Sermons @ Grace Church of Tallahassee

Ephesians 1:3-6 Paul opens the doctrinal teaching portion of his letter by presenting a beautifully structured passage that underscores God's pre-determined plan. Pastor Rod Bunton delves into the first point, which is that God selected individuals to be adopted into His family for the purpose of glorifying Himself. The post To the Praise of His Glory: He Chose Us appeared first on Grace Church of Tallahassee.

Pastor Ben Khazraee discusses how distractions caused by our digital technologies can be dangerous to our productivity, our relationships, and our priorities. The post The Dangers of Distraction and Disembodiment appeared first on Grace Church of Tallahassee.

Ephesians 1:1-2 Paul begins his letter to the church in Ephesus with a warm greeting, calling them saints and extending God's grace and peace. Pastor Rod Bunton looks deeper into this initial greeting, delving into the surprising nature of it, considering the city's once-dark and wicked past. The post Paul's Greeting to the Saints appeared first on Grace Church of Tallahassee.

Acts 2:41-47 Peter's sermon was a spark that ignited a wildfire response when about three thousand people were saved. Pastor Rod Bunton explains the practices adopted by these new believers, showcasing the qualities of a healthy church. The post The Fellowship of Believers appeared first on Grace Church of Tallahassee.

Pastor Ben Khazraee introduces the topics and framework for this new series, which explores the role of technology in our lives and how it aligns with God's plans for us. The post Introduction appeared first on Grace Church of Tallahassee.

Ephesians 1:1-2 In this introduction to a new series on Paul's epistle to the church in Ephesus, Pastor Rod Bunton offers a comprehensive overview of the book. He also delves into Paul's historical background, which serves as the foundation and authority for his message. The post Introduction to Ephesians appeared first on Grace Church of Tallahassee.

Acts 2:22-41 Pastor Rod Bunton continues his review of Acts by digging into Peter's sermon to the large audience at Pentecost, which elicited an extraordinary response. The post Peter's Sermon appeared first on Grace Church of Tallahassee.

Acts 2:14-22 Having just experienced the promised arrival of the Holy Spirit, those in attendance were confused. Pastor Rod Bunton recounts how Peter stepped in and delivered the first sermon of the messianic age, providing an explanation of their recent experience and its profound significance. The post The First Christian Sermon appeared first on Grace Church of Tallahassee.

Pastor Doug Link examines the Old and New Testaments to discern God's instructions for remembering and prioritizing what truly matters. Referenced in this lesson:The Great Gain of Godliness— Thomas Watson In an ironic twist, the person responsible for recording this lesson forgot to start it on time. The audio picks up about 10 minutes late. Please accept our apologies. The post Commanded to Remember appeared first on Grace Church of Tallahassee.

Acts 2:4-14 The crowd gathered in Jerusalem for Pentecost came from diverse regions and spoke various dialects. Pastor Rod Bunton explains how God utilized tongues to captivate the attention of all attendees, distinguishing them from the contemporary perception of tongues. The post The Purpose for Tongues appeared first on Grace Church of Tallahassee.

The Elders answer questions submitted by Grace Church members and attendees prior to this session. Pastor Ben Khazraee moderates, and he, Doug Link, and Rod Bunton answer questions selected for them. Questions: Note: The downloaded MP3 (click on Save above) has chapter markers that some players support. If you’re using the embedded player on this page, you can scroll to the desired time marker (annotated in the questions above) after you start playback. The post Q & A – May 2025 appeared first on Grace Church of Tallahassee.

Psalm 27 David's psalm is an expression directed to God, pleading for his leading and protection. Pastor Ben Khazraee shows us how confidence in fearful circumstances is found when our highest treasure is God himself. The post Desiring God Decimates Fear appeared first on Grace Church of Tallahassee.

Pastor Doug Link concludes this series on Christology with a review of the primary concepts that we learned and brief look at some conflicting teaching from church history. The post Review: The Person and Work of Christ appeared first on Grace Church of Tallahassee.

