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Teachers’ Overview of Lifeway’s Explore the Bible lesson: II Kings 22:8-20

Posted on 2022/08/21 by Shawn Thomas

A brief overview of Lifeway’s Explore the Bible lesson of II Kings 22:8-20 for Sun., Aug. 28, 2022 “God Moves.” A video version of the overview is available on YouTube at: INTRO: Have you ever been cleaning up, or digging … Continue reading →

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“We Are All A Mixed Bag” (Luke 10:38-42 sermon)

Posted on 2020/08/24 by Shawn Thomas

One of the controversies that has engulfed our country the last months has been regarding statues in different parts of our country, of people who had something in their past which is offensive to some people today. For example, Thomas … Continue reading →

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“Humility In The Church” (I Peter 5:1-7 sermon)

Posted on 2020/01/06 by Shawn Thomas

On October 31, 1517 Martin Luther nailed his 95 theological statements to the door of the Wittenburg church, and kicked off the Protestant Reformation. He called the church of God back to the authority of the word of God, and … Continue reading →

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The Power of an Example

Posted on 2018/04/03 by Shawn Thomas

“Having said this, he took bread and gave thanks to God in the presence of all, and he broke it and began to eat. All of them were encouraged and they themselves also took food.” (Acts 27:35-36) This may not … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotions/Bible Studies, Uncategorized | Tagged Acts 27:35-36, disciple, discipleship, example, ministers, parenting, pastors, teachers, teaching | Leave a comment

Our Ministry Attitude

Posted on 2016/01/14 by Shawn Thomas

What attitude should we demonstrate towards those with whom we serve in God’s Kingdom work? Paul gives us a brief outline of his perspective in II Corinthians 1:24: “Not that we lord it over your faith, but are workers with … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotions/Bible Studies, Ministry, Uncategorized | Tagged attitude, authoritarianism, II Corinthians 1:24, leadership by example, ministry, pastoring, pastors, servant leadership | Leave a comment

What Kind Of Minister?

Posted on 2015/10/01 by Shawn Thomas

Many pastors and other ministers in churches today are noted for their “creativity”, or for their authoritarian nature. But how does this line up with scripture? In I Corinthians 4:1, the Apostle Paul wrote: “Let a man regard us in … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotions/Bible Studies, Ministry | Tagged creativity, faithfulness, I Corinthians 4:1, I Peter 5:3, ministers, ministry, pastorate, pastors, servants, stewards, stewardship | 1 Comment

Not So Among You

Posted on 2012/08/11 by Shawn Thomas

In Mark 10:43 Jesus said: “But it is not so among you.” He spoke these words to His disciples in response to James & John’s ambitious request to be seated at His left and right in His kingdom — and the indignation … Continue reading →

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