Category Archives: sermon

The Gospel of Christmas

Posted on December 24, 2017 by Clark Bunch

God loves you. If you ever doubt that, look in the manger. God is in the manger. God hates sin. If you ever doubt that, look at the cross. God is on the cross. God loves you. God hates sin. … Continue reading →

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Advent Peace

Posted on December 17, 2017 by Clark Bunch

“Peace on earth, goodwill toward men.” Even when the world is in turmoil we can have peace and be at peace. For the believer he himself is our peace (Ephesians 2:13). He will someday make all things new but on the … Continue reading →

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Advent Joy

Posted on December 16, 2017 by Clark Bunch

Advent traditions vary but if you have three purple candles and one that is pink, that brightly colored candle is lit on the third Sunday of Advent. The angels brought good tidings of great joy to a small group of … Continue reading →

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Advent Faith

Posted on December 4, 2017 by Clark Bunch

Lighting the Bethlehem Candle reminds us of the faith of Joseph and Mary. Joseph did as the angel commanded. Mary declared herself to be the servant of the Lord and added “let it be as you have said.” We don’t … Continue reading →

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Advent: Hope

Posted on November 28, 2017 by Clark Bunch

We celebrate Hope on the first Sunday of Advent and light the Prophets’ candle. There are many scriptures that promise a Messiah and give different clues to help recognize him when he comes. Today we will begin in Deuteronomy with … Continue reading →

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Christians at Antioch

Posted on November 28, 2017 by Clark Bunch

And the disciples were first called Christians in Antioch. -Acts 11:26c NKJV This sermon concludes our series on the early church. From the ascension of Christ in Acts 1 and the Day of Pentecost, through introductions of Stephen, Phillip and … Continue reading →

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Peter Preaches to Gentiles

Posted on November 13, 2017 by Clark Bunch

Acts 10:34-48 We know from reading Acts 2 and 3 the kinds of things that happen when Peter preaches. As he is preaching the Gospel – he doesn’t even get to finish his sermon – the Holy Spirit falls on … Continue reading →

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Peter Meets Cornelius

Posted on November 13, 2017 by Clark Bunch

Acts 10:17-33 Cornelius had a vision, Peter had a vision, today Peter travels to Cornelius’s house and begins to understand. Cornelius explains why he was summoned and we will leave off just as Peter opens his mouth and is about … Continue reading →

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Visions of Cornelius and Peter

Posted on November 13, 2017 by Clark Bunch

My family traveled out of town on Oct 22, you’re not missing an Acts series message. Acts 10:1-16 Much like we did with Acts 9 we are going to divide the Acts 10 narrative in three parts. The beauty of … Continue reading →

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Aeneas and Tabitha

Posted on November 13, 2017 by Clark Bunch

Acts 9:32-43 Acts 9 wraps up with the miraculous healing of Aeneas and Tabitha, or Dorcas, being brought back to life! Most of the chapter is about Saul and his salvation, Peter makes a brief appearance near the end.