Tag Archives: incarnation

God is in the Manger

Posted on December 28, 2025 by Clark Bunch

After four Sundays of Advent, I preached a Christmas sermon this morning. While I would usually try to avoid fielding questions during the sermon I went ahead and dove in head first when asked about Bethlehem and other first century … Continue reading →

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The Temptation of Jesus

Posted on September 15, 2025 by Clark Bunch

It’s from a scripture passage that I’ve preached on before but we’re going to come at it a different way this time. How is it that Jesus was being tempted at all?

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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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Body of Christ

Posted on October 30, 2022 by Clark Bunch

The image of the invisible God in which all the fullness of God was pleased to dwell. The world was made by him and for him and in him all things exist. We will explore these ideas and more in … Continue reading →

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Eternity, Part 2

Posted on October 16, 2022 by Clark Bunch

God exists outside of time. Jesus stepped right into with us, along with all the other frailties of the human condition.

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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.

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God is in the Manger

Posted on December 25, 2017 by Clark Bunch

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Advent Begins Nov. 26th

Posted on November 17, 2017 by Clark Bunch

Advent refers to the appearing of something. During the season of Advent we prepare for the incarnation, for Jesus to appear as God with us. Each of the four Sundays between Thanksgiving and Christmas has a theme, such as Hope … Continue reading →

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The Incarnation

Posted on December 27, 2015 by Clark Bunch

Published in The Calhoun Times Saturday, December 19th I love Christmas. That’s exactly what I said before writing a series of articles about angels, wise men and the nativity. As a pastor, Bible teacher and religion columnist I wanted to … Continue reading →