First Baptist Cleveland

What does it mean for Jesus to be both fully God and fully man? Rev. Allan Lockerman explains how Jesus, an "average" but sinless man, existed before time began and how the Bible describes Jesus' role on Earth.

Today's culture tries to expunge the Jesus' name from as much of the world as possible. Rev. Allan Lockerman explains how Christians are tasked with exalting the powerful name of Jesus and what this exaltation should look like from a Biblical perspective.

Rev. Allan Lockerman examins Psalms chapter 100 and explains three things people with a grateful mindset choose to do. Bro. Allan discusses what passion in worship, service to others, and evangelism looks like for thankful people.

Gratitude is the cornerstone of your character. Rev. Allan Lockerman explains Paul's letters to the Colossians and the Ephesians and how they emphasize the best reasons to be eternally thankful for God and for others.

Rev. Allan Lockerman explains his lack of optimism but strong hope for the future by sharing five of his core beliefs based on the Bible.

Rev. Allan Lockerman explains the parable of the prodigal son returning home and how it provides a fitting example of offering generous grace to others as the Father does.

Rev. Jim Gibson explains God's mandate to share the good news of Jesus Christ to every nation, tribe, people, and tongue. He reviews First Baptist Cleveland's current reach and details how it will evolve and grow in the future.

Rev. Allan Lockerman explains why the grace God shows through His Son Jesus is the ultimate expression of generosity and how His grace seeks and accepts people as they are.

In part six of The Generous Life message series, Rev. Allan Lockerman discusses the true value of time and explains the process of learning to guard your time jealously while giving your time generously.

Rev. Allan Lockerman explains the purpose of giving tithes and offerings for the benefit of the Kingdom of God, examines the spiritual gift of giving, and discusses the nature of the generous life.

Rev. Allan Lockerman discusses Jesus' words from the Gospel of Matthew, explains what laying up treasures in heaven entails, and questions why the heart follows your treasure instead of the other way around.

Rev. Allan Lockerman discusses a passage from the sixth chapter of the Gospel of Luke and explains how honoring the Lord by giving the first-fruits of your possessions is recognized in good measure.

Rev. Allan Lockerman discusses the parable of the rich fool from the book of Luke and explains its warning to God's people to flee from a heart of greed and a desire for an abundance of "things".

Rev. Allan Lockerman embarks on a new series of messages to discuss the nature of a generous Christian life. In this introductory message, he explains four key foundational truths extending throughout the Bible and why generosity is more than tithing.

When bad things happen to good people, what does God have to do with it? Why does God allow troubles to come to His followers? Rev. Allan Lockerman explains how God is always with His people despite the challenges that occur in our lives.

Abraham exemplified profound faith by believing God through many circumstances, tests, and challenges. He believed God though his future was unclear and only certain to God. Will you believe when your faith costs you everything?

In his third message about the many unique names of Jesus Christ, Rev. Allan Lockerman examines Jesus as Everlasting Father to His children. Using Scripture from the book of Hebrews, Bro. Allan share how the Father's love is better understood.

Rev. Allan Lockerman further explains how Jesus' many names, as detailed in Isaiah chapter nine, represent important, distinct characteristics of the Savior of the world. Learn how Jesus as "Mighty God" is the greatest "problem."

Rev. Allan Lockerman explains Jesus' roles as the Wonderful Counselor and how He is Advisor and Advocate for those who choose to follow Him.

God has blessed His people for a very important reason. Rev. Jim Gibson explains how Christians are commissioned to use their blessings as tools to extend the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

The passive life will rarely be the blessed life. Using Scripture from both the Old and New Testaments, Rev. Allan Lockerman explains how to have a blessed life and how to be a blessing to others.

With every new President of the United States comes the opportunity for followers of Jesus Christ to pray for the new leader of the nation. Rev. Allan Lockerman explains God's appointing of new leaders and Christians' task to pray for these leaders.

When Christ calls you to follow Him, what will it cost and what will you do? Rev. Allan Lockerman explains how God calls people to follow Him and shares his own story of accepting the call of Christ.

Special guest Scott Dawson explains what it means to be branded by Jesus Christ. From the book of Galatians, Scott details four defining characteristics of a life illuminated by salvation.

Rev. Allan Lockerman explains four important things to do before casting your vote for the next President of the United States. Using Scripture from the books of Daniel and I Samuel, Bro. Allan discusses how to immerse your vote in your faith.