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The following is an unedited sermon manuscript; for an explanation of my sermon manuscripts, click here. *Originally preached June 6th, 2021* Sermon Audio: The Light of Resurrection (Mark 15:42-16:8) In the final installment of the Lord of the Rings, we read of the humble hobbits, Sam and Frodo, on their journey through the land of shadow, the land … Continue reading The Light of the Resurrection (Mark 15:42-16:8)
The following is an unedited sermon manuscript; for an explanation of my sermon manuscripts, click here. *Originally preached May 30th, 2021* Sermon Audio: The Darkness of Dereliction (Mark 15:33-39) What were you afraid of when you were younger? When I was a little kid there was a TV show called Are You Afraid of the Dark? that I was, … Continue reading The Darkness of Dereliction (Mark 15:33-39)
The following is an unedited sermon manuscript; for an explanation of my sermon manuscripts, click here. *Originally preached May 23rd, 2021* Sermon Audio: The Crucified King (Mark 15:1-32) A family of missionaries stationed in China had decided to employ a local woman to help manage the home. She spent hours each week with the family, saw how … Continue reading The Crucified King (Mark 15:1-32)
The following is an unedited sermon manuscript; for an explanation of my sermon manuscripts, click here. *Originally preached May 16th, 2021* Sermon Audio: Waiting Through Despair (Psalm 130) Let’s begin today with the story of a king, Israel’s first king. In so many ways, Saul seemed like an ideal choice; he fits the bill of many successful … Continue reading Waiting Through Despair (Psalm 130)
The following is an unedited sermon manuscript; for an explanation of my sermon manuscripts, click here. *Originally preached May 9th, 2021* Sermon Audio: Jesus and the Trial (Mark 14:53-72) How we orient ourselves to the truth will determine how we receive the truth. How you approach the truth will determine how you interpret the truth. If … Continue reading Jesus and the Trial (Mark 14:53-72)
First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people, for kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and dignified in every way. This is good, and it is pleasing in the sight of God our Savior, … Continue reading Does God Desire All to be Saved?
The following is an unedited sermon manuscript; for an explanation of my sermon manuscripts, click here. *Originally preached May 2nd, 2021* Sermon Audio: Jesus and Gethsemane (Mark 14:32-50) My first job was selling basketball shoes at Footaction in the mall. I was 15 years old when I got the job so I couldn't even drive myself, but had … Continue reading Jesus and Gethsemane (Mark 14:32-50)
The following is an unedited sermon manuscript; for an explanation of my sermon manuscripts, click here. *Originally preached April 25th, 2021* Sermon Audio: Jesus and the Table (Mark 14:17-31) And when it was evening, he came with the twelve. 18 And as they were reclining at table and eating, Jesus said, “Truly, I say to you, one … Continue reading Jesus and the Table (Mark 14:17-31)
The following is an unedited sermon manuscript; for an explanation of my sermon manuscripts, click here. *Originally preached April 18th, 2021* Sermon Audio: Jesus and Worship (Mark 14:1-25) When you were a child, who did you look up to? It may have been a movie star, an older sibling or cousin, a friend, or musician. Whoever it … Continue reading Jesus and Worship (Mark 14:1-25)
The following is an unedited sermon manuscript; for an explanation of my sermon manuscripts, click here. *Originally preached April 11th, 2021* Sermon Audio: Jesus and the End (Mark 13) In the 1950’s, at the dawn of the Cold War with USSR, America worked diligently to create a missile detection system that would alert us of incoming … Continue reading Jesus and the End (Mark 13)
Marc Sims 