Tag Archives: Christology

“Jesus Christ: Who He Is, and What He Did” (Revelation 1:5 sermon)

Posted on 2023/02/27 by Shawn Thomas

In 1925, Bruce Barton wrote a book on Jesus Christ entitled, The Man Nobody Knows. He said he was tired of hearing Jesus portrayed as a wimpy, “milk toast” character, and he wanted to show America a Jesus for the … Continue reading →

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Teachers’ Overview of Lifeway’s “Explore the Bible” lesson: John 1:1-14, “In The Beginning.”

Posted on 2022/11/26 by Shawn Thomas

A brief overview for Sunday School teachers and Bible Study leaders, of Lifeway’s Explore The Bible lesson of John 1:1-14, “In the Beginning,” for Sun, Dec. 4, 2022. A video version of this overview is available on YouTube at: INTRO: … Continue reading →

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“The Greatest Mission Trip” (Philippians 2:5-13 sermon)

Posted on 2017/12/04 by Shawn Thomas

After our morning service today, we have the opportunity to stay for soup and sandwiches, sponsored by our student ministry, to support the Hamburg, Germany mission trip that they will be going on this summer. I’m excited that a dozen … Continue reading →

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God’s Will In One Word

Posted on 2017/12/04 by Shawn Thomas

“He made known to us the mystery of His will, according to His kind intention which He purposed in Him.” (Ephesians 1:9) What is God’s will for me? Ephesians 1:3-14 contains a list of “every spiritual blessing” that God gave … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotions/Bible Studies | Tagged Christology, Ephesians 1:9, God's will, Jesus, Jesus Christ | 2 Comments

The Fount of Every Blessing

Posted on 2017/11/23 by Shawn Thomas

“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ.” (Ephesians 1:3) Ephesians 1:3-14 is notable for its list of blessings which God has given … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotions/Bible Studies, Doctrine/Theology | Tagged blessing, Christ, Christology, Ephesians 1:3, spiritual blessing, Thanksgiving | Leave a comment

The Gospel in a Nutshell

Posted on 2017/11/01 by Shawn Thomas

“But when the fullness of time came, God sent forth His Son, born of a woman, born under the Law, so that He might redeem those who were under the Law, that we might receive the adoption as sons.” (Galatians … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotions/Bible Studies, Uncategorized | Tagged adoption as sons, Christ, Christ deity, Christ humanity, Christology, Galatians 4:4-5, gospel, gospel in a nutshell, John 1:12, Old Testament prophecies, salvation | 1 Comment

“The Narrow Way To Heaven” (Matthew 7:13-14 sermon)

Posted on 2017/10/23 by Shawn Thomas

A few years ago Cheryl & I were going to a big public event, and we were looking for the line to get in. We saw this one big crowded line, so we figured: That must be the one we … Continue reading →

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The Witness of His Words

Posted on 2017/05/10 by Shawn Thomas

“The officers answered, ‘Never has a man spoken the way this man speaks.’” (John 7:46) These officers (basically the Temple police) were no trained theologians, yet they could recognize what is plain to everyone. No one — ever — has … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotions/Bible Studies, Uncategorized | Tagged C.S. Lewis, Christology, Deity of Christ, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Jesus Christ God, Jesus Deity, John 7:46, John 8:11, Lord Liar Lunatic, Luke 23:34, Matthew 22:21, theology | 1 Comment

Exclusive, Outrageous Jesus

Posted on 2017/04/24 by Shawn Thomas

“Everyone who has heard and learned from the Father, comes to Me.” (John 6:45) Many people who think they “like” Jesus today probably have no idea about some of the outrageous, exclusive things He actually said. Here in :45 we … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotions/Bible Studies, Uncategorized | Tagged Christ, Christology, exclusivity, Jesus, John 14:6, John 6:45, salvation | Leave a comment

How Clear Can It Be?

Posted on 2017/04/12 by Shawn Thomas

“So that all will honor the Son even as they honor the Father. He who does not honor the Son does not honor the Father who sent Him.” (John 5:23) How is Jesus to be regarded by us? As a … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotions/Bible Studies, Doctrine/Theology, Uncategorized | Tagged Christology, Colossians 2:9, Deity of Christ, Hebrews 1:3, Jesus Christ, John 14:9, John 5:23, theology, worship | Leave a comment