Tag Archives: Holy Spirit

Taking Stock of What We Have

Posted on June 25, 2023 by Clark Bunch

We have many benefits – resources, tools – that believers in the Old and New Testaments did not have. I don’t mean mass publication and internet access but God given benefits that we can and should use to advance the … Continue reading →

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More Benefits of the Spirit

Posted on June 18, 2023 by Clark Bunch

Let’s stay in Romans 8 and learn more benefits of the Spirit. And maybe talk about buttermilk biscuits at the end.

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Life in the Spirit

Posted on June 11, 2023 by Clark Bunch

We are in Christ, Christ is in us, the Spirit gives life and peace.

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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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Believing Thomas

Posted on April 30, 2023 by Clark Bunch

All the disciples had trouble believing Jesus was alive even after hearing from the women who went to the grave, the two men that met Jesus on the road to Emmaus, and remarkably after seeing Jesus himself. It is a … Continue reading →

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Shine Your Light

Posted on February 12, 2023 by Clark Bunch

“Work out your own salvation” doesn’t mean you need to figure it out yourself. Paul is writing to believers who already have the Holy Spirit inside of them. It is God who works through us. So keeping doing that; searching … Continue reading →

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Fellowship of Believers

Posted on July 3, 2022 by Clark Bunch

The early Christian church grew very quickly in the first century. Filled with the Holy Spirit the multitude of new believers can still teach us a thing or two.

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Peter’s Sermon, Part 2

Posted on June 26, 2022 by Clark Bunch

Peter preaches the first Christian sermon, proclaiming that Jesus is both Christ and Lord, and calling on those in Jerusalem to repent, be baptized and receive the Holy Spirit.

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Peter’s Sermon, Part 1

Posted on June 19, 2022 by Clark Bunch

After the Holy Spirit filled the house on the day of Pentecost, Peter preached what may be considered the first Christian sermon. We will look at his sermon from Acts 2 in two parts, beginning this week and finishing up … Continue reading →

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Pentecost

Posted on June 5, 2022 by Clark Bunch

Jesus appeared to numerous disciples and believers over 40 times following the resurrection. At the time of his ascension he told them to wait in Jerusalem for the promise. Last week we read about a promise made; Acts 2 begins … Continue reading →