Sermons @ Grace Church of Tallahassee

1 Corinthians 11:2-3 The issue of head coverings within the church is one that is difficult to understand today and was also an issue that needed clarification in the church at Corinth. Pastor Rod Bunton tackles this challenging and controversial passage by laying the theological foundation before heading deeper into the details of the issue. The post Authority and Submission, Part 1 appeared first on Grace Church of Tallahassee.

2 Timothy 3:16-4:5 Proclaiming the Word of God has been the primary mission for Grace Church from the very beginning. Pastor Rod Bunton goes to Paul’s charge that Timothy should “Preach the Word” in this message given during the commemoration of 50 years of pursuing that mission in Tallahassee. The post Trust Your Sword appeared first on Grace Church of Tallahassee.

Revelation 5 Jesus, who is called the “Lion of Judah” in the book of Revelation, was also called the “Lamb that was slain.” Pastor Rod Bunton explains the history and significance of that name and its importance to Resurrection Sunday. The post Worthy is the Lamb that was Slain appeared first on Grace Church of Tallahassee.

1 Corinthians 10:23-11:1 In the first half of Chapter 10, Paul warned the Corinthians to avoid hindrances to their sanctification. In the remaining verses, he explains how we should exercise our Christian freedoms in difficult situations. Pastor Rod Bunton uses Paul’s example of idolatry in the butcher shop to show us that we should be guided by two principles. The post Navigating Through the Gray Areas appeared first on Grace Church of Tallahassee.

1 Corinthians 10:11-22 Paul continued to help the Corinthians recognize hindrances to their spiritual race towards sanctification. Pastor Rod Bunton explains how we can overcome overconfidence, its converse defeatism, and communing with the wrong spiritual beings. The post Overconfidence, Defeatism, and Doctrines of Demons appeared first on Grace Church of Tallahassee.

1 Corinthians 10:1-11 Paul warns the Corinthians that running the race of sanctification means leaving the mistakes of their Israelite forefathers behind. Pastor Rod Bunton breaks down these mistakes into two main areas: reliance on rituals and sinful desires. The post Avoid Israel’s Mistakes appeared first on Grace Church of Tallahassee.

1 Corinthians 9:24-27 Using the analogy of an athlete, Paul explained to the Corinthians how to have a plan to win the race for sanctification. Pastor Rod Bunton concludes this passage by contrasting what sanctification is and what it is not. The post Saying No to Sin and Yes to Christ appeared first on Grace Church of Tallahassee.

1 Corinthians 9:24-27 Having just explained the self-restraint that is necessary for evangelizing, Paul reminds the Corinthians that restraint is also a necessary part of sanctification. Pastor Rod Bunton explores Paul’s analogy of how progressive sanctification is like an athlete running a race. The post Born to Run the Race appeared first on Grace Church of Tallahassee.

1 Corinthians 9:19-23 Paul continued his message about restricting his own personal freedoms in order to reach others with the gospel. Pastor Rod Bunton explains how Paul became all things to all people without compromising the goal: winning others to Christ. The post Become All Things to All People appeared first on Grace Church of Tallahassee.

1 Corinthians 9:19-23 Paul discussed his choice to give up his freedoms in Christ that he could have enjoyed because he was no longer under the Law of Moses. Pastor Rod Bunton explains what it means to be outside the Law of Moses, but still bound by the Law of God. The post Outside the Law of Moses appeared first on Grace Church of Tallahassee.