Tag Archives: I Corinthians 10:31

“Uncle Sam Needs YOU: To Be Salt & Light” (Matthew 5:13-16 sermon)

Posted on 2017/07/03 by Shawn Thomas

We’ve all seen the famous recruiting sign, “Uncle Sam needs YOU!” The truth is, Uncle Sam DOES need you: our country is in desperate need of you today. NOT necessarily to sign up for the military — though we do … Continue reading →

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Sickness For The Glory Of God?

Posted on 2017/05/31 by Shawn Thomas

“This sickness is not to end in death, but for the glory of God, so that the Son of God may be glorified by it.” (John 11:4) The Bible repeatedly teaches us that God is to be glorified in everything … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotions/Bible Studies, Uncategorized | Tagged discipleship, glory of God, healing, I Corinthians 10:31, II Corinthians 12:7-9, illness, infirmities, John 1:14, purpose, sickness | 2 Comments

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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For The Glory Of God

Posted on 2016/02/29 by Shawn Thomas

“… this gracious work, which is being administered by us for the glory of the Lord Himself …” (II Corinthians 8:19) Here Paul, writing about the offering that he and his associates were taking up for the impoverished saints at … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotions/Bible Studies, Discipleship, Ministry, Uncategorized | Tagged chief end of man, glorify God, glory of God, I Corinthians 10:31, II Corinthians 8:19, ministry, ministry purpose, purpose, Westminster Shorter Catechism | Leave a comment

Paul on Decision-Making, Part III

Posted on 2015/10/27 by Shawn Thomas

“Whether, then, you eat or drink or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.” (I Corinthians 10:31) In the book of I Corinthians, the Apostle Paul shares several “nuggets” of truth which can help us in our … Continue reading →

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When You Don’t Have A Word

Posted on 2013/04/08 by Shawn Thomas

In Psalm 130 the Psalmist, in “the depths,” cries out to God. Then in :5 he says: “in His word do I hope”. In “the depths” of our own particular situations, we should do the same thing: put our hope … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotions/Bible Studies | Tagged a word from God, depths, faith, I Corinthians 10:31, Psalm 100:5, Psalm 130:5, Romans 8:28, Romans 8:29, trials, trust | 4 Comments