by Steve Thomason | Feb 20, 2011 | sermons2011
This is the manuscript from today’s sermon. Today was the first day I got to preside at the service under the Bishop’s provisional blessing. Woo-hoo! Enjoy. Matthew 5:38-48 Love your enemies. Turn the other cheek, go the second mile. Seriously, Jesus? Have...
by Steve Thomason | Oct 4, 2010 | Devos
Matthew 28:16-20 Food for thought: As we read this passage in English it seems like the imperative (or the command statement) is the word “GO!” However, in the Greek, the word “go” is in the passive participle, which should be read, “as you are going” or “having...
by Steve Thomason | Sep 30, 2010 | Uncategorized
Matthew 24:36-25:46 Four parables, or analogies, are given in this section. What is the caution given in each parable? Matthew 24:43-44 The Homeowner Matthew 24:45-51 The Chief House Servant Matthew 25:1-13 The Virgins and their oil Matthew 25:14-30 The Servants and...
by Steve Thomason | Sep 29, 2010 | Uncategorized
Matthew 21:28-32 This is a penetrating lesson. There is nothing more disheartening than being disappointed by someone. If someone says to you, “Oh yes, I would love to do that for you!” then it is natural to get excited and create high expectations. If that person...
by Steve Thomason | Sep 29, 2010 | Uncategorized
Matthew 20:20-28 What request did James and John’s mother make of Jesus? Why do you think she asked Him to do this? What was Jesus’ response to her request? What was the other disciples’ response to this request? Compare and contrast the leadership mentality of the...
