Tag Archives: Holy Spirit

Day of Pentecost

Posted on June 1, 2020 by Clark Bunch

Jesus appeared to many, in crowds large and small, for 40 days after his resurrection. Ascension Day is 40 days after Easter and Jesus commanded his followers one final time to wait in Jerusalem for the promise. Pentecost is celebrated … Continue reading →

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Matthias the Apostle

Posted on May 24, 2020 by Clark Bunch

We read God’s Word and seek to know his will so that we can be found in God’s will. To think that any of us individually is responsible for bringing about God’s will or can interfere with his plans taking … Continue reading →

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After 40 Days

Posted on May 17, 2020 by Clark Bunch

We are two weeks from Pentecost and continue to study the time Jesus spent with his followers between his resurrection and ascension. Join us in Acts 1 as consider promises made, promises fulfilled and the promise we wait for today.

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Introduction to 1st Peter

Posted on July 21, 2019 by Clark Bunch

We have two letters written by Peter in the New Testament. They are both short but packed with good stuff. This introduction alone will almost make a Baptist shout.

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The Gospel Goes to Ethiopia

Posted on November 13, 2017 by Clark Bunch

Acts 8:26-40 Phillip’s encounter with the Ethiopian eunuch leads to the Gospel making its way from Jerusalem to Ethiopian. As long as Christianity has existed there have been Christians in Ethiopia. There are also a couple of lessons about responding … Continue reading →

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The First Deacons

Posted on August 14, 2017 by Clark Bunch

Ministry involves preaching the Word and serving tables. The Apostles recruit some help in Acts 6 and outline the characteristics of who qualifies. We don’t turn to Exodus 18 in this sermon (but we did read it last Wednesday and … Continue reading →

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Time of Response

Posted on June 25, 2017 by Clark Bunch

Peter preached on the Day of Pentecost and the audience was “cut to the heart.” What happens next is recorded in Acts 2:37-47. Peter tells the crowd what they must do, essentially sharing the plan of salvation for the first … Continue reading →

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Peter’s Sermon

Posted on June 12, 2017 by Clark Bunch

Peter’s sermon on the day of Pentecost is recorded in Acts 2:14-36. It is the first “Christian message” in that it’s the first time the death, burial and resurrection were proclaimed. Peter explains that God’s Spirit is being poured out … Continue reading →

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Pentecost Sunday

Posted on June 5, 2017 by Clark Bunch

We have made it to Acts Chapter 2! The disciples remained in Jerusalem as instructed before the ascension and the Holy Spirit came as promised. We don’t have to wait for the Holy Spirit today but we do need to … Continue reading →