Bible, theology, culture, etc.
https://youtu.be/TAxe6fuaprc It’s third grade in Mrs. Baker’s class at Sunset View Elementary. Recess has just begun and you are being lined up by the biggest kids in class to play a game of kickball. Each team captain begins to pick who they want on their team. It’s seventh grade in your third-hour English class. Mrs. Williamson … Continue reading The Folly of the Cross (1 Cor 1:18-25)
https://youtu.be/57IJ-KQBChA What can a church divide over? A church can divide over big issues, or petty things; theological issues, or parenting philosophies. It can look like a few individuals in the church starting rumors, or it can look like a vocal majority voicing disagreement. And the splits aren’t always formal—in fact, most of the time, … Continue reading Is Christ Divided? (1 Cor 1:10-17)
https://youtu.be/rFX5nKgPNeQ Have you ever encountered a problem that was so overwhelming, so complicated, so gross, that you felt paralyzed about how to even begin dealing with it? The first car I ever bought was a 1987 Honda Accord with 330,000 miles on it. I spent 700$ at a police auction to buy it. I raised … Continue reading Grace to You (1 Cor 1:1-9)
For to us a child is born,to us a son is given;and the government shall be upon his shoulder,and his name shall be calledWonderful Counselor, Mighty God,Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.7 Of the increase of his government and of peacethere will be no end,on the throne of David and over his kingdom,to establish it and … Continue reading Have Mercy on Me
https://open.spotify.com/episode/7fvFEP7dlNTvQ4QBsd34Iw?si=f60e2b32e2f64fc7 The following is an unedited sermon manuscript; for an explanation of my sermon manuscripts, click here.*Originally preached December 25th, 2022* 2 The people who walked in darknesshave seen a great light;those who dwelt in a land of deep darkness,on them has light shone.3 You have multiplied the nation;you have increased its joy;they rejoice before youas … Continue reading The Light of the World (Isa 9:2-7)
https://open.spotify.com/episode/3QPD3HfLeabFETYqm5SmMK?si=7b0815f42b1f4a87 The following is an unedited sermon manuscript; for an explanation of my sermon manuscripts, click here.*Originally preached December 4th, 2022* I came to faith when I was fourteen years old. At the time I was the only member of my family who was a Christian and so my choice to go to church, read my … Continue reading When God Feels Distant (Ps 143)
https://open.spotify.com/episode/5aAujaDgr570UtzpJGBdv0?si=1e60095d93fc4d5e The following is an unedited sermon manuscript; for an explanation of my sermon manuscripts, click here.*Originally preached August 21st, 2022* Digory was scared. But not quite nearly as scared as his Uncle Andrew. Andrew was a cruel, small man. His wickedness was blunted by his cowardice, so he was never as bad as he could have … Continue reading Loving Truth (2 Thess 2:9-12)
The message of Jude could be summarized as this: We must contend for the faith against false teaching for one another with mercy and fear.
https://open.spotify.com/episode/1dG2PWT8MtyoJN6aZk6gHk?si=8c22a3186c0f4673 The following is an unedited sermon manuscript; for an explanation of my sermon manuscripts, click here.*Originally preached August 7th, 2022* Now Thomas, one of the twelve, called the Twin, was not with them when Jesus came. 25 So the other disciples told him, “We have seen the Lord.” But he said to them, “Unless I see … Continue reading Sight (John 20:24-31)
https://open.spotify.com/episode/4FxIkZOd6dOwGrwNCmqnXT?si=b08d3251c36346e0 The following is an unedited sermon manuscript; for an explanation of my sermon manuscripts, click here. *Originally preached July 31st, 2022* Digory was scared. It had been months since his mother was able to get out of bed, months since she had been able to sleep without medication, and months since he had seen her … Continue reading Belief (John 14:1-6)
Marc Sims 