Acts 2:1-4 In a pivotal moment in the history of the church and the world, followers of Christ gathered in Jerusalem for Pentecost, witnessing the birth of the church. Pastor Rod Bunton explores two controversial issues, emphasizing how the baptism of the Spirit united the attendees as one body. The post The Birth of the Church appeared first on Grace Church of Tallahassee.

We know that Jesus has a three-fold office: Prophet, Priest, and King; this is evident in what he has done in the past. Pastor Ben Khazraee looks at Jesus' role today, after finishing his work on the cross. The post Jesus’s Present Work: Interceding for Us appeared first on Grace Church of Tallahassee.

Acts 1:12-26 Jesus personally trained twelve men to be his apostles, who were tasked with carrying out the work of the church. Pastor Rod Bunton explains how Peter recognized the need for a replacement of Judas, the qualifications for a new apostle, and how they selected the twelfth. The post A New Apostle appeared first on Grace Church of Tallahassee.

Christ has a three-fold office: Prophet, Priest, and King. Pastor Doug Link focuses on the third role, that of the King of Kings. The post Jesus is King appeared first on Grace Church of Tallahassee.

Acts 1:3-11 After his resurrection, Jesus appeared to numerous witnesses and spent forty days instructing his disciples and preparing them for the work ahead. Pastor Rod Bunton delves into the teachings Jesus imparted to his disciples, emphasizing the assistance they would receive and the magnificent event of Jesus' ascension into Heaven. The post The Promise of the Father appeared first on Grace Church of Tallahassee.

Pastor Ben Khazraee delivers an Easter lesson that centers around the resurrection of Christ, a timely topic for the occasion. The post The Resurrection of Christ appeared first on Grace Church of Tallahassee.

Acts 1:1-2 After Luke recorded the gospel account in his namesake book, he continued to narrate the ministry that Christ initiated. Pastor Rod Bunton introduces us to the book of Acts, where the rest of the story about the church's work begins. The post Introduction to Acts appeared first on Grace Church of Tallahassee.

Pastor Doug Link concludes an in-depth exploration of the concept of Christ's atonement. The post The Atonement, Part 2 appeared first on Grace Church of Tallahassee.

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 post Follow Me, Peter appeared first on Grace Church of Tallahassee.

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 post The Atonement appeared first on Grace Church of Tallahassee.

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. The post The Restoration of Peter appeared first on Grace Church of Tallahassee.

Christ has a three-fold office: Prophet, Priest, and King. Pastor Ben Khazraee focuses on the second role, that of a Priest. The post Jesus as Priest appeared first on Grace Church of Tallahassee.

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 post The Appearance of Jesus to Seven Disciples appeared first on Grace Church of Tallahassee.

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. The post The Appearance of Jesus to Thomas appeared first on Grace Church of Tallahassee.

Christ has a three-fold office: Prophet, Priest, and King. Pastor Ben Khazraee focuses on the first role, that of a prophet. The post Jesus the Prophet appeared first on Grace Church of Tallahassee.

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 post The Appearance of Jesus to the Disciples appeared first on Grace Church of Tallahassee.

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 post The Promised One appeared first on Grace Church of Tallahassee.

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 post The Resurrection of Jesus appeared first on Grace Church of Tallahassee.

Pastor Doug Link explains what Christ’s obedience looks like and what it means to Christians. The post The Obedience of Christ appeared first on Grace Church of Tallahassee.

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. The post The Burial of Jesus appeared first on Grace Church of Tallahassee.

Pastor Ben Khazraee tackles the second topic related to Christ’s dual nature. The post Truly Man: Christ's Human Nature appeared first on Grace Church of Tallahassee.

John 19:15-30 Following the trials of Jesus, where they could not prove any guilt and yet declared him so, he is immediately taken outside the city and crucified. Pastor Rod Bunton takes us through the most important event in human history, when Jesus went willingly to the wonderful cross. The post The Crucifixion and Death of Jesus appeared first on Grace Church of Tallahassee.

Pastor Ben Khazraee tackles the first topic in our study of Christology. The post Truly God: Christ's Divine Nature appeared first on Grace Church of Tallahassee.

