John 15:18-20 As Jesus continued to prepare the disciples he was about to leave, he taught them why the “world” would hate them. Pastor Rod Bunton continues to teach about the persecuted church, explaining the warning, the why, and the wrong way to try to attract the world. The pre-sermon video referenced by Rod is this: This video was shown just b…

Jonah God has complete control over all aspects of creation, including weather, seemingly random events, human choices, and even animals. Pastor Doug Link takes us through a survey of the book of Jonah, where God’s sovereignty is on display throughout the book that we know so well. The post The Sovereignty of God in Jonah appeared first on Grace Ch…

Joshua 3-4 Josh Hollingsworth teaches from Joshua chapters 3 and 4. Handout (PDF) The post Crossing the Jordan appeared first on Grace Church of Tallahassee.By Grace Church of Tallahassee

John 15:16-18 Jesus wanted to prepare the eleven disciples for what would happen to them after he left. Pastor Rod Bunton begins an exploration of this passage where Jesus explains that being a friend to Jesus means that they will be hated by the world. The post The Hatred of the World appeared first on Grace Church of Tallahassee.…

Joshua 2 Pastor Doug Link teaches from Chapter 2 of Joshua. The post Two Spies and a Surprising Ally appeared first on Grace Church of Tallahassee.By Grace Church of Tallahassee

John 15:7-16 As he continued to teach the disciples about the parable of the vine and the branches, Jesus told them how to bear more fruit. Pastor Rod Bunton covers eight motivations to abide in Christ so that we, too, have the power to bear fruit. The post Motivations to Abide in Christ appeared first on Grace Church of Tallahassee.…

Joshua 1 Pastor Ben Khazraee kicks off a study in the book of Joshua, covering Chapter 1. The post Old Promise, New Leader, Faithful God appeared first on Grace Church of Tallahassee.By Grace Church of Tallahassee

John 15:3-6 After telling the eleven about the parable of the vine and the branches, Jesus explained how it applies to the two types of branches. Pastor Rod Bunton looks at how abiding in Jesus is the key to being the branch that is pruned. The post Two Types of Branches appeared first on Grace Church of Tallahassee.…

John 15:1-2 After leaving the upper room, Jesus continued to teach to the eleven disciples. Pastor Rod Bunton explains the parable of the vine and the two types of branches and what it means to those who follow him. The post The Parable of the Vine and the Branches appeared first on Grace Church of Tallahassee.…

John 14:27-31 Jesus was addressing the eleven disciples the night before he was going to leave them and told them that they could be at peace about it. Pastor Rod Bunton explains what it means to have peace from God and how the advice given to the disciples also applies to us. The post Peace that Comes from God appeared first on Grace Church of Tal…

Psalm 94 It’s easy to get frustrated about the success that we see today for wicked people and their evil behavior. Pastor Ben Khazraee goes to the Psalms where the psalmist shares the same frustrations but rests in the knowledge that the judge of the Earth will provide justice to the unjust. The post Confidence in the Judge of the Earth appeared f…

Psalm 139 David recognized the intensely personal involvement of God in his life and wrote about it in Psalm 139. Pastor Ben Khazraee reflects on how intimate the involvement is and the application we should take in our own lives. The post God Knows Every Detail About You appeared first on Grace Church of Tallahassee.…

John 14:18-26 The promise of the Holy Spirit was only the beginning of Jesus’ revelation about what will happen when he leaves the disciples. Pastor Rod Bunton explains that, with the help of the indwelling Trinity, we will have a desire to be obedient to carry out our mission to the world and we will have all the resources we need to carry it out.…

John 14:15-20 The eleven disciples were listening to Jesus’ discourse about coming events and how he would leave them, but then gave them great news. Pastor Rod Bunton explains that, although Jesus was with them a little while, God in the person of the Holy Spirit would come and stay with them forever. The post Promise of the Holy Spirit appeared f…

John 14:12-15 Jesus continued to speak to the eleven about upcoming events and told them that, when he was gone, they would perform greater works than what they had witnessed from Jesus. Pastor Rod Bunton explains what Jesus meant by this and how he provided a tool for them to use in their mission. The post Greater Works Than These appeared first o…

John 14:7-11 Having just made a significant statement to the disciples, he followed that by declaring the authority given to him to make that statement. Pastor Rod Bunton shows how Jesus revealed who the Father is and how Jesus is one with the Father. The post I Am in the Father and the Father is in Me appeared first on Grace Church of Tallahassee.…

John 14:1-6 Still in the upper room, Jesus offered words of comfort to his disciples about his planned departure. Pastor Rod Bunton reviews the promises in those words that are summarized in one of Jesus’ most quoted statement. The post The Way, and the Truth, and the Life appeared first on Grace Church of Tallahassee.…

