Category Archives: sermon

The Prophetic Word

Posted on September 29, 2019 by Clark Bunch

Peter reminds his audience that the Gospel of Jesus Christ is not myth or fable but he and the Apostles are eyewitnesses to the glory of God. He refers to the transfiguration that he, James and John were presented for … Continue reading →

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Total Recall

Posted on September 22, 2019 by Clark Bunch

Our series on 1 Peter is finished. Welcome to 2 Peter! There are many similarities between the ministries and the letters written by Peter and Paul. Peter was the leader of the Christian church in Jerusalem, Paul’s letters were written … Continue reading →

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Shepherd the Flock; Resist the Devil

Posted on September 22, 2019 by Clark Bunch

1 Peter 5 offers instructions for church elders and younger members; or in other words leaders and followers. Well known warning to be sober and vigilant for “your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he … Continue reading →

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Stewards of Grace

Posted on September 8, 2019 by Clark Bunch

A steward takes care of something that doesn’t belong to him/her. We often speak of stewardship in terms of managing money but it applies to many things. We are the recipients of grace and must be good stewards for the … Continue reading →

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Christ-like Suffering

Posted on September 1, 2019 by Clark Bunch

We spend a bit of time on 1 Peter 3:15, the basis for Christian apologetics, before getting to Christ suffered once for all sins. Expect a blog post in a day or two on why the Encyclopedia of Apologetics is … Continue reading →

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Wives and Husbands

Posted on August 25, 2019 by Clark Bunch

Peter’s instructions to wives and husbands similar to Paul’s more lengthy letter in Ephesians 5. All believers called to blessings and to be a blessing. Note: the pastor is not quite well. If it would bother you to hear me … Continue reading →

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Submission; Be Like Christ

Posted on August 18, 2019 by Clark Bunch

I often quote from 1 Peter 2 when studying other passages of scripture, or I should say the parts that talk about the stone the builders rejected and believers as living stones. The submission parts probably get much less attention, … Continue reading →

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Chosen Stones

Posted on August 11, 2019 by Clark Bunch

Jesus is the stone the builders rejected, the human builders that is, the leaders of the Jewish faith. He remains, however, chosen and precious in the sight of the God the Father. We as believers are also stones, living stones … Continue reading →