Cuyahoga Valley Church Sunday Sermons (Broadview)

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. 

 This week Pastor Joe wraps up our study in Hebrews, teaching about the need to let God's Word be the final and transforming voice in our lives so that we listen, trust, and obey Jesus above all other influences. He challenges the congregation to examine whose voice shapes their hearts, cast off any weight of sin that hinders their endurance, and live out a faith that reflects Jesus's un...

Pastor Rick unpacks the final chapter of Hebrews with a powerful reminder: the Christian life is not a solo journey. God has given us a caring community—filled with leaders and followers—to help us endure in faith. Learn what it means to lead well, follow faithfully, and live in the blessing of God's benediction. PDF Resources: ( Sermon Notes | Study Guide )

This week Rick Duncan preaches about how life's dizzying challenges—illustrated by a wild teacup ride at Disney—mirror the instability many experience in a fallen world, yet amidst the chaos, Jesus remains the unchanging foundation of hope. He draws on his own experience of physical disorientation to emphasize that while the world spins with failures, toxic relationships, and uncertainty, the...

This week Send Director Tony Scialabba preaches about how his role is to mobilize the church to serve both within its community and beyond, sharing his journey from living among an unreached people group overseas to joining the ministry at CDC. Drawing on the bold example of a former Muslim friend who left her life of comfort and success to follow Jesus, he emphasizes that living with unshakeable...

What does it take to finish the race well? This week, we explore Hebrews 12:18-29 and discover three ways to press forward in faith. We are called to run in grace, leaving behind old patterns that can’t save us. We must run in faith, standing firm in what is eternal. And we should run with gratitude, worshiping God with awe and reverence. Don’t settle for what’s familiar—keep running toward Jesus....

This week Pastor Joe Valenti preaches about enduring life's challenges through God's loving discipline as we run the race of faith. He reminds us to keep our eyes on Jesus, trust the Father's training—even when pain strikes—and press on with the hope of eternal transformation. We feel encouraged to embrace every hardship as a sign of His love, knowing it shapes us into His likeness....

This week Pastor Joe Valenti preaches about running the race of faith on the narrow road that leads to life, emphasizing endurance, discipline, and reliance on Jesus’ example. He uses personal experiences—like learning to ski and watching ultra-marathon runners—to inspire his congregation to shed burdens, listen to the encouraging roar of those who came before, and follow the leader as they prepar...

The week Rick Duncan preaches about ways to embrace unwavering faith in the midst of uncertainty by recounting his own bold journey in founding CVC from seemingly impossible circumstances. He illustrates that when believers trust in God’s promises, obey His Word, and rely on His grace—even amidst past failures and challenges—miraculous transformation and divine provision follow. PDF Resources: ( S...

This week, Pastor Joe Valenti walks through Hebrews 11, emphasizing how faith shapes both our future hope and present reality. He highlights examples of faith from Abel, Enoch, Noah, and Abraham, showing how true faith pleases God, fears Him rightly, and obeys without all the answers. Pastor Joe challenges the congregation to live with eternity in mind, trust in God's promises, and let faith...

 This week Founding Pastor Rick Duncan used a baseball analogy to remind us that just as a runner must maintain momentum to reach home safely, we must persist in our spiritual journey without slowing down. He explained that Jesus, our great High Priest, has opened the way, cleansed our lives, and promised a reward to those who draw near to Him, hold fast to our confession of faith, and come togeth...

This week, Pastor Joe Valenti reminded us that Jesus' sacrifice is sufficient to free us from guilt and fear, allowing us to live purposefully as living sacrifices for God's kingdom. He encouraged us to surrender daily, serve joyfully, and sacrifice selflessly, knowing that our place in God's family is secure through Christ’s finished work. PDF Resources: ( Sermon Notes | Study Guid...

In this sermon, Pastor Rick Duncan closes out the series on CVC’s passions by emphasizing "missional living" as a vital component of the church's mission to invite people to new life in Christ. He challenges the congregation to move from passive spectators to bold ambassadors by living out their identity in Christ, sharing the gospel intentionally, and building a legacy of faith tha...