# Doug Bunnell

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Big Questions: Why Does God Harden Pharaoh’s Heart? [July 19, 2026]

Message by Doug Bunnell, recorded live July 19, 2026 at First Presbyterian Church of Bellingham. Scripture read by Ann Hinz. Why Does God Harden Pharaoh’s Heart? God’s love will impact people in different ways, develop a taste for grace. Why might God harden Pharaoh’s heart instead of softening it…

Big Questions: Do Guilt and Shame Have a Purpose? [July 12, 2026]

Message by Doug Bunnell, recorded live June 28, 2026 at First Presbyterian Church of Bellingham. Scripture read by Tim Barton.Do Guilt and Shame Have a Purpose?Godly Sorrow To Get- True conviction calls us to repent, but guilt and shame do not build us up. How would you define “godly sorrow” in yo…

Big Questions: How Do We Get in the Book of Life? [July 26, 2026]

Message by Doug Bunnell, recorded live July 26, 2026 at First Presbyterian Church of Bellingham. Scripture read by Tim Barton.How Do We Get in the Book of Life? Who is chosen and how do you get your name in the "Book of Life"? What is the “Book of Life,” and how is it distinct from the other books…

Pulpit Swap: Blessed are the Confrontive Peacemakers [Aug 30, 2026]

Message by Pastor Doug Bunnell, recorded live August 30, 2026 at First Presbyterian Church of Bellingham. Scripture read by Heather Barton. Blessed are the Confrontive Peacemakers What changed in Peter's behavior when certain men came from James? (v. 11–12) Why did Paul refuse to compromise, even …

Big Belonging: Ruth [Sept 13, 2026]

Message by Pastor Doug Bunnell, recorded live September 13, 2026 at First Presbyterian Church of Bellingham. Scripture read by Eleanor Adams. How might Ruth’s commitment reflect loyalty beyond cultural expectations? What does Ruth’s loyalty teach about commitment in relationships? How can you supp…

Big Belonging [Sept 6, 2026]

Message by Pastor Doug Bunnell, recorded live September 6, 2026 at First Presbyterian Church of Bellingham. Scripture read by Andrew Verneuil. What does it mean to no longer be “strangers and foreigners” in God’s kingdom? Why might Paul describe the church as a building or temple rather than just …

Big Belonging: Hannah [Sept 20, 2026]

Message by Pastor Doug Bunnell, recorded live September 20, 2026 at First Presbyterian Church of Bellingham. Scripture read by Jan Smith. Hannah Belonging means we can bring our big feelings to God, do not be cowed by the religious professionals. Why was Hannah’s inability to have children so pain…

Big Belonging: David [October 4, 2026]

Message by Pastor Doug Bunnell, recorded live October 4, 2026 at First Presbyterian Church of Bellingham. Scripture read by Emily Huff. David Dance and live in freedom like only God is watching. What contrast exists between David's attitude and Michal's attitude toward worship? What can we learn f…

Big Belonging: David: God Sees the Heart [Sept 27, 2026]

Message by Pastor Doug Bunnell, recorded live September 27, 2026 at First Presbyterian Church of Bellingham. Scripture read by Efton Park. David: God Sees the Heart God is not swayed by the outward appearance for God sees the heart,spend all your renovation time renovating your heart. What does Go…

Big Belonging: Wisdom - Part 1 [October 18, 2026]

Message by Pastor Doug Bunnell, recorded live October 18, 2026 at First Presbyterian Church of Bellingham. Scripture read by Emily Huff. Wisdom - Part I Wisdom is valuable and is found in relationship with God. Why does the author compare wisdom to precious gems and gold? What do verses 13–22 reve…