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One question came to my mind often: How did so many Russian and Ukrainians keep their faith strong over decades of communist oppression of believers?...Often, in interviews, I would simply blurt out: "How did you (or your family, or your church, or your people) learn to live like this? How did you learn to die … Continue reading Persecuted Faith
The following is an unedited sermon manuscript; for an explanation of my sermon manuscripts, click here. *Originally preached in February 2022* Sermon Audio: The Joy of Missing Out (Phil 1:27-28) Arius did not believe that Jesus was God. He twisted and maligned Scripture to make it support his view. He found powerful allies who he won over … Continue reading The Joy of Missing Out (Phil 1:27-28)
This is a short story I used in my recent sermon on Romans 8:35-39, discussing the unbreakable love of God, and the courage it gives us to endure any difficulty. History tells us that in A.D. 404 John Chrysostom was brought in before the Roman emperor. The emperor threatened him with banishment if he remained … Continue reading The Defiant Christian
Marc Sims 