John 19:1-15 The Jewish leaders were so determined to punish Jesus for blasphemy that they forced the Roman government to rush through six trials with a predetermined outcome. Pastor Rod Bunton looks at the final three trials that could not prove guilt, but still resulted in a guilty verdict. The post The Final Trials of Jesus appeared first on Grace Church of Tallahassee.

Pastor Ben Khazraee introduces a new series that seeks to determine what the Bible says about Christ’s identity and his work. The post Introduction to Christology appeared first on Grace Church of Tallahassee.

John 18:13-40 Having arrested Jesus at the encouragement of the Jewish leaders, the Romans begin a series of trials to prove his guilt. Pastor Rod Bunton looks at the details of the first three of these trials, some in violation of Roman law, but all desperate to find something that would satisfy the Jewish leaders. The post The Trials of Jesus appeared first on Grace Church of Tallahassee.

Pastor Charlie Greenwell gives us a reminder of the ways that we can have our eyes fixed on Christ. The post Jesus said, “I am…” / Scripture says “He is…” appeared first on Grace Church of Tallahassee.

John 18:1-12 Moving into Chapter 18, we begin the final section of the book of John where we experience the passion of Jesus. Pastor Rod Bunton describes the betrayal by Judas, the arrest of Jesus by the Roman soldiers, and gives us an overview of the trials that will follow. The post The Betrayal and Arrest of Jesus appeared first on Grace Church of Tallahassee.

If the first session on this topic, Pastor Doug Link discussed a definition of lying and we learned that it is never right to lie. What about passages in the Bible where lies are told and it seems that God approves? The post Speaking the Truth – Part 2 appeared first on Grace Church of Tallahassee.

John 17:20-26 In Genesis, we learned about the fall of man that resulted in our separation from God and each other. Pastor Rod Bunton shows us how, in this final section of Jesus' prayer to the Father, he requests restoration of unity for all believers. The post The High Priestly Prayer – Part 5 appeared first on Grace Church of Tallahassee.

Philippians 4:4 Pastor Charlie Greenwell starts with this well known verse to examine what it means and why we should obey this command from the Lord. The post Rejoice in the Lord Always appeared first on Grace Church of Tallahassee.

Matthew 18:15-20 Church discipline is clearly laid out by Jesus in Matthew 18 and faithfully following these steps is one of the tests of a true church. Pastor Rod Bunton carefully describes each step and the goal of properly executing them. The post The Test of a True Church – Part 2 appeared first on Grace Church of Tallahassee.

Pastor Doug Link tackles the topic of liars and truth telling in the Bible. The post Speaking the Truth appeared first on Grace Church of Tallahassee.

Matthew 18:15-20 Early church reformer, Martin Luther, laid out three things that serve as criteria for a true church. Pastor Rod Bunton draws our attention to one of those: the practice of church discipline. The post The Test of a True Church – Part 1 appeared first on Grace Church of Tallahassee.

Joshua 24 Pastor Ben Khazraee completes the study of the book of Joshua. The post Serve the Lord appeared first on Grace Church of Tallahassee.

Matthew 6:25-34 In this contemporary culture with hyper-awareness of world-wide events and societal complexity, we are prone to worry about possibilities and choices that may never occur. Pastor Doug Link leans on the words of Jesus to remind us that God knows what we need and will provide for us. The post Do Not Be Anxious appeared first on Grace Church of Tallahassee.

Luke 2:25-35 Luke's Gospel records the account of a man named Simeon who was told by the Holy Spirit that he would not die before seeing the Christ child. Pastor Ben Khazraee visits this passage and shows why we, like Simeon, should be looking forward to the coming savior. The post Anticipating the Savior appeared first on Grace Church of Tallahassee.

Matthew 2:1-12 Well known in contemporary culture as three wise men or three kings, the Bible's account of the visiting magi is quite different. Pastor Rod Bunton walks us through the story of the wise men who sought to worship the rightful king of the Jews, born in Bethlehem. The post The Visit of the Magi appeared first on Grace Church of Tallahassee.