“Rebuke Them Sharply”: Critical Rebukes, Gentleness, and Tone in the Pastoral Epistles

January 25, 2024 ~ Marc Sims ~ 1 Comment

How should a pastor respond to false teaching in his church? With no shortage of heresy, the pages of church history have shown a myriad of examples of how the church has responded to false teachers in the past. From excommunication to execution, Christendom has always, though often imperfectly, fought to defend the faith once … Continue reading “Rebuke Them Sharply”: Critical Rebukes, Gentleness, and Tone in the Pastoral Epistles

Gentleness, Known to All (Phil 4:5)

June 16, 2022 ~ Marc Sims ~ Leave a comment

The following is an unedited sermon manuscript; for an explanation of my sermon manuscripts, click here. *Originally preached in May, 2022* Sermon Audio: Gentleness, Known to All (Phil 4:5) “I got the impression that here was a man who could be relied upon when he had given his word.” These famous words were written by the … Continue reading Gentleness, Known to All (Phil 4:5)

The God of Peace (Phil 4:2-9)

June 10, 2022 ~ Marc Sims ~ Leave a comment

The following is an unedited sermon manuscript; for an explanation of my sermon manuscripts, click here. *Originally preached in May, 2022* Sermon Audio: The God of Peace (Phil 4:2-9) Do you ever feel like your life is spent responding to what happens rather than exercising control over what happens? Like the difference between a raft floating on the ocean, … Continue reading The God of Peace (Phil 4:2-9)