Sermons by Rod Bunton

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.

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.

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.

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:

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.

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.

John 15:3-6 After telling the eleven about the parable of the vine and the branches, Jesus explained how it applies to the two types of branches. Pastor Rod Bunton looks at how abiding in Jesus is the key to being the branch that is pruned.

John 15:1-2 After leaving the upper room, Jesus continued to teach to the eleven disciples. Pastor Rod Bunton explains the parable of the vine and the two types of branches and what it means to those who follow him.

John 14:27-31 Jesus was addressing the eleven disciples the night before he was going to leave them and told them that they could be at peace about it. Pastor Rod Bunton explains what it means to have peace from God and how the advice given to the disciples also applies to us.