Sermons from 2026
Putting Off, Putting On: The Transformed Life in Christ
Ephesians 4:20-24 What really happens the moment a person becomes a Christian — is it a decision, a feeling, or something far deeper? In this message, Pastor Rod Bunton unpacks the radical transformation of salvation, showing how the old self is put to death and a new self is created in righteousness, and why believers still wrestle with sin even after being made new.
Conversion of Saul (Part 1)
Acts 9:1–19 We all know someone who seems too hostile, too hardened, or too far from God to ever come around — but what if no one is actually beyond his reach? In this message, Josh Hollingsworth traces the dramatic conversion of Saul from a violent persecutor of the church to a humbled servant of Christ, showing how God confronts sin, brings genuine humility, and delights in turning his enemies into instruments for building his church.
The Hardness of the Human Heart
Ephesians 4:18-19 Why does society seem increasingly unashamed of behavior it once considered shameful? The answer lies not in outside forces, but in the hardened human heart, which grows numb to sin the longer it resists the truth. In this message, Pastor Rod Bunton unpacks the biblical doctrine of total depravity, explains how a callous conscience leads to unrestrained sensuality, and points to the only remedy — the transforming grace found in Christ.
The Ethiopian’s Road to Faith
Acts 8:26-40 Sharing your faith can feel intimidating, but what if the hardest parts of the conversation aren’t actually up to you? This message traces the story of an unlikely roadside encounter to show how faith takes root when ordinary people simply point others to Jesus. In this message, Pastor Rod Bunton explores how God orchestrates divine appointments, uses everyday believers as His instruments, and lets His word do the transforming work in a person’s heart.
Darkened Minds and Lifeless Souls: An Autopsy of the Unregenerate Heart
Ephesians 4:18 Something has gone deeply wrong with the human mind — not by accident, but by willful choice — and it shapes everything about how people see the world, themselves, and God. In this message, Pastor Rod Bunton explores how spiritual blindness leads to a futile worldview, why suppressing the truth about God is never innocent ignorance, and why only God can restore the life and light the soul was made for.
Threats to the Church: How the Gospel Triumphs Over Persecution and Deception
Acts 8:1-25 When opposition comes from the outside and corruption threatens from within, the church faces its greatest tests — and reveals its greatest strength. In this message, Pastor Rod Bunton traces two major threats to the early church in Acts 8, showing how both Saul’s fierce persecution and Simon the magician’s counterfeit faith were ultimately powerless to stop the gospel from spreading into new cities and cultures.
Walking No Longer in the Futility of the World
Ephesians 4:17 Every person operates from a worldview — a lens that shapes how they see reality, meaning, and morality — and the dominant worldview of our age is one that leaves people aimless, empty, and sinking. In this message, Pastor Rod Bunton shows how the gospel frees believers from the futile mindset of a culture that has rejected God, calls them to live from their new identity in Christ, and challenges them to take every competing philosophy captive to…
Until We All Attain: The Goal of Christ’s Shepherds
Ephesians 4:13-16 Many people are unsure what the church is really for—is it a social club, a weekly gathering, or something more? Scripture offers a clear picture of its purpose and direction. In this message, Pastor Rod Bunton explores the role of pastor-teachers in equipping believers, and unpacks three marks of a healthy, maturing church: unity around core truth, growing intimacy with Christ, and increasing Christ-likeness—plus the stability and loving honesty that result.
Full of Grace and Power: The Witness of Stephen
Acts 6:8-7:1 Why do some people reject the truth no matter how clearly it’s presented to them, even rising up in anger against the messenger? In this message, Pastor Rod Bunton examines the false accusations brought against Stephen and unpacks the beginning of his defense, revealing a rich, biblical view of God as a giver of revelation and promises, a rescuer, and one too holy and great to be confined to any building.
To Equip the Saints
Ephesians 4:11-12 Many people attend church as spectators, unsure of their purpose or role within it — but God designed the church as an active, every-member body with a specific plan and mission. In this message, Pastor Rod Bunton explores why Christ gives shepherd-teachers to the local church, how their primary job is to equip believers rather than do all the work themselves, and what it means for every Christian to be called into a life of service.
Following Orders: The Church’s Call to the Word and Prayer
Acts 6:1–7 Every church faces the temptation to trade its highest calling for good causes that feel urgent — and that tension is as old as the church itself. In this message, Pastor Rod Bunton explores how the early church navigated internal conflict and cultural friction, showing why keeping the preaching of the Word as the central priority is what allows Christ to build His church.
The Passing of the Evangelist
Ephesians 4:11 The office of evangelist — like the apostles and prophets before them — was a foundational gift to the early church, purposefully temporary and never meant to carry into every age. In this message, Pastor Rod Bunton traces why these offices passed from the scene when the New Testament was complete, and calls every believer to embrace what remains: the daily, lifelong responsibility to proclaim the gospel to a world in need of repentance.