Sermons @ 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...

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 .