Tag Archives: Mark 1

Are We Going to Heaven?

Posted on October 12, 2025 by Clark Bunch

Christians are going to Heaven right? There are only two possible destinations when life on earth is over, heaven and hell. The Bible is clear on that fact, right? Well, it’s just not that simple. While I am not willing … Continue reading →

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Jesus is Good News

Posted on September 8, 2025 by Clark Bunch

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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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John the Baptist

Posted on August 17, 2025 by Clark Bunch

Why did John baptize? We are familiar with Christian baptism but John’s ministry began before Christ’s. There was no Old Testament baptism but washing something in water to make it clean is a pretty ancient concept. Let’s talk about how … Continue reading →

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The Kingdom is at Hand

Posted on February 11, 2024 by Clark Bunch

The Kingdom has come and the Kingdom is coming. All according to the Father’s time table.

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Prepare the Way of the Lord

Posted on November 28, 2021 by Clark Bunch

John the Baptist began his ministry just before Jesus began his earthly ministry. John was called to prepare the people to receive Jesus, like turning the soil before planting. Today is the first Sunday of Advent, the season of preparation … Continue reading →

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Why Preach the Gospel?

Posted on January 23, 2020 by Clark Bunch

After an awkward introduction – the illustration was great I just couldn’t remember for a moment how it related to the sermon – this really turned around. The lost need to hear the Gospel, Christians need to be reminded of … Continue reading →