Tag Archives: Psalm 16:11

“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 →

Posted in Discipleship, Sermons | Tagged Am I A Soldier of the Cross?, Andrew Brunson, Beatitudes, blessed are the persecuted, blessings, Chick-Fil-A, Christian family, church family, context, disciple, discipleship, eternal life, family, fellowship, follow Jesus, follow Me, game show, II Timothy 3:12, Islam, John 17:3, leave family, Mark 10, Mark 10:29-30, New Yorker magazine and Chick-Fil-A, Pastor Cao, Paul & Timothy, persecution, priorities, Psalm 16:11, rich young ruler, Rifqa Bary, sermon | 16 Comments

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 →

Posted in Sermon Illustrations, Sermons | Tagged Alexander Von Humboldt, Amazon jungle, Bible Reading, Brave Companions David McCullough, C.S. Lewis, Christian hedonism, commitment, daily quiet time, delight, delight yourself, Delight yourself in the Lord, desires, devotion time, devotions, Divine Country, Ecclesiastes, effort, family, football, fulfillment, garden of Eden, heaven, hedonism, Hop on Pop, Job, John Piper, joy, Made To Crave, marriage, occupation, personal worship, pleasure, prayer, Psalm 16:11, Psalm 17:17, Psalm 37:4, Psalm 42, Psalm 4:7, quiet time, reading, river of delights, scripture memory, sin, Song This Blood, soul mate, vocation, worship | Leave a comment

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 | 1 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 →

Posted in "The Disciple's Character" series (Beatitudes Mt. 5:3-12), Sermons, Uncategorized | Tagged Beatitudes, Bertrand Russell, Blaise Pascal, Bob Beckel I Should Be Dead, Bob Beckel testimony, C.S. Lewis, cathedral of Milan, character, Eric Metaxas show, hunger for righteousness, Mark Twain, Matthew 5:6, Psalm 16:11, Psalm 17:15, righteousness, salvation, spiritual growth, spiritual hunger, The Disciple's Character | Leave a comment

What You’re Really Thirsty For

Posted on 2016/01/04 by Shawn Thomas

Isaiah 55 describes the spiritual thirst that characterizes every person, and points us to what we are really looking for: :1 “Ho! Every one who thirsts, come to the waters …” In this verse, God is calling out to all … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotions/Bible Studies, Uncategorized | Tagged Isaiah 55:1-3, joy, Psalm 16:11, satisfaction, thirst | Leave a comment

The Stability of Your Times

Posted on 2015/10/21 by Shawn Thomas

“And He will be the stability of your times, a wealth of salvation, wisdom and knowledge; the fear of the Lord is his treasure.” (Isaiah 33:6) Significantly, this verse was written to God’s people in a time of impending distress … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Events, Devotions/Bible Studies | Tagged comfort, Isaiah 33:6, peace, Psalm 113, Psalm 16:11, stability, trial, tribulation | Leave a comment

The Ultimate Good

Posted on 2014/02/25 by Shawn Thomas

Psalm 4:6 says: “Many are saying, ‘Who will show us any good?’ Lift up the light of Your countenance upon us, O LORD.” Where is good to be found? The Psalm says, this is what everyone is asking: what good … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotions/Bible Studies | Tagged face of God, glory, God, good, I John 3:2, Psalm 16:11, Psalm 17:15, Psalm 4:6, ultimate good | Leave a comment

Biblical Revival (Psalm 85)

Posted on 2013/09/23 by Shawn Thomas

Psalm 85:6 says, “Will You not revive us again, that Your people may rejoice in You?” Here scripture teaches us several important things about revival:

Posted in Devotions/Bible Studies | Tagged Psalm 16:11, Psalm 85:6, revival, worship | Leave a comment