The Elders answer questions submitted by Grace Church members and attenders prior to this session. Pastor Ben Khazraee moderates and all four elders answer questions selected for them. Questions: [00:43] Could a believer backslide to the point where the Holy Spirit would have to leave him or her? Answered by Charlie Greenwell [05:05] What happens t…

John 13:33,36-38 Jesus revealed his plan to leave the disciples but gave them hope because he said that they would follow later. Pastor Rod Bunton explains Peter’s reaction to this news, hoping to show his loyalty to Christ, he would eventually fail in his promise. The post Lord, Where are You Going? appeared first on Grace Church of Tallahassee.…

Pastor Ben Khazraee concludes the teaching on the doctrine of Heaven and brings the series to a close. Handout (PDF) The post Meditating on the New Heaven and New Earth appeared first on Grace Church of Tallahassee.By Grace Church of Tallahassee

John 13:31-35 Jesus was going to have to leave his disciples because of the coming appointment on the cross and he gave them an important command to carry out in his absence. Pastor Rod Bunton shows us that the instruction to love other believers applies to all followers of Christ. The post Loving Fellow Believers appeared first on Grace Church of …

Pastor Ben Khazraee begins to teach on the doctrine of Heaven. Handout (PDF) The post The Eternal State for Believers: The New Heaven and New Earth appeared first on Grace Church of Tallahassee.By Grace Church of Tallahassee

John 13:18-30 While dining in what would be their last supper together, Jesus reveals to the disciples that one of them would betray him. Pastor Rod Bunton explains that even though he spoke clearly, only Judas understood what Jesus meant; furthermore, the betrayal was orchestrated by God whose plan could not be prevented. The post One of You Will …

Pastor Charlie Greenwell continues on the doctrine of Hell, looking at universalism, inclusivism, and annihilationism. The post False Teachings about the Fate of Unbelievers appeared first on Grace Church of Tallahassee.By Grace Church of Tallahassee

John 13:1-17 Jesus and his disciples convened for what would be his last supper and he surprised them by taking on the task of washing their feet. Pastor Rod Bunton show us that this lesson in humility taught them the difference between being cleansed of the penalty of sin and being washed of the pollution of sin. The post A Lesson in Humility appe…

Pastor Doug Link introduces the first lesson on the doctrine of Hell, a place of eternal conscious torment for the wicked. Handout (PDF) The post Doctrine of Hell appeared first on Grace Church of Tallahassee.By Grace Church of Tallahassee

John 12:37-50 Jesus spoke clearly about who he was and what his mission was while he was here, and yet many did not believe in him. Pastor Rod Bunton explains the difficult truth that both man and God are responsible for unbelief. The post Who is Responsible for Unbelief? appeared first on Grace Church of Tallahassee.…

Pastor Ben Khazraee about the time when we inherit our heavenly bodies. The post The Hope of Resurrected Bodies appeared first on Grace Church of Tallahassee.By Grace Church of Tallahassee

John 12:27-36 As Jesus was speaking with those who sought him out, and having revealed that the hour is at hand for the “Son of Man” to be glorified, he reflected on his upcoming death. Pastor Rod Bunton explains that Jesus, in his flesh, was troubled about what was coming and yet was resolute in fulfilling his mission to glorify the Father. The po…

Pastor Doug Link teaches about the eschatological event known as the rapture and its applicability to those living and those who have already “fallen asleep.” Handout (PDF) The post The Rapture appeared first on Grace Church of Tallahassee.By Grace Church of Tallahassee

John 12:20-26 Some Greeks who followed the God of Israel were in Jerusalem for the Passover and sought out Jesus. Pastor Rod Bunton explains that Jesus’ remarks to the Greeks revealed two things: that the time had finally come to glorify Him and that the salvation offered by following Him was available to the whole world and not the Jews alone. The…

Pastor Ben Khazraee continues this personal eschatology series, focusing on the time immediately after death. Handout (PDF) The post What Happens When a Person Dies? Death and the Unbeliever, Part 2 appeared first on Grace Church of Tallahassee.By Grace Church of Tallahassee

John 12:12-19 As Jesus arrived at Jerusalem for the Passover events, he arrived on the colt of a donkey and the crowd began praising him. Pastor Rod Bunton shows us how this event had been prophesied hundreds of years earlier and that they did not understand that this King was preparing to die. The post The Humble Entry of a King appeared first on …

