Have Mercy on Me

December 5, 2023 ~ Marc Sims ~ Leave a comment

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

The Uninhabitable Terror of Christmas

December 14, 2022 ~ Marc Sims ~ Leave a comment

https://open.spotify.com/episode/3ID0MeRNhF7YzcDDv77c0M?si=f9b2d7fa34df4d9d I have always found this short Christmas reflection/parable from the late Frederick Buechner so arresting that, despite me disagreeing with much of what he writes elsewhere, I can't help but love this: The lovely old carols played and replayed till their effect is like a dentist's drill or a jackhammer, the bathetic banalities of the pulpit and … Continue reading The Uninhabitable Terror of Christmas

The Humility of God (Luke 2:10-14)

July 29, 2022 ~ Marc Sims ~ Leave a comment

The following is an unedited sermon manuscript; for an explanation of my sermon manuscripts, click here. *Originally preached December 24, 2020* Sermon Audio: No sermon audio available. Christmas is a revelation of the heart of God. At Christmas we enjoy many things: time together as a family, traditions, good food, wonderful music, the nostalgia of shared memories. … Continue reading The Humility of God (Luke 2:10-14)

A New and Glorious Morn (Luke 1:67-79)

July 28, 2022July 28, 2022 ~ Marc Sims ~ Leave a comment

The following is an unedited sermon manuscript; for an explanation of my sermon manuscripts, click here. *Originally preached December 13, 2020* Sermon Audio: A New and Glorious Morn (Luke 1:67-79) 67 And his father Zechariah was filled with the Holy Spirit and prophesied, saying,68 “Blessed be the Lord God of Israel,for he has visited and redeemed … Continue reading A New and Glorious Morn (Luke 1:67-79)

A Weary World Rejoices (Luke 1:46-55)

July 25, 2022July 25, 2022 ~ Marc Sims ~ Leave a comment

The following is an unedited sermon manuscript; for an explanation of my sermon manuscripts, click here. *Originally preached December 6, 2020* Sermon Audio: A Weary World Rejoices (Luke 1:46-55) 46 And Mary said, “My soul magnifies the Lord,47 and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior,48 for he has looked on the humble estate of his servant.For … Continue reading A Weary World Rejoices (Luke 1:46-55)

A Thrill of Hope (Luke 1:26-38)

July 22, 2022July 25, 2022 ~ Marc Sims ~ Leave a comment

The following is an unedited sermon manuscript; for an explanation of my sermon manuscripts, click here. *Originally preached November 29, 2020* Sermon Audio: A Thrill of Hope (Luke 1:26-38) 26 In the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a city of Galilee named Nazareth, 27 to a virgin betrothed to a man whose … Continue reading A Thrill of Hope (Luke 1:26-38)