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An Overview for Teachers of Psalm 32:1-11, “God’s Forgiveness,” Lifeway Explore the Bible lesson for 8/03/25

Posted on 2025/07/26 by Shawn Thomas

An overview for Sunday School teachers and Bible study leaders of Lifeway’s “Explore the Bible” lesson for August 3, 2025, Psalm 32:1-11, “God’s Forgiveness.” Includes a sample introduction to the lesson, text outline & highlights, illustrations you can share, discussion … Continue reading →

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“Trusting Providence In A Fallen World” (“Trust & Obey”) Matthew 2:13-23 sermon

Posted on 2024/12/29 by Shawn Thomas

(Preached at First Baptist Church, Angleton, TX, December 29, 2024.) I hope that you are among those who had a Merry Christmas — but honestly I know that not everyone did. Our lives are often very difficult, and maybe you’ve … Continue reading →

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Teacher’s Overview of Acts 22:6-21, “Witness,” Lifeway “Explore the Bible” lesson for Nov. 10, 2024

Posted on 2024/11/02 by Shawn Thomas

An overview for Sunday School teachers and Bible study leaders, of Lifeway’s “Explore the Bible” lesson of Acts 22:6-21, with the title of “Witness” for Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024. A video version of this overview is available on YouTube at: … Continue reading →

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Teachers’ Overview for Lifeway Explore the Bible lesson of Acts 10 pending!

Posted on 2024/08/10 by Shawn Thomas

Due to the sudden passing of my stepfather in Oklahoma, the teacher’s overview for Lifeway’s Explore the Bible lesson of Acts 10, for Sunday August 18, will be delayed. I DO PLAN TO POST A LESSON OVERVIEW EITHER SUNDAY OR … Continue reading →

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“Expecting The Unexpected” (James 4:13-17 sermon)

Posted on 2023/10/09 by Shawn Thomas

How many of you expected to be here at Angleton Christian School for worship this morning? I didn’t! Some of you saw my post on Facebook yesterday morning: I listed all the activities, all the things we had going today … Continue reading →

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Teacher’s Overview of Lifeway “Explore the Bible” lesson: Mark 8:31-9:1, “Followed”

Posted on 2023/09/30 by Shawn Thomas

An overview for Sunday School teachers and Bible study leaders, of Lifeway’s Explore the Bible lesson of Mark 8:31-9:1, “Followed,” for Sunday, October 8, 2023. A video version of this overview is available on YouTube at: INTRO: Just after Calvin … Continue reading →

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“Not I, But Christ”

Posted on 2023/09/30 by Shawn Thomas

NOT I, BUT CHRIST Lord, bend that proud and stiffnecked “I,” Help me to bow the neck and die, Beholding Him on Calvary, Who bowed His Head for me. The following are some of the features and manifestations of the … Continue reading →

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Teacher’s Overview of Lifeway “Explore the Bible” lesson: Mark 6:30-44, “Satisfies”

Posted on 2023/09/16 by Shawn Thomas

A brief overview for Sunday School teachers and Bible study leaders, of Lifeway’s “Explore the Bible” lesson of Mark 6:30-44, “Satisfies,” for Sunday, September, 24, 2023. A video version of this overview is available on YouTube at: INTRODUCTION: One way … Continue reading →

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Teacher’s Overview: Lifeway’s “Explore the Bible” lesson of Jeremiah 1:4-19, “Prepares”

Posted on 2023/05/27 by Shawn Thomas

A brief overview for Sunday School teachers & Bible study leaders, of Lifeway’s “Explore the Bible” lesson of Jeremiah 1:4-19, for Sunday, June 4, 2023, with the title, “Prepares.” A video version of this overview is available on YouTube at: … Continue reading →

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Family Gingerbread House Contest 2022

Posted on 2022/12/31 by Shawn Thomas

It’s that time of year! Help us pick the winner of our yearly family gingerbread house contest. Look these over and vote for your favorite on the poll at the end. We’ll end the official voting on Monday night at … Continue reading →

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