Bible, theology, culture, etc.
The following is an unedited sermon manuscript; for an explanation of my sermon manuscripts, click here. No sermon audio available *Originally preached August 22nd, 2021* Throughout the Bible God depicts His relationship with His people in many different ways: like a Father and a son; like a King and His subjects; like a friend. One way … Continue reading Husband and Wife in Christ (Eph 5:22-33)
The following is an unedited sermon manuscript; for an explanation of my sermon manuscripts, click here. Listen to the sermon audio: Man and Woman in Christ (Gen 2-3) *Originally preached August 15th, 2021* Summary: We live in an "anti culture" where we are defined by what we reject, not what we are for. Thus, our wider culture … Continue reading Man and Woman in Christ (Gen 2-3)
The following is an unedited sermon manuscript; for an explanation of my sermon manuscripts, click here. Listen to the sermon audio: Creation and Gender (Gen 1:27) *Originally preached August 8th, 2021* Summary: - Your body is a gift given by God and is part and parcel of your identity as an image bearer; everything created by … Continue reading Creation and Gender (Gen 1:27)
The following is an unedited sermon manuscript; for an explanation of my sermon manuscripts, click here. *Originally preached August 1st, 2021* What makes a person a “person”? Of course we could point to biological or anatomical features to identify a person: someone who has a body and is alive. Or we could point to mental faculties: … Continue reading Who Are You? (Gen 1:26-28)
The following is an unedited sermon manuscript; for an explanation of my sermon manuscripts, click here. *Originally preached July 25th, 2021* G.K. Chesterton, in his book The Everlasting Man, tells of the story of a young man who lives on a series of hills in the verdant countryside. One day, he departs on a journey that leads him, … Continue reading How to Listen to a Sermon (1 Thess 2:13)
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 January 24th, 2021* Sermon Audio: Member's Ministry: Give (Acts 2:42-47) 42 And they devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers. 43 And awe came upon every soul, and … Continue reading Member’s Ministry: Give (Acts 2:42-47)
The following is an unedited sermon manuscript; for an explanation of my sermon manuscripts, click here. *Originally preached January 17th, 2021* Sermon Audio: Member's Ministry: Pray (1 John 5:14-15) And this is the confidence that we have toward him, that if we ask anything according to his will he hears us. And if we know that … Continue reading Member’s Ministry: Pray (1 John 5:14-15)
The following is an unedited sermon manuscript; for an explanation of my sermon manuscripts, click here. *Originally preached January 10, 2021* Sermon Audio: Member's Ministry: Speak Truth (Eph 4:11-16) And he gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the shepherds and teachers, 12 to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the … Continue reading Member’s Ministry: Speak Truth (Eph 4:11-16)
The following is an unedited sermon manuscript; for an explanation of my sermon manuscripts, click here. *Originally preached January 3rd, 2021* Sermon Audio: Member's Ministry: Love (1 John 4:19-5:3) We love because he first loved us. 20 If anyone says, “I love God,” and hates his brother, he is a liar; for he who does not love … Continue reading Member’s Ministry: Love (1 John 4:19-5:3)
Marc Sims 