Sermons by Rod Bunton
Introduction to Acts
Acts 1:1-2 After Luke recorded the gospel account in his namesake book, he continued to narrate the ministry that Christ initiated. Pastor Rod Bunton introduces us to the book of Acts, where the rest of the story about the church’s work begins.
Follow Me, Peter
John 21:18-25 After demonstrating to Peter and the other disciples that he had been forgiven for his sin of denying Christ, Jesus instructs Peter to follow him. Pastor Rod Bunton guides us through the conclusion of the book of John and Jesus’ interaction with Peter.
The Restoration of Peter
John 21:15-17 After finishing breakfast, Jesus turned his attention to Peter and asked him a question three times. Pastor Rod Bunton explains the significance of this repetition and how it brings good news to Peter, a man who had denied Christ during a critical moment.
The Appearance of Jesus to Seven Disciples
John 21:1-14 In the concluding chapter of John, the author narrates another instance of the resurrected Jesus appearing to a group of disciples. Pastor Rod Bunton explains how Jesus uses a fishing expedition as a metaphor for our reliance on Him.
The Appearance of Jesus to Thomas
John 20:24-31 The apostle Thomas was not with the others when Jesus appeared to them and, despite their assurances, he did not believe that it really happened. Pastor Rod Bunton describes how Jesus’ sixth appearance to “doubting” Thomas convinced him to make a remarkable declaration.
The Appearance of Jesus to the Disciples
John 20:19-23 There are at least eleven encounters with Jesus after his death and resurrection recorded in the Bible. Pastor Rod Bunton focuses on the fifth appearance, to the disciples that were hiding in fear of what would happen next.
The Resurrection of Jesus
John 20:1-18 Mary Magdalene, a faithful disciple of Christ, arrived at the tomb early on Sunday and discovered that Jesus’ body was gone. Pastor Rod Bunton explains the confusion that followed and the eventual unexpected realization that he had been resurrected even though he had already told them it would happen.
The Burial of Jesus
John 19:31-42 Jesus finished the purpose for which he was born as a babe in Bethlehem and died at the hands of the Roman soldiers under the influence of the Jewish leaders. Pastor Rod Bunton reviews the events that followed — proving that Jesus was truly dead and buried in a tomb — and shows that even in death, God was divinely orchestrating the events.
The Crucifixion and Death of Jesus
John 19:15-30 Following the trials of Jesus, where they could not prove any guilt and yet declared him so, he is immediately taken outside the city and crucified. Pastor Rod Bunton takes us through the most important event in human history, when Jesus went willingly to the wonderful cross.
The Final Trials of Jesus
John 19:1-15 The Jewish leaders were so determined to punish Jesus for blasphemy that they forced the Roman government to rush through six trials with a predetermined outcome. Pastor Rod Bunton looks at the final three trials that could not prove guilt, but still resulted in a guilty verdict.
The Trials of Jesus
John 18:13-40 Having arrested Jesus at the encouragement of the Jewish leaders, the Romans begin a series of trials to prove his guilt. Pastor Rod Bunton looks at the details of the first three of these trials, some in violation of Roman law, but all desperate to find something that would satisfy the Jewish leaders.
The Betrayal and Arrest of Jesus
John 18:1-12 Moving into Chapter 18, we begin the final section of the book of John where we experience the passion of Jesus. Pastor Rod Bunton describes the betrayal by Judas, the arrest of Jesus by the Roman soldiers, and gives us an overview of the trials that will follow.