Tag Archives: humility

Psalm 2: A Word For Our Days

Posted on 2015/07/20 by Shawn Thomas

This week I finished a tremendous book, Eric Metaxas’ biography of Dietrich Bonhoeffer. It tells the story of a gifted young man who grew up in Germany in the early 1900’s, and who went into the ministry, becoming a noted … Continue reading →

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“The Discipline of Fasting” (Ezra 8:21 sermon)

Posted on 2015/07/06 by Shawn Thomas

A Christian disciple from India came to the United States a few years ago, and made the tour of a number of our Baptist churches, both observing and speaking. After a few weeks, he asked a question of his host. … Continue reading →

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Who Me, “Ungodly”?

Posted on 2015/05/29 by Shawn Thomas

Many professed Christians tend to think of themselves as “pretty good church people” — but Romans 5:6 reminds us that genuine Christians were, at least once, very much otherwise: “For while we were still helpless, at the right time, Christ … Continue reading →

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“If it’s God’s will”?

Posted on 2015/05/06 by Shawn Thomas

One must admit, Paul didn’t make much of a “positive confession” in Romans 1:10, when he told the church at Rome: “if perhaps now at last by the will of God I may succeed in coming to you.” Those words … Continue reading →

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The Old, Old Story

Posted on 2015/05/04 by Shawn Thomas

Many contemporary Christians are looking for something “new” to share from their pulpits and classes — but they are making a huge mistake. In Romans 1:15 the Apostle Paul writes: “So, for my part, I am eager to preach the … Continue reading →

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Do You Really Believe This?

Posted on 2015/04/14 by Shawn Thomas

There are a number of verses in scripture which are easy to skim over quickly, and nod your head thoughtlessly in agreement — but if you stop and think about what they really mean, they may give you pause. Proverbs … Continue reading →

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With The Humble Is Wisdom

Posted on 2015/03/23 by Shawn Thomas

Proverbs 11:2 says: “When pride comes, then comes dishonor, but with the humble is wisdom.” Why would humility help lead you to wisdom? 

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Which Kind of Person Are YOU?

Posted on 2015/03/19 by Shawn Thomas

Proverbs 9:7-8 warns us: “He who corrects a scoffer gets dishonor for himself … do not reprove a scoffer, or he will hate you, reprove a wise man, and he will love you.” These verses teach us that there is … Continue reading →

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What’s Your Attitude?

Posted on 2015/03/10 by Shawn Thomas

Proverbs 4 contains several admonitions for us to listen to God’s wisdom: — :1 “Hear, O sons, the instruction of a father …” — :10 “Hear, my son, and accept my sayings …” — :20 “My son, give attention to … Continue reading →

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Are You Instructing God?

Posted on 2015/02/12 by Shawn Thomas

Job 40:7 is one of those places where we see that God has a sense of humor. When He finally addresses Job out of the whirlwind, He says to him, “I will ask you, and you instruct Me.” If this … Continue reading →

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