Sermons by Rod Bunton (Page 2)
One Lord, One Faith, One Baptism
Ephesians 4:5 Paul teaches the unity and exclusive allegiance that marks Christians: one Lord, one shared faith, and one baptism. Pastor Rod Bunton emphasizes that Jesus Christ alone is Lord, that “the faith” is the common doctrine of salvation, and that baptism signifies belonging to Christ and calls believers to obedience.
The Basis for Unity
Ephesians 4:4 Paul tells us that Christian unity is grounded in the shared realities believers have in Christ: one body, one Spirit, and one certain hope. Pastor Rod Bunton emphasized how this oneness centers on the Trinity and is lived out through the worldwide church as one body, the Spirit’s uniting work in salvation and sanctification, and confidence in Christ’s return.
The First Christian Sermon
Acts 2:22-41 Acts 2:22–41 records Peter’s Pentecost sermon, proclaiming Jesus’ death and resurrection as God’s promised plan and calling hearers to repent and believe. Pastor Rod Bunton highlighted how Peter grounds the message in fulfilled prophecy, eyewitness testimony, and Jesus’ exaltation as Lord and Christ, then presses the response of repentance that led to about three thousand being saved.
Attitudes for Unity
Ephesians 4:2-3 Ephesians 4:2–3 calls the church to maintain the unity of the Spirit through humility, gentleness, patience, and bearing with one another in love. In this sermon, Pastor Rod Bunton emphasized that unity is not something Christians create but something they must actively maintain and make visible by cultivating those attitudes together.
Unity in the Body of Christ
Ephesians 4:2 The apostle Paul instructs believers to live with humility, gentleness, patience, and love as they preserve the unity of the Spirit within the body of Christ. Pastor Rod Bunton emphasizes that true unity in the church requires the right disposition and virtues, warning that pride is the greatest enemy of this unity and that believers must adopt a humble attitude that puts others above themselves.
Walk in a Manner Worthy of the Calling
Ephesians 4:1 Paul urges believers to “walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called,” marking a transition from doctrinal teaching to practical application in the Christian life. Pastor Rod Bunton explores how this verse serves as a topic sentence for the entire section, emphasizing that the worthy walk is a process of sanctification rooted in right doctrine and requires steady, purposeful action that reflects our effectual calling to holiness.
Filled with All the Fullness of God
Ephesians 3:19b-21 Paul concludes his prayer for the Ephesian believers by asking that they may be filled with all the fullness of God, followed by a doxology praising God’s infinite power and glory. Pastor Rod Bunton explores this prayer about sanctification, examining how believers are called to gradually become more like Christ by imitating God’s attributes and being transformed by the Holy Spirit’s power at work within them.
Comprehending the Love of Christ
Ephesians 3:17b-19a In Ephesians 3:17b-19a, Paul prays that believers would be rooted and grounded in love, having the strength to comprehend the immeasurable dimensions of Christ’s love alongside all the saints. Pastor Rod Bunton focuses on understanding agapē love—a willful, intentional love from Christ that surpasses intellectual knowledge and calls believers to pursue endless growth in comprehending how deeply they are loved.
Strengthened with Power Through His Spirit
Ephesians 3:14-17 In Ephesians 3, Paul prays for God’s enablement, asking that believers would be given what they need to live lives that please Him. Pastor Rod Bunton highlights Paul’s first request: that God would strengthen them with power through the Holy Spirit in their inner being, so they can grow in godliness.
Prayer for Spiritual Strength
Ephesians 3:14-16 Paul prays for believers to be spiritually strengthened, recognizing that knowledge alone is insufficient for Christian growth and that divine enablement is essential for living worthy of our calling in Christ. Pastor Rod Bunton introduces us to this prayer and tells us that it serves as a hinge between the doctrinal first half of Ephesians (about our calling) and the practical second half (about our conduct).
Q & A – February 2026
The Elders answer questions submitted by Grace Church members and attendees prior to this session. Pastor Ben Khazraee moderates, and he, Doug Link, Rod Bunton, and Charlie Greenwell 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.
A Minister of the Mystery
Ephesians 3:7-9 Paul was made a minister by God’s grace to preach the unsearchable riches of Christ to the Gentiles and reveal the mystery hidden for ages. Pastor Rod Bunton asks us whether we truly see Christ as an immeasurable treasure worth sacrificing everything to gain.