Sermons by Rod Bunton (Page 48)
The Faith of Abraham – Not Faith Alone
Hebrews 11:17-20, James 2:14-26 ~ Pastor Rod Bunton teaches from two passages to explain how faith is justified by works, a concept that confuses many readers of the book of James.
The Faith of Abraham – A Faith that is Tested
Hebrews 11:17-19 ~ Pastor Rod Bunton examines the familiar event from Genesis of Abraham’s obedience to God’s incredible test.
The Faith of Abraham – Confidence in the Character of God
Hebrews 11:11-12 ~ Pastor Rod Bunton continues to look at faith through the example of Abraham who was wasn’t concerned about “how” God’s promises would be fulfilled, choosing rather to trust in “who” made the promises.
The Faith of Abraham – A Continuing Faith
Hebrews 11:10 ~ Pastor Rod Bunton continues to look at the faith of Abraham who showed that true faith isn’t temporary.
Enduring Persecution
John 15:18-16:4 ~ Pastor Rod Bunton reminds us about true persecution, something all Christians face, although for some it is much more difficult than what must of us encounter. We are reminded by Christ’s words that being hated for His name’s sake is expected, but the one who endures to the end will be saved.
The Faith of Abraham – The Gospel Divides
Hebrews 11:9-10 ~ Abraham’s faith brought him to justification by God and it also set him on a path of sanctification. Pastor Rod Bunton looks at how this caused him, literally and figuratively, to live as an alien in this world.
The Faith of Abraham – Chosen By God
Hebrews 11:8-19 ~ Pastor Rod Bunton returns to Hebrews chapter 11 and the faith of Abraham, who was chosen by God and saved from a life of slavery to sin.
The Resurrection of Jesus Christ
John 19-20 ~ Pastor Rod Bunton teaches about the miraculous event that changed the lives of those who discovered it and millions since then.
The Faith of Abraham – The Same Yesterday and Today
Hebrews 11:8, Romans 3:27-4:8 ~ Can we defend “grace through faith alone” in the old testament? Senior Pastor Rod Bunton explains that Abraham was under the same sin that affects us today and the solution is the same.
The Faith of Abraham – His Effectual Call
Hebrews 11:8 ~ Pastor Rod Bunton looks closer at the call that drew Abraham to obey God and to prove his faith.
The Faith of Abraham – A Call to Obey
Hebrews 11:8 ~ Where did Abraham’s faith come from? Pastor Rod Bunton teaches about the faith of Abraham that was demonstrated by his response to God’s calling.
The Faith of Noah, Part 2
Hebrews 11:7 ~ Noah is described as a “preacher of righteousness” in 2 Peter 2:5 and in this passage, the writer of Hebrews says that Noah “condemned the world” in his righteous obedience. Pastor Rod Bunton explains that God condemns the unrighteous to His wrath while providing, like He did for Noah, a way of escape.