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“True Religion” (Philippians 3:2-3)

Posted on 2021/08/09 by Shawn Thomas

There are some things on this earth, that it just doesn’t really matter that much what you believe about them. It’s just not that important. For example, you may believe that pecans are God’s gift to humanity. But I myself … Continue reading →

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“Rejoice In The Lord” (Philippians 3:1 sermon)

Posted on 2021/07/25 by Shawn Thomas

John Newton, the former slave ship captain who later became a Christian, is best-known for writing the hymn, “Amazing Grace.” But he was also a pastor for about 20 years after his conversion, and he had an extensive counseling ministry … Continue reading →

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“Brother, Worker, Soldier” (Philippians 2:19-30 message)

Posted on 2021/07/12 by Shawn Thomas

Those of you who are on social media know that often a person will put on their home page a brief description of themselves, often with just a series of words, saying something like, “Christian, mother of 3, blogger”, or … Continue reading →

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“The Hand Inside The Glove” (Philippians 2:12-15 sermon)

Posted on 2021/06/18 by Shawn Thomas

This is a nice golf glove. But it is very limited. It really can’t do much by itself, can it? It can’t swing a club. Really, it can’t do anything, can it?! But this glove belongs to somebody. It belongs … Continue reading →

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“Our Imitation of Christ” (Philippians 2:5 sermon)

Posted on 2021/05/30 by Shawn Thomas

Birch Bayh was a Senator from Indiana back in the 1960’s. He and his wife Marvella ended up serving in Washington for some years, but they were admittedly “babes at sea” when they first arrived from Indiana. They were nervous … Continue reading →

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“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 →

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“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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