Category Archives: Sermons

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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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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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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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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Sunday’s Sermon Today: Adopted By God

Posted on April 15, 2015 by Jacob Sahms

Today is Adoption Day at Blandford UMC. You’re adopted, I’m adopted. Everyone in this room is adopted. Now, some of you were adopted by earthly parents who chose you to be part of their family. That is just… awesome. But some of … Continue reading →

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Sunday’s Sermon Today: The Church’s Middle-Aged Powerpoint

Posted on April 8, 2015 by Jacob Sahms

God has been talking to me. Some of you were just thinking, “thank goodness, you are the preacher!” Others are less convinced, and are eyeing the exits… In all seriousness, over the last few weeks, I think God has been begging me … Continue reading →

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Sunday’s Sermon Today: Take HOPE (Easter -Luke 24:1-12)

Posted on April 1, 2015 by Jacob Sahms

Do you ever say things the wrong way, like you respond or you don’t respond the right way? One of my favorite comedians, Brian Regan, shares a series of instances of “foot in mouth” disease- like when you ask someone … Continue reading →

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Sunday’s Sermon Today: The Script Is Flipped (Luke 19:28-48)

Posted on March 25, 2015 by Jacob Sahms

Easter is only a week away. Around here, where spring has sprung after a cold, snowy winter, it seems like Christmas wasn’t that long ago. Ash Wednesday was snowed out – and we missed one of the Sundays, too. But … Continue reading →

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