Category Archives: sermon

Advent: Faith

Posted on December 3, 2023 by Clark Bunch

The Bethlehem candle represents faith. Faith is belief in action.

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Advent: Hope

Posted on November 27, 2023 by Clark Bunch

You are probably familiar with the story of the boy who cried wolf. He ruined his credibility by constantly shouting about a wolf attacking the sheep he was watching when there was no danger. Eventually the community ignored him even … Continue reading →

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Some Things Never Change

Posted on November 13, 2023 by Clark Bunch

This sermon wraps up our series on Israel. The Song of Moses is also a great text during this season of Thanksgiving. In the Old Testament, salvation was a matter of honoring God. It’s all about when he does that … Continue reading →

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Sarah and Hagar

Posted on November 6, 2023 by Clark Bunch

There is a relationship between Christianity, Judaism and Islam that all begins with Abraham. He had two sons that both become fathers of great nations. Keep in mind that God has a plan, it’s always been the same plan, and … Continue reading →

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Passover Becomes the Lord’s Supper

Posted on November 6, 2023 by Clark Bunch

We are in the middle of a series relating the modern nation of Israel to historic Israel of the Bible. This week, as prepare for communion service, we look at how Jesus gives New Covenant meaning to an Old Covenant … Continue reading →

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Final Greetings

Posted on October 15, 2023 by Clark Bunch

This is ninth sermon in the Colossians series and we are finishing the book today. We will review the major themes of this letter and find wisdom in Paul’s closing remarks.

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Christian Grace

Posted on October 8, 2023 by Clark Bunch

Paul prays for and offers thanks to God for the churches he writes letters to. In Colossians 4 he asks the church to do the same for him. Use your time wisely, choose your words carefully. Sage advice.

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Christian Homes

Posted on October 2, 2023 by Clark Bunch

Finished Colossians 3 with Paul’s instructions to husbands, wives, parents and children.

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Put On the New Self

Posted on September 24, 2023 by Clark Bunch

If it’s not about rules and regulations (Colossians 2) what is it about? It’s about having died in Christ and finding our identity in him. Our life is hidden in Christ and when he appears we will appear with him … Continue reading →

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Not About Rules and Regulations

Posted on September 17, 2023 by Clark Bunch

Many things in the Old Testament point toward Jesus. Now he has come and the basic, elemental things are no longer necessary. The symbol is not the thing.