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Parable of Tenants

Posted on August 22, 2021 by Clark Bunch

The Parable of Wicked Tenants/Vinedressers from Mark 12 is read, analyzed and applied in this sermon. This is also a lesson about expository preaching and we use that model in our worship.

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Parable of the Forgiving Father

Posted on June 20, 2021 by Clark Bunch

There are two sons in what we often call The Parable of the Prodigal Son and neither of them is the focus of what Jesus was teaching.

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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 →

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Religion vs. Relationship

Posted on January 20, 2019 by Clark Bunch

“Christianity is not a religion, it’s a relationship.” We are invited into a relationship with God the Father, made possible by Jesus the Son. Ideally Christianity creates a healthy relationship but that doesn’t mean it is not a religion. As … Continue reading →

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Parable of the Wicked Tenants

Posted on April 3, 2017 by Clark Bunch

During the final days before his crucifixion, sometimes called Holy Week referring to the time between Palm Sunday and Easter, Jesus had some important last words for his followers. He also had a few sharply worded exchanges between himself and … Continue reading →

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Sow Gospel Seeds

Posted on March 19, 2017 by Clark Bunch

In Mark 4 Jesus shares some now well known parables about sowing and harvesting. Today we relate a couple of those to The Big Invite. Keep sowing Gospel seeds because some will find good soil, take root, and produce much … Continue reading →

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Do the Best You Can with What You’ve Got

Posted on May 3, 2015 by Clark Bunch

May 3, 2015 | Sermon text: Matthew 25:14-30 At our first prayer meeting during the season of prayer and fasting I read a single verse of scripture. Hebrews 11:6 says “And without faith it is impossible … Continue reading →