Tag Archives: Psalm 16:11

“Pursuing Holiness” (Hebrews 12:14 sermon)

Posted on 2019/03/24 by Shawn Thomas

The old Puritans of England in the 1500-1600’s have gotten what J.I. Packer calls “a bad rap.” Usually if someone calls a person a “Puritan”, or says that something is “Puritanical”, they mean it as an insult: that the person … Continue reading →

Posted in Discipleship, Sermon Illustrations, Sermons, Uncategorized | Tagged applying scripture, Arthur Bennett, beatific vision, cathedral of Milan, conviction, daily quiet time, desire for holiness, forgiveness, Hebrews 12:14, holiness, holy, holy holy holy, I John 1:9, I John 2:3, I John 3:2, I John 3:3, If I do not walk holily, II Corinthians 5:17, II Timothy 3:16, Innocents Abroad, Isaiah 6, J.I. Packer, Javert, Les Miserables, Mark Twain, Matthew 5:8, morning devotions, Psalm 16:11, Psalm 17:15, Puritans, pursuit of holiness, repentance, sanctification, Seeing God, sin, sinners prayer, Stars song Les Miserables, U-turn, Valley of Vision book, Victor Hugo | 1 Comment

“When You Follow Jesus” (Mark 10:29-30 sermon)

Posted on 2018/04/23 by Shawn Thomas

I saw an ad the other day which indicated that a subscription I am very interested in was only $2 for two months — which was a very good deal! But when I read the fine print, it said that … Continue reading →

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The Search For Delight (Psalm 37:4 sermon)

Posted on 2018/02/26 by Shawn Thomas

“Hedonism” is the belief that pleasure is the most important thing in the world, and that you should live your life, for pleasure. Most Christians would say that hedonism is wrong — but a few years ago pastor John Piper … Continue reading →

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His Eternal Plan For You

Posted on 2017/08/28 by Shawn Thomas

“Father, I desire that they also, whom You have given Me, be with Me where I am, so that they may behold My glory which You have given Me, for You loved Me before the foundation of the world.” (John … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotions/Bible Studies, Doctrine/Theology, Uncategorized | Tagged eternity, glory, heaven, home in heaven, John 17:24, new heavens and new earth, New Jerusalem, presence of the Lord, Psalm 16:11, Psalm 17:15, Revelation 22 | 1 Comment

“Eternal Life” (John 3:16 sermon)

Posted on 2016/11/07 by Shawn Thomas

Qin Shi Huang was the first emperor of the Chinese Qin Dynasty — and he wanted to be the last. He wanted to live forever. In Imperial China at that time, they believed in certain “elixirs of life” which might … Continue reading →

Posted in John 3:16 sermon series, Sermons, Uncategorized | Tagged C.S. Lewis, commitment, eternal, eternal life, eternal security, eternity, evangelism, heaven, John 17:3, John 3:16, knowing God, Psalm 16:11, Psalm 17:15, salvation, Samuel Rutherford | Leave a comment

The Blessing We All Seek

Posted on 2016/10/03 by Shawn Thomas

“His master said to him, ‘Well done, good and faithful slave. You were faithful with a few things, I will put you in charge of many things; enter into the joy of your master.’” (Matthew 26:21) There are many applicable … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotions/Bible Studies, Uncategorized | Tagged fellowship, joy, joy of your Master, Matthew 26:21, obedience, Psalm 16:11, Zephaniah 3:17 | Leave a comment

“The Disciple’s Character: Spiritual Hunger” (Matthew 5:6 sermon)

Posted on 2016/02/16 by Shawn Thomas

Last week I was listening to the podcast of the Eric Metaxas show, and Eric had Bob Beckel on as his guest. Many of you know Bob Beckel as a Fox News contributor. He was sharing about his new book, … Continue reading →

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