Category Archives: Theology

Sunday’s Sermon Today: Who’s Invited? (Luke 14:15-24)

Posted on February 26, 2014 by Jacob Sahms

If you were having a party, and you could only invite one person, who would it be? Five people? Fifty people? Obviously, the more people you could invite, the less selective you have to be. The thing about Jesus’ “Parable … Continue reading →

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The Monuments Men: Does History Matter? (Movie Review)

Posted on February 25, 2014 by Jacob Sahms

The latest collaboration between George Clooney and Matt Damon plays out like a mashup of Indiana Jones (or National Treasure) with splashes of Ocean’s Eleven and Saving Private Ryan. Robert M. Edsel’s The Monuments Men: Allied Heroes, Nazi Thieves and the Greatest Treasure Hunt in History gets … Continue reading →

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Sunday’s Sermon Today: Are You Convinced? (Luke 16:19-31)

Posted on February 20, 2014 by Jacob Sahms

Imagine the most luxurious house you’ve ever seen. Was it in a movie? Was it watching Cribs or The Lifestyles of the Rich & Famous? It’s the kind of house that screams excess, that has more rooms than you could visit on a weekend … Continue reading →

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Sunday’s Sermon Today: Get Found (Luke 15:1-10)

Posted on February 20, 2014 by Jacob Sahms

We think we get Jesus. Jesus, who performs miracles of healing. Jesus, who feeds many. Jesus, who teaches. Jesus, who dies one dark Friday and rises again on a Sunday. But our scripture today drops us right into the center of the … Continue reading →

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The Lego Movie: Embrace Joy (Movie Review)

Posted on February 17, 2014 by Jacob Sahms

Should an animated kids movie really be this fun? In this film inspired by the little stacking blocks, Phil Lord and Chris Miller (the writer/directors behind the Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs films and, oddly enough, the big screen 21 Jump Street films) deliver … Continue reading →

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What Kind Of Friend Are You? (A Mustard Seed Musing) (Luke 5:17-26)

Posted on February 16, 2014 by Jacob Sahms

There’s nothing more intimidating than preaching to a chapel full of pastors. Well, maybe preaching your ordination sermon to them, or having the bishop show up. But on Tuesday, that’s exactly what I’ll have to do at our District meeting. … Continue reading →

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Uncommon Marriage: One Faithful Couple (Book Review)

Posted on February 14, 2014 by Jacob Sahms

It seems appropriate, on Valentine’s Day, to post a review on an amazing couple who are “learning about lasting love and overcoming life’s obstacles together.” Sure, as a pastor, I’ve read my fair share of books on “love and marriage,” … Continue reading →

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Sunday’s Sermon Today: Are You Trustworthy? (Luke 16:1-13)

Posted on February 13, 2014 by Jacob Sahms

I saw two signs on the way back from Richmond one day. “We are you going, heaven or hell?” read one. “We must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ,” intoned the other with a white Jesus standing on … Continue reading →

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Sunday’s Sermon Today: My Brother’s Keeper (Luke 10:25-37)

Posted on February 13, 2014 by Jacob Sahms

I love Jesus’ interactions with people, one-on-one. Sure, maybe he was standing there in the middle of the synagogue or field, and someone challenges him, but it’s Jesus and this person, head to head. Sometimes, the other person wants to … Continue reading →

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Brad Silverman On His Film, Grace Unplugged (Interview)

Posted on February 12, 2014 by Jacob Sahms

Brad Silverman enthusiastically projects optimism and hope when discussing his latest project,Grace Unplugged. The film, starring AJ Michalka (Aly and AJ) and James Denton (Desperate Housewives), follows the prodigal journey of Grace (Michalka) as she explores the world of rock’n’roll … Continue reading →

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