Sermons from 2025
Follow Me, Peter
John 21:18-25 After demonstrating to Peter and the other disciples that he had been forgiven for his sin of denying Christ, Jesus instructs Peter to follow him. Pastor Rod Bunton guides us through the conclusion of the book of John and Jesus’ interaction with Peter.
The Atonement
In his role as the Great High Priest, Christ is tasked with making sacrifices for sins. Pastor Doug Link delves into the profound concept of Christ’s atonement, offering an in-depth exploration of this ultimate sacrifice.
The Restoration of Peter
John 21:15-17 After finishing breakfast, Jesus turned his attention to Peter and asked him a question three times. Pastor Rod Bunton explains the significance of this repetition and how it brings good news to Peter, a man who had denied Christ during a critical moment.
Jesus as Priest
Christ has a three-fold office: Prophet, Priest, and King. Pastor Ben Khazraee focuses on the second role, that of a Priest.
The Appearance of Jesus to Seven Disciples
John 21:1-14 In the concluding chapter of John, the author narrates another instance of the resurrected Jesus appearing to a group of disciples. Pastor Rod Bunton explains how Jesus uses a fishing expedition as a metaphor for our reliance on Him.
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.
Jesus the Prophet
Christ has a three-fold office: Prophet, Priest, and King. Pastor Ben Khazraee focuses on the first role, that of a prophet.
The Appearance of Jesus to the Disciples
John 20:19-23 There are at least eleven encounters with Jesus after his death and resurrection recorded in the Bible. Pastor Rod Bunton focuses on the fifth appearance, to the disciples that were hiding in fear of what would happen next.
The Promised One
Pastor Doug Link continues our study of Christology, showing how Jesus is not only the focus of the New Testament, but the Old Testament as well.
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.
The Obedience of Christ
Pastor Doug Link explains what Christ’s obedience looks like and what it means to Christians.
The Burial of Jesus
John 19:31-42 Jesus finished the purpose for which he was born as a babe in Bethlehem and died at the hands of the Roman soldiers under the influence of the Jewish leaders. Pastor Rod Bunton reviews the events that followed — proving that Jesus was truly dead and buried in a tomb — and shows that even in death, God was divinely orchestrating the events.