Tag Archives: Satan

“Jesus’ Warning Against False Religion” (Matthew 7:15-20 sermon)

Posted on 2017/11/06 by Shawn Thomas

Last Monday, WWOK tv in West Virginia reported a scam that has been going on in Kanawha Country, in which someone posing as a local deputy calls and demands a fine to be paid over the phone. The county said … Continue reading →

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One of Satan’s Biggest Schemes

Posted on 2016/01/12 by Shawn Thomas

“… so that no advantage would be taken of us by Satan, for we are not ignorant of his schemes.” (II Corinthians 2:11) Although many are reluctant to talk about “the devil” in our “modern” days, The Bible tells us … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotions/Bible Studies, Uncategorized | Tagged bitterness, devil, Ephesians 6:11, forgiveness, Hebrews 12:15, II Corinthians 2:11, Luke 17:3-4, Satan, schemes, spiritual warfare, unforgiveness | Leave a comment

“This Is My Story: The Gerasene Demoniac” (Mark 5:1-20 sermon)

Posted on 2015/10/26 by Shawn Thomas

During the Second World War, when Hitler conquered France, he immediately shut down the borders to keep the people from leaving the country. But one small border town saw its population diminish rapidly, so the Germans searched for the answer. … Continue reading →

Posted in "This Is My Story" sermon series, Sermons | Tagged Acts 1:8, All Hail The Power of Jesus' Name, cemetery, demon-possession, demons, evangelism, Jerusalem, local missions, Mark 5:1-20, mission, missions, salvation, Satan, spiritual warfare, story, testimony, witness | 1 Comment

Watch Out For This Trap!

Posted on 2014/10/27 by Shawn Thomas

Nehemiah’s enemies tried to trap him in Chapter 6 of that book, using a ploy which seems to be a common type of temptation used by the enemy. Perhaps it has been used against you — or may be soon?

Posted in Devotions/Bible Studies | Tagged compromise, God's word, Nehemiah 6:10-14, Satan, schemes of the enemy, sin, temptation, tempters | Leave a comment

Don’t Be An Accuser

Posted on 2014/09/10 by Shawn Thomas

Ezra 4:6 says that in their attempt to shut down the rebuilding of the Temple, the enemies of Israel “wrote an accusation against the inhabitants of Judah and Jerusalem” and slandered them to King Ahasuerus. Zerubbabel and Jeshua were attempting … Continue reading →

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Rescued From Darkness

Posted on 2014/03/14 by Shawn Thomas

Colossians 1:13 calls God the One “Who rescued us from the domain of darkness …” (NASB). This verse teaches us that when we were lost, we were under the “domain” — the Greek word is “exousia”: the authority, the jurisdiction, … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotions/Bible Studies | Tagged authority, Colossians 1:13, darkness, Ephesians 2:2, exousia, salvation, Satan | 1 Comment

Answering That Accusing Whisper When We Pray

Posted on 2013/12/17 by Shawn Thomas

Psalm 130 begins with a couple of pleas to the Lord to hear the Psalmist’s prayers. In :1 he says: “I have cried to You, O YHWH” and again in :2, “Lord, hear my voice.” He wants God to hear … Continue reading →

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“What Real Faith Looks Like: The Blame Game” (James 1:13-16)

Posted on 2012/09/30 by Shawn Thomas

I have noticed that during this election season there have been a lot of references to former President Ronald Reagan. Many are wishing for a candidate like him, and for a return to his kind of conservative vision. I remember … Continue reading →

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