First Baptist Cleveland

Rev. Allan Lockerman shares a portion of one of the Apostle Paul's letters to the Corinthians and explains how the incredible wealth and riches of Christ discussed within form one of the greatest Christmas texts of the Holy Bible.

A faith that is worth sharing is a faith that can withstand the difficult circumstances a life on earth brings. Some of the letters of the Apostle Paul are helpful in analyzing one's faith for the purposes of strengthening it.

Rev. Allan Lockerman returns to the pulpit to share his experience over the last few weeks and talk about the bright future coming for the First Baptist Cleveland family and local community.

Being a fully devoted follower of Christ means becoming a "both feet follower" and being all in. Rev. Jim Gibson describes what it means to embrace being a Christian and things to think about while living out the life God intends.

The body of Christ followers, which is the church, is comprised of a wide variety of age groups and has been commissioned by Christ to extend the message of His love to all parts of the earth. Rev. Jim Gibson provides an overview of what the church is, what it does, and what it will do in the future.

Rev. Allan Lockerman shares the letter from Paul recorded in 2 Timothy and how its teachings can affect your self-image for the purposes of representing Christ's love better.

When life's never ending struggles challenge your faith and ability to persevere, how do you press onward? God's Scripture provides examples and guidance on how you can find opportunity in your difficulty.

It can be easy to believe in the wrong things without realizing it. Differing religions and opinions are abundant, and false teachings are seductive and often highly corrosive. So how do you decide what to believe in?

Arguments, debates, and philosophy are not what turn people's hearts toward Christ- changed lives do. The only way you can make a difference is if there is a difference in the way you live your life.

It is easy to proclaim Christ is Lord when you are not being ridiculed or persecuted, but when the crushing times come can your faith sustain the pressure and stresses that a life lead by Christ naturally brings?

One of the differences between a good and great church is the exuberance and passion of the people that are a part of it. People who are passionate about what the Lord has done for them positively influence the community surrounding them.

Jeff Lovingood encourages Christians to keep to keep their eyes on Jesus Christ instead of the difficult circumstances that surround them. Jesus welcomes all who accept Him and offers a solid rock for dependence.

True, liberating freedom comes when you accept God's offering of forgiveness. David Hicks explains why Christ's forgiven people should forgive and how forgiving other peoples' "unforgivables" is a life-altering action with spiritually-freeing effects.

There is an incredibly important commandment and mission outlined in the Bible for all of Christ's followers. This commandment is often forgotten when Christian's embark on their journeys to fulfill the great commission, but it is critically important.

The Bible outlines several key areas Christians should consider when participating in new life. Rev. Jim Gibson leads the church through a thought experiment to analyze effectiveness in impacting the community and world for Christ.

The church is the family of believers on earth which Christ uses to take action at His direction. The church is to be a group where love and opportunities for ministry abound.

God is drawing people to Himself. The job of the believer is to share the faith with those who do not believe. According to the Bible, there is a great number of people whom God is drawing. It is imperative that believers get involved in the work God is doing.