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The Argument1. God is all powerful2. God is all knowing--including all possible realities (1 Sam 23:11-12; Matt 11:21)3. God is perfectly good∴ We live in the best of all possible worldsWhen we take God's omnipotence and omniscience together, it means that the current version of reality we now inhabit has come about precisely the way in which God has … Continue reading Is This The Best of All Possible Worlds?
The following is an unedited sermon manuscript; for an explanation of my sermon manuscripts, click here. *Originally preached on Easter, 2022* Sermon Audio: The Power of His Resurrection (Phil 3:10-11) Let me tell you an unlikely story. “Flight Sergeant [Nicholas] Alkemade, the tail gunner on a British Lancaster bomber, found himself in a literally tight spot … Continue reading The Power of His Resurrection (Phil 3:10-11)
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)
The following is an unedited sermon manuscript; for an explanation of my sermon manuscripts, click here. *Originally preached in February 2022* Sermon Audio: Worthy of the Gospel (Phil 1:27-30) What is a life worthy of the gospel? That may, in some sense, sound rather strange when you hear it. How can your life be “worthy of the … Continue reading Worthy of the Gospel (Phil 1:27-30)
The following is an unedited sermon manuscript; for an explanation of my sermon manuscripts, click here. *Originally preached in November 2021* Sermon Audio: Why Does God Let Us Suffer? (Micah 4:6-13) Why does God let us suffer? There are times in life where we see that we are suffering because of our own sin and folly … Continue reading Why Does God Let Us Suffer? (Micah 4:6-13)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uDsvGupD0wI Transcript: “Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are you when others revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for so they persecuted the … Continue reading The Persecuted (Matt. 5:10-12)
Imagine with me, tomorrow you show up at school, and your best friend runs up to you, tears in their eyes, voice shaking, and says, “Everything is gone. Everything, I lost everything.” You try and calm them down, but they begin sobbing, “The tornado that came through last night touched down right by our house … Continue reading “Have You Considered My Servant Job?” (James 5:10-11)
Last week we saw James speak to a group of wealthy people who were exploiting and taking advantage of the poor. This week, James turns and speaks to the poor who are being oppressed and encourages them. And here is what he encourages them with: Jesus is coming soon. And because Jesus is coming soon, … Continue reading How to Suffer Well (James 5:7-10)
What is the best gift you have ever received? Think about it. When did you really, really want something, and you got it! Or, when did you someone just surprise you with something totally awesome, that you weren’t expecting? Alright, now switch gears a bit. What is the worst gift you have been given? When … Continue reading Trial by Fire (James 1:1-18)
In my undergraduate study of the book of Genesis, as a final project I had to study six thematic principles in Gen. 3:1-7. This is the second study: The Creation of the Serpent “Now the serpent was more crafty than any other beast of the field that the Lord God had made” (Gen. 3:1). Genesis 3 … Continue reading The Creation of the Serpent
Marc Sims 