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The theologian John Calvin once famously said, “The heart is an idol factory.” Something gets us out of bed in the morning and gets us going. Money, jobs, kids, hobbies, comfort, happiness, and the list goes on. Everyone is driven by something. Everyone has an idol. What are idols? Idols are anything more important to…
by Chad Allen, Lead Pastor Daniel answered and said: \"Blessed be the name of God forever and ever, to whom belong wisdom and might. He changes times and seasons; He removes kings and sets up kings; He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to those who have understanding; - Daniel 2:20-21 These words were written,…
by Kevin Lorow, Cuyahoga Valley Church Worship Arts Assistant SONG OF THE WEEK: Tremble – Mosaic MSC “Your name is a Light that the shadows can’t deny.” The name of our Lord is a powerful one. We’re told in Scripture that demons tremble at His name and the darkness flees at His presence. There is…
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Pastor Rick Duncan put together some resources to help you enter into the joy and peace of God\'s presence in your daily life. Practical suggestions have been selected from the devotional classic The Practice of the Presence of God to help you. Read the thought for the day. Open your Bible and slowly read and…
Are you looking for some fresh ideas and encouragement in order to lead and love your family better? Mike Hopkins is a long-time CVC member and leader. In his professional career, he is also COO of Paul Davis Restoration. On the podcast linked below, Mike is interviewed by \"Iron Sharpens Iron\" host Nick Dadas. They…
In Pastor Rick\'s Sermon on the 7th Commandment this week, he mentioned several resources that we thought it would be helpful to share. Below you will find 4 steps that can be a great way to begin the process of healing and restoration. We\'ve provided several resources under each step. Self-Assessment He/She needs a baseline of understanding…
On Self-defense https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/erik-raymond/should-christians-defend-themselves/ On Capital Punishment https://www.prisonfellowship.org/resources/advocacy/sentencing/the-death-penalty/ On Just War https://www.gotquestions.org/just-war-theory.html On Killing. Are there exceptions? https://erlc.com/resource-library/articles/killing-are-there-exceptions/ On the killing of the Canaanites https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/justin-taylor/how-could-god-command-genocide-in-the-old-testament-2/ https://www.gotquestions.org/Canaanites-extermination.html CVC’s Essential Beliefs on Cultural Issues https://cvconline.org/about-us/what-we-believe/
The theologian John Calvin once famously said, “The heart is an idol factory.” Something gets us out of bed in the morning and gets us going. Money, jobs, kids, hobbies, comfort, happiness, and the list goes on. Everyone is driven by something. Everyone has an idol. What are idols? Idols are anything more important to…
Pastor Rick Duncan Introducing the Ten Commandments and covering Commandments #1 and #2 The Westminster Confession and catechisms were penned in the 1640’s. It was a dynamic and complex period of British history. King Charles I and his royalist army were at war with the English Parliament, led by Oliver Cromwell. Amidst the bloody civil…
The miraculous is the elephant in the room for some people—but here are a couple of concepts to consider.
Hard-heartedness is not just a present-day problem. An ancient Egyptian Pharoah once displayed a hard heart. In fact, he\'s famous for it.
by Rick Duncan Jesus said, “You search the Scriptures because you think that in them you have eternal life; and it is they that bear witness about Me.” John 5:39 Jesus said, “And beginning with Moses and all the Prophets, He interpreted to them in all the Scriptures the things concerning Himself.” Luke 24:27 Christophany.…
Founding Pastor Rick Duncan taught from Psalm 16 yesterday. He gave us five points to consider as we grow in our dependence on God. I can live with supernatural stability and security when God is... ... my Only Refuge (v. 1) ... my Best Good (v. 2) ... my Providential Provider (vv. 5-6) ... my…
by Pastor Nate Green One of the most important aspects of worship is rest. Rest allows us to enjoy a job well done. Rest is meant for us to meditate on God’s work and to marvel at His grandeur. In Genesis 2:1-3 we see the first time the concept of rest is introduced to us:…
Worship Topic #10: Called To Be Holy As obedient children, do not be conformed to the passions of your former ignorance, but as he who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct, since it is written, “You shall be holy, for I am holy.” 1 Peter 1:14-16 God is holy…
