Category Archives: Ministry

Our Ministry Attitude

Posted on 2016/01/14 by Shawn Thomas

What attitude should we demonstrate towards those with whom we serve in God’s Kingdom work? Paul gives us a brief outline of his perspective in II Corinthians 1:24: “Not that we lord it over your faith, but are workers with … Continue reading →

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“Binding Up The Brokenhearted”?

Posted on 2016/01/13 by Shawn Thomas

“The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me … He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted …”.  (Isaiah 61:1) The Lord Jesus quotes Isaiah 61:1 in Luke 4:18 regarding His own ministry. He fulfilled its prophecy Himself … Continue reading →

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“Who Is Adequate For These Things?”

Posted on 2016/01/11 by Shawn Thomas

“and who is adequate for these things?” (II Corinthians 2:16) Anyone who has ever taken their Christian ministry seriously can identify with the words of the Apostle Paul in this verse.  Here Paul just exclaims about the gravity of the … Continue reading →

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Church: Not Spiritual “Show & Tell”

Posted on 2015/12/09 by Shawn Thomas

“What is the outcome then, brethren? When you assemble, each one has a psalm, has a teaching, has a revelation, has a tongue, has an interpretation. Let all things be done for edification.” (I Corinthians 14:26) After detailing several ways … Continue reading →

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The Triune Example For Unity Amidst Diversity In The Church

Posted on 2015/11/16 by Shawn Thomas

In I Corinthians 12:4-6 Paul definitely spoke in purposeful Trinitarian terms in order to make his point about God’s desire for unity amidst a diversity of gifts in His church: — :4 “Now there are varieties of gifts, but the … Continue reading →

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A Faithful Steward of the Word

Posted on 2015/11/09 by Shawn Thomas

“For I received from the Lord that which I also delivered to you …” (I Corinthians 11:23) In this passage Paul was writing to the Corinthian church about what he had passed on to them about the practice of the … Continue reading →

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What Kind Of Minister?

Posted on 2015/10/01 by Shawn Thomas

Many pastors and other ministers in churches today are noted for their “creativity”, or for their authoritarian nature. But how does this line up with scripture?  In I Corinthians 4:1, the Apostle Paul wrote:  “Let a man regard us in … Continue reading →

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Sow The Word

Posted on 2015/08/05 by Shawn Thomas

Mark 4:14 contains simply 5 words: “The sower sows the word.” But it is a clear reminder of our most important task as Christian ministers: we are to be sowing the word of God into the hearts and minds of … Continue reading →

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Bonhoeffer on Preaching

Posted on 2015/06/23 by Shawn Thomas

Eric Metaxas’ biography of Dietrich Bonhoeffer contains a one-page description of the German pastor and theologian’s outlook and practice of preaching. It is well worth reading by anyone who preaches, who hopes to preach, or who is instructed by preaching … Continue reading →

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THE Power For Salvation

Posted on 2015/05/11 by Shawn Thomas

Many Christians can quote Romans 1:16, but perhaps we need to hear again what it is really saying?  “For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes …”. … Continue reading →

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