Sermons from 2022 (Page 7)
Praising God in Our Present Circumstances
1 Peter 1:6-9 Armed with the proper perspective about our future hope, Peter turns to the subject of living through the trials in our present life. Pastor Rod Bunton shows how we can have joy and praise God even while we walk through difficult circumstances.
Go to the Future
1 Peter 1:3-5 Peter starts this message with a doxology and a look at the big picture of the Christian life. Pastor Rod Bunton shows us Peter’s approach: if you want to think rightly about your current affairs, to deal with the here and now, go to the future and understand God’s great mercy which gives us hope.
Chosen Aliens
1 Peter 1:1b-2 As Peter opens his letter with a greeting, he imparts important theology about who Christians are and why we are chosen by God. Pastor Rod Bunton dives deeply into the seemingly simple greeting that has a powerful meaning.
Why Listen to Peter?
1 Peter 1:1a Jesus chose an unlikely apostle to build his church. Pastor Rod Bunton begins a new series in Peter’s first epistle and pauses to reflect on the character and history of Simon Peter that made him the perfect choice for this mission.
Why Grace Church Matters
On the occasion of Grace Church’s annual congregational meeting, Pastor Rod Bunton takes the opportunity to look at why the local church is a priority to God and why Grace Church exists.
Marks of a Healthy Ministry
1 Corinthians 16:5-24 Paul concludes his letter to the Corinthian church with comments intended to encourage them to be a healthy ministry. Pastor Rod Bunton also concludes this series by examining each of the ways that Paul identified as goals for building and maintaining a healthy church.
Collection for the Saints
1 Corinthians 16:1-4 As Paul begins to close his letter to the Corinthian church, he instructs them regarding the collection of funds for the poor saints in Jerusalem. Pastor Rod Bunton expands on the history of giving to the saints and gives insight into the proper way to do it.
The Death of Death
1 Corinthians 15:50-58 Paul concludes his teaching on the resurrection of Christians by explaining more practically how it will happen. Pastor Rod Bunton reviews the lessons taught by Paul in this chapter and explains how the resurrection of believers marks our victory over death and the power of sin.
A Prayer and Path for the Good Life
Psalm 119:17-32 In this message, which is appropriate instruction for the new year, Pastor Ben Khazraee visits Psalm 119 to explore the proper attitude of prayer that leads to a path towards the good life. Let’s recommit to going God’s way this year!