Tag Archives: I Peter 2:2

“A Good Servant & The Word” (I Timothy 4:6 sermon)

Posted on 2022/10/24 by Shawn Thomas

Years ago Winston Churchill, who was for many years prime minister of Britain, had just published a collection of his magazine articles under the title Thoughts and Adventures (Amid These Storms). In Churchill’s biography, William Manchester writes: “As usual, (Churchill) … Continue reading →

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“Confidence On That Day” (II Timothy 1:12 sermon)

Posted on 2021/11/15 by Shawn Thomas

Author Dane Ortlund wrote: “When my two-year-old Benjamin begins to wade into the gentle slope of the zero-entry swimming pool near our home, he instinctively grabs hold of my hand. He holds on tight as the water gradually gets deeper. … Continue reading →

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Your First Word of the Day

Posted on 2015/07/27 by Shawn Thomas

I suppose a Monday morning “start of the week” blog is as good a time as any to publish some thoughts I have harbored for some time. Several years ago I began writing daily devotionals at shawnethomas.com, in the hopes … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotions/Bible Studies, Discipleship | Tagged Bible Reading, Bible studies, blogs, commentaries, daily devotions, I Peter 2:2, pure milk of the word, scripture | 2 Comments

“The Discipline of the Word” (I Peter 2:1-3 sermon)

Posted on 2015/04/27 by Shawn Thomas

(Preached 4-26-15, Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church, Morganton, NC) For years before his death in 2013, Pat Summerall broadcast NFL games and other sporting events on television. Many of you would recognize his voice to this day. Some of you also … Continue reading →

Posted in "The Disciplines of Disciples" series, Sermons | Tagged Bible, daily Bible reading, daily devotions, disciples, God's word, I Corinthians 2:14, I Peter 2:1-3, I Peter 2:2, I want more, Jesus Calling, quiet time, scripture, spiritual disciplines, The Disciplines of Disciples | 4 Comments

“The Discipline of the Word” I Peter 2:1-3 sermon

Posted on 2014/08/25 by Shawn Thomas

(Preached 8-24-17 at First Baptist Pauls Valley, OK) For years before his death in 2013, Pat Summerall broadcast NFL games on television. Many of you would recognize his voice to this day. Some of you also know that Summerall’s life … Continue reading →

Posted in "The Disciplines of Disciples" series, Discipleship, Sermons | Tagged Bible Reading, Bible reading plan, daily quiet time, discipleship, Donald Whitney, Eugene Peterson, I Peter 2:1-3, I Peter 2:2, Pat Summerall, scripture | 1 Comment

God’s Word: Desire or Discipline?

Posted on 2014/08/25 by Shawn Thomas

In light of I Peter 2:2’s command to “long for the pure milk of the word, that by it you may grow in respect to salvation”, one might ask if spending time in the Bible should be considered to be … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotions/Bible Studies | Tagged Bible, Bible Reading, desire, devotions, discipline, I Peter 2:2, quiet time, scripture, word of God | Leave a comment

Is “God Calling” Through That Devotional Book?

Posted on 2013/07/19 by Shawn Thomas

The books God Calling and Jesus Calling have become very popular devotional readings over the years, making numerous “best-seller” lists. But from the moment I began to see quotes from the books being posted on Facebook and other places I … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Events, Discipleship, Doctrine/Theology, Ministry, Reviews | Tagged Bible Reading, CRI, daily devotions, devotional books, discernment, God Calling, I Peter 2:2, II Timothy 3:16, inspiration, Jesus Calling, Kathy Keller, review, Tim Challies | 10 Comments

What Should I Preach On This Sunday?

Posted on 2013/07/02 by Shawn Thomas

If this sounds like an odd title for a blog post, let me explain its origin: WordPress blog statistics show you what internet searches have brought people to your blog. For example, on a given day, my stats might indicate … Continue reading →

Posted in Ministry | Tagged Bible Reading, daily devotions, expository preaching, I Corinthians 10:13, I Peter 2:2, I Timothy 4:16, ministerial life, ministry, pastoring, preaching, pure milk of the word, quiet time, song BIBLE | 2 Comments