Author Archives: Clark Bunch

About Clark Bunch

Pastor (Unity Baptist) author (God is Near) husband, father, blogger, coffee enthusiast.

Peter’s Sermon, Part 2

Posted on June 26, 2022 by Clark Bunch

Peter preaches the first Christian sermon, proclaiming that Jesus is both Christ and Lord, and calling on those in Jerusalem to repent, be baptized and receive the Holy Spirit.

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After the Holy Spirit filled the house on the day of Pentecost, Peter preached what may be considered the first Christian sermon. We will look at his sermon from Acts 2 in two parts, beginning this week and finishing up … Continue reading →

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What is the Gospel?

Posted on June 8, 2022 by Clark Bunch

“Gospel” is a word we borrowed from New Testament Greek that means good news. The good news of Jesus Christ is that he died to offer salvation. He loved us when we were still in our sins and unlovable. Those … Continue reading →

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Pentecost

Posted on June 5, 2022 by Clark Bunch

Jesus appeared to numerous disciples and believers over 40 times following the resurrection. At the time of his ascension he told them to wait in Jerusalem for the promise. Last week we read about a promise made; Acts 2 begins … Continue reading →

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Wait for the Promise

Posted on May 29, 2022 by Clark Bunch

We’ve spent the past few weeks looking at the post-resurrection appearances of Jesus. This is the last one, from Acts chapter 1. He tells his disciples to remain in Jerusalem, wait for the promise, then when they receive power from … Continue reading →

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Fish for Breakfast

Posted on May 22, 2022 by Clark Bunch

If you lived on a fishing boat it’s probably not that weird. Jesus continued doing post-resurrection what Jesus always did, providing for people’s physical as well as spiritual needs.

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Church Website Restored

Posted on May 17, 2022 by Clark Bunch

To put it simply, everything is functioning now the way it should. The website is up and running, the email address pastor@unitybaptist.church can send and receive email, if you had problems over the weekend those should be resolved. The full … Continue reading →

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Mystery of Godliness

Posted on May 15, 2022 by Clark Bunch

1 Timothy 3:16 is another text that provides a succinct description of who Jesus is. The mystery aspect will be explained at the end. Note: Somewhere in the middle of this sermon I get confused by my own notes. I … Continue reading →

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Jochebed: A Mother’s Day Sermon

Posted on May 11, 2022 by Clark Bunch

Jochebed was the mother of Moses. He had an older brother and sister but Exodus 2 details the events of his birth and his mother’s love. She loved her son and chose to fear and obey God rather than Pharaoh.