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“Doubting Thomas”?

Posted on 2017/06/07 by Shawn Thomas

“Therefore Thomas, who is called Didymus, said to his fellow disciples, ‘Let us also go, so that we may die with Him.’” (John 11:16) The disciple Thomas is almost universally known for one thing: not believing, without having seen, that … Continue reading →

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Philip’s Test — And Yours

Posted on 2017/04/19 by Shawn Thomas

“Therefore Jesus … said to Philip: ‘Where are we to buy bread, so that these may eat?’ This He was saying to test him, for He Himself knew what He was intending to do.” (John 6:5-6) The Bible tells us … Continue reading →

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“Whatever He Says To You, Do It”

Posted on 2017/03/13 by Shawn Thomas

“His mother said to the servants, ‘Whatever He says to you, do it.’” (John 2:5) This word was spoken by Mary the mother of Jesus to the servants at the wedding at Cana, after they had run out of wine. … 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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Faith Is The Victory

Posted on 2017/02/06 by Shawn Thomas

“For whatever is born of God overcomes the world; and this is the victory that has overcome the world — our faith.” (I John 5:4) SO many evils and troubles exist in our world: sickness, persecution, pain, disappointment, death. How … Continue reading →

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Assurance For The Doubter

Posted on 2017/01/18 by Shawn Thomas

“Little children, let us not love with word or with tongue, but in deed and truth. We will know by this that we are of the truth, and will assure our heart before Him in whatever our heart condemns us, … Continue reading →

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The Christian’s Inheritance

Posted on 2016/11/21 by Shawn Thomas

“To obtain an inheritance which is imperishable and undefiled and will not fade away, reserved in heaven for you.” (I Peter 1:4) When I was a boy, someone gave me a silver dollar, which I treasured. Not trusting myself with … Continue reading →

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“Whoever Believes In Him” (John 3:16 sermon)

Posted on 2016/10/24 by Shawn Thomas

We all want to go to heaven — but what do you have to do to go there? I once read a survey of multi-millionaires, in which they were asked, “How much would you be willing to pay for a … Continue reading →

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“Thy Will”: Not A “Bad” Prayer

Posted on 2016/10/11 by Shawn Thomas

“My Father, if this cannot pass away unless I drink it, Your will be done.” (Matthew 26:42) We all face difficult time in our lives, and when we come to them, we should bring our situation to our Heavenly Father … Continue reading →

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“That He Gave” (John 3:16 sermon)

Posted on 2016/10/10 by Shawn Thomas

One movie that Cheryl, Michael & I enjoy watching together is the 1960’s musical, “My Fair Lady”, in which Professor Henry Higgins takes Eliza Doolittle, a young flower girl from the streets of London and transforms her into a well-spoken … Continue reading →

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