John (Series)
The Persecuted Church, Part 1
John 15:18-20 As Jesus continued to prepare the disciples he was about to leave, he taught them why the “world” would hate them. Pastor Rod Bunton continues to teach about the persecuted church, explaining the warning, the why, and the wrong way to try to attract the world. The pre-sermon video referenced by Rod is this:
The Hatred of the World
John 15:16-18 Jesus wanted to prepare the eleven disciples for what would happen to them after he left. Pastor Rod Bunton begins an exploration of this passage where Jesus explains that being a friend to Jesus means that they will be hated by the world.
Motivations to Abide in Christ
John 15:7-16 As he continued to teach the disciples about the parable of the vine and the branches, Jesus told them how to bear more fruit. Pastor Rod Bunton covers eight motivations to abide in Christ so that we, too, have the power to bear fruit.
Two Types of Branches
John 15:3-6 After telling the eleven about the parable of the vine and the branches, Jesus explained how it applies to the two types of branches. Pastor Rod Bunton looks at how abiding in Jesus is the key to being the branch that is pruned.
The Parable of the Vine and the Branches
John 15:1-2 After leaving the upper room, Jesus continued to teach to the eleven disciples. Pastor Rod Bunton explains the parable of the vine and the two types of branches and what it means to those who follow him.
Peace that Comes from God
John 14:27-31 Jesus was addressing the eleven disciples the night before he was going to leave them and told them that they could be at peace about it. Pastor Rod Bunton explains what it means to have peace from God and how the advice given to the disciples also applies to us.
Prepared for Our Mission
John 14:18-26 The promise of the Holy Spirit was only the beginning of Jesus’ revelation about what will happen when he leaves the disciples. Pastor Rod Bunton explains that, with the help of the indwelling Trinity, we will have a desire to be obedient to carry out our mission to the world and we will have all the resources we need to carry it out.
Promise of the Holy Spirit
John 14:15-20 The eleven disciples were listening to Jesus’ discourse about coming events and how he would leave them, but then gave them great news. Pastor Rod Bunton explains that, although Jesus was with them a little while, God in the person of the Holy Spirit would come and stay with them forever.
Greater Works Than These
John 14:12-15 Jesus continued to speak to the eleven about upcoming events and told them that, when he was gone, they would perform greater works than what they had witnessed from Jesus. Pastor Rod Bunton explains what Jesus meant by this and how he provided a tool for them to use in their mission.
I Am in the Father and the Father is in Me
John 14:7-11 Having just made a significant statement to the disciples, he followed that by declaring the authority given to him to make that statement. Pastor Rod Bunton shows how Jesus revealed who the Father is and how Jesus is one with the Father.
The Way, and the Truth, and the Life
John 14:1-6 Still in the upper room, Jesus offered words of comfort to his disciples about his planned departure. Pastor Rod Bunton reviews the promises in those words that are summarized in one of Jesus’ most quoted statement.
Lord, Where are You Going?
John 13:33,36-38 Jesus revealed his plan to leave the disciples but gave them hope because he said that they would follow later. Pastor Rod Bunton explains Peter’s reaction to this news, hoping to show his loyalty to Christ, he would eventually fail in his promise.