"The Coming Messiah" - EVENING SERVICE 12232018

This Sunday evening, we focused on Micah 5:2, “But as for you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, too little to be among the clans of Judah, from you One will go forth for Me to be ruler in Israel.  His goings forth are from long ago, from the days of eternity.”  I find it amazing that this passage of scripture was written hundreds of years before Christ yet there is so much in it that applies to us today.  Of course, the most important part, is that the long awaited for Messiah has been born to us.  Praise God!

Sermon by Rev. Dan Squezello

At Central Baptist Church, Niles, Ohio

Evening Service

On December 23, 2018

Sermon Title: “The Coming Messiah”

Scripture Text: Micah 5:2

https://archive.org/download/theComingMessiah-EveningService12232018/TheComingMessiah-EveningService12232018.mp3

"The Word Among Us" - MORNING SERVICE 12232018

This Sunday morning we took a break from the gospel of Luke to talk about the Christmas story.  I preached from John 1:14, “And the Word became flesh, and dwelt among us, and we saw His glory, glory as of the only begotten from the Father, full of grace and truth.”  Now, to be honest, when we think about Christmas this is not a verse that often comes to mind.  BUT, in reality, this verse sums up the entire Christmas story.  Jesus, the Word, came to earth, dwelt among mankind and put the glory of God on display for all to see.  This is what we celebrate, every year, at Christmas.  God’s ultimate plan to save all the earth began when Jesus was born; our redemption began on Christmas day.  Make that the reason for the season!

Sermon by Pastor Dan Squezello

At Central Baptist Church, Niles, Ohio

Morning Service

On December 23, 2018

Sermon Title: "The Word Among Us"


Scripture Text: John 1:14

https://archive.org/download/theWordAmongUs_365/TheWordAmongUs-MorningService12232018.mp3

"Facing the Storms of Life" - MORNING SERVICE 12162018

Sunday morning we looked at the story, according to Luke, of Jesus calming the storm.  I pointed out that all of us face hardships or “storms” in life.  You are only fooling yourself if you think your life is burden free; we all face trials.  BUT, we do not have to face them alone; Jesus can face them with us!  In my text (Luke 8:22-25) Jesus asked the question, to His disciples, “Where is your faith?”  So that is my question to you; when you face difficulties in life, where is your faith?  Do you put your full trust in Jesus Christ?  Or do you put your faith in any number of other things?  My hope is that you trust Jesus with all your heart!

Sermon by Pastor Dan Squezello

At Central Baptist Church, Niles, Ohio

Morning Service

On December 16, 2018

Series: Preaching through the Gospel of Luke


Sermon Title: "Facing the Storms of Life"

Scripture Text: Luke 8:22-25

https://archive.org/download/FacingTheStormsOfLife_983/FacingTheStormsOfLife-MorningService12162018.mp3

"Are You Dedicated?" - MORNING SERVICE 12092018

On Sunday morning we continued our study of Luke 8 and responding to the Word of God.  We talked about being part of Jesus’ family and looked at His dedication to us and what a Christian’s dedication to Him should look like.      

Sermon by Pastor Dan Squezello

At Central Baptist Church, Niles, Ohio

Morning Service

On December 9, 2018

Series: Preaching through the Gospel of Luke

Sermon Title: "Are You Dedicated?"

Scripture Text: Luke 8:19-21

https://archive.org/download/areYouDedicated/AreYouDedicated-MorningService12092018.mp3

"Responding to the Word of God" - MORNING SERVICE 12022018

On Sunday morning I preached what could easily be considered a follow up text for last week’s message about “the sower and the seed.”  Jesus’ “parable of the lamp”, from Luke 8:16-18, talks about responding to God’s Word.  I told my congregation that Christians need to respond to God’s Word, and the Gospel message of Jesus’ death and resurrection, by (1) Speaking the Word [evangelism] and (2) Hearing the Word [personal discipleship].  Christians need to constantly grow in their faith by talking to God through prayer, listening to Him through His Word and fellowshipping with Him through His Church.  If we are actively “hearing” the Word of God then we will be much more effective at “speaking” the Word of God to others around us.  
    
Sermon by Pastor Dan Squezello

At Central Baptist Church, Niles, Ohio


Morning Service

On December 2, 2018

Series: Preaching through the Gospel of Luke

Sermon Title: "Responding to the Word of God"

Scripture Text: Luke 8:16-18

https://archive.org/download/respondingToTheWordOfGod_393/RespondingToTheWordOfGod-MorningService12022018.mp3

"Entering the Gates of God" - EVENING SERVICE 11252018

On Sunday nights I preach a sermon that is a follow up to what we studied in Sunday School earlier in the day.  Sunday morning, we finished up the unit is titled “How to Pray” by talking about thanksgiving and how we need to pray a prayer of thanksgiving to God.  God is the only source of your blessings.  Who else are going to give credit to for all the blessings you have received?  Yourself?  Only God is worthy of your thanksgiving.  But, how should we react when we are in the presence of God (in worship or when we die)?  What should our response be?  The second half of Psalm 100 gives us the answer. 

Sermon by Rev. Dan Squezello

At Central Baptist Church, Niles, Ohio

Evening Service

On November 25, 2018

Sunday School Unit Title: “How to Pray”

Sunday School Session Title: “A Prayer of Thanksgiving”

Sermon Title: “Entering the Gates of God”

Scripture Text: Psalm 100:4-5

https://archive.org/download/EnteringTheGatesOfGod_783/EnteringTheGatesOfGod-eveningService11252018.mp3

"Embrace the Gospel" - MORNING SERVICE 11252018

On Sunday morning I preached about one of Jesus’ most well-known parables; the parable of the sower and the seed.  Each soil type, where seed fell, represents a reaction humanity may have to the gospel of Christ.  To sum everything up; you can either react to the gospel message of the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ by embracing it or by rejecting it.  If you reject that gospel you are on your own.  The works or fruit of an individual shows where their heart is; so don’t think you can fool anyone.  How are you going to response to Jesus?  Are you going to accept His gift of salvation?  Or are you going to reject it?  The choice is yours, choose wisely. 

Sermon by Pastor Dan Squezello

At Central Baptist Church, Niles, Ohio

Morning Service

On November 25, 2018

Series: Preaching through the Gospel of Luke

Sermon Title: "Embrace the Gospel"

Scripture Text: Luke 8:4-15

https://archive.org/download/embraceTheGospel/EmbraceTheGospel-MorningService11252018.mp3