Sermons from 2013 (Page 4)
To Live is Christ, To Die is Gain
Philippians 1:18–26 Most people define a fulfilling life by circumstances, comfort, and achievement — but the Bible offers a radically different picture of what it means to truly live. In this message, Pastor Ben Khazraee explores how the Christian’s deepest goal is to magnify Christ in everyday life and in death, showing that a life defined by fruitful labor, ministry to others, and selfless love is not a burden but the path to the only joy that lasts.
Help for Temptation
Hebrews 2:17-18 Did the “devil make you do it”? Does God tempt you to sin? When Jesus became a man, he experienced temptations just like we do and he is able to help us when we are tempted.
The Architect of Our Salvation, Part 3
Hebrews 2:17-18 What is propitiation for sinners? Senior Pastor Rod Bunton explains the reason that Christ died for us and why it was required by God.
Faith From the Cross
Luke 23:39-43 Senior Pastor Rod Bunton contrasts the choices made by the two criminals that were crucified with Jesus at Calvary.
The Architect of Our Salvation, Part 2
Hebrews 2:10-18 Senior Pastor Rod Bunton looks at the theology behind Good Friday – the humanity of Christ. The epistle to the Hebrews answers the question that is a stumbling block to many: “How can Jesus be the Messiah and yet suffer and die?”
The Architect of Our Salvation, Part 1
Hebrews 2:9-18 Senior Pastor Rod Bunton expands on the reason why Christ became a man, showing that it was necessary to provide a path to the salvation of men through His substitutionary death on the cross.
Why Did the Son of God Become a Man?
Hebrews 2:5-9 Having established that Christ is better than the angels, Senior Pastor Rod Bunton explores why the Son of God had to become a man, lower than the angels, to accomplish His plan.
Neglecting a Great Salvation
Hebrews 2:1-4 Senior Pastor Rod Bunton teaches from chapter 2 of Hebrews that serves both as a warning to unbelievers and an encouragement to those who know Christ.
Christ is Better Than the Angels, Part 3
Hebrews 1:4–14 Many people underestimate who Jesus really is — settling for a lesser version of Christ when the Bible declares him supreme over every power, every name, and every created being. In this message, Pastor Rod Bunton shows that Christ is superior to angels, is worshiped as God, reigns eternally, and calls every believer to hold firmly to the truth of who he is.
Christ is Better Than the Angels, Part 2
Hebrews 1:4–14 Hebrews 1:4 says that Christ is superior to the angels, but what are angels? In this conclusion to a two-part message, Senior Pastor Rod Bunton examines the qualities and attributes of Angels from various passages throughout the Word of God.
Christ is Better Than the Angels, Part 1
Hebrews 1:4–14 Hebrews 1:4 says that Christ is superior to the angels, but what are angels? Senior Pastor Rod Bunton examines the qualities and attributes of Angels from various passages throughout the Word of God.
Your Steadfast Love is Better Than Life
Psalm 63 When life feels stripped away and we find ourselves in a spiritual wilderness, the deepest human longing is not for comfort or security — but for God Himself. In this message, Pastor Doug Link explores what it means to thirst after God with holy desire, discover a satisfaction that the world’s greatest achievements can never provide, and trust in God’s sovereign love even when circumstances feel out of control.