Category Archives: sermon

The Model Prayer

Posted on September 13, 2026 by Clark Bunch

It would be more accurate to call it the Model Prayer or the Disciples’ Prayer but you are probably familiar with the Lord’s Prayer. Jesus was teaching his followers how to pray so let’s examine what he said and what … Continue reading →

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Work?

Posted on September 7, 2026 by Clark Bunch

There is a misconcept that work is a result of the curse. Before sin and the curse, Adam was given a task. He had a vocation. After the curse his job became work.

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God’s Provision

Posted on August 30, 2026 by Clark Bunch

God’s provision is sufficient. Here are a couple of examples from the Old Testament that offer lessons New Testament believers can certainly benefit from learning.

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The Dwelling Place of God

Posted on August 24, 2026 by Clark Bunch

Promise made, promise kept, with only a few thousand years in between. God plays the long game. This will wrap up or series on God is Near. If you know that to be true in your own life, then let’s … Continue reading →

Posted in sermon | Tagged "I will be your God", "I will make my dwelling among you", "You will be my people", Exodus 6, God is near, Revelation 21 | Leave a comment

God is Near: A Call to Resonse

Posted on August 9, 2026 by Clark Bunch

We have spent six months or so in our series “God is Near” and now it’s time to ask: How will you respond? What do we do with this information? God is near but where are we?

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God is Near: Whale Watch

Posted on August 4, 2026 by Clark Bunch

Last week we learn a few lessons from Jonah but we left him in the belly of the great fish. What do you think happens when, after three days, Jonah finally decides to pray?

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God is Near: Lessons from Jonah

Posted on July 26, 2026 by Clark Bunch

Daniel, along with Shadrach, Meshech and Abindago, were faithful to God and found themselves in perilous situations. Jonah shows us what happens when the prophet does not want to deliver God’s message and tries to get away from him.

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Daniel in the Lion’s Den

Posted on July 19, 2026 by Clark Bunch

You may never be thrown into a furnace or a den of lions for remaining true to your faith. You might get made fun of. You could lose something real like a job promotion or face legal action if you … Continue reading →

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Fourth Man in the Fire

Posted on July 12, 2026 by Clark Bunch

We all go through things – often unplanned, sometimes unfair – but we do not have to go through them alone. God is near.

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The Gospel is for Everyone

Posted on July 5, 2026 by Clark Bunch

Israel is God’s chosen people but it was never just about Israel. What about today? Does the modern nation-state of Israel still have favored nation status with God?