Sermons from May 2025
The First Christian Sermon
Acts 2:14-22 Having just experienced the promised arrival of the Holy Spirit, those in attendance were confused. Pastor Rod Bunton recounts how Peter stepped in and delivered the first sermon of the messianic age, providing an explanation of their recent experience and its profound significance.
Commanded to Remember
Pastor Doug Link examines the Old and New Testaments to discern God’s instructions for remembering and prioritizing what truly matters. Referenced in this lesson:The Great Gain of Godliness— Thomas Watson In an ironic twist, the person responsible for recording this lesson forgot to start it on time. The audio picks up about 10 minutes late. Please accept our apologies.
The Purpose for Tongues
Acts 2:4-14 The crowd gathered in Jerusalem for Pentecost came from diverse regions and spoke various dialects. Pastor Rod Bunton explains how God utilized tongues to captivate the attention of all attendees, distinguishing them from the contemporary perception of tongues.
Q & A – May 2025
The Elders answer questions submitted by Grace Church members and attendees prior to this session. Pastor Ben Khazraee moderates, and he, Doug Link, and Rod Bunton 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.
Desiring God Decimates Fear
Psalm 27 David’s psalm is an expression directed to God, pleading for his leading and protection. Pastor Ben Khazraee shows us how confidence in fearful circumstances is found when our highest treasure is God himself.
Review: The Person and Work of Christ
Pastor Doug Link concludes this series on Christology with a review of the primary concepts that we learned and brief look at some conflicting teaching from church history.
The Birth of the Church
Acts 2:1-4 In a pivotal moment in the history of the church and the world, followers of Christ gathered in Jerusalem for Pentecost, witnessing the birth of the church. Pastor Rod Bunton explores two controversial issues, emphasizing how the baptism of the Spirit united the attendees as one body.
Jesus’s Present Work: Interceding for Us
We know that Jesus has a three-fold office: Prophet, Priest, and King; this is evident in what he has done in the past. Pastor Ben Khazraee looks at Jesus’ role today, after finishing his work on the cross.