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Sure of Better Things: Jesus Is Better (Week 9) - Pastor Rick Duncan
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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 Jesus. Let's learn what it means to hold fast to the assurance of hope and pursue a lasting, fruitful faith.
33 episoder
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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 Jesus. Let's learn what it means to hold fast to the assurance of hope and pursue a lasting, fruitful faith.
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Cuyahoga Valley Church Sunday Sermons (Broadview)
1 Hebrews Summary: Jesus is Better (Week 26) 56:01
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Spill senere Spill senere Lister Lik LiktThis 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 unwavering example and the power of His promises. PDF Resources - ( Sermon Notes | Study Guide )…
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1 The Church that Pleases God: Jesus is Better (Week 25) 41:39
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Spill senere Spill senere Lister Lik LiktPastor 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 )…
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1 Stability When Your World is Spinning: Jesus is Better (Week 24) 39:49
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Spill senere Spill senere Lister Lik LiktThis 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 immutable nature of Christ provides steadfast stability. Rick urges believers to counteract life's turbulence by staying true to sound biblical teachings, drawing near to Jesus through prayer and Scripture, and extending that stability to others through acts of good. PDF Resources: ( Sermon Notes | Study Guide )…
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1 Live Boldly in His Promises: Jesus is Better (Week 23) 39:22
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Spill senere Spill senere Lister Lik LiktThis 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 faith—guided by the truths of Hebrews 13—is essential for making a meaningful impact in the world. PDF Resources ( Sermon Notes | Study Guide )…
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1 Finishing Well: Jesus is Better (Week 22) 45:45
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Spill senere Spill senere Lister Lik LiktWhat 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. PDF Resources: ( Sermon Notes | Study Guide )…
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1 Training for the Finish Line: Jesus is Better (Week 21) 41:32
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Spill senere Spill senere Lister Lik LiktThis 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. PDF Resources: ( Sermon Notes | Study Guide )…
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1 Running the Race on the Narrow Road: Jesus is Better (Week 20) 46:36
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Spill senere Spill senere Lister Lik LiktThis 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 prepare for Lent with prayer and fasting. PDF Resources: ( Sermon Notes | Study Guide )…
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1 Faith: Seeing the impossible; believing the invincible; receiving the incredible - Jesus is Better (Week 19) 44:14
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Spill senere Spill senere Lister Lik LiktThe 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: ( Sermon Notes | Study Guide )…
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1 The Faith of our Forerunners: Jesus is Better (Week 18) 47:28
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Spill senere Spill senere Lister Lik LiktThis 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 guide every aspect of life. PDF Resources: ( Sermon Notes | Study Guide )…
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1 Preserve Your Soul - Jesus is Better (Week 17) - Rick Duncan 44:03
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Spill senere Spill senere Lister Lik LiktThis 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 together as a community. Ultimately, Pastor Duncan challenged us to press on with enduring faith, empowered by the Holy Spirit, so that we may preserve our souls and claim the eternal reward that awaits. PDF Resources: ( Sermon Notes | Study Guide )…
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1 Better Sacrifice - Jesus is Better (Week 16) - Pastor Joe Valenti 46:03
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Spill senere Spill senere Lister Lik LiktThis 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 Guide )…
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1 Ambassadors not Spectators: Passionate Pursuit (Week 4) 45:22
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Spill senere Spill senere Lister Lik LiktIn 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 that impacts those near and far for eternity. PDF resources: ( Sermon Notes | Study Guide )…
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1 For Legacy, Not Preferences: Passionate Pursuit (Week 3) 45:08
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Spill senere Spill senere Lister Lik LiktIn 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 honors Christ. PDF resources: ( Sermon Notes | Study Guide )…
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1 Biblical Commitment not Radical Individualism: Passionate Pursuit (Week 2) - Pastor Joe Valenti 45:30
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Spill senere Spill senere Lister Lik LiktIn 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 biblical commitment for the sake of inviting people to new life in Christ. PDF Resources: ( Study Guide | Sermon Notes )…
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1 In His Power, Not Our Own: Passionate Pursuit (Week 1) - Pastor Joe Valenti 46:07
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Spill senere Spill senere Lister Lik LiktAs 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 your own strength? This message calls us to lean fully on God’s promises and fight not by our power, but by His. PDF Resources: ( Sermon Notes | Study Guide )…
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