Author Archives: Shawn Thomas

About Shawn Thomas

My blog, shawnethomas.com, provides brief devotions from own personal daily Bible reading, as well as some of my sermons, book reviews, and family life experiences.

“We Are The Temple” (II Corinthians 6:16 message)

Posted on 2020/03/24

II Corinthians 6:16 “We Are The Temple” The White House is one of the most recognizable buildings in the United States. It was finished in the year 1800, when Thomas Jefferson moved in, and every U.S. … Continue reading →

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“A Christian Response to the Coronavirus Crisis” (II Timothy 1:7 sermon)

Posted on 2020/03/15

How many of you remember where you were on September 11, 2001? I do … I was in my office at First Baptist Church Moss Bluff when someone told me to look at my computer … and those horrendous scenes … Continue reading →

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“Your Circumstances: A Witness Stand For Christ” (Philippians 1:12-20 sermon)

Posted on 2020/03/02

I’ve got a friend and brother in ministry, Jack Tillery, who experienced a LOT of physical difficulties while he served at our church in Louisiana and for some years since. You may get an opportunity to meet Jack some time, … Continue reading →

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“Prayers For Those You Love” (Philippians 1:7-11 sermon)

Posted on 2020/02/24

During the American War for Independence, John Adams, one of our Founding Fathers, corresponded with his wife Abigail, and thankfully their letters back & forth have been preserved for us. They are full of humor, and history, and love. In … Continue reading →

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“A Confident Future” (Philippians 1:3-6 sermon)

Posted on 2020/02/18

Last week Cheryl & I went with Scott & Tina to get some fruit trees at the Fairgrounds — and we bought two different avocado trees and two satsumas. I LOVE avocados, so if those trees really produce a good … Continue reading →

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“The People of Joy” (Philippians 1:1-2 sermon)

Posted on 2020/02/10

A few weeks ago I mentioned Hudson Taylor, who began a great mission work in China in the 1800’s. While he was there, the work was difficult, and funds were getting low, but he reported to one of his friends … Continue reading →

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“Defective Discipleship” (Matthew 26:58 sermon)

Posted on 2020/01/26

Several times in recent weeks I have mentioned Martin Luther, the German Reformer of the 1500’s. After he brought the authority of the Bible, and salvation by grace through faith, back to the forefront of Christianity, he was not satisfied … Continue reading →

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