Tag Archives: Jesus

Jesus Appears to the Disciples

Posted on April 19, 2026 by Clark Bunch

This is a continuation of the text we read last week in Luke 24. The two disciples Jesus met on the road to Emmaus were present with the others in Jerusalem when Jesus appeared, as we read last week in … Continue reading →

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Celebrate the Resurrection!

Posted on April 5, 2026 by Clark Bunch

Jesus was dead. Jesus was resurrected; not just brought back to life but new life in a glorified body. Death, hell and the grave have been defeated. What else is there to be afraid of?

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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 Baptism of Jesus

Posted on August 24, 2025 by Clark Bunch

In Mark 1, John the Baptist is preaching a message of repentance and baptizing in the Jordan River when Jesus comes to be baptized. He has no sins to confess or repent of but God is about to do something … Continue reading →

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The Mystery of Godliness

Posted on May 20, 2025 by Clark Bunch

He was manifested in the flesh, vindicated by the Spirit, seen by angels,proclaimed among the nations, believed on in the world, taken up in glory.

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He Cannot Save Himself

Posted on April 13, 2025 by Clark Bunch

We do not have a Good Friday service at Unity so today, on Palm Sunday, we will discuss Jesus final arrival at Jerusalem to observe Passover, known as the triumphal entry and the events of Holy Week that end in … Continue reading →

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Hope from the Prophets

Posted on December 1, 2024 by Clark Bunch

Today begins the Advent season as we prepare to celebrate Christmas. That means different things to different people but the incarnation is about the Son of God coming into our world as Messiah.

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All Who Fear God

Posted on May 26, 2024 by Clark Bunch

On the day of Pentecost the Holy Spirit fell, Peter preached the first Christian sermon and 3,000 were saved. Let’s skip to Acts 13, where Paul and Barnabas encourage the believers at Antioch with a similar message: that children of … Continue reading →

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Make Jesus Known

Posted on February 9, 2024 by Clark Bunch

Make Jesus Known is the theme for this year’s Annie Armstrong Easter Offering. It may seem early but Easter is March 31st so it’s only a few weeks away. The week of prayer for North American Missions will be March … Continue reading →

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The Temptation of Jesus

Posted on February 4, 2024 by Clark Bunch

Jesus said at age 12 that he must be about his Father’s business. It is clear during the earthly ministry of Jesus that the Father was in the driver’s seat. He had a purpose and a plan and the 40 … Continue reading →