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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…

By Cuyahoga Valley Church

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…

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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/

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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 Cuyahoga Valley Church

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…

By Cuyahoga Valley Church
Rocky Mountain Under White Sky

The miraculous is the elephant in the room for some people—but here are a couple of concepts to consider.

By Rick Duncan

Church News & Updates

Dear CVC Family, I pray that you are all staying close to our Savior during this difficult time.  Psalm 62:2 reminds us that God alone is our rock and our foundation.  He remains the same yesterday, today, and forever.  We can rely on Him at ALL times! Our Mission remains the same: “Inviting People to…

By Chad Allen

Elders, staff, and members of Cuyahoga Valley Church have rightfully been concerned about the response to sexual abuse among the 47,000 Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) churches that make up the Convention in North America.  A seven-month investigation was carried out by Guidepost Solutions, an independent company hired by the SBC Executive Committee (EC) after delegates…

By Cuyahoga Valley Church

Resources

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As we kick off a new year of growing in our walk with Jesus, we invite you to jump into one of our Bible Reading plans! We’re offering two options in 2024. They are both great Self-Feeder resources for you and your entire family. Option 1: The Bible Project.This option allows you to read through…

By Cuyahoga Valley Church
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Hello CVC!  Last week the topic of the message was on the resurrection. How you answer the question, “Did Christ rise again?” determines your personal belief system. If Jesus didn’t rise from the dead, Paul says that you should not live like a Christian.  This is why understanding why you believe what you believe is…

By Cuyahoga Valley Church
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CVC has partnered with Right Now Media to provide – at no cost to you –instant access to over 6,000 quality videos produced by respected Christian organizations that includes bible studies, documentaries, and children’s programming. Our expectation is that when we as individuals and families engage with this opportunity, our personal spiritual growth will also have us engaging God…

By Cuyahoga Valley Church

Stories

Dear CVC Family, I pray that you are all staying close to our Savior during this difficult time.  Psalm 62:2 reminds us that God alone is our rock and our foundation.  He remains the same yesterday, today, and forever.  We can rely on Him at ALL times! Our Mission remains the same: “Inviting People to…

By Chad Allen

Elders, staff, and members of Cuyahoga Valley Church have rightfully been concerned about the response to sexual abuse among the 47,000 Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) churches that make up the Convention in North America.  A seven-month investigation was carried out by Guidepost Solutions, an independent company hired by the SBC Executive Committee (EC) after delegates…

By Cuyahoga Valley Church

Basecamp

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Published on 3.14.24 https://youtu.be/-SE6TpFnx94

By Cuyahoga Valley Church