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grantimusmax
Grant Barnes, aka Grantimus Maximus, aka The Nerdcore Theologian. Currently, he is a PhD Candidate at the Graduate Theological Union at Berkeley, California. He is a graduate of Perkins School of Theology with a Masters Degree in Divinity. He graduated from Texas State University Cum Laude with a Bachelor's degree in English, minor in History. He watches way too many movies, reads too many books, listens to too much music, and plays too many video games to ever join the mundane reality people claim is the "Real World." He rejects your reality, and replaces it with a vision of what could be, a better one, shaped by his love for God.
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Tag Archives: Discipleship
Grab Your Nets, Mark 1: 14-20
There are going to be people out there that want to see the kingdom of God, but don’t know that yet. The thing to remember is this: Discipleship is for everyone.
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Remarkably Supportive Water
Matthew 14:22-33 Common English Bible (CEB) 22 Right then, Jesus made the disciples get into the boat and go ahead to the other side of the lake while he dismissed the crowds. 23 When he sent them away, he … Continue reading
A Fishy Scenario
This sermon was preached at Lufkin First United Methodist Church at Eventide worship, January 25, 2014. Matthew 4:12-23 12 Now when Jesus heard that John had been arrested, he withdrew to Galilee. 13He left Nazareth and made his home in Capernaum by … Continue reading
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Tagged Discipleship, Evangelism, faith, Fishing, Jesus, Religion
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The Grim Calculus of the Cross
The following is the sermon I delivered at Lufkin First United Methodist Church on September 8, 2013. Luke 14:25-33 Common English Bible (CEB) 25 Large crowds were traveling with Jesus. Turning to them, he said, 26 “Whoever comes to me and doesn’t … Continue reading
The Song of the Disciples
Alright, so confession time: I haven’t kept up with the blog everyday like I planned. Obviously. I’m in the process of doing some serious life-weeding, trying to find what’s important, what I can let slide, and what is absolutely essential … Continue reading
Called to Give: Service
This sermon was delivered on February 3, 2013, at Wallace UMC. John 13:1-20 13Now before the festival of the Passover, Jesus knew that his hour had come to depart from this world and go to the Father. Having loved his … Continue reading
Called to Give: Gifts
This sermon was delivered on January 27, 2013 at Wallace UMC. 1 Corinthians 12:3-13 3Therefore I want you to understand that no one speaking by the Spirit of God ever says ‘Let Jesus be cursed!’ and no one can say … Continue reading
Called to Give: Presence
This sermon was delivered on January 20, 2012, at Wallace UMC. 1 Timothy 4:6-16 6 If you put these instructions before the brothers and sisters,* you will be a good servant* of Christ Jesus, nourished on the words of the faith and of … Continue reading
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Called to Give: Prayer
This sermon was preached on January 13, 2012, at Wallace UMC. 1 Timothy 2:1-7 2 First of all, then, I ask that requests, prayers, petitions, and thanksgiving be made for all people.2 Pray for kings and everyone who is in … Continue reading
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Scarecrows of the Heart
This sermon was delivered on 9/23 at Wallace United Methodist Church. Mark 9:30-37 Jesus and his disciples went on from there and passed through Galilee. He did not want anyone to know it; for he was teaching his disciples, saying … Continue reading
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Tagged Batman, Christianity, Discipleship, Fear, Religion, scarecrows, Sermon
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