Tag Archives: Philippians 2

“The Fruits of Righteousness” (James 3:13-18 sermon)

Posted on 2024/11/11 by Shawn Thomas

I am not much of a “tree expert” at all. I know some people can just look at a tree and say, “Oh that’s a such-and-such tree …” but I have never been able to do that. I could probably … Continue reading →

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“Suffering Servant/Glorious King: Exalted!” (Isaiah 53:12 sermon)

Posted on 2024/04/01 by Shawn Thomas

In 1927, Charles Lindbergh made the first-ever trans-Atlantic flight, taking off from the United States, and landing in Paris, France. It was a huge event in the history of mankind, and it was celebrated all over the world. After he … Continue reading →

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“Suffering Servant/Glorious King: Like A Lamb” (Isaiah 53:7 sermon)

Posted on 2024/02/26 by Shawn Thomas

In Acts Chapter 8 the Bible tells the story of how the Treasurer of the country of Ethiopia was in his chariot reading a verse from the scroll of Isaiah, when the deacon Philip walked up to him. Acts tells … Continue reading →

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“Coming To Worship Jesus” (Luke 21:38 sermon)

Posted on 2023/08/21 by Shawn Thomas

Charles Spurgeon once told a story about how Caesar Augustus was invited to a feast in his honor; but the attendance was so poor, and the feast was so mediocre, that he arose in the midst of it and lamented: … Continue reading →

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“Waiting For Our King” (Psalm 110 sermon)

Posted on 2020/06/15 by Shawn Thomas

When I was growing up I loved the story of Robin Hood — I had an oversized green t-shirt that I would wear, with a brown belt around my waist, as I would take my bow & arrows out into … Continue reading →

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Jesus’ Prayer Request: Unity In His People

Posted on 2017/08/24 by Shawn Thomas

One of the outstanding characteristics of the High Priestly Prayer of Jesus in John 17 is the repetition of His prayers for the unity of His people. At least FOUR TIMES in His intercession He asks the Father to make … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotions/Bible Studies, Uncategorized | Tagged church, John 17, Philippians 2, prayer, sacrifice, unity | Leave a comment

Two Divine Assertions

Posted on 2017/08/18 by Shawn Thomas

“Now, Father, glorify Me together with Yourself, with the glory which I had with You before the world was.” (John 17:5) John 17 must be considered the highest of high prayers, made just before Jesus went to the cross, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotions/Bible Studies, Doctrine/Theology, Uncategorized | Tagged C.S. Lewis quote, Christ pre-existence, Deity of Christ, divinity of Christ, equality with God, glory, Jesus Christ, Jesus Christ God, John 17:5, John 1:1, John 1:2, Lord Liar Lunatic, Philippians 2 | Leave a comment

“The News About Jesus” (Matthew 4:24-25 sermon)

Posted on 2017/06/12 by Shawn Thomas

Last Wednesday I got an email from one of our members: “Did you hear the news about Bob Stoops?” The head coach of the Oklahoma Sooners — my favorite college football team — had suddenly and surprisingly announced his retirement … Continue reading →

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“A Christian Decision-Making Grid” (I Cor. 9-10 sermon)

Posted on 2016/05/16 by Shawn Thomas

In 1939 Dietrich Bonhoeffer was one of the leading Christian preachers and teachers in Germany — but the country had been taken over by Adolph Hitler, and the noose of his control was beginning to tighten over the country. Soon … Continue reading →

Posted in Discipleship, Sermons, Uncategorized | Tagged church, decision making, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, evangelism, glory of God, God's will, gospel, I Corinthians 10, I Corinthians 9, ministry, Philippians 2 | Leave a comment

The Importance of Unity

Posted on 2015/09/01 by Shawn Thomas

“Now I urge you, brethren, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you all agree, and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be made complete in the same mind and in the same judgment.” … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotions/Bible Studies | Tagged divisions, I Corinthians 1:10, Philippians 2, unity | 1 Comment