Tag Archives: salvation

Empty Words Won’t Save You

Posted on 2017/01/30 by Shawn Thomas

“Whoever confesses that Jesus is the Son of God, God abides in him, and he in God.” (I John 4:15) Despite the apparent simplicity of this verse, one should be careful not to take it in a woodenly literal fashion, … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotions/Bible Studies, Uncategorized | Tagged assurance, assurance of salvation, confession, demons, I John 4:15, Mark 5, Matthew 7:21, salvation, test of salvation | 1 Comment

Repentance: The Forgotten Word of the Gospel (Matt. 3:1-3)

Posted on 2017/01/23 by Shawn Thomas

“For behold, the day is coming, burning like a furnace; and all the arrogant and every evildoer will be chaff; and the day that is coming will set them ablaze”, says the LORD of hosts, “so that it will leave … Continue reading →

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“He Will Save His People From Their Sins” (Matthew 1:21 sermon)

Posted on 2016/12/12 by Shawn Thomas

(Preached at Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church, December 11, 2016) In his famous play, “Romeo & Juliet”, William Shakespeare wrote: “What’s in a name? A rose by any other name would smell as sweet.” And there is some truth in that. … Continue reading →

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“The Most Miraculous Birth” (Matthew 1:18-23 sermon)

Posted on 2016/12/05 by Shawn Thomas

Our family is anxiously awaiting the birth of our fourth grand daughter, who is due in Wake Forest at any minute. If you have ever participated in a birth, or held a newborn baby, you know that EVERY birth — … Continue reading →

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Jesus’ Family Tree (Matthew 1:1-17 sermon)

Posted on 2016/11/28 by Shawn Thomas

Someone told me not long ago that they have a relative who is really into researching their family genealogy, but this person does not share that interest. They said, you know I hate to admit it, but whenever my relative … Continue reading →

Posted in Matthew sermons, Sermons, Uncategorized | Tagged archeology, forgiveness, genealogy, historicity of Christianity, historicity of Jesus, I John 1:9, Jesus, Jesus' family tree, Matthew, Matthew 1, Matthew 1 genealogy, Matthew sermons, Pope Benedict abortion, prophecy, repentance, salvation, sons of Korah | 2 Comments

Reasons For Giving Thanks (Psalm 136 sermon)

Posted on 2016/11/21 by Shawn Thomas

When our son Michael was a little boy, he was VERY plain-spoken; he would just say whatever was on his mind. Thankfully he has grown out of that (somewhat!) as he has matured, but when he was little he just … Continue reading →

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“Eternal Life” (John 3:16 sermon)

Posted on 2016/11/07 by Shawn Thomas

Qin Shi Huang was the first emperor of the Chinese Qin Dynasty — and he wanted to be the last. He wanted to live forever. In Imperial China at that time, they believed in certain “elixirs of life” which might … Continue reading →

Posted in John 3:16 sermon series, Sermons, Uncategorized | Tagged C.S. Lewis, commitment, eternal, eternal life, eternal security, eternity, evangelism, heaven, John 17:3, John 3:16, knowing God, Psalm 16:11, Psalm 17:15, salvation, Samuel Rutherford | 1 Comment

“Shall Not Perish” (John 3:16 sermon)

Posted on 2016/10/31 by Shawn Thomas

Several years ago, some students at Southwestern Baptist Seminary were talking before the start of class, one of them started telling a joke that involved a story about hell. Just then, the professor walked in, and he said, “Men, I … Continue reading →

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“Whoever Believes In Him” (John 3:16 sermon)

Posted on 2016/10/24 by Shawn Thomas

We all want to go to heaven — but what do you have to do to go there? I once read a survey of multi-millionaires, in which they were asked, “How much would you be willing to pay for a … Continue reading →

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We Are Barabbas

Posted on 2016/10/19 by Shawn Thomas

In Matthew 26:16-26, the character Barabbas is a living allegory of our spiritual condition, and of what Jesus did for us in His substitutionary death: — Barabbas was “a notorious prisoner” (:16) He deserved to die for his crimes. — Jesus … Continue reading →

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