Tag Archives: Apostles

A Real Team Player

Posted on January 1, 2023 by Clark Bunch

Jesus never works alone. From before his birth, through his earthly ministry, the establishment of the New Testament church and beyond Jesus has always been a real team player.

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Jesus Calls Disciples

Posted on February 2, 2021 by Clark Bunch

The twelve Apostles were more than students, Jesus was looking for partners in the work of ministry. That is always the biblical model of leadership. Leaders lead by example as we work together.

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When considering “what would Jesus do?” let’s remember that flipping tables over is a possibility. So is having a fish fry (for breakfast). When the wind and waves picked up, and the disciples thought they were going to die, they … Continue reading →

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The Christian Church

Posted on June 14, 2020 by Clark Bunch

What do we mean by New Testament Christian Church? What was different about the early Jerusalem Christians who were Jews and continued to meet in the Temple? The difference is Christ and it should be obvious. Join us as we … Continue reading →

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Matthias the Apostle

Posted on May 24, 2020 by Clark Bunch

We read God’s Word and seek to know his will so that we can be found in God’s will. To think that any of us individually is responsible for bringing about God’s will or can interfere with his plans taking … Continue reading →

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The Lord’s Promise

Posted on October 20, 2019 by Clark Bunch

In 2nd Peter 2, we are reminded that God is willing and able to punish the wicked and save the righteous. In Chapter 3 we are warned that just because God has not judged yet does not mean he is … Continue reading →

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The First Deacons

Posted on August 14, 2017 by Clark Bunch

Ministry involves preaching the Word and serving tables. The Apostles recruit some help in Acts 6 and outline the characteristics of who qualifies. We don’t turn to Exodus 18 in this sermon (but we did read it last Wednesday and … Continue reading →

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Wise Advice

Posted on August 7, 2017 by Clark Bunch

The Apostles are arrested, imprisoned, freed by an angel, then brought before the council. A Pharisee named Gamaliel wisely surmises that if their movement is a plan of man then it will come to nothing, but if it is a … Continue reading →

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Pentecost Sunday

Posted on June 5, 2017 by Clark Bunch

We have made it to Acts Chapter 2! The disciples remained in Jerusalem as instructed before the ascension and the Holy Spirit came as promised. We don’t have to wait for the Holy Spirit today but we do need to … Continue reading →