Sermons from July 2025
The Work of Illumination
Ephesians 1:17-18 In this passage, Paul expresses his continuous prayers for his readers and then shares specific requests he has made for them. Pastor Rod Bunton elaborates on two of these requests: first, that despite having the revelation in God’s word, we require divine illumination to comprehend and love it, and secondly, that we would come to know God fully.
I Do Not Cease to Give Thanks for You
Ephesians 1:15-16 After presenting a profound doctrinal explanation of Christian salvation, Paul expresses his sincere prayers for his readers. Pastor Rod Bunton highlights Paul’s gratitude to God for the Ephesian church’s remarkable display of two crucial attributes: unwavering faith in the Lord Jesus and an unwavering love for fellow believers.
To the Praise of His Glory: We are Sealed with the Holy Spirit
Ephesians 1:11-14 Paul concludes this opening section of his letter by explaining the role of the Holy Spirit in our salvation. Pastor Rod Bunton elaborates on this third component, emphasizing that both Jews and Gentiles are made an inheritance through the indwelling of the promised Holy Spirit.
To the Praise of His Glory: He Revealed the Mystery of His Will
Ephesians 1:8-10 Paul explained that God’s plan for redemption had a greater purpose. Pastor Rod Bunton teaches that God chose to reveal His will to unite all things one day for eternity.