Sermons from 2016

Sermons from 2016

Joseph, Did You Know?

Matthew 1:18-25 – No man in history has ever faced this dilemma: trusting his betrothed wife’s claim of a virgin pregnancy from the Holy Spirit. Pastor Rod Bunton examines the circumstances that Joseph faced when God chose him to be the earthly father to the Messiah.

Who Can Calm the Storm?

Luke 8:22-25 – When Jesus calmed the storm, it further demonstrated His deity. Pastor Rod Bunton tells us that it also shows how we are dependent on God for rescue when storms come into our lives.

What Kind of Listener Are You?

Luke 8:16-21 – In the previous passage, Jesus’ parable was about hearing the good news of God and responding to it. Pastor Rod Bunton shows how this passage continues that idea—what should we do with what we’ve heard?

The Parable of the Soils, Part 2

Luke 8:4-15 – After Jesus addressed a crowd and delivered the parable of the soils, he turned to his disciples to explain the meaning. Pastor Rod Bunton helps us to understand its meaning, too.

The Parable of the Soils, Part 1

Luke 8:4-15 – This well known passage is often called The Parable of the Sower, but the focus of the parable is not the sower or even the seeds. Pastor Rod Bunton explains that the parable is about the condition of the heart.

The Work and Workers of Jesus

Luke 8:1-3 – Luke starts Chapter 8 by describing the typical ministry of Jesus, including three women that were traveling with him. Pastor Rod Bunton uses this passage to remind us to focus on the depth of our ministry and let God take care of the breadth.

Who is This, Who Even Forgives Sins?

Luke 7:36-50 – When Simon the Pharisee invited Jesus to dine at his home, he hoped to trap him doing something controversial in order to discredit him. Pastor Rod Bunton show us how Jesus turned the event into another teaching moment, further proving his deity.

A Generation of Unbelievers

Luke 7:31-35 – Unbelievers rejected the message from both John the Baptist and Jesus, and so they attacked the messengers. Pastor Rod Bunton explains that the truth is more important than the presentation.

A Voice Crying in the Wilderness

Luke 7:24-30 – John the Baptist was not like other prophets, in fact his primary purpose was to work himself out of a job. Pastor Rod Bunton continues in this passage about a very peculiar prophet.

Believe John, Believe in Me

Luke 7:24-30 – Jesus wasn’t what the Jews were expecting as they anticipated the prophesied Messiah. Pastor Rod Bunton explains how Jesus encouraged them to believe the man that he said was the greatest among those born of women.

Shall We Look for Another?

Luke 7:18-23 – Doubt is not an uncommon occurrence for believers; even John the Baptist had questions after hearing about Jesus’ activities. Pastor Rod Bunton helps us understand the causes for doubt and how to deal with it.