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 Matthew 24:36-51, Lifeway "Explore the Bible" lesson, "Alert" for May 10, 2026
- “Building Your Life On The Rock” (Matthew 7:24-27 sermon)
- Teacher's Overview of Matthew 22:15-22, 34-40, Lifeway "Explore the Bible" lesson, "Honor" for 5/03/26
- "How To Run The Christian Race" (Hebrews 12:1-2 sermon)
- "God's Purpose For Your Life" (I Peter 2:4-5 sermon)
- "The Lord Our Provider" (Philippians 4:15-23 sermon)
- "This Is My Story: The Philippian Jailer" (Acts 16:25-34 sermon)
- "The Gift That Is An Insult" (I Kings 9:10-14)
- "Seeking Him First" (Matthew 6:33 sermon)
- "True Religion" (Philippians 3:2-3)
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Author Archives: Shawn Thomas
Monday Interlude
I usually suffer a “Sunday hangover” on Mondays after I have preached on Sunday in the States, and I am here to report that it is no different in India! I had to drag myself out of bed — I … Continue reading
Posted in India Mission Trip 2011
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Not Your Typical Sunday!
Where do I start with today — Sunday in India? The short version of it is that it may have been the best single day the Lord has ever given me in ministry! The long version, however, may be more … Continue reading
Posted in India Mission Trip 2011
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Preaching The Gospel
I came to Saturday with great anticipation: evangelistic meetings at two different locations in the same part of Delhi: Aali Village and Gautam Puri — historically tough areas that are just beginning to open up to the gospel. James, Larry … Continue reading
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Tell Me The Story of Jesus
Today we began our work in India in earnest. We divided into two teams to go into two schools and share a Bible story. Our team consisted of Clarity Thoreson, who was to tell the story, Bro. James, and myself. … Continue reading
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Acclimation Day
I think perhaps Job One today was just to stay awake all day so that we could go to bed at a normal time tonight and be roughly on Indian time. We made it! It’s just after 10 now, and … Continue reading
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On The Ground
I am writing from my room in the guest house in Delhi; not exactly sure of the time but sure I wish I had slept longer! But the sun is up and the city alive. We arrived last night before … Continue reading
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We’re On Our Way
I woke up Tuesday morning feeling remarkably refreshed after four hours of sleep, went out for an earlier-than-usual prayer walk, and began marking off the last few things on my “little list”: computer AND power cord, iPhone AND charging cord, … Continue reading
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India Itinerary
Yes, I awoke this morning with my typical “Monday morning hangover” from Sunday — splitting headache, etc., etc., but no time for it today — it is the last day before we leave for India tomorrow! As the old Gilbert … Continue reading
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Jumping In …
Ok, inspired by Joe McKeever and “Mrs. Gore’s Diary”, as well as prodding by my son David, I am starting a blog — with my very own domain: shawnethomas.com! I thought it might be good timing with the India mission trip coming … Continue reading
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