Tag Archives: intercession

“What To Do If The End Is Near” (I Peter 4:7-11 sermon)

Posted on 2019/11/25 by Shawn Thomas

Last Sunday morning I mentioned that there had been a survey in which the American people were asked what they would do if they knew the world would end in a week. Two of the top responses, sadly, were that … Continue reading →

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The Prayer That Keeps Returning

Posted on 2018/02/16 by Shawn Thomas

“But as for me, when they were sick, my clothing was sackcloth; I humbled my soul with fasting, and my prayer kept returning to my bosom.” (Psalm 35:13) Can you remember a time when a prayer you were prayingfor someone was … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotions/Bible Studies, Discipleship, Uncategorized | Tagged intercession, intercessory prayer, pray without ceasing, prayer, Psalm 35:13 | 2 Comments

The Intercessor-Guardian

Posted on 2017/08/23 by Shawn Thomas

“I am no longer in the world, and yet they themselves are in the world, and I come to You. Holy Father, keep them in Your name, the name which You have given Me, that they may be one even … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotions/Bible Studies, Discipleship, Home & Family Life, Uncategorized | Tagged High Priestly Prayer, intercession, Jesus intercession, John 17:11-12, lead us not into temptation, Matthew 6:13, prayer, protection, spiritual protection, spiritual warfare, temptation | Leave a comment

Using Jesus’ Model Prayer (Matthew 6:9-13 sermon)

Posted on 2017/08/21 by Shawn Thomas

Hudson Taylor was the missionary to China who founded the Inland China Mission which touched multitudes of Chinese with the gospel. When Taylor was home in England, a young man who was interested in the ministry decided to go and … Continue reading →

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The Model Prayer & Praying For Your Child’s Future Spouse

Posted on 2017/06/20 by Shawn Thomas

“Pray then in this way …” (Matthew 6:9) Our son Paul wrote a sweet post on Facebook for Fathers Day, quoting an outline of a prayer I used (and still use) to pray for his future spouse, based on the … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotions/Bible Studies, Home & Family Life, Uncategorized | Tagged family, intercession, Lord's Prayer, marriage, Matthew 6:9-13, model prayer, prayer, prayer requests, praying for your child | 4 Comments

A Model of Intercession

Posted on 2017/06/05 by Shawn Thomas

“So the sisters sent word to Him, saying, ‘Lord, behold, he whom You love is sick.’” (John 11:3) The words of Mary & Martha to Jesus in 11:3 are not merely the record of a message between friends; but they … Continue reading →

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“Fasting For Spiritual Breakthrough” (Matthew 4:2 sermon)

Posted on 2017/04/03 by Shawn Thomas

On May of 1776, in the throes of the conflict of the birth of our country, General George Washington sent this order to his army: “The Continental Congress having ordered, Friday the 17th. Instant to be observed as a day … Continue reading →

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