Cuyahoga Valley Church Sunday Sermons (Broadview)

Founding Pastor Rick Duncan leads us through Mark 1:40–45, where we feel like outcasts yet we see Jesus touch the untouchable, and we learn that miracles point beyond temporary relief to the deeper cleansing of sin and restoration under his compassionate kingship. We come, beg, kneel, and ask, trusting Jesus when answers delay, and we welcome the unwanted—including us—as we keep seeking him for he...

Lead Pastor Joe Valenti reminds us that Jesus cares about all suffering but cares most about eternal suffering; in Mark 1 he heals many and restores dignity, yet at dawn he prays and moves on to preach because that is why he comes. We respond by trusting his timing in our pain, seeking not just temporary relief but hearts changed through the gospel, and using our stories—like Christy’s—to point ot...

Lead Pastor Joe Valenti has taught that Jesus has displayed supernatural authority—affirmed at His baptism, proven in the wilderness, and shown in Mark 1 as demons have obeyed Him—revealing that our knowledge, position, experience, and power have proved insufficient without the Holy Spirit. He has urged us to move from admiration to Spirit-led obedience, seeing all of life as spiritual warfare and...

 Elder Kyle Gustafson explains that Mark presents Jesus calling fishermen to immediate, costly discipleship, showing that following Jesus requires laying down identity, possessions, and relationships. He urges listeners to reorder their priorities under Christ and trust that Jesus transforms them and gives them a new identity.  PDF Resources: ( Sermon Notes | Study Guide )

Lead Pastor Joe Valenti explains that Mark writes to persecuted believers and shows through Jesus’ baptism, temptation, and start of ministry that God uses testing and trial to advance His kingdom. He calls the church to repent and believe, trust Scripture over impulse, and live as the light of the world with meekness, mercy, sacrifice, and hope. PDF Resources: ( Sermon Notes | Study Guide )

Lead Pastor Joe Valenti starts a new series in Mark and explains that Jesus brings a different kind of revolution—humility, servanthood, and repentance—not swords or politics. He says Mark urges us to examine our hearts first, as John the Baptist prepares the way, and he invites us to turn to Jesus and let the Holy Spirit produce real change today. PDF Resources: ( Sermon Notes | Study Guide )

Lead Pastor Joe Valenti gives a “State of the Heart” update: he checks last year’s goals (deepen prayer, deploy people, develop processes), notes wins and gaps, and calls the church to pray more and engage. He sets vision for the next year with a Discipleship Toolbox, easier ways to serve, and long-term planning, and he urges everyone to make room to be disciple-makers and leave a lasting legacy.

Founding Pastor Rick Duncan shares his own baseball story to connect with Malachi’s message that the arrogant may seem to prosper while the faithful struggle, leading people to question if serving God matters. He reminds the church that the Lord hears, remembers, treasures, defends, and heals his people, and urges them to live in community, serve faithfully, heed God’s warnings, and trust that joy...

Elder Kyle Gustafson teaches from Malachi 3:6–12 that God’s unchanging faithfulness invites us to “return” to Him, and that withholding tithes is not a budget issue but a spiritual betrayal revealing where our trust and worship actually lie—because money both shapes and reflects the heart. He urges proportional, joyful giving as an act of trust (not prosperity math), “testing” God’s faithfulness s...

This week Lead Pastor Joe Valenti explains that Israel’s grumbling in Malachi stems from a distorted view of God, and that the promised messengers—John the Baptist preparing the way and Jesus as the messenger of the covenant—come first to refine hearts through repentance and will one day return in final judgment. He urges immediate faith in Christ’s atoning work, warning against complacency or sel...

 Joe Valenti kicks off with a wry “kiss cam” illustration—what if all our secret sins were broadcast for everyone to see?—then turns to Malachi 2:10–16 to expose how Israel’s culture‑driven compromises and hypocritical tears profaned God’s sanctuary, calling us instead to fiercely guard our hearts, erect practical boundaries, and walk in transparent, grace‑filled community so our lives truly refle...

Rick Duncan exhorts new lead pastor Joe to never forget his simple identity as God’s beloved child amid the weight and busyness of ministry, drawing on Malachi 2’s portrait of the ideal priest to outline five pastoral essentials: heed your call, stand in awe of God, teach the unvarnished truth, walk closely with Him, and courageously call out sin. He reminds Joe—and all pastors—that though we will...