John 12:1-11 On his way to the Passover events in Jerusalem, Jesus made a stop in Bethany to dine with friends where Mary caused a stir with her incredible display of worship. Pastor Rod Bunton explains the scene, the significance, and the reaction of those who witnessed it. The post Self-sacrificial Worship appeared first on Grace Church of Tallah…

Pastor Doug Link begins a new personal eschatology series on what the Bible says about Heaven and Hell. The post Death and All Humanity appeared first on Grace Church of Tallahassee.By Grace Church of Tallahassee

John 11:45-57 The miracle of resurrecting Lazarus stirred up those who witnessed and heard about it — some becoming believers and others were threatened by the implications. Pastor Rod Bunton explains the motivation of the Pharisees, who had political reasons to kill Jesus but dot not realize that they were just part of a predetermined plan of God.…

The Elders answer questions submitted by Grace Church members and attenders prior to this session. Pastor Ben Khazraee moderates and all four elders answer questions selected for them. Questions: Considering what’s currently going on in Israel today, do you think that we are in the last of the last days? Answered by Rod Bunton What is worship? Answ…

1 Thessalonians 4:4-12 Paul addressed the need for the Thessalonian church to grow in their sanctification. Pastor Doug Link concludes a two-part series that discusses both sexual purity and some surprisingly ordinary areas of a Christian life that please God. The post A Life that Pleases God, Part 2 appeared first on Grace Church of Tallahassee.…

Deuteronomy 32:48-34:12 Pastor Ben Khazraee concludes this series on Deuteronomy. Handout (PDF) The post The End of the Pentateuch, but Not the End of the Story appeared first on Grace Church of Tallahassee.By Grace Church of Tallahassee

1 Thessalonians 4:1-5 Paul had expressed his pleasure with how the Thessalonian church had grown spiritually since his departure, but then he turned his focus to areas where they needed growth. Pastor Doug Link begins a two-part series on an exhortation to grow in sanctification, starting with sexual purity. The post A Life that Pleases God, Part 1…

Deuteronomy 31:30-32:47 Pastor Ben Khazraee teaches from Deuteronomy 32, covering the Song of Moses. Handout (PDF) The post A Duet in Deuteronomy: The Song of Moses (feat. Joshua) appeared first on Grace Church of Tallahassee.By Grace Church of Tallahassee

John 11:28-46 After Lazarus died, Jesus arrived at his tomb and performed the miracle of resurrection. Pastor Rod Bunton uses this event to explore what happened to Lazarus while he was dead and what happens to all believers when we die. The post Where was Lazarus When He Died? appeared first on Grace Church of Tallahassee.…

Deuteronomy 31 Pastor Doug Link teaches from Deuteronomy 31. The post Leadership Transition: From Moses to Joshua appeared first on Grace Church of Tallahassee.By Grace Church of Tallahassee

John 11:1-27 When Jesus receives word from Mary and Martha that their brother was ill and near death, he determines to stay where he was instead of rushing to heal Lazarus. Pastor Rod Bunton explains that while Jesus could have healed his illness, his plan was to orchestrate an event that would have a much greater impact. The post The Death of Laza…

Deuteronomy 29-30 Pastor Ben Khazraee teaches from Deuteronomy 29 and 30. Handout (PDF) The post Choose Life, Commit to Keep the Covenant appeared first on Grace Church of Tallahassee.By Grace Church of Tallahassee

John 10:30-42 Having just declared that he and the Father are one, Jesus stirred up the anger of the Jews who judged him guilty of blasphemy. Pastor Rod Bunton shows us why they shouldn’t have been surprised at Jesus’ claim since it was clearly prophesied in the Old Testament scriptures. The post The Messiah is God appeared first on Grace Church of…

Deuteronomy 27-28 Pastor Doug Link teaches from Chapters 27 and 28 of Deuteronomy. Handout (PDF) The post Blessings and Curses appeared first on Grace Church of Tallahassee.By Grace Church of Tallahassee

John 10:22-30 Two months since our last passage, Jesus was confronted once again by the Jews and challenged about his identity as the Christ and so Jesus answers them plainly. Pastor Rod Bunton explains that even though they heard Jesus assert his deity, they still could not believe. The post I and the Father Are One appeared first on Grace Church …

Deuteronomy 26 Pastor Doug Link teaches from Deuteronomy 26. Handout (PDF) The post Remembering the Lord’s Faithfulness appeared first on Grace Church of Tallahassee.By Grace Church of Tallahassee

John 10:11-18 In the passage leading up this one, Jesus proclaimed himself as the good shepherd. Pastor Rod Bunton teaches from Jesus’s following words as he explains what that means and how to know if you are one of his sheep. The post Three Things About the Good Shepherd appeared first on Grace Church of Tallahassee.…