Tag Archives: Paul

“A Biblical Farewell” (Acts 20:18-32)

Posted on 2025/01/26 by Shawn Thomas

(On the occasion of my retirement from First Baptist Church, Angleton, TX, Sunday, January 26, 2025) So what do you say to someone when you’re seeing them for the last time? It’s very difficult. Quite honestly, a lot of times … Continue reading →

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Teacher’s Overview of Acts 22:6-21, “Witness,” Lifeway “Explore the Bible” lesson for Nov. 10, 2024

Posted on 2024/11/02 by Shawn Thomas

An overview for Sunday School teachers and Bible study leaders, of Lifeway’s “Explore the Bible” lesson of Acts 22:6-21, with the title of “Witness” for Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024. A video version of this overview is available on YouTube at: … Continue reading →

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Teacher’s Overview of Lifeway “Explore the Bible” lesson: Acts 15:39-16:10, “Kingdom Work” for 9/29/24

Posted on 2024/09/21 by Shawn Thomas

An overview for Sunday school teachers and Bible study leaders, of Lifeway’s “Explore the Bible” lesson of Acts 15:39-16:10, with the title of “Kingdom Work,” for Sunday, September 29, 2024. A video version of this overview is available on YouTube … Continue reading →

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Teacher’s Overview of Lifeway “Explore the Bible” lesson of Acts 15:7-9, 22-31, “The Gospel” for 9/22/24

Posted on 2024/09/14 by Shawn Thomas

An overview for Sunday School teachers and Bible study leaders, of Lifeway’s “Explore the Bible” lesson of Acts 15:7-9, 22-31, for Sunday, September 22, 2024 with the title, “The Gospel.” A video version of this overview is available on YouTube … Continue reading →

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Teacher’s Overview of Lifeway “Explore the Bible” lesson: Acts 14:11-23, “The Truth,” for 9/15/24

Posted on 2024/09/07 by Shawn Thomas

An overview for Sunday School teachers and Bible study leaders of Lifeway’s “Explore the Bible” lesson of Acts 14:11-23, titled “The Truth, for Sunday September 15, 2024. A video version of this overview is available on YouTube at: INTRO: You … Continue reading →

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Teacher’s Overview of Lifeway “Explore the Bible” lesson: Acts 13:42-52, “The Task,” for Sept. 8 2024

Posted on 2024/08/31 by Shawn Thomas

An overview for teachers and Bible study leaders, of Lifeway’s “Explore the Bible” lesson of Acts 13:42-52, for Sunday, September 8, 2024, with the title, “The Task.” A video version of this overview is available on YouTube at: INTRO: ??? … Continue reading →

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Teacher’s Overview of Lifeway “Explore the Bible” lesson of Acts 13:1-12, “Sent”

Posted on 2024/08/24 by Shawn Thomas

An overview for Sunday School teachers and Bible study leaders, of Lifeway’s “Explore the Bible” lesson of Acts 13:1-12, for Sunday, September 1, 2024, with the title, “Sent.” A video version of this overview is available on YouTube at: INTRO: … Continue reading →

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Teacher’s Overview of Lifeway’s “Explore the Bible” lesson of Acts 9:3-16, “Calling” for 8/04/24.

Posted on 2024/07/27 by Shawn Thomas

An overview for teachers and Bible study leaders, of Lifeway’s Explore the Bible lesson of Acts 9:3-16 for Sunday, August 4th, 2024, with text highlights, suggested outline, illustrations, discussion questions, and life applications for your group. A video version of … Continue reading →

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Your Stewardship of God’s Grace

Posted on 2018/01/02 by Shawn Thomas

“If indeed you have heard of the stewardship of God’s grace which was given to me for you.” (Ephesians 3:2) These two little phrases are important regarding Paul’s ministry, and our own: “TO ME”/“FOR YOU.” God gave His grace “to” … Continue reading →

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Lead By Example

Posted on 2017/07/13 by Shawn Thomas

“For I gave you an example that you also should do as I did to you.” (John 13:15) Here Jesus gave His disciples — and all us reading His word today — one of the most important lessons about leadership: … Continue reading →

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