Sermons by Rod Bunton
Paul’s Greeting to the Saints
Ephesians 1:1-2 Paul begins his letter to the church in Ephesus with a warm greeting, calling them saints and extending God’s grace and peace. Pastor Rod Bunton looks deeper into this initial greeting, delving into the surprising nature of it, considering the city’s once-dark and wicked past.
The Fellowship of Believers
Acts 2:41-47 Peter’s sermon was a spark that ignited a wildfire response when about three thousand people were saved. Pastor Rod Bunton explains the practices adopted by these new believers, showcasing the qualities of a healthy church.
Introduction to Ephesians
Ephesians 1:1-2 In this introduction to a new series on Paul’s epistle to the church in Ephesus, Pastor Rod Bunton offers a comprehensive overview of the book. He also delves into Paul’s historical background, which serves as the foundation and authority for his message.
Peter’s Sermon
Acts 2:22-41 Pastor Rod Bunton continues his review of Acts by digging into Peter’s sermon to the large audience at Pentecost, which elicited an extraordinary response.
The First Christian Sermon
Acts 2:14-22 Having just experienced the promised arrival of the Holy Spirit, those in attendance were confused. Pastor Rod Bunton recounts how Peter stepped in and delivered the first sermon of the messianic age, providing an explanation of their recent experience and its profound significance.
The Purpose for Tongues
Acts 2:4-14 The crowd gathered in Jerusalem for Pentecost came from diverse regions and spoke various dialects. Pastor Rod Bunton explains how God utilized tongues to captivate the attention of all attendees, distinguishing them from the contemporary perception of tongues.
Q & A – May 2025
The Elders answer questions submitted by Grace Church members and attendees prior to this session. Pastor Ben Khazraee moderates, and he, Doug Link, and Rod Bunton answer questions selected for them. Questions: Note: The downloaded MP3 (click on Save above) has chapter markers that some players support. If you’re using the embedded player on this page, you can scroll to the desired time marker (annotated in the questions above) after you start playback.
The Birth of the Church
Acts 2:1-4 In a pivotal moment in the history of the church and the world, followers of Christ gathered in Jerusalem for Pentecost, witnessing the birth of the church. Pastor Rod Bunton explores two controversial issues, emphasizing how the baptism of the Spirit united the attendees as one body.
A New Apostle
Acts 1:12-26 Jesus personally trained twelve men to be his apostles, who were tasked with carrying out the work of the church. Pastor Rod Bunton explains how Peter recognized the need for a replacement of Judas, the qualifications for a new apostle, and how they selected the twelfth.
The Promise of the Father
Acts 1:3-11 After his resurrection, Jesus appeared to numerous witnesses and spent forty days instructing his disciples and preparing them for the work ahead. Pastor Rod Bunton delves into the teachings Jesus imparted to his disciples, emphasizing the assistance they would receive and the magnificent event of Jesus’ ascension into Heaven.
Introduction to Acts
Acts 1:1-2 After Luke recorded the gospel account in his namesake book, he continued to narrate the ministry that Christ initiated. Pastor Rod Bunton introduces us to the book of Acts, where the rest of the story about the church’s work begins.
Follow Me, Peter
John 21:18-25 After demonstrating to Peter and the other disciples that he had been forgiven for his sin of denying Christ, Jesus instructs Peter to follow him. Pastor Rod Bunton guides us through the conclusion of the book of John and Jesus’ interaction with Peter.