Pastor Ken’s Devotional Thoughts

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Found – God’s Will: Principle 3

by Ken Shiplet

Six Principles – Seed of Ideas by John MacArthur Jr.   We are continuing our discussion from our last devotional thought.   Since God’s will is not lost, it is not something to be found. Rather, it is something to be experienced. How, then, do we “find” (experience) God’s will?   We are looking at […]

Found – God’s Will: Principle 2

by Ken Shiplet

Six Principles – seed of ideas by John MacArthur Jr.   We are continuing our discussion from our last devotional thought.   Since God’s will is not lost, it is not something to be found. Rather, it is something to be experienced.  How, then, do we “find” (experience) God’s will?   We are looking at […]

Found – God’s Will: Principle 1

by Ken Shiplet

Six Principles – Seed of Ideas by John MacArthur Jr.   One of the most popular conferences attended at various Christian meetings is on the topic: “How to find God’s will.”  And people most often leave disappointed, primarily because they expected some quick, ready-made solution to all their life’s searching.   Our problem begins with […]

A Little More About Contentment

by Ken Shiplet

Our focus passage this week has been Philippians 4:10–19. We saw that Paul believed that contentment came by Christ’s power working in him. He had learned that the secret to contentment was the power of Christ, who gave him strength to endure any and every situation. We saw that while Paul had many needs, described […]

Meeting Needs for a Contended Person

by Ken Shiplet

Philippians 4:10–13 (ESV) 10 I rejoiced in the Lord greatly that now at length you have revived your concern for me. You were indeed concerned for me, but you had no opportunity. 11 Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content. 12 […]

Contentment Defined

by Ken Shiplet

Philippians 4:10–13 (ESV)10 I rejoiced in the Lord greatly that now at length you have revived your concern for me. You were indeed concerned for me, but you had no opportunity. 11 Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content. 12 I […]

Contentment/Discontentment

by Ken Shiplet

Philippians 4:10–13 (ESV)10 I rejoiced in the Lord greatly that now at length you have revived your concern for me. You were indeed concerned for me, but you had no opportunity. 11 Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content. 12 I […]

In All Circumstances

by Ken Shiplet

1 Thessalonians 5:16–18 (ESV)16 Rejoice always, 17 pray without ceasing, 18 give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. When we think about God’s will, we often picture doing something really impressive, or working hard to do something extremely difficult, or making some painful sacrifice. And, […]

Eight Sayings of Jesus After Resurrection

by Ken Shiplet

Our New Life In Christ – The Power Life / The Witness Life Just a reminder that each of these sayings explains one blessed aspect of our new life with Christ. 8. The Companionship Life Another final word from Jesus was for us to make disciples of all nations as we go out. To do […]

Eight Sayings of Jesus After Resurrection

by Ken Shiplet

Our New Life In Christ – The Power Life / The Witness Life Just a reminder that each of these sayings explains one blessed aspect of our new life with Christ. 6. The Power Life Luke tells us that Jesus told His disciples,Acts 1:8 (ESV). “ ..you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has […]