Tag Archives: discernment

“We Are All A Mixed Bag” (Luke 10:38-42 sermon)

Posted on 2020/08/24 by Shawn Thomas

One of the controversies that has engulfed our country the last months has been regarding statues in different parts of our country, of people who had something in their past which is offensive to some people today. For example, Thomas … Continue reading →

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“Prayers For Those You Love” (Philippians 1:7-11 sermon)

Posted on 2020/02/24 by Shawn Thomas

During the American War for Independence, John Adams, one of our Founding Fathers, corresponded with his wife Abigail, and thankfully their letters back & forth have been preserved for us. They are full of humor, and history, and love. In … Continue reading →

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“Asking & Discerning” (Matthew 7:6-11 sermon)

Posted on 2017/10/02 by Shawn Thomas

I loved our Children’s Ministry Bible presentation last week, and I especially appreciated how Dr. Amanda mentioned that she is teaching our kids the importance of CONTEXT in scripture. It’s hard to overstate the importance of that in Bible interpretation. … Continue reading →

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“America’s Verse” — “Judge Not” (Matthew 7:1-5 sermon)

Posted on 2017/09/25 by Shawn Thomas

If each of us in our church shared our favorite football teams this morning, I’d think the Carolina Panthers might be at the top of the list. We also have a few die hard Washington Redskins fans, like Josh Peterson … Continue reading →

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“A Time To Wait, and A Time To Act” (Matthew 4:12-17 sermon)

Posted on 2017/05/01 by Shawn Thomas

Ecclesiastes 3 says: “There is an appointed time for everything. And there is a time for every event under heaven: A time to give birth and a time to die; a time to plant and a time to uproot what … Continue reading →

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Test The Spirits

Posted on 2017/01/23 by Shawn Thomas

“Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world.” (I John 4;1) Here John addresses what has become one of the weaknesses … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotions/Bible Studies, Uncategorized | Tagged discernment, doctrine, false teachers, heresy, I John 4:1, theology | Leave a comment

One Important Lesson About The End

Posted on 2016/09/29 by Shawn Thomas

“See to it that no one misleads you.” (Matthew 24:4) Jesus’ disciples had just asked Him in :3, “Tell us, when will these things happen, and what will be the sign of Your coming, and of the end of the … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotions/Bible Studies, Doctrine/Theology, Uncategorized | Tagged discernment, doctrine, eschatology, false teachers, I John 4:1, Matthew 24:4 | 1 Comment

“Three Fruits of Christian Maturity” (Phil. 1:7-11 sermon)

Posted on 2016/09/04 by Shawn Thomas

Cheryl & I had to laugh three years ago, as we watched our son-in-law (who is probably about as mechanically inclined as I am, which isn’t saying very much!) try to put together a baby swing in the living room … Continue reading →

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Don’t “Sit In the Seat Of Scoffers”

Posted on 2016/08/22 by Shawn Thomas

“How blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked, nor stand in the path of sinners, not sit in the seat of scoffers.” (Psalm 1:1) Psalm 1 opens with a blessing for the person … Continue reading →

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A Clear And Present Danger

Posted on 2016/05/24 by Shawn Thomas

“Beware of the false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly are ravenous wolves.” (Matthew 7:15) Having just admonished His disciples to enter by the narrow way to heaven (:13-14) Jesus now warns against false prophets. These … Continue reading →

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