Sermons on The Gospel
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 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.
A Life that Pleases God, Part 2
1 Thessalonians 4:4-12 Paul addressed the need for the Thessalonian church to grow in their sanctification. Pastor Doug Link concludes a two-part series that discusses both sexual purity and some surprisingly ordinary areas of a Christian life that please God.
A Life that Pleases God, Part 1
1 Thessalonians 4:1-5 Paul had expressed his pleasure with how the Thessalonian church had grown spiritually since his departure, but then he turned his focus to areas where they needed growth. Pastor Doug Link begins a two-part series on an exhortation to grow in sanctification, starting with sexual purity.
The Gospel and Roman Catholics
Pastor Ben Khazraee concludes this series by looking closer at the Roman Catholic view of the gospel, contrasting it with the Biblical view.
Justification: Faith + Works or By Faith Alone?
Pastor Doug Link teaches about the most important difference between Roman Catholic teaching and Bible-believing Protestant belief.
A Call to Continue in the Faith
2 Timothy 3:10-15 Paul chose Timothy to join his ministry so that he might be taught how to teach the Gospel and to minister to the church. Pastor Doug Link uses this passage from Paul’s letter to Timothy that reminds him, and us, to remain steadfast in his lifestyle and faithful to his purpose.
From Reconciliation to Ambassadors
2 Corinthians 5:18-21 Even though, as sinners, we offend God, He is the one that offers reconciliation. Pastor Rod Bunton explains why God does this and what responsibility we have as believers after we are reconciled.
The Glorious Resurrection of the Saints
Philippians 3 After Christ’s crucifixion, burial, and resurrection, He began a timeline that ultimately prepares a Heavenly home for believers. Pastor Rod Bunton starts in Philippians 3 and explores supporting passages to explain how Christians will also experience a resurrection and a new body for eternity.
The Resurrection According to the Disciples
Pastor Doug Link teaches about the resurrection of Christ from the perspective of His disciples.
Pursuing Holiness, Part 2
2 Peter 1:5-11 Peter lists qualities that we should pursue on our journey to holiness. Pastor Rod Bunton concludes his teaching from this passage, reviewing each of the qualities that lead to an effective and fruitful life, full of confidence in our spiritual condition.
Prepared for Sanctification, Part 2
2 Peter 1:3-4 Pastor Rod Bunton continues to explore this passage, showing how God provides all that we need to change our life: making the gospel attractive, allowing us to know the truth of the savior, to grow more like His divine nature, and to shield us from our own sinful desires.