Tag Archives: Colossians 1

I Said It and I Meant It

Posted on April 7, 2025 by Clark Bunch

After spending several months preaching through Romans (with a little break in December for Advent and Christmas things) I did a very rare thing for us on Sunday morning: something different. I went through that list of sayings and catchphrases, … Continue reading →

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Paul’s Ministry

Posted on September 3, 2023 by Clark Bunch

We’re gonna finish Colossians 1 and get into chapter 2 with a look at what Paul does for the church and why he does it.

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Who Jesus Is

Posted on August 27, 2023 by Clark Bunch

Part 2 of Colossians 1. This is perhaps my most favorite passage of scripture.

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Intro: Colossians

Posted on August 20, 2023 by Clark Bunch

As we begin a series in Colossians, we start with a brief explanation of Paul’s letter writing ministry. Like being called to the principal’s office sometimes it’s bad news, sometimes good. Colossians is a good letter, written to people Paul … Continue reading →

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The Day of Pentecost

Posted on May 28, 2023 by Clark Bunch

I have been sick this past week and spent a couple of days on bed rest. I’m 99% better but had to pace myself in order to get through the service without a coughing fit. The text is great and … Continue reading →

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Mystery of Godliness

Posted on May 15, 2022 by Clark Bunch

1 Timothy 3:16 is another text that provides a succinct description of who Jesus is. The mystery aspect will be explained at the end. Note: Somewhere in the middle of this sermon I get confused by my own notes. I … Continue reading →

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Firstborn of the Resurrection

Posted on April 17, 2022 by Clark Bunch

There were other people, from the Old and New Testaments, that were dead and restored to life. Jesus is the firstborn of the resurrection. Colossians 1 describes the incarnation and how we are redeemed and reconciled to God through the … Continue reading →

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Who Jesus Is, What Jesus Does

Posted on April 11, 2022 by Clark Bunch

The introductory verses of Hebrews says a lot about Jesus in just a few words. Let’s unpack some of that profound understanding contained in just a few short statements.

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The True Meaning of Incarnation

Posted on December 26, 2021 by Clark Bunch

Christmas is more than the celebration of a baby’s birth. The Son of God became like us so that we could become the children of God. The long road to the cross at Calvary begins in Bethlehem.

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Meet at the Table

Posted on January 2, 2020 by Clark Bunch

Christmas Day has past but the incarnation and the Lord’s Supper have a lot in common. Because he has made peace by his blood we can meet at the table.