Tag Archives: end times

“Jesus Directs His Church” (Acts 1:1-8 sermon)

Posted on 2022/02/21 by Shawn Thomas

Steve Jobs was one of the most unique CEO’s in history. He had a lot of quirks, but he led Apple computers to become what is now THE largest company in the world, worth over 300 BILLION dollars. But among … Continue reading →

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“Waiting For Our King” (Psalm 110 sermon)

Posted on 2020/06/15 by Shawn Thomas

When I was growing up I loved the story of Robin Hood — I had an oversized green t-shirt that I would wear, with a brown belt around my waist, as I would take my bow & arrows out into … Continue reading →

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“The Prophets and Your Salvation” (I Peter 1:10-12 sermon)

Posted on 2019/05/19 by Shawn Thomas

Back when I was a young preacher at my first church in Oklahoma City, I got a little book in the mail one day, from Edgar Whisenant: “88 Reasons Why The Rapture Will Be In 1988.” Whisenant was a NASA … Continue reading →

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Prayer and the End of All Things

Posted on 2016/12/21 by Shawn Thomas

“The end of all things is near; therefore, be of sound judgment and sober spirit for the purpose of prayer.” (I Peter 4:7) A thoughtless person, contemplating the end of the world, might consider that prayer was not of much … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Events, Devotions/Bible Studies, Uncategorized | Tagged confession, end times, eschatology, eternity, I Peter 4:7, intercession, prayer | Leave a comment

A Verse For Times Like These

Posted on 2016/11/30 by Shawn Thomas

“Therefore, gird your minds for action, keep sober in spirit, fix your hope completely on the grace to be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ.” (I Peter 1:13) Here Peter encourages Christians in the midst of difficulty … Continue reading →

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“Eschatou”, not “Eschatology”

Posted on 2014/07/30 by Shawn Thomas

Many of God’s people are fond of dwelling on the “end times”, otherwise known as “eschatology”, from the Greek word “eschatos”, which means “end.” But this obsession is unhealthy and was rebuked by Jesus when He addressed His disciples in … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotions/Bible Studies | Tagged Acts 1:6-8, church, end times, eschatology, eschatou, focus, mission | 1 Comment