Sermons from 2017 (Page 2)
The Commandments of Men
Luke 11:37-54 ~ After having just finished teaching about those who could not see the light of God’s truth, Jesus is invited to dine with Pharisees. Pastor Rod Bunton shows us that they weren’t embracing truth and were instead teaching as doctrines the commandments of men.
Come, Christians, Join to Sing!
Ephesians 5:19-20 ~ Throughout the scriptures, Christians are told to sing, but do we really understand what that means? Pastor Doug Link encourages and instructs as he teaches us what God’s word says about singing.
Blinded From the Light
Luke 11:33-36 – Although Christ had provided much light to those following him, many refused to see it. Pastor Rod Bunton explains why they were blinded from the truth.
The Sign of Jonah
Luke 11:29-34 – As great crowds started following Jesus, he had a critical message to deliver to them. Pastor Rod Bunton explains how the signs that the crowds were seeking were not leading them to repentance.
Your Morality Won’t Save You
Luke 11:24-28 – After casting out a demon and being accused of doing it apart from God, Jesus uses a parable to teach a valuable lesson about true restoration. Pastor Rod Bunton explores how this lesson teaches about the need for regeneration.
He Who is Not With Me is Against Me
Luke 11:14-23 – Despite a wealth of evidence they had witnessed with their own eyes, some around Christ did not believe that he was of God. Pastor Rod Bunton preaches about those who didn’t realize their hardened condition.
Storming the Gates of Heaven
Luke 11:5-13 – After teaching his disciples how they should pray, Jesus tells them how they should be motivated in their prayers. Pastor Rod Bunton explains the we should be shamelessly bold in our petitions to God, who loves his children.
No Eclipse of the Son
Psalm 2 – When the rare phenomenon causes the moon to eclipse the sun, we are momentarily cast into darkness during a time when we should be in the light. Charlie Greenwell encourages us to fix our eyes upon Jesus, avoiding those things that would eclipse our view the Son.
Lead Us Not Into Temptation
Luke 11:1-4 – As imperfect Christians, we have a “sacred schizophrenia” — we love our temptations and we hate them. Pastor Rod Bunton examines the last petition in the Lord’s Prayer where we plead with God to help us overcome our own desires.
For We Ourselves Also Forgive
Luke 11:1-4 – In the Lord’s Prayer, Jesus taught us to ask for forgiveness from God but that request came with an addendum. Pastor Rod Bunton teaches about our obligation to forgive others.
Forgive Us Our Sins
Luke 11:1-4 – In the 32nd Psalm, God’s Word proclaims, “Blessed is the one whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered.” Pastor Rod Bunton teaches why forgiveness of sin is our most basic need for our spiritual existence.
Give Us Each Day Our Daily Bread
Luke 11:1-4 – In Acts 17:25, Paul says, “[God] himself gives to all mankind life and breath and everything.” Pastor Rod Bunton explains why Jesus taught his disciples to ask for bread, daily.