Tag Archives: running

“Our Greatest Priority” (Matthew 22:34-38 sermon)

Posted on 2019/02/25 by Shawn Thomas

I have to admit: I was kind of disappointed last Sunday after we came home from church and eating out, that there wasn’t a football game on tv that I could fall asleep to. Can’t wait till next September — … Continue reading →

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“On The Banks Of The Promised Land” (Joshua 1:1-9 sermon)

Posted on 2019/02/20 by Shawn Thomas

I am so excited to share God’s word with our new church family this morning. As I thought and prayed about what to preach, SO many things came to mind. I found myself wishing I could share dozens of different … Continue reading →

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“First” (2016 New Years message)

Posted on 2016/01/04 by Shawn Thomas

A friend of mine in Louisiana who is a runner sent me a hilarious video some time ago. It was about a guy whose life was all about running. It just dominated his day. He would get up early in … Continue reading →

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“The Disciplines of Disciples” I Timothy 4:7-10 Sermon

Posted on 2014/08/18 by Shawn Thomas

(Preached at First Baptist, Pauls Valley 8-17-14) I had the opportunity a few days ago to go up to the high school during their summer band practice, and I must say that I was impressed with the quality of what … Continue reading →

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Some Running Advice Is Best Taken With a Grain of Salt

Posted on 2011/08/08 by Shawn Thomas

In one of my very favorite movies, “Chariots of Fire”, the great British runner Harold Abrahams is asked if he enjoys running. He responds, “I am more of an addict.” I fall probably somewhere in between those two categories. Sometimes I … Continue reading →

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