Cuyahoga Valley Church Sunday Sermons (Broadview)

This 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.

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What 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.

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This 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.

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This 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.

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The 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.

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This 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.

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 This 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. 

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This 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.

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In 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.

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In 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.

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