Cuyahoga Valley Church Sunday Sermons (Broadview)

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 biblical commitment for the sake of inviting people to new life in Christ.

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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 your own strength? This message calls us to lean fully on God’s promises and fight not by our power, but by His.

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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 new! 

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, Deploying More People, and Developing Clearer Processes—and invites us to take part in creating a culture that glorifies God and equips the church for generations to come.

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, guarantees eternity, and transforms our lives. With Jesus as our anchor, we can live with confidence, knowing He saves to the uttermost.

 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.