Tag Archives: kingdom

Introduction to the Model Prayer (Matthew 6:1-13 sermon)

Posted on 2020/09/14 by Shawn Thomas

(Preached at the First Baptist Church of Angleton, TX 9/13/20) The pastor who married Cheryl & I, Bill Elliff, tells of how a mentor of his, Ron Dunn, was visiting Scotland with his wife, Kay. They rented a car to … Continue reading →

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Praying “In Jesus’ Name”

Posted on 2017/07/25 by Shawn Thomas

These two verses in John 14 are VERY strong in their teaching that what a follower of Jesus asks “in His name”, He will give: — :13 “Whatever you ask in My name, that will I do …” — :14 … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotions/Bible Studies, Uncategorized | Tagged God's will, Jesus' name, John 14:13-14, kingdom, model prayer, prayer, praying in Jesus' name | 2 Comments

What Displeases Your Master

Posted on 2016/10/04 by Shawn Thomas

“But his master answered and said to him, ‘You wicked, lazy slave, you knew that I reap where I did not sow and gather where I scattered no seed.’” (Matthew 25:26) There are two things which the master of the … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotions/Bible Studies, Uncategorized | Tagged consecration, holiness, kingdom, laziness, Lordship, Matthew 25:26, morality, obedience, sanctification, sin, wickedness | Leave a comment

The Real Reason You Shouldn’t Worry

Posted on 2016/05/03 by Shawn Thomas

“For this reason I say to you, do not be worried about your life, as to what you will eat or what you will drink …”. (Matthew 6:25) Many Christians would admit that anxiety is one of the biggest problems … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotions/Bible Studies, Uncategorized | Tagged anxiety, focus, kingdom, Matthew 6:25, Matthew 6:33, worry | 2 Comments

God Will Do What Your Worry Won’t

Posted on 2015/12/04 by Shawn Thomas

“For I am God, and there is no other; God, and there is no one like Me … saying, ‘My purpose will be established, and I will accomplish all My good pleasure.’” (Isaiah 46:9-10) If you’re tempted to worry about … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotions/Bible Studies, Uncategorized | Tagged "Sovereignty of God", anxiety, God's will, Isaiah 46:9-10, kingdom, kingdom work, service, sovereignty, trust, worry | 1 Comment

Why Not Rather Be Wronged?

Posted on 2015/10/12 by Shawn Thomas

Posted in Devotions/Bible Studies | Tagged I Corinthians 6:7, kingdom, Law, lawsuits, selfishness, sin, witness | Leave a comment

Different Ministries, Same Team!

Posted on 2015/09/23 by Shawn Thomas

“Now he who plants and he who waters are one, but each will receive his own reward according to his own labor.” (I Corinthians 3:8) This passage gives us a good guide for the way that we are to see … Continue reading →

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Divided Kingdoms Can’t Stand

Posted on 2015/07/01 by Shawn Thomas

In Mark 3:24 Jesus responded to the Jewish leaders who accused Him of casting out demons through Satan’s power by saying “if a kingdom is divided against itself, that kingdom is not able to stand.” His word made sense in … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotions/Bible Studies | Tagged church, divided kingdom, divisions, factions, kingdom, Mark 3:24, unity | 4 Comments

The Model Prayer: Kingdom Praying (Matthew 6:10 message)

Posted on 2015/04/30 by Shawn Thomas

(Preached at Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church, Wed. 4-29-15) Yesterday, a well-known pastor wrote on his Twitter account something about all of the troubles our world is facing right now: the killings by ISIS, the earthquake in Nepal, the riots in … Continue reading →

Posted in Discipleship, Sermons, The Model Prayer Series | Tagged evangelism, how to pray, India mission, intercession, kingdom, kingdom of God, Kingdom of Heaven, Kingdom praying, Lord's Prayer, Matthew 6:10, missions, model prayer, Oswald Chambers, prayer, prayer outline, Romans 10 | 1 Comment

Kingdom-First Praying

Posted on 2014/04/15 by Shawn Thomas

In I Kings 3:9, David’s son Solomon, told by the Lord to ask whatever he wished God to give him, prayed his famous prayer asking God to give him an understanding heart to judge His people. In :11, God commended … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotions/Bible Studies | Tagged II Kings 3, kingdom, kingdom-first praying, Matthew 6:33, prayer, selflessness, Solomon | Leave a comment