Christmas season with an examination of the many prophecies in the Old Testament telling of the coming of the birth of Jesus Christ.
Pastor Emeritus Dr. Allan Lockerman looks at the Old Testament story of the Israelites crossing into the Promised Land as recorded in the Book of Numbers, and he explains why our comfort with the way things are hinders God's progress for the future.
Why should I be thankful today? Pastor Jordan Easley looks at the story of Hosea sharing unconditional love for his wife Gomer after she was unfaithful to her husband, and he explains why all of us have something for which to be continually thankful.
Our God is a holy God, but our sin separates us from Him. Pastor Jordan Easley explains the dangers of sins that are secret to everyone except God, hypocrisy in the Christian church, and Jesus' compensation to erase every transgression.
The more time we spend with Jesus, the more we become like Jesus. Pastor Jordan Easley explains the power and boldness that comes from regularly spending time with Jesus Christ.
Opportunities from God always result in opposition from Satan. Pastor Jordan Easley explains how to overcome challenges and fulfill the Great Commission with power of the name of Jesus Christ.
The Holy Spirit replaces our inclination to stay silent with a determination to tell the truth. Pastor Jordan Easley explains the Holy Spirit's role in providing boldness and replacing fear in order to extend the Gospel message further.
"In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, get up and walk!" Pastor Jordan Easley explains the healing power of the Holy Spirit and its role in glorifying God by looking at the New Testament account of Peter and John healing a lame man.
What are the things God's people, the Church, are to be fully committed and devoted? Pastor Jordan Easley explains God's blueprints for His Church to follow in order to fulfill the Great Commission after Jesus' departure from Earth.
When the people of God receive the power of God, they're able to accomplish the will of God. Pastor Jordan Easley shares the story of Peter's denial of Christ and explains the restorative power that comes from calling upon the Lord in repentance.
Followers of Christ are filled and empowered by the Holy Spirit in order to continue what Jesus started. Pastor Jordan Easley explains Pentecost, the Holy Spirit-filled church, and the symbolic meaning of God as all consuming fire.
All followers of Christ experience seasons of life waiting for God to reveal the next steps to take. Pastor Jordan Easley continues his series through the book of Acts and explains what we should do while waiting patiently on the Lord.
When Jesus gave His last instructions to His disciples before physically leaving Earth, how did He prepare them for the future of ministry? Pastor Jordan explains the person of the Holy Spirit and the power we have to fulfill Jesus' ministry expectations.
Your natural strength isn't enough to battle evil. Pastor Jordan Easley explains the Apostle Paul's New Testament words on being prepared for our battles with the armor and strength of God.
What does it mean to truly follow Jesus? What are His expectations for us? Pastor Jordan Easley explains Jesus' ministry slogan, take up your cross, and discusses what the responsibility of trusting Jesus looks like for us today.
Everything God has previously done has pointed to and prepared us for today. Pastor Jordan Easley kicks off his new series, Do It Again, by taking a look at God's faithfulness in the past and His design for the future.
Rev. Allan Lockerman delivers his final weekly message to the church after nearly 20 years of ministry at First Baptist Cleveland. Bro. Allan looks at God's special promise in the Book of Jeremiah and explains what a perfect plan means for our hopeful future.
