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“Give Thanks to the Lord” (Psalm 118 sermon) Thanksgiving 2024

Posted on 2024/11/25 by Shawn Thomas

In Nathaniel Philbrick’s book, The Mayflower and the Pilgrims’ New World, he writes that when the Pilgrims first landed in America on November 11, 1620, Governor William Bradford wrote: “‘They fell upon their knees and blessed the God of Heaven … Continue reading →

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“How God’s People Get Things Done” (James 4:1-5 sermon)

Posted on 2024/11/18 by Shawn Thomas

During the first years of Lyndon Johnson, before he became entangled in the Vietnam controversy, he was one of the most powerful presidents in U.S. History. Robert Caro outlines in his masterful 5 volume biography just how LBJ (as he … Continue reading →

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“The Fruits of Righteousness” (James 3:13-18 sermon)

Posted on 2024/11/11 by Shawn Thomas

I am not much of a “tree expert” at all. I know some people can just look at a tree and say, “Oh that’s a such-and-such tree …” but I have never been able to do that. I could probably … Continue reading →

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“For You Are With Me” (Psalm 23:4)

Posted on 2024/10/28 by Shawn Thomas

(Testimony shared 10/27/24; the Sunday Cheryl & I first returned to church after her stroke) August 31, 2024 is a day that Cheryl & I will never forget. It’s the day when after a week of Cheryl having unusual physical … Continue reading →

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Teacher’s Overview of Lifeway’s “Explore the Bible” lesson of Acts 20:18-32, “Commit” for 11/03/24

Posted on 2024/10/26 by Shawn Thomas

An overview for Sunday School teachers and Bible study leaders, of Lifeway’s Explore the Bible lesson of Acts 20:18-32, with the title “Commit,” for Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024. A video version of this overview is available on YouTube at: INTRO: … Continue reading →

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Teacher’s Overview of Lifeway’s Explore the Bible lesson of Acts 17:22-34, “Believe” for Sunday Oct. 13, 2024

Posted on 2024/10/05 by Shawn Thomas

An overview for Sunday School teachers and Bible study leaders, of Lifeway’s “Explore the Bible” lesson of Acts 17:22-34, with the title of “Believe,” for Sunday, October 13, 2024. A video version of this lesson is available on YouTube at … Continue reading →

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Teacher’s Overview of Acts 16:11-15, 29-40 “Every Opportunity,” Lifeway “Explore the Bible” lesson for Oct. 6 2024

Posted on 2024/09/28 by Shawn Thomas

An overview for Sunday School teachers and Bible study leaders, of Lifeway’s “Explore the Bible” lesson of Acts 16:11-15, 29-40, for Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024 with the title, “Every Opportunity.” A video version of this overview is available on YouTube … Continue reading →

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Teacher’s Overview of Lifeway “Explore the Bible” lesson: Acts 15:39-16:10, “Kingdom Work” for 9/29/24

Posted on 2024/09/21 by Shawn Thomas

An overview for Sunday school teachers and Bible study leaders, of Lifeway’s “Explore the Bible” lesson of Acts 15:39-16:10, with the title of “Kingdom Work,” for Sunday, September 29, 2024. A video version of this overview is available on YouTube … Continue reading →

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Teacher’s Overview of Lifeway “Explore the Bible” lesson of Acts 15:7-9, 22-31, “The Gospel” for 9/22/24

Posted on 2024/09/14 by Shawn Thomas

An overview for Sunday School teachers and Bible study leaders, of Lifeway’s “Explore the Bible” lesson of Acts 15:7-9, 22-31, for Sunday, September 22, 2024 with the title, “The Gospel.” A video version of this overview is available on YouTube … Continue reading →

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“What Real Faith Looks Like: Real Faith Affects the Way You Talk” (James 3:1-12 message)

Posted on 2024/08/26 by Shawn Thomas

James 3:1-12 “What Real Faith Looks Like: Real Faith Affects the Way You Talk” Francis Carpenter was an eminent American portrait painter back in the 1800s. Among the people he painted was President Abraham Lincoln. For six months he would … Continue reading →

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