Author Archives: Jacob Sahms

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About Jacob Sahms

I like hearing people's stories, and telling a few of my own. You can find me at Bethia United Methodist Church in Chesterfield, Va., coaching on the soccer field or basketball court, or digging into the deep stack of graphic novels, thrillers, and theological books that's been growing for years.

Sunday’s Sermon Today: Are You Guilty? (Romans 2:1-16)

Posted on June 10, 2015 by Jacob Sahms

Have you ever heard of a compliment sandwich? A compliment sandwich is when someone puts something ‘nice’ before and after something terrible or … true. “Dear, I love your tie. Your zipper is down. Nice shoes!” Or, “Hey, you really … Continue reading →

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Sunday’s Sermon Today: The Gospel Revealed (Romans 1)

Posted on June 3, 2015 by Jacob Sahms

Do you know your purpose? It seems that when we know our purpose, when we accept it and pursue it, we are happier. When we don’t know what we’re doing or why we’re doing it, we drift aimlessly, like a … Continue reading →

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Sunday’s Sermon Today: The Story Of Paul (Romans (Intro))

Posted on May 27, 2015 by Jacob Sahms

On Facebook, I saw someone talking about a movie they saw. The first person said they were watching a movie: “It’s about a guy’s wife who is brutally murdered by a serial killer who leaves his son physically disabled. In … Continue reading →

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Sunday’s Sermon Today: Finish Strong (Matthew 25:31-46)

Posted on May 20, 2015 by Jacob Sahms

Today, we’re going to look at finishing the race – finishing strong. We’ll look at Jesus’ teaching about the sheep and the goats, and consider the real-life testimonials of people who are running the race as best they know how. … Continue reading →

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What I’ve Been Watching

Posted on May 19, 2015 by Jacob Sahms

Batman Unlimited: Animal Instincts (5/12)- The Batman of Batman Unlimited finds himself up against a squad of animal villains calling themselves the Animilitia: Silverback, Cheetah, Killer Croc, and Man-Bat. Cleverly crafted with solid animation, it’s Batman versus the villains, but thankfully, he’s got Green Arrow, … Continue reading →

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Sunday’s Sermon Today: Run Your Race (I Corinthians 9:19-27)

Posted on May 13, 2015 by Jacob Sahms

What’s the farthest you’ve ever run? A marathon? A 10k? A mile for gym class? Out of the back door away from your mother? My dad tells a story about doing something wrong as a kid – he can’t even … Continue reading →

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Retreat! (A Mustard Seed Musing)

Posted on May 7, 2015 by Jacob Sahms

I was on retreat, told I was supposed to be silent for thirty minutes! I wanted to ask if it was okay if I took a nap… Me? Silent for a half-hour? I headed to my car and after the surreptitious … Continue reading →

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Sunday’s Sermon Today: In Training (Romans 12:1-21)

Posted on May 6, 2015 by Jacob Sahms

I’ll admit it (like many of you don’t already know): I’m a comic book geek. I love the stories of the superheroes in print and in the theater. For the release of the second Avengers movie, Avengers: Age of Ultron, I … Continue reading →

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What I’ve Been Watching

Posted on May 4, 2015 by Jacob Sahms

The stack has been growing on my desk – but I’m finally able to share about the plethora of films and television shows that publicists have been sending me lately. From the animated television (Teen Titans Go! Scooby-Doo) to dramas … Continue reading →

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Sunday’s Sermon Today: Suiting Up (Ephesians 6:10-18)

Posted on April 29, 2015 by Jacob Sahms

You wouldn’t show up for a half marathon wearing golf cleats. Or an ATV race with only a scooter. You wouldn’t show up for a baseball game in your hockey gear, or for a basketball game with a golf ball. … Continue reading →

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