Bible, theology, culture, etc.
You can find the sermon audio (titled "The Church" on 6/5/16) here. Does a Christian have to be part of a church? Can you be a Christian and not be a part of a church at all? Perhaps for some of you that answer seems obvious, and maybe others are wrestling with that. Maybe … Continue reading God’s Family: The Church
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8y1OKhGYNHA Transcript: During your teen years, you are at this interesting crossroad where you are making decisions about what kind of person you will be, what values you will stand for, and what you want your life to be known for. With the myriad of different options of what kind of identity we will embrace, … Continue reading How to Be Righteous (Matt. 5:20)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VtS1InmRo-s Note: This talk was given to High School guys. Transcript “All things were created through Him and for Him.” – Col. 1:16 We host Let’s Talk every quarter because of that verse. If your view of the Bible is that it is only a helpful guide when dealing with “spiritual” things, like church, … Continue reading Let’s Talk: Sex
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P4dFmpRfPug It’s a funny how the Lord works. I wasn’t aware of it, but last night at Theology Tuesday, we looked at John 8:31-46, and looked specifically at verse 31 and 32, “If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples, and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you … Continue reading God’s Word (Matt. 5:17-20)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uDsvGupD0wI Transcript: “Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are you when others revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for so they persecuted the … Continue reading The Persecuted (Matt. 5:10-12)
Sermon Audio Coming Transcript: When you look at the injustice, unfairness, and evil in the world, what seems to bother you most? Perhaps it is something in your own life, like how it seems so unfair how someone at school treats you, or at home. Maybe it is something you see in the world, … Continue reading The Peacemakers (Matt. 5:9)
No sermon audio this week. Transcript: Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God. – Matt. 5:8 Think of the last time you saw something great. What was it? Maybe it was a great concert of one of your favorite musicians. Maybe it was sitting around the table with family and … Continue reading The Pure (Matt. 5:8)
Here is an email response given to someone who asked me this question awhile ago - it is a question I am asked fairly frequently, so I figured it would be helpful to just put it into a post. If you are unfamiliar with the "Unforgivable Sin", it is found in Mark 3:22-30, Luke 12:8-10, … Continue reading Have I Committed the Unforgivable Sin?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DF7w5GGpjDo Transcript: “Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy,” Let’s turn to the particular beatitude tonight, “Blessed are the merciful, for they shall be shown mercy,” (Matt. 5:7). I’d like to look at just two questions tonight, and that is this: What does it mean to be “merciful”? How do I become … Continue reading The Merciful (Matt. 5:7)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=69wDbcd9tTQ Transcript: “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.” – Matt. 5:6 When was the last time you remember being incredibly hungry or incredibly thirsty? Once, back in Washington, some friends and I were planning on floating down the Yakima River on a Sunday afternoon. We parked … Continue reading Those Who Hunger & Thirst (Matt. 5:6)
Marc Sims 