Tag Archives: John the Baptist

Prepare the Way of the Lord

Posted on November 28, 2021 by Clark Bunch

John the Baptist began his ministry just before Jesus began his earthly ministry. John was called to prepare the people to receive Jesus, like turning the soil before planting. Today is the first Sunday of Advent, the season of preparation … Continue reading →

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The Baptism of Jesus

Posted on January 24, 2021 by Clark Bunch

The baptism of Jesus marks the beginning of his public ministry. Jesus did not preach a sermon that day, but there are some things we can learn about him from this event.

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Elizabeth and Mary: A Mother’s Day Sermon

Posted on May 10, 2020 by Clark Bunch

Perhaps an unusual text for Mother’s Day but we will do the same thing we do every week, and that’s read God’s Word and let it speak to us. Elizabeth and Mary are two characters that play a pivotal role … Continue reading →

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Christ-like Humility

Posted on July 14, 2019 by Clark Bunch

In Philippians 2 the Apostle Paul challenges believers to be like minded with Christ who set the bar pretty high in terms of humility. Jesus himself taught and preached on humility. Our goal, just like Jesus and Paul, is to … Continue reading →