First Baptist Cleveland

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.

Darkness can prevail only in the complete absence of The Light. Rev. Allan Lockerman explains John's writings in the Bible that detail how to walk confidently in the Light of God and tips for surrounding yourself in Light in a seemingly dark world.

Sin is not simply misbehavior- it is unbelief. Rev. Allan Lockerman explains Biblical truths from the Gospel of John that detail the nature of sin, righteousness, and present time judgement.

What harm is there in loving secular culture? What is the follower of Jesus' role on Earth? Rev. Allan Lockerman explains three key verses from I John that present God's intention for Christians in world focused on the self.

Rev. Allan Lockerman explains Paul's letter to the Corinthians and how it describes the story of Jesus' crucifixion as a message of God's power. Bro. Allan explains how Christians should see the Gospel as significantly more powerful than many do.

In Psalms 73, God reveals truths about the nature of the righteous and the unrighteous. Rev. Allan Lockerman explains how Christians can use these truths to evaluate their trust and faith in the Lord.

The Spirit of God never stops working and God's abundant love never fails, but when the struggles of life come or the time of death arrives is there reason to fear? Rev. Allan Lockerman explains the type of support God promises in the Scripture.

There is a harvest waiting to be gathered. Rev. Allan Lockerman explains how the Bible commonly uses the term 'harvest' and the role God's people, the Church, play in His plan.