Category Archives: sermon

What Abraham’s Faith Means to Us

Posted on August 25, 2024 by Clark Bunch

Abraham’s faith was credited to him as righteousness. This was written not only for him but also for us.

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Abraham’s Justification

Posted on August 18, 2024 by Clark Bunch

Abraham’s Justification came through faith, apart from works and the law, and before circumcision.

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Righteousness Through Faith

Posted on August 11, 2024 by Clark Bunch

After a few weeks of hearing about God’s judgement, we could call this “The Gospel According to Romans 3.”

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God’s Righteousness Upheld

Posted on August 4, 2024 by Clark Bunch

After a few weeks we are almost ready to speak to a different subject. The tone is going to change after this week and we will focus on the grace that comes through Christ Jesus.

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The Law Does Not Produce Righteousness

Posted on July 28, 2024 by Clark Bunch

Keeping the Law would please God but no one can do so perfectly. Circumcision, like baptism, should be an outward symbol of an inward change but the symbol is not the thing.

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As we get into Romans chapter 2 keep in mind that Paul is building a case. He is heading towards something, laying the groundwork now for a conclusion later. Only God can be a perfect, righteous judge.

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God’s Wrath toward Unrighteousness

Posted on July 14, 2024 by Clark Bunch

We will exegete the second half of Romans 1, and also address the “cult of Paul” idea and say something about bully verses.

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Meet Paul

Posted on July 8, 2024 by Clark Bunch

We are starting a series in the book of Romans. We begin with a little background on the Apostle Paul and why he writes churches letters.

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I Believe the Bible (and you should too)

Posted on June 30, 2024 by Clark Bunch

In John 19, John cites four things that happened at the crucifixion which fulfill Old Testament prophecies. I recently heard someone question if one of those had actually been prophesied “or was John mistaken?” It should come as no surprise … Continue reading →

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Preach like Jesus

Posted on June 23, 2024 by Clark Bunch

Jesus didn’t speak softly and smile warmly like Mister Rogers. Sometimes he raised his voice, flipped over tables and more than once the people he spoke to picked up stones to throw at him. Jesus is God, a message that … Continue reading →