Tag Archives: salvation

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 →

Posted in Sermons | Tagged chesed, creation, for His lovingkindness is everlasting, Galatians 2:20, give thanks, His mercy endures forever, I Chronicles 16:34, II Chronicles 20:21, II Chronicles 5:13, John 3:16, Psalm 136, redemption, salvation, Thanksgiving, theology, trials, wilderness | 8 Comments

“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 →

Posted in Devotions/Bible Studies, Uncategorized | Tagged Barabbas, gratitude, Jesus, Matthew 26:16-26, salvation, substitutionary atonement | Leave a comment

When A Change of Scenery Isn’t The Answer

Posted on 2016/10/17 by Shawn Thomas

“When he had gone out to the gateway, another servant girl saw him, and said to those who were there, ‘This man was with Jesus of Nazareth.’ And again he denied it with an oath, ‘I do not know the … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotions/Bible Studies, Uncategorized | Tagged change, heart, Matthew 15:19, Matthew 26:71-21, salvation, sanctification | Leave a comment

Defective Discipleship

Posted on 2016/10/13 by Shawn Thomas

“But Peter was following Him at a distance as far as the courtyard of the high priest, and entered in, and sat down with the officers to see the outcome.” (Matthew 26:58) Jesus calls us as His disciples to follow … Continue reading →

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“That He Gave” (John 3:16 sermon)

Posted on 2016/10/10 by Shawn Thomas

One movie that Cheryl, Michael & I enjoy watching together is the 1960’s musical, “My Fair Lady”, in which Professor Henry Higgins takes Eliza Doolittle, a young flower girl from the streets of London and transforms her into a well-spoken … Continue reading →

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“So Loved” (John 3:16 sermon)

Posted on 2016/09/26 by Shawn Thomas

(Preached at Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church, 9-25-16) Some time ago I read an interesting article on what the author considered to be the greatest love stories of all time in history and literature. There were many familiar stories listed: Shakespeare’s Romeo and … Continue reading →

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