I'm a retired Southern Baptist pastor of almost 40 years. My wife Cheryl & I moved to Norman, OK in March of 2025. I share a weekly overview for Sunday School teachers of the weekly Lifeway "Explore the Bible" lesson, as well as texts of my sermons and other articles.
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Top Posts & Pages
- Teacher's Overview of Romans 1:13-25, Lifeway Explore the Bible lesson, "True Power," for 9/06/26
- Teacher's Overview of Joshua 1:1-11, 16-18, Lifeway "Explore the Bible" lesson: "Strong & Courageous" for 6/07/26
- “Building Your Life On The Rock” (Matthew 7:24-27 sermon)
- "God's Purpose For Your Life" (I Peter 2:4-5 sermon)
- "Seeking Him First" (Matthew 6:33 sermon)
- Teacher's Overview of Ruth 3:8-13, 4:13-17, Lifeway Explore the Bible lesson, "Redemption," for 8/30/26.
- "How To Run The Christian Race" (Hebrews 12:1-2 sermon)
- "The Word That Sustains In Difficult Days" (Habakkuk 2:1-3 sermon)
- "The Christian Race" (Hebrews 12:1-2 sermon)
- "Finishing Well" (Psalm 92:12-15 message)
Categories
- "The Disciple's Character" series (Beatitudes Mt. 5:3-12)
- "The Disciplines of Disciples" series
- "This Is My Story" sermon series
- Beatitudes Series 2020 FBCA
- Book of James Sermons: What Real Faith Looks Like
- COVID-19 crisis assorted messages
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- Discovering FBCA Membership class lessons
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Author Archives: Shawn Thomas
The Word That Sustains In Difficult Days
Habakkuk 2:1-3 “The Word that Sustains in Difficult days” July 17, 2011 In the midst of the Branch Davidian crisis a few years back, when David Koresh’s compound outside of Waco, Texas, was stormed by Federal officers, there was a somewhat humorous … Continue reading
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Our Triune God
Ephesians 2:18 Our Triune God Sun. p.m. July 10, 2011 Several weeks ago, in my report from the SBC, I mentioned how one of the speakers talked about the importance of the Christian doctrine of the Trinity, and yet how … Continue reading
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“The God Who Reigns In Evil Days”
Habakkuk 1:12-13 “The God Who Reigns In Evil Days” Years ago I knew someone who had lost a loved one in a tragedy. Friends of theirs wondered that they kept their faith in God. One of them said, “How do you … Continue reading
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“Is God A Christian?”
Associated Baptist Press released a review today on a new book, Is God A Christian? by Kirby Godsey, and interviewed the author. The article does not leave one in suspense as to Godsey’s answer to the question, as it quotes him … Continue reading
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Your Dual Citizenship
I saw some time ago that Michael J. Fox, the actor, who was born in Canada, has what is called “dual citizenship” – that is, he is a citizen of Canada AND of the United States at the same time. A number … Continue reading
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Fort Lancaster
As we drove along I-10 in west Texas, I saw a historical marker for a “Fort Lancaster” which was upcoming. As we’d been driving for a while, and it was about time to stretch our legs, we decided to risk … Continue reading
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Writing From Exile
I’m writing from exile this evening. Well, not from “exile” as such, but I am shut up back in my bedroom. There is a Ladies Bible Study at our house this evening, and women from our church and community have … Continue reading
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Making Adjustments
I have to say, it kind of freaked me out – sending Libby off to bed in the guest room with a young man! I know, they’re married, but it just kind of goes against the grain somehow. Maybe a little … Continue reading
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A Most Memorial Day
My Memorial Day did not unfold exactly the way I had envisioned it a week or so ago, but in the end it was the most poignant, and memorable, I have ever experienced …
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Libby: What’s In A Name
When our kids tease each other about which one is the best, or best-loved, our daughter Libby will often play her trump card: she lays proud claim to being the only one of our children I specifically prayed and asked … Continue reading
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