Lead Pastor Joe Valenti warns that casual, half‑hearted worship—treating God’s sanctuary like a drop‑off for leftovers—profanes Yahweh’s glory and fosters indifference that offends the Lord of hosts. He calls us to tremble with reverent love, to give our very best in corporate worship, and to represent God faithfully to a watching world. PDF Resources: ( Sermon Notes )

Lead Pastor Joe Valenti calls the church to recognize how easily life’s wrenches derail our spiritual rhythms—just as post-exilic Israel drifts into apathetic neutrality—and to heed Malachi’s wake-up call to remember and rejoice in God’s sovereign, covenant-keeping love that chose Jacob over Esau before the foundation of the world. He challenges us to respond in humble wonder—“Who am I?”—so that,...

Pastor Dale Piscura reminds us that we stand forgiven by Christ’s sacrifice and are called to extend that same forgiveness to one another, embodying God’s love in our relationships. He points to Paul’s letter to Philemon as a model for how the gospel transforms broken bonds into brotherhood, refreshing our hearts and strengthening our church community. PDF Resources: ( Sermon Notes )

This Sunday Founding Pastor Rick Duncan warns us that even trusted Christian voices can slowly empty “grace” of its biblical meaning and urges every believer to “contend for the faith” by (1) spotting scoffers who twist truth, (2) rooting themselves in God’s unchanging love, (3) showing compassionate mercy to those led astray, and (4) trusting the Lord’s promise to keep and present us blameless.

Pastor Joe dives into the letter of Jude, reminding us that real love sometimes wears a hard hat. This week's message in our Short & Sweet mini-series unpacks why we must contend for the faith—not out of pride, but to protect the gospel, guard the flock, and multiply mercy, peace, and love. PDF Resources: ( Sermon Notes )

Lead Pastor Joe Valenti shows that Third John’s core message is this: true church membership isn’t a name on a roll but a lifestyle marked by four traits—walking in Christ’s truth, sacrificially supporting gospel workers, rejecting pride-fueled division under godly leadership, and cultivating a reputable, love-filled witness. He urges us to embrace membership’s accountability so our faith moves be...

Elder Kyle Gustafson highlights 2 John’s core message: our unity as Christians rests on embracing Jesus as the eternal “truth” and living out His love together. He explains that genuine faith isn’t merely knowing facts, but walking in Christ’s teaching—loving one another in obedience—and warns us to guard against anyone who denies Jesus’ true identity, lest we lose the very foundation of our commu...

Tony reminds us that though our outer lives can feel like a mis-assembled playground—frustrating, broken, and ready to quit—our inner hope in Christ is unshakable, renewed daily by the Spirit, and shaped through every trial. Drawing on Paul’s words, he gives us four unbreakable truths: we are secure in Christ, strengthened day by day, refined by suffering, and set on eternity. When we fix our gaze...

Pastor Joe continues our Life on Purpose series by teaching from 2 Corinthians 8:1–9. This week, we look at the Macedonian believers as a model for genuine generosity and consider how our giving reflects our spiritual health. Generosity isn't about guilt or ability—it's about grace. It's not a financial issue, but a spiritual one. Watch as Pastor Joe explores four key truths about g...

On this Mother’s Day, we explored what 2 Corinthians 12 teaches us about weakness. Paul reminds us that God’s strength isn’t hindered by our struggles—it shines through them. When we stop resenting our weakness and start surrendering it, we find that His grace really is sufficient. PDF Resources: ( Sermon Notes | Study Guide )

Guest Pastor Chad Allen opens week two of Life on Purpose with a warm family update before urging us to treat the Gospel as our greatest news—proclaim Christ clearly, bear His light into darkness, and rely on His power in our own weakness. This ministry, he reminds us, is our highest calling as followers of Jesus. PDF Resources: ( Sermon Notes | Study Guide )

In our new series Life on Purpose , Pastor Joe challenges us to examine the aroma our lives leave behind. Are we carrying the fragrance of Christ everywhere we go—or have we compromised, softened, or corrupted the message? Discover how to live boldly, consistently, and purposefully for Jesus. PDF Resources: ( Sermon Notes | Study Guide )

 This Resurrection Sunday, Pastor Joe Valenti highlights the power of Jesus' resurrection, which offers a new life and a new future to those who believe. He calls on the congregation to embrace this transformation, trusting that Jesus' victory over sin and death provides hope and forgiveness, inviting everyone to experience a spiritual reset and join God's family.