Tag Archives: glory

Living In A Tent

Posted on 2018/01/16 by Shawn Thomas

“Now the LORD appeared to him by the oaks of Mamre, while he was sitting at the tent door in the heat of the day.” (Genesis 18:1) So Abraham literally lived in a “tent.” When angel asked him in :9, … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotions/Bible Studies, Discipleship, Doctrine/Theology | Tagged Abraham, commitment, discipleship, doctrine, faith, false teaching, Genesis 18, glory, hardship, heaven, Hebrews 11:, persecution, perseverance, prosperity gospel, reward, sacrifice, tents, theology, Your Best Life Now | Leave a comment

“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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His Eternal Plan For You

Posted on 2017/08/28 by Shawn Thomas

“Father, I desire that they also, whom You have given Me, be with Me where I am, so that they may behold My glory which You have given Me, for You loved Me before the foundation of the world.” (John … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotions/Bible Studies, Doctrine/Theology, Uncategorized | Tagged eternity, glory, heaven, home in heaven, John 17:24, new heavens and new earth, New Jerusalem, presence of the Lord, Psalm 16:11, Psalm 17:15, Revelation 22 | 1 Comment

Two Divine Assertions

Posted on 2017/08/18 by Shawn Thomas

“Now, Father, glorify Me together with Yourself, with the glory which I had with You before the world was.” (John 17:5) John 17 must be considered the highest of high prayers, made just before Jesus went to the cross, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotions/Bible Studies, Doctrine/Theology, Uncategorized | Tagged C.S. Lewis quote, Christ pre-existence, Deity of Christ, divinity of Christ, equality with God, glory, Jesus Christ, Jesus Christ God, John 17:5, John 1:1, John 1:2, Lord Liar Lunatic, Philippians 2 | Leave a comment

If You Loved Me You’d Rejoice!

Posted on 2017/08/01 by Shawn Thomas

“You heard that I said to you, ‘I go away and I will come to you.’ If you loved Me, you would have rejoiced because I go to the Father, for the Father is greater than I.” (John 14:28) Here … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotions/Bible Studies, Uncategorized | Tagged comfort, Death, eternal life, glory, God the Father, heaven, Hudson Taylor wife death, Hudson Taylor's Spiritual Secret, Jesus, John 14:28, peace | Leave a comment

Belief & Glory

Posted on 2017/06/21 by Shawn Thomas

“Jesus said to her, ‘Did I not say to you that if you believe, you will see the glory of God?’” (John 11:40) These words of Jesus, spoken to Martha before He raised Lazarus from the dead, could well have … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotions/Bible Studies, Uncategorized | Tagged faith, glory, heaven, John 11:40, Romans 3:23, salvation | Leave a comment

Be Careful Who You Praise

Posted on 2017/04/25 by Shawn Thomas

“Jesus then said to them, ‘Truly, truly, I say to you, it is not Moses who has given you the bread out of heaven, but it is My Father who gives you the true bread out of heaven.’” (John 6:32) … Continue reading →

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Faith Is The Victory

Posted on 2017/02/06 by Shawn Thomas

“For whatever is born of God overcomes the world; and this is the victory that has overcome the world — our faith.” (I John 5:4) SO many evils and troubles exist in our world: sickness, persecution, pain, disappointment, death. How … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotions/Bible Studies, Uncategorized | Tagged aging, Death, faith, faith is the victory, fear of death, glory, hardships, heaven, Hebrews 1:11, I John 5:4, II Corinthians 4:16, overcome, overcome the world, perspective, Romans 8:18, sufferings, victory, worldview | Leave a comment

Glorify God

Posted on 2016/06/23 by Shawn Thomas

“But when the crowds saw this, they were awestruck, and glorified God, who had given such authority to men.” (Matthew 9:8) This verse describes the response of the people to Jesus’ raising up of the paralzyed man who was brought … Continue reading →

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3 Reasons For Comfort In Affliction

Posted on 2016/02/08 by Shawn Thomas

“For momentary, light affliction is producing for us an eternal weight of glory far beyond all comparison.” (II Corinthians 4:17) The Apostle Paul gives the Corinthians — and us — three reasons in this verse why we can find comfort … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotions/Bible Studies, Uncategorized | Tagged affliction, comfort, glory, II Corinthians 4:17, purpose in suffering, Romans 8:18, suffering, trials | Leave a comment