Tag Archives: worship

Sing, Sing, Sing!

Posted on 2012/08/26 by Shawn Thomas

Whenever you see something repeated in the Bible, you know it is important. If you see it used THREE times, it is of utmost importance. That is why I perked up when I read the opening verses of Psalm 33 again. … Continue reading →

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Ways to Praise

Posted on 2012/08/24 by Shawn Thomas

Many of the Psalms teach us to praise God, and in the first three verses of Psalm 33, we are instructed in several means of praise:

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Sing and Don’t Be Silent!

Posted on 2012/08/19 by Shawn Thomas

As many of us head off to our church worship services today, we would do well to remember the way that Psalm 30 ends: “That my soul may sing praise to Thee and not be silent.  O Lord my God, I … Continue reading →

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Praying For Worship

Posted on 2012/08/12 by Shawn Thomas

Psalm 29 is a great passage to pray for our Sunday worship services, as it addresses so many scriptural things that we should want to see happen in our churches:

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The Heart of Worship

Posted on 2012/08/05 by Shawn Thomas

So many churches are looking for the “key” to a more vibrant worship service.  What will get people singing and participating more effectively?  They look for the solution in the choice of songs, or style of music, or the personality of … Continue reading →

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Why Do YOU Applaud?

Posted on 2012/05/12 by Shawn Thomas

     After Louisiana College graduation this morning, my mom, who had driven down from Oklahoma to see our daughter Libby and our daughter-in-law Ashley graduate, asked: “Who was that man who so enthusiastically led the opening hymn at graduation?”      … Continue reading →

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“Our Omnipresent God” (Psalm 139:7-10)

Posted on 2012/02/26 by Shawn Thomas

Years ago, a Christian preacher went to India, and there he saw Hindu worshipers tapping on trees and rocks and asking the gods they believed were present: “Are you there?  Are you there?”  The Scriptures tell us that we never … Continue reading →

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Missions in the Context of Worship

Posted on 2011/10/10 by Shawn Thomas

Acts 13:2              “Missions in the Context of Worship”  Last year, at our Saturday evening missions banquet, one of our visiting missionaries spoke of the trials of serving overseas.  Many of our hearts were touched as she shared about how they … Continue reading →

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“Our Great God”

Posted on 2011/09/28 by Shawn Thomas

Last Sunday the Lord used a special song – and a special minister — to pick me up at just the right moment, give me assurance, and prepare me to share His word.  When I arrived at church that day … Continue reading →

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