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“Pursuing Holiness” (Hebrews 12:14 sermon)

Posted on 2019/03/24 by Shawn Thomas

The old Puritans of England in the 1500-1600’s have gotten what J.I. Packer calls “a bad rap.” Usually if someone calls a person a “Puritan”, or says that something is “Puritanical”, they mean it as an insult: that the person … Continue reading →

Posted in Discipleship, Sermon Illustrations, Sermons, Uncategorized | Tagged applying scripture, Arthur Bennett, beatific vision, cathedral of Milan, conviction, daily quiet time, desire for holiness, forgiveness, Hebrews 12:14, holiness, holy, holy holy holy, I John 1:9, I John 2:3, I John 3:2, I John 3:3, If I do not walk holily, II Corinthians 5:17, II Timothy 3:16, Innocents Abroad, Isaiah 6, J.I. Packer, Javert, Les Miserables, Mark Twain, Matthew 5:8, morning devotions, Psalm 16:11, Psalm 17:15, Puritans, pursuit of holiness, repentance, sanctification, Seeing God, sin, sinners prayer, Stars song Les Miserables, U-turn, Valley of Vision book, Victor Hugo | 1 Comment

“Your Response To The Resurrection of Jesus” (Matthew 28 Easter sermon)

Posted on 2017/04/17 by Shawn Thomas

“Christianity, if false, is of no importance, and if true, of infinite importance. The only thing it cannot be is moderately important.” (C.S. Lewis) We should ponder these words of C.S. Lewis — especially today on Easter Sunday, as we … Continue reading →

Posted in Matthew sermons, Sermons, Uncategorized | Tagged apologetics, C.S. Lewis, cathedral of Milan, Dikkon Eberhart, DNA evidence, Easter sermon, Eric Metaxas, evangelism, John Chrysostom death of friends, Mark Twain Innocents Abroad, Matthew 28 sermon, Mere Christianity, resurrection of Jesus, salvation, The Time Mom Met Hitler, worship | 1 Comment

“The Disciple’s Character: Spiritual Hunger” (Matthew 5:6 sermon)

Posted on 2016/02/16 by Shawn Thomas

Last week I was listening to the podcast of the Eric Metaxas show, and Eric had Bob Beckel on as his guest. Many of you know Bob Beckel as a Fox News contributor. He was sharing about his new book, … Continue reading →

Posted in "The Disciple's Character" series (Beatitudes Mt. 5:3-12), Sermons, Uncategorized | Tagged Beatitudes, Bertrand Russell, Blaise Pascal, Bob Beckel I Should Be Dead, Bob Beckel testimony, C.S. Lewis, cathedral of Milan, character, Eric Metaxas show, hunger for righteousness, Mark Twain, Matthew 5:6, Psalm 16:11, Psalm 17:15, righteousness, salvation, spiritual growth, spiritual hunger, The Disciple's Character | Leave a comment

“The Gospel of Glory” (II Thessalonians 2:14)

Posted on 2013/08/06 by Shawn Thomas

Years ago, when our older kids were very small, I took our son David to Falls Creek with me for the week — he was 3 or 4 years old. We had a great week, as we got to hang … Continue reading →

Posted in Sermons | Tagged C.S. Lewis and pleasure, cathedral of Milan, Dante, doxa, eternal torment, Exodus 33:18-20, Exodus 34:7-8, Falls Creek, glory, glory of God, heaven, hell, II Thessalonians 2:14, John Sailhamer, kabod, Mark Twain, no hope, radiance, Romans 3:23, Samuel Rutherford, shekinah glory, The Innocents Abroad | 2 Comments

“The Reward of Faith” (Genesis 15:1)

Posted on 2012/02/26 by Shawn Thomas

A couple of thousand years ago, the Roman statesman and orator Cicero wrote what has become a well-known maxim: “Virtue is its own reward.” It is an interesting statement, but it is not quite true Biblically. The Bible tells us … Continue reading →

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Tag Archives: cathedral of Milan

“Pursuing Holiness” (Hebrews 12:14 sermon)

“Your Response To The Resurrection of Jesus” (Matthew 28 Easter sermon)

“The Disciple’s Character: Spiritual Hunger” (Matthew 5:6 sermon)

“The Gospel of Glory” (II Thessalonians 2:14)

“The Reward of Faith” (Genesis 15:1)

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