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Teacher’s Overview of II Peter 2:1-3, 17-19 & Jude 17-23, Lifeway “Explore the Bible” lesson “Be Alert” for 5/18/25

Posted on 2025/05/10 by Shawn Thomas

An overview for Sunday School teachers and Bible study leaders who are preparing to teach Lifeway’s “Explore the Bible” lesson on II Peter 2:1-3, 17-19 & Jude 17-23, with the title “Be Alert,” scheduled for Sunday, May 18, 2025. A … Continue reading →

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Teacher’s Overview: Lifeway’s “Explore the Bible” lesson of Jeremiah 29:4-14, “Present”

Posted on 2023/07/08 by Shawn Thomas

A brief overview for Sunday School teachers and Bible study leaders, of Lifeway’s “Explore the Bible” lesson on Jeremiah 29:4-14, for Sunday, July 16, 2023, with the title, “Present.” A video version of this overview is available on YouTube at: … Continue reading →

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Teacher’s overview of Lifeway’s “Explore the Bible” lesson: Micah 3:1-12, “Leaders Needed”

Posted on 2022/11/06 by Shawn Thomas

A brief overview for Sunday School teachers and Bible study leaders, of Lifeway’s “Explore the Bible” lesson of Micah 3:1-2, for Sunday, November 13, 2022, with the title, “Leaders Needed.” A video version of this overview is available on YouTube … Continue reading →

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“The Incomparable Christ” (Hebrews 1:1-4 sermon)

Posted on 2022/10/10 by Shawn Thomas

The name of John Hay is not very well known today, but in the 1800s he was one of the most influential men in America. He was Secretary of State under Theodore Roosevelt, but he began his career as a … Continue reading →

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“True Religion” (Philippians 3:2-3)

Posted on 2021/08/09 by Shawn Thomas

There are some things on this earth, that it just doesn’t really matter that much what you believe about them. It’s just not that important. For example, you may believe that pecans are God’s gift to humanity. But I myself … Continue reading →

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“A Body In Motion” (Ephesians 4:11-16 sermon)

Posted on 2021/03/22 by Shawn Thomas

Sir Isaac Newton, the English scientist, is famous, among other things, for the “laws of motion” he formulated in the 1600’s: among them being that a body at rest tends to remain at rest, and a body in motion tends … Continue reading →

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“On The Alert” (I Peter 5:8-11 sermon)

Posted on 2020/01/13 by Shawn Thomas

Following the death of General Qasem Soleimani last week in Iraq, U.S. citizens and military in the Middle East were put on the alert: Iran had promised to avenge Soleimani’s death; everyone needed to beware of revenge attacks that could … Continue reading →

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“Jesus’ Warning Against False Religion” (Matthew 7:15-20 sermon)

Posted on 2017/11/06 by Shawn Thomas

Last Monday, WWOK tv in West Virginia reported a scam that has been going on in Kanawha Country, in which someone posing as a local deputy calls and demands a fine to be paid over the phone. The county said … Continue reading →

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“Different” or “False”?

Posted on 2017/10/17 by Shawn Thomas

“But it was because of the false brethren secretly brought in, who had sneaked in to spy out our liberty which we have in Christ Jesus, in order to bring us into bondage.” (Galatians 2:4) Some people are just “different” … Continue reading →

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When It’s Good To Be Intolerant

Posted on 2017/02/13 by Shawn Thomas

“If anyone comes to you and does not bring this teaching, do not receive him into your house, and do not give him a greeting, for the one who gives him a greeting participates in his evil deeds.” (II John … Continue reading →

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