Category Archives: Pop Culture

Things Jesus Never Said: Everything Happens For A Reason (Romans 8:18-30)

Posted on October 14, 2015 by Jacob Sahms

Some of you have been through the grinder over the last few months. Maybe it’s emotional, or scientific, physical or completely relational. But at some point in your struggle, someone has said something like: God is doing something big in … Continue reading →

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When Christians Become Irrelevant (A Mustard Seed Musing)

Posted on September 18, 2015 by Jacob Sahms

One of my students challenged me this week. He wanted to know why I thought that seeing movies about real-life events, specifically the civil rights movement, mattered. ‘Why do you care? What difference does that have to me?’ he asked. … Continue reading →

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What I’ve Been Watching

Posted on July 22, 2015 by Jacob Sahms

A diverse blend of animation, drama, documentary, and more await you in my breakdown of new and upcoming films on DVD and digital. Justice League: Gods and Monsters I am always down for what DC has to offer, whether it’s … Continue reading →

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Sunday’s Sermon Today: Sin Harder (Romans 6:1-10)

Posted on July 8, 2015 by Jacob Sahms

Romans has proven to be a pretty heavy chapter of the Bible. No, it doesn’t actually weigh more than any of the others (a chapter like Genesis is significantly longer), but Paul is swinging away for the fences, holding nothing … Continue reading →

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What I’ve Been Watching: Summer Surprises To Rule Them All

Posted on July 2, 2015 by Jacob Sahms

A full gauntlet of films is available for your extended Fourth of July celebrations. They’re diverse, with comedy, action, and thought-provoking power intertwined, thanks to turns by old favorites (Will Ferrell, Denzel Washington, Ben Stiller) and new ones (Jack O’Connell, … 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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Netflix’s Daredevil: Chasing Ghosts, For Love of a City (TV Review)

Posted on April 24, 2015 by Jacob Sahms

“Can I get a witness?” That’s what watching Netflix’s Daredevil was like for me. Not just a mesmerizing bit of eye candy a la Banshee, Game of Thrones, or Scandal, but a real, honest-to-goodness parable of good versus evil, of motivations, of the tearing … Continue reading →

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