Set Free Like Superman? | Church for Nerds Sermon on Romans 6

A Bible Study on the superhero film Superman (2025)

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Opening Prayer

Start with a prayer inviting understanding.

Sample Prayer:
Holy God, thank You for calling us out of darkness and into Your marvelous light. Help us understand what it truly means to live as servants of righteousness. Open our hearts as we learn through Your Word and the story of Superman how to choose kindness, truth, and love every day. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Prep Questions

1. What’s the kindest thing someone has ever done for you?

2. When you think of Superman, what values do you associate with him?

3. How do you define the difference between being “nice” and being “kind”?

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Shortened Transcript

• This study uses James Gunn’s Superman (2025) as a lens to explore Romans 6:17-18, where Paul says we become “slaves of righteousness.” Superman learns that his biological parents had a dark vision for him to rule Earth, but instead he chooses the selfless, kind values he learned from the Kents. This moment of choosing virtue over power reflects how Christians reject sin and live for righteousness. Superman’s journey mirrors the Christian path of sanctification – the lifelong process of becoming more like Christ.