Sermons by Rod Bunton
The High Priestly Prayer – Part 4
John 17:13-19 Jesus was praying to the Father for protection of the eleven disciples whom he would be leaving. Pastor Rod Bunton reviews the various ways that Jesus asked they be protected and the source of that protection.
The High Priestly Prayer – Part 3
John 17:6-12 As Jesus was praying to his Father, he turned his petition towards the eleven apostles. Pastor Rod Bunton explains how Jesus’ request for divine protection applied to the apostles that were with him and, also, anyone else that the Father has given to the Son.
The High Priestly Prayer – Part 2
John 17:2-5 As Jesus continued his prayer to his father, he was also teaching that salvation brings glory to God. Pastor Rod Bunton teaches us three things about the glory of salvation that we should understand from Jesus’ prayer.
The High Priestly Prayer – Part 1
John 17:1-2 Jesus, having just finished addressing his disciples, turns his attention to his father. Pastor Rod Bunton begins a series of messages regarding Jesus, our high priest, and his prayer to God the Father in light of the current hour.
I Have Overcome the World
John 16:25-33 The more that Jesus talked about leaving them, the more the disciples’ hearts became troubled. Pastor Rod Bunton teaches how Christ began to speak more plainly to them so that they could understand and be encouraged.
Your Sorrow Will Turn into Joy
John 16:16-24 Jesus told his disciples that in “a little while” they would no longer see him and then in “a little while” they would see him again. Pastor Rod Bunton explains that, although the disciples were confused and many even today are unclear about what he meant, the meaning is quite clear if we take Jesus’ words literally and in the context of the upcoming events.
Essential Roles of the Holy Spirit
John 16:8-14 Jesus was teaching the disciples about the Holy Spirit that would come to help them after Jesus’ departure. Pastor Rod Bunton reviews the four essential roles of the Holy Spirit that Jesus revealed in his teaching. This video has been replaced with the correct one.
The Work of the Holy Spirit
John 16:4-10 Jesus, teaching the eleven disciples about his upcoming departure, explained why this was a good thing. Pastor Rod Bunton starts a look into the work that the Holy Spirit does after he comes. This video has been replaced with the correct one.
The Persecuted Church, Part 2
John 15:18-27 Jesus, preparing the disciples he was about to leave, taught them about the persecution they would face because of their relationship to him. Pastor Rod Bunton concludes his teaching from this passage and reminds us that God has a solution to this problem.
The Persecuted Church, Part 1
John 15:18-20 As Jesus continued to prepare the disciples he was about to leave, he taught them why the “world” would hate them. Pastor Rod Bunton continues to teach about the persecuted church, explaining the warning, the why, and the wrong way to try to attract the world. The pre-sermon video referenced by Rod is this:
The Hatred of the World
John 15:16-18 Jesus wanted to prepare the eleven disciples for what would happen to them after he left. Pastor Rod Bunton begins an exploration of this passage where Jesus explains that being a friend to Jesus means that they will be hated by the world.
Motivations to Abide in Christ
John 15:7-16 As he continued to teach the disciples about the parable of the vine and the branches, Jesus told them how to bear more fruit. Pastor Rod Bunton covers eight motivations to abide in Christ so that we, too, have the power to bear fruit.