Tag Archives: salvation

Poverty In Spirit: “I Need Help” (Matthew 5:3 sermon)

Posted on 2021/01/17 by Shawn Thomas

A pastor who served in California for a number of years shared the testimony of a Hollywood celebrity he knew, who had struggled for years with a drinking problem. But one of the most difficult things they had to deal … Continue reading →

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“The Room Where It Happens: The Presence of God” (Luke 1:19 sermon)

Posted on 2020/12/07 by Shawn Thomas

One of the most-visited tourist sites in London, England is the Churchill War Rooms. The rooms are in an underground bunker built just before World War II, right in the heart of the city, not far from Parliament or Buckingham … Continue reading →

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“The Purpose For Our Blessings” (Psalm 67 sermon)

Posted on 2020/11/30 by Shawn Thomas

In 1940, Great Britain was involved in a desperate struggle for survival in the war against Nazi Germany, and they appealed to the United States for help. Many Americans, remembering World War I, did not want to get involved. But … Continue reading →

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“The Model Prayer: Receiving & Giving Forgiveness” (Matthew 6:12 sermon)

Posted on 2020/10/19 by Shawn Thomas

In 2012 a book was published with the title: Help, Thanks, Wow: The Three Essential Prayers. It became a New York Times Bestseller, and was regarded by many as a “pretty cool” book on prayer; how a lot of our … Continue reading →

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Introduction to the Model Prayer (Matthew 6:1-13 sermon)

Posted on 2020/09/14 by Shawn Thomas

(Preached at the First Baptist Church of Angleton, TX 9/13/20) The pastor who married Cheryl & I, Bill Elliff, tells of how a mentor of his, Ron Dunn, was visiting Scotland with his wife, Kay. They rented a car to … Continue reading →

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“Inviting Jesus Into Your Home” (Luke 10:38-42 sermon)

Posted on 2020/08/31 by Shawn Thomas

Last week I mentioned George Washington, and some of his strengths and weaknesses. One of the good qualities that he and his wife Martha had was the gift of hospitality. After the Revolutionary War, in which Washington became a hero, … Continue reading →

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“We Are All A Mixed Bag” (Luke 10:38-42 sermon)

Posted on 2020/08/24 by Shawn Thomas

One of the controversies that has engulfed our country the last months has been regarding statues in different parts of our country, of people who had something in their past which is offensive to some people today. For example, Thomas … Continue reading →

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“The Maladies of Martha” (Luke 10:38-42 sermon)

Posted on 2020/08/17 by Shawn Thomas

A few weeks ago I read Joseph J. Ellis’ book on President Thomas Jefferson, entitled American Sphinx. In it, he discussed, among other things, the men who influenced Jefferson and made him the kind of president that he was. He … Continue reading →

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“Find Me At The Feet Of Jesus” (Luke 10:38-42 sermon)

Posted on 2020/08/10 by Shawn Thomas

In the 1700’s, Thomas Scott was a young man who felt a call to go into the ministry, but he didn’t know much about it. He became acquainted with John Newton, the author of the hymn “Amazing Grace,” who was … Continue reading →

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“Martha & Jesus: A Christian Allegory” (Luke 10:38-42 sermon)

Posted on 2020/08/03 by Shawn Thomas

One of the most famous allegories in history is John Bunyan’s Pilgrim’s Progress. An “allegory” is where some character or symbol represents something else. In Pilgrim’s Progress (which is perhaps a rather “thin” allegory) the main character of Bunyan’s novel … Continue reading →

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