Sermons by Rod Bunton (Page 33)
Blessings and Woes, Part 2
Luke 6:17-26 – Blessed are you who are hungry and woe to those who are satisfied. Pastor Rod Bunton looks at the second of the beatitudes and explains what that hunger is for.
Blessings and Woes, Part 1
Luke 6:17-26 – In Luke’s account of the Sermon of the Mount, a more condensed version than the one recorded by Matthew, Jesus communicates through two key words: “blessed” and “woe.” Pastor Rod Bunton starts his look at the first of the Beatitudes and helps us understand their true meaning.
Twelve Fallible Men, Part 3
Luke 6:12-16 – After significant time in prayer, Christ carefully chose those who would become His apostles — including the one that would eventually betray Him. Pastor Rod Bunton takes a look at the last five apostles chosen by Jesus.
Twelve Fallible Men, Part 2
Luke 6:12-16 – Ordinary, sinful, unqualified men, chosen not because of who they were, but because of what they would become. Pastor Rod Bunton takes a close look at five more apostles chosen by Jesus.
Twelve Fallible Men, Part 1
Luke 6:12-16 – Jesus chose twelve ordinary men to accomplish an extraordinary mission. Pastor Rod Bunton takes a closer look at two of the apostles in this introduction to the “defective dozen.”
Jesus is Our Model
Luke 6:12-16 – Before Jesus was preparing to choose apostles from his disciples, he got alone to pray to the Father. Pastor Rod Bunton shows how this is another way that Jesus is the model for our lives.
Confrontation Over the Sabbath
Luke 6:1-11 – In the first part of this passage, we learned that Jesus is Lord over all things, including the ceremonial law related to the Sabbath. Pastor Rod Bunton looks at another Sabbath event that directly opposed the desires of the Pharisees.
The Idols of Parenting
Ezekiel 14:1-6 – Proverbs 22 tells us that parents should train their children to please God; however, God doesn’t promise a child’s outcome based on a parent’s effort. Pastor Rod Bunton walks us through some of the traps the parent fall into when trying to raise their children “the right way.”
Lord of the Sabbath
Luke 6:1-11 – Jesus’ activities on the Sabbath raised quite a bit of controversy among the Pharisees. Pastor Rod Bunton teaches how Jesus overruled this ceremonial law.
Mixing Darkness with Light
Luke 5:33-39 – The Pharisees had a different opinion about fasting than what they observed in the disciples of Jesus. Pastor Rod Bunton explains how they wanted a religion that met their expectations and it was a perfect opportunity for Jesus to teach truth.
Seeking Out Sinners
Luke 5:27-32 – The Pharisees couldn’t believe that Jesus would associate with such reviled sinners like Matthew and the other tax collectors. Pastor Rod Bunton teaches us what Jesus taught them: that He was where He was needed most.
Healing the Most Needful Affliction
Luke 5:17-26 – In this passage, four men show great determination and compassion when they bring their paralyzed friend to Jesus. Pastor Rod Bunton shows us that Jesus first addressed the affliction that most needed His attention.