Cuyahoga Valley Church Sunday Sermons (Broadview)

 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...

In this week’s message, CVC Founding Pastor, Rick Duncan, explores Matthew 12 and challenges us to pursue a godly legacy over personal preferences. Learn how Jesus invested in the next generation, prioritized people over policies, and courageously confronted traditions to advance God’s Kingdom. Join us as we continue our Passionate Pursuit series and discover what it means to leave a legacy that h...

In this second sermon of our Passionate Pursuit series, we explore CVC’s third passion: Caring Community. Discover why church membership isn’t just a modern invention but a biblical expectation. Learn how membership creates an accountable, shepherded, and covenant community that fosters spiritual growth and mission. Join Pastor Joe as he challenges us to reject radical individualism and embrace bi...

As we begin the Passionate Pursuit series, Pastor Joe challenges us to trust God’s Word and depend on His power. Drawing from 2 Kings 18-19, we reflect on King Hezekiah’s courage to restore true worship in Judah—removing idols, standing firm in God’s truth, and resisting fear in the face of overwhelming opposition. Where in your life are you tempted to compromise? What battles are you facing in yo...

In this stand alone message, CVC Founding Pastor Rick Duncan explores Psalm 90 and challenges us to count our days because our days count. Life is short, but God’s steadfast love transforms fleeting moments into lasting impact. Discover how to live with urgency, join God’s work, and make 2025 a year that matters for eternity.

Celebrate the good news of Christmas with Pastor Joe Valenti as he unpacks the angels’ announcement of joy and peace in Luke 2. Discover how Jesus’ birth meets us where we are, lifts us out of fear, and brings eternal joy and peace with God. Whether this season is one of joy or struggle, this message reminds us of the hope we have in Christ—a hope that changes everything.

Pastor Joe teaches from Hebrews 9, contrasting the weight of guilt under the Old Covenant with the freedom offered through Jesus’ better blood. Jesus’ sacrifice not only cleanses our sin but also cleanses our conscience—freeing us to worship God fully, serve boldly, and live with confidence. Discover how the finished work of Christ secures your place in God’s presence forever!

 Pastor Rick Duncan takes us through Hebrews 8, explaining how Jesus, our Great High Priest, brings a better covenant. Unlike the Old Covenant, which relied on laws and rituals, the New Covenant transforms us from the inside out, offering a personal relationship with God, inclusion for all, and grace that overcomes guilt. Discover how Jesus’ better ministry changes everything, freeing us to live n...

What kind of church are we becoming, and what kind of legacy will we leave for the next generation? In this vision-casting message, Pastor Joe Valenti challenges us to reflect on CVC’s six biblical passions: Living Truth, God Dependence, Caring Community, Linked Generations, Equipped Leadership, and Missional Living.    Pastor Joe also outlines our 2025 Key Objectives—Deepening our Prayerfulness,...

In this week’s sermon from Hebrews 7, Pastor Rick unpacks how Jesus, our Great High Priest, guarantees our salvation completely and forever. Unlike the temporary and flawed priesthood of the Old Testament, Jesus offers a better hope through His perfect, eternal, and all-sufficient priesthood. Discover how Jesus’ work as our priest secures our proximity to God, provides rest, assures intercession,...

 Melchizedek is the most mysterious character in the entire Old Testament. By the grace of God the author of Hebrews unfolds this ancient mystery and clarifies the Order of Melchizedek. Jesus was and is of the Order and has become the everlasting High Priest of our faith. Our King and Prophet, Jesus Christ is also our High Priest of heaven by His indestructible life. 

Pastor Joe explores Hebrews 6:13-20, offering us the reassurance of God’s unbreakable promises. This week, we see that our perseverance and hope aren’t dependent on our strength, but on the steadfast hold of Jesus, our Great High Priest. As we follow Him, we’re reminded of a profound truth: God not only makes promises but also swears by His own unchanging nature to keep them. No matter what life t...

Description for this week: In this week’s message, Pastor Rick takes us through Hebrews 6:4–12, where we see a strong warning against falling away from faith and the call to grow in spiritual maturity. Are you truly following Jesus, or are you simply in proximity to His work? Join us as we unpack the dangers of drifting, the goodness of God’s promises, and the endurance needed to faithfully follow...