Category Archives: Matthew sermons

“The Servant & The Savior” (Matthew 3:11 sermon)

Posted on 2017/02/14 by Shawn Thomas

Several years ago, one of my sisters was attending a missions banquet, and she heard that the President of our Southern Baptist International Mission Board was going to be in attendance, so she was looking forward to meeting him. She … Continue reading →

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“Three Things That Won’t Save You” (Matthew 3:9-10 message)

Posted on 2017/02/07 by Shawn Thomas

When we went with our church group to the Panthers game against the Redskins in Washington, D.C in December, one of the men told us the story of how he had bought some tickets to a game one time, but … Continue reading →

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“The Fruit of Repentance” (Matt. 3:4-10 sermon)

Posted on 2017/01/30 by Shawn Thomas

It has been very interesting to say the least, to watch the first week of the Presidency of Donald Trump unfold. He has made appointments and issued executive orders which have pleased some, but have infuriated others. But there was, … Continue reading →

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Repentance: The Forgotten Word of the Gospel (Matt. 3:1-3)

Posted on 2017/01/23 by Shawn Thomas

“For behold, the day is coming, burning like a furnace; and all the arrogant and every evildoer will be chaff; and the day that is coming will set them ablaze”, says the LORD of hosts, “so that it will leave … Continue reading →

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Trusting Providence In A Fallen World (Matt. 2:13-23 sermon)

Posted on 2017/01/16 by Shawn Thomas

I hope that you are among those who had a Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year — but I know that not everyone did. Our lives are often very difficult, and if you’ve never noticed, problems don’t usually take … Continue reading →

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“The Example of Joseph” (Matthew 1:18-25 sermon)

Posted on 2016/12/19 by Shawn Thomas

(Preached at Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church, Morganton, NC 12-18-16) A few years ago, I preached a sermon on Mary, the mother of Jesus, and I had several people tell me afterwards that it was the first time that they had … Continue reading →

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“He Will Save His People From Their Sins” (Matthew 1:21 sermon)

Posted on 2016/12/12 by Shawn Thomas

(Preached at Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church, December 11, 2016) In his famous play, “Romeo & Juliet”, William Shakespeare wrote: “What’s in a name? A rose by any other name would smell as sweet.” And there is some truth in that. … Continue reading →

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“The Most Miraculous Birth” (Matthew 1:18-23 sermon)

Posted on 2016/12/05 by Shawn Thomas

Our family is anxiously awaiting the birth of our fourth grand daughter, who is due in Wake Forest at any minute. If you have ever participated in a birth, or held a newborn baby, you know that EVERY birth — … Continue reading →

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Jesus’ Family Tree (Matthew 1:1-17 sermon)

Posted on 2016/11/28 by Shawn Thomas

Someone told me not long ago that they have a relative who is really into researching their family genealogy, but this person does not share that interest. They said, you know I hate to admit it, but whenever my relative … Continue reading →

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