Tag Archives: salvation

“An Essential For The Church” (Philippians 2:1-4 sermon)

Posted on 2021/05/24 by Shawn Thomas

During the American War for Independence, General George Washington was irked by what some of the drummers in the army were doing. Each drummer would just drum in his own way, (and sometimes “out of the blue” just to show … Continue reading →

“When Living Is Christ, then Dying Is Gain” (Philippians 1:21 sermon)

Posted on 2021/04/19 by Shawn Thomas

Aaron Sorkin, the writer for “A Few Good Men,” “The West Wing,” and other tv shows and movies, was speaking at graduation at his alma mater, Syracuse University, in May 2012, and he said: “Two newborn babies are lying side-by-side … Continue reading →

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“Working Out Your Salvation” (Philippians 2:12-13 sermon)

Posted on 2021/04/12 by Shawn Thomas

SO, how do you follow up on Easter Sunday?! We had such a great day last Sunday, didn’t we? Celebrating our Risen Savior; seeing several people follow Him in baptism — It was a great Easter Sunday. But how do you … Continue reading →

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“But Now Christ IS Risen!” (I Corinthians sermon, Easter 2021)

Posted on 2021/04/05 by Shawn Thomas

Frank Morison was a gifted English lawyer who set out to write a book he planned on calling Disproving the Resurrection of Jesus. He was convinced that he would be able to do what his title proclaimed. However, when he … Continue reading →

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“Rescued By His Sacrifice” (Galatians 1:3-5 sermon)

Posted on 2021/03/29 by Shawn Thomas

In one of the first major battles of the Revolutionary War, the British routed the young American army on Long Island, New York. They hoped to destroy the rest of the retreating Americans, but American Commander William Stirling made the … Continue reading →

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“Peacemaking: The Pinnacle of Christlikeness” (Matthew 5:9 sermon)

Posted on 2021/03/01 by Shawn Thomas

John Adams is probably best known as the 2nd President of the United States, but he himself wanted to be remembered for ONE thing more than any other. He wrote to a friend of his, ‘I desire no other inscription … Continue reading →

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“It’s What’s Inside That Counts” (Matthew 5:8 sermon)

Posted on 2021/02/22 by Shawn Thomas

When I got sick in 2012, they ran me through a bunch of tests trying to diagnose my illness. One day I found myself on an exam table, hooked up to an ultrasound machine, and the technician smeared some gel … Continue reading →

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“Hunger For Righteousness” (Matthew 5:6 sermon)

Posted on 2021/02/08 by Shawn Thomas

Bertrand Russell was one of the most famous atheists the world has ever known; he lived almost 100 years in Britain, from 1872 to 1970. But as much as he promoted atheism in his books and writings, Russell longed in … Continue reading →

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“Trust & Obey” (Matthew 5:5 sermon)

Posted on 2021/02/01 by Shawn Thomas

Conrad Richter wrote an amazing trilogy back in the 1940’s and 50’s about the settling of Ohio by the American Pioneers, from the perspective of a pioneer woman by the name of Sayward Wheeler. The story progresses through: The Trees, … Continue reading →

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“Sowing In Tears” (Matthew 5:4 sermon)

Posted on 2021/01/25 by Shawn Thomas

I remember very well, listening to the young man in my church office a few years ago. He was burdened with some temptations to sin that he was experiencing. He couldn’t understand why he would have such feelings and temptations; … Continue reading →

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