Sermons from 2024 (Page 5)
The Hour Has Come
John 12:20-26 Some Greeks who followed the God of Israel were in Jerusalem for the Passover and sought out Jesus. Pastor Rod Bunton explains that Jesus’ remarks to the Greeks revealed two things: that the time had finally come to glorify Him and that the salvation offered by following Him was available to the whole world and not the Jews alone.
What Happens When a Person Dies? Death and the Unbeliever, Part 2
Pastor Ben Khazraee continues this personal eschatology series, focusing on the time immediately after death.
The Humble Entry of a King
John 12:12-19 As Jesus arrived at Jerusalem for the Passover events, he arrived on the colt of a donkey and the crowd began praising him. Pastor Rod Bunton shows us how this event had been prophesied hundreds of years earlier and that they did not understand that this King was preparing to die.
What Happens When a Person Dies? Death and the Unbeliever, Part 1
Due to technical difficulties, a recording does not exist for this lesson. In Part 2, Pastor Ben Khazraee reviews much of the content presented in this lesson. The handout is also available.
Self-sacrificial Worship
John 12:1-11 On his way to the Passover events in Jerusalem, Jesus made a stop in Bethany to dine with friends where Mary caused a stir with her incredible display of worship. Pastor Rod Bunton explains the scene, the significance, and the reaction of those who witnessed it.
Death and All Humanity
Pastor Doug Link begins a new personal eschatology series on what the Bible says about Heaven and Hell.
The Plot to Kill Jesus
John 11:45-57 The miracle of resurrecting Lazarus stirred up those who witnessed and heard about it — some becoming believers and others were threatened by the implications. Pastor Rod Bunton explains the motivation of the Pharisees, who had political reasons to kill Jesus but dot not realize that they were just part of a predetermined plan of God.
Q & A
The Elders answer questions submitted by Grace Church members and attenders prior to this session. Pastor Ben Khazraee moderates and all four elders answer questions selected for them. Questions:
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.
The End of the Pentateuch, but Not the End of the Story
Deuteronomy 32:48-34:12 Pastor Ben Khazraee concludes this series on Deuteronomy.
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.
A Duet in Deuteronomy: The Song of Moses (feat. Joshua)
Deuteronomy 31:30-32:47 Pastor Ben Khazraee teaches from Deuteronomy 32, covering the Song of Moses.