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The Family of God

Posted on 2016/07/28 by Shawn Thomas

“And stretching out His hand toward His disciples, He said: ‘Behold My mother and My brothers!’” (Matthew 12:49) This passage is just one of many in the New Testament where Jesus turns the traditional values of this world upside-down.  Verse … Continue reading →

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Why “Turning Over A New Leaf” Is Never Enough

Posted on 2016/07/27 by Shawn Thomas

“Now when the unclean spirit goes out of a man, it passes through waterless places seeking rest, and does not find it. Then it says, ‘I will return to my house from which I came’; and when it comes, it … Continue reading →

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The Heart of Our Evangelism Problem

Posted on 2016/07/26 by Shawn Thomas

“For the mouth speaks out of that which fills the heart.” (Matthew 12:34) Jesus spoke these words to the Pharisees, who accused Him in :24 of casting out demons by the power of Beelzebub. He turned the focus back on … Continue reading →

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Will You Pay The Price For Unity?

Posted on 2016/07/25 by Shawn Thomas

“Jesus said to them, any kingdom that is divided against itself is laid waste; and any city or house divided against itself will not stand.” (Matthew 12:25) Many churches, organizations — and even our nation — need to give heed … Continue reading →

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Are You Neglecting Your Mission To The Nations?

Posted on 2016/07/21 by Shawn Thomas

“And in His name the Gentiles will hope.” (Matthew 12:21) The present verse is actually a quote from Isaiah 42 about the coming Messiah, and how the Gentiles (the non-Israelite nations of the world) would put their trust in Him. … Continue reading →

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An Outrageous Claim

Posted on 2016/07/20 by Shawn Thomas

“But I say to you that something greater than the Temple is here.” (Matthew 12:6) From time to time we hear the assertion that Jesus never claimed to be God. Anyone saying such things demonstrates gross Biblical illiteracy. Passages such … Continue reading →

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Compassion, Not Criticism

Posted on 2016/07/19 by Shawn Thomas

“But when the Pharisees saw this, they said to Him, ‘Look, Your disciples do what is not lawful to do on a Sabbath.’”  (Matthew 12:2) “When (they) saw … they said …”.  Seeing, and then being critical, was a mark … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Secret Thoughts of an Unlikely Convert, by Rosaria Butterfield

Posted on 2016/07/18 by Shawn Thomas

I’ll just say it up front: The Secret Thoughts of an Unlikely Convert is one of the most compelling books I have ever read. The title leads one to think that it will give the reader a peek into the … Continue reading →

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“Pressing On To Know the Lord” (Hosea 6:3 sermon)

Posted on 2016/07/18 by Shawn Thomas

Not long ago I read of a well-known actress who said that when she wasn’t acting, she really had no purpose in life. She said she just about went crazy because she nothing to do, and she said, “Thank God … Continue reading →

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Judgment For Those With No Excuse

Posted on 2016/07/18 by Shawn Thomas

“Nevertheless I say to you that it will be more tolerable for the land of Sodom in the day of judgment than for you.” (Matthew 11:24) Jesus’ words here are so strong.  Speaking to the people of Capernaum, The Lord … Continue reading →

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