Sermons from 2026 (Page 3)

Sermons from 2026 (Page 3)

Unity in the Body of Christ

Ephesians 4:2 The apostle Paul instructs believers to live with humility, gentleness, patience, and love as they preserve the unity of the Spirit within the body of Christ. Pastor Rod Bunton emphasizes that true unity in the church requires the right disposition and virtues, warning that pride is the greatest enemy of this unity and that believers must adopt a humble attitude that puts others above themselves.

Attributes of God

Pastor Doug Link introduces a new series on the Attributes of God. He also covers the first attribute: God is spirit. Sorry, this recording is not available.

Walk in a Manner Worthy of the Calling

Ephesians 4:1 Paul urges believers to “walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called,” marking a transition from doctrinal teaching to practical application in the Christian life. Pastor Rod Bunton explores how this verse serves as a topic sentence for the entire section, emphasizing that the worthy walk is a process of sanctification rooted in right doctrine and requires steady, purposeful action that reflects our effectual calling to holiness.

Redemption Accomplished

Ruth 3-4 Pastor Ben Khazraee concludes the series on the book of Ruth and highlights God’s redeeming work in preserving the line of David.

Filled with All the Fullness of God

Ephesians 3:19b-21 Paul concludes his prayer for the Ephesian believers by asking that they may be filled with all the fullness of God, followed by a doxology praising God’s infinite power and glory. Pastor Rod Bunton explores this prayer about sanctification, examining how believers are called to gradually become more like Christ by imitating God’s attributes and being transformed by the Holy Spirit’s power at work within them.

Comprehending the Love of Christ

Ephesians 3:17b-19a In Ephesians 3:17b-19a, Paul prays that believers would be rooted and grounded in love, having the strength to comprehend the immeasurable dimensions of Christ’s love alongside all the saints. Pastor Rod Bunton focuses on understanding agapē love—a willful, intentional love from Christ that surpasses intellectual knowledge and calls believers to pursue endless growth in comprehending how deeply they are loved.

Strengthened with Power Through His Spirit

Ephesians 3:14-17 In Ephesians 3, Paul prays for God’s enablement, asking that believers would be given what they need to live lives that please Him. Pastor Rod Bunton highlights Paul’s first request: that God would strengthen them with power through the Holy Spirit in their inner being, so they can grow in godliness.

Ruth 1

Pastor Doug Link covers Chapter one in this series about the book of Ruth.

Prayer for Spiritual Strength

Ephesians 3:14-16 Paul prays for believers to be spiritually strengthened, recognizing that knowledge alone is insufficient for Christian growth and that divine enablement is essential for living worthy of our calling in Christ. Pastor Rod Bunton introduces us to this prayer and tells us that it serves as a hinge between the doctrinal first half of Ephesians (about our calling) and the practical second half (about our conduct).

Q & A – February 2026

The Elders answer questions submitted by Grace Church members and attendees prior to this session. Pastor Ben Khazraee moderates, and he, Doug Link, Rod Bunton, and Charlie Greenwell 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.

The Purpose of the Ministry of the Mystery

Ephesians 3:10-13 Paul explains that the church serves to reveal God’s manifold wisdom to the heavenly rulers and authorities, fulfilling God’s eternal purpose that was planned before creation and realized through Christ Jesus. Pastor Rod Bunton shows us that through Christ’s work, believers now have access to God, and Paul’s sufferings in spreading this gospel ultimately bring glory to the church as people are being saved.