Category Archives: sermon

Jesus Being Jesus

Posted on May 3, 2026 by Clark Bunch

Post-resurrection appearances: Let’s recap. There were the women in the garden (at the tomb), there were the two disciples on the road to Emmaus, and John 21 will be the third time he appeared to a group of the Apostles … Continue reading →

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Jesus, the Holy Spirit and “Believing Thomas”

Posted on April 27, 2026 by Clark Bunch

All the disciples had trouble believing at first. In Luke’s account, Jesus had to eat solid food to convince them he wasn’t a spirit. It’s a shame Thomas will forever have “doubting” paired with his name. (He did make an … Continue reading →

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Jesus Appears to the Disciples

Posted on April 19, 2026 by Clark Bunch

This is a continuation of the text we read last week in Luke 24. The two disciples Jesus met on the road to Emmaus were present with the others in Jerusalem when Jesus appeared, as we read last week in … Continue reading →

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The Road to Emmaus

Posted on April 12, 2026 by Clark Bunch

Jesus met a couple of disciples on the road discussing the events of the crucifixion and the possible resurrection. Prevented from recognizing him, they were given the opportunity to explain what they were discussing. Then Jesus explained the scriptures and … Continue reading →

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Celebrate the Resurrection!

Posted on April 5, 2026 by Clark Bunch

Jesus was dead. Jesus was resurrected; not just brought back to life but new life in a glorified body. Death, hell and the grave have been defeated. What else is there to be afraid of?

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Holy Week

Posted on March 29, 2026 by Clark Bunch

Holy Week, also known as Passion Week or the week of his Holy Passion, begins on Palm Sunday and runs through Easter. We celebrate the Triumphal Entry on Palm Sunday and several important events in the life and ministry of … Continue reading →

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I AM

Posted on March 22, 2026 by Clark Bunch

The John 8 sermon, as promised. I summarize part of it but read from verse 31 to 59. Jesus reasons with the Pharisees and other Jews in the temple, some of whom “believe” in him but have a flawed logic … Continue reading →

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Jesus’ Ministry

Posted on March 15, 2026 by Clark Bunch

Preaching, teaching and healing were all components of Jesus’ earthly ministry during his incarnation. This is a brief overview, each of these points could have been a sermon on its own if not a series of sermons. But the current … Continue reading →

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God with Us

Posted on March 8, 2026 by Clark Bunch

We are going to walk through the Bible using God is Near as a guide. With Easter coming up in a few weeks, though, we are going to start in the middle with the life and ministry of Jesus. Note: … Continue reading →

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God’s Good Gifts, Pt. 2

Posted on March 2, 2026 by Clark Bunch

Beginning in Ephesians 2, we continue listing good gifts God has given. Last week we listed a few from the Old Testament; this week we focus on just a few of those given to the New Testament Christian believer.