Cuyahoga Valley Church Sunday Sermons (Broadview)

Elder Kyle Gustafson teaches from Malachi 3:6–12 that God’s unchanging faithfulness invites us to “return” to Him, and that withholding tithes is not a budget issue but a spiritual betrayal revealing where our trust and worship actually lie—because money both shapes and reflects the heart. He urges proportional, joyful giving as an act of trust (not prosperity math), “testing” God’s faithfulness so blessing can overflow to mission and mercy, and calls CVC to lean into Generous Life, support the new budget, and take next steps—pray, assess, commit, and engage.

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This week Lead Pastor Joe Valenti explains that Israel’s grumbling in Malachi stems from a distorted view of God, and that the promised messengers—John the Baptist preparing the way and Jesus as the messenger of the covenant—come first to refine hearts through repentance and will one day return in final judgment. He urges immediate faith in Christ’s atoning work, warning against complacency or self-righteous excuses, and calls believers to mirror God’s patience by inviting others to Jesus rather than just critiquing their behavior.

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 Joe Valenti kicks off with a wry “kiss cam” illustration—what if all our secret sins were broadcast for everyone to see?—then turns to Malachi 2:10–16 to expose how Israel’s culture‑driven compromises and hypocritical tears profaned God’s sanctuary, calling us instead to fiercely guard our hearts, erect practical boundaries, and walk in transparent, grace‑filled community so our lives truly reflect His faithful, covenant‑keeping love. 

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Rick Duncan exhorts new lead pastor Joe to never forget his simple identity as God’s beloved child amid the weight and busyness of ministry, drawing on Malachi 2’s portrait of the ideal priest to outline five pastoral essentials: heed your call, stand in awe of God, teach the unvarnished truth, walk closely with Him, and courageously call out sin. He reminds Joe—and all pastors—that though we will inevitably stumble, Christ’s perfect priesthood covers our failures and empowers us to flourish in life and peace as we shepherd God’s people.

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Lead Pastor Joe Valenti warns that casual, half‑hearted worship—treating God’s sanctuary like a drop‑off for leftovers—profanes Yahweh’s glory and fosters indifference that offends the Lord of hosts. He calls us to tremble with reverent love, to give our very best in corporate worship, and to represent God faithfully to a watching world.

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Lead Pastor Joe Valenti calls the church to recognize how easily life’s wrenches derail our spiritual rhythms—just as post-exilic Israel drifts into apathetic neutrality—and to heed Malachi’s wake-up call to remember and rejoice in God’s sovereign, covenant-keeping love that chose Jacob over Esau before the foundation of the world. He challenges us to respond in humble wonder—“Who am I?”—so that, overwhelmed by His electing grace, we’ll embrace forthcoming corrections and live with renewed zeal and obedience.

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Pastor Dale Piscura reminds us that we stand forgiven by Christ’s sacrifice and are called to extend that same forgiveness to one another, embodying God’s love in our relationships. He points to Paul’s letter to Philemon as a model for how the gospel transforms broken bonds into brotherhood, refreshing our hearts and strengthening our church community.

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This Sunday Founding Pastor Rick Duncan warns us that even trusted Christian voices can slowly empty “grace” of its biblical meaning and urges every believer to “contend for the faith” by (1) spotting scoffers who twist truth, (2) rooting themselves in God’s unchanging love, (3) showing compassionate mercy to those led astray, and (4) trusting the Lord’s promise to keep and present us blameless.

Pastor Joe dives into the letter of Jude, reminding us that real love sometimes wears a hard hat. This week's message in our Short & Sweet mini-series unpacks why we must contend for the faith—not out of pride, but to protect the gospel, guard the flock, and multiply mercy, peace, and love.

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Lead Pastor Joe Valenti shows that Third John’s core message is this: true church membership isn’t a name on a roll but a lifestyle marked by four traits—walking in Christ’s truth, sacrificially supporting gospel workers, rejecting pride-fueled division under godly leadership, and cultivating a reputable, love-filled witness. He urges us to embrace membership’s accountability so our faith moves beyond mere words into daily obedience and sacrificial love, ensuring we’ll be remembered as truly godly people.

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