Tag Archives: Jesus

God Knows

Posted on April 25, 2016 by Clark Bunch

April 24, 2016 | text: Psalm 22 We read the full text of Psalm 22 at our Wednesday night Bible study. Jesus words from the cross – My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? … Continue reading →

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March 20, 2016 | text: Mark 15:21-47 I was spoiled in some ways during our time at OBI (Oneida Baptist Institute). We met in the middle of each day for a 30 minute chapel service and – … Continue reading →

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Whoever Receives You Receives Me

Posted on March 13, 2016 by Clark Bunch

Part 4 in the Things Jesus Said series. March 13, 2016 | text: Matthew 10 We have been reviewing some of the things Jesus said in preparation for the Passion week and celebrating Easter. For the … Continue reading →

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Build Your House on the Rock

Posted on March 6, 2016 by Clark Bunch

Part 3 in the Things Jesus Said series. March 6, 2016 | text: Matthew 7 “Money is the root of all evil.” “God helps those that help themselves.” “This too shall pass.” What do all of … 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 →

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Lessons in the Waiting

Posted on November 22, 2015 by Clark Bunch

November 22, 2015 | text: Genesis 12:1-3, 15:12-16 When I was in the seventh grade I read The Red Pony by John Steinbeck. The main character in that story, Jody Tiflin, was 12 years old when … Continue reading →

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Salt of the Earth, Light of the World

Posted on November 1, 2015 by Clark Bunch

November 1, 2015 | text: Matthew 5:13-16 Salt and light. I thought to myself “Surely I’ve preached on this before.” I looked back through the archives of the church website. I mentioned it in a newspaper … Continue reading →

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Jesus Made the First Mission Trip

Posted on September 13, 2015 by Clark Bunch

September 13, 2015 | Text: Luke 19:1-10 Missions, whether a short term trip or a career on the mission field, is all about taking the Gospel message to people that need to hear it. As with … Continue reading →

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Living Bread that Comes Down from Heaven

Posted on August 30, 2015 by Clark Bunch

August 30th | text: John 6:41-59 There are many examples of food in the Bible being used as illustration, from meal preparation to the offer of food as hospitality. Eating and drinking are basic to all … Continue reading →

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The Weightier Matters of the Law

Posted on August 24, 2015 by Clark Bunch

August 23, 2015 | text: Matthew 23:1-12, 23-24 All of Matthew 23 prescribes woe to the scribes and Pharisees but I would like to focus on two particular paragraphs. Jesus speaks of the Pharisees sitting on … Continue reading →