Tag Archives: salvation

“The Disciple’s Character: Purity of Heart” (Matthew 5:8 sermon)

Posted on 2016/02/29 by Shawn Thomas

I enjoy going to a number of high school sporting events, like football and basketball games, and track meets. I don’t think I’ll ever forget this one track meet I watched several years ago in Louisiana. As I sat in … Continue reading →

Posted in "The Disciple's Character" series (Beatitudes Mt. 5:3-12), Sermons, Uncategorized | Tagged appearance, Beatitudes, holiness of God, inner man, Islam, Jeremiah 17:10, Mark 7:1-7, Matthew 5:21, Matthew 5:48, Matthew 5:8 sermon, pornography, Psalm 51:10, pure heart, purity of heart, salvation | 7 Comments

“The Disciple’s Character: Mercy” (Matthew 5:7 sermon)

Posted on 2016/02/22 by Shawn Thomas

Several years ago, a man and his wife were traveling on the Interstate Highway in Florida, when their car broke down. The next exit was 40 miles away, and there had been a rash of highway robberies, so no one … Continue reading →

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“The Disciple’s Character: Spiritual Hunger” (Matthew 5:6 sermon)

Posted on 2016/02/16 by Shawn Thomas

Last week I was listening to the podcast of the Eric Metaxas show, and Eric had Bob Beckel on as his guest. Many of you know Bob Beckel as a Fox News contributor. He was sharing about his new book, … Continue reading →

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His Terrifying Fury

Posted on 2016/01/28 by Shawn Thomas

“Then He will speak to them in His anger, and terrify them in His fury.” (Psalm 2:5) Many people today have a woefully inadequate view of God. Some consider Him to be soft and lenient, like a doting grandfather who … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotions/Bible Studies, Uncategorized | Tagged judgment, Psalm 2, rebellion, salvation, sin, wrath | Leave a comment

“The Disciple’s Character: Spiritual Dependence” (Matthew 5:3 sermon)

Posted on 2016/01/18 by Shawn Thomas

Several years ago I read the testimony of a Hollywood celebrity who had struggled for years with drinking. But they kept denying that they really had a problem. They said the breakthrough came when they got to their lowest point, … Continue reading →

Posted in "The Disciple's Character" series (Beatitudes Mt. 5:3-12), Sermons, Uncategorized | Tagged Beatitudes, character, character of Christ, humility, I need help, Matthew 5:3, Matthew 5:3 sermon, Pharisee and publican, poor in spirit, prayer, purpose for trials, Romans 8:28-29, salvation, self-righteousness, sin, spiritual dependence, spiritual poverty, three most important words, trials | 1 Comment

“The Christ of Christmas: His Gifts” (John 1:1-14)

Posted on 2015/12/21 by Shawn Thomas

Whenever we think of Jesus, and gifts, and Christmas time, most of us probably think of the gifts that the Magi brought Jesus in Matthew 2: “gold, frankincense and myrrh.” In imitation of that, as many of you know, we … Continue reading →

Posted in Sermons, Uncategorized | Tagged Christ, eternal family, eternal life, family, family of God, gifts, grace, John 1:1-14 sermon, Law, salvation, truth | 1 Comment

“The Purpose of God’s Blessings” (Psalm 67 sermon)

Posted on 2015/11/23 by Shawn Thomas

This Thanksgiving week, many of us will sit down around a table and thank God for the blessings that He has given us this year — and we should. The Bible repeatedly commands us to give thanks to God for … Continue reading →

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The River of God’s Delights

Posted on 2015/11/18 by Shawn Thomas

“They drink their fill of the abundance of Your house; and You give them to drink of the river of Your delights. (Psalm 36:8) Speaking of those who have been touched by the grace of God (:7), the present verse … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotions/Bible Studies | Tagged Christian hedonism, delight, edenica, Hebrew word, pleasure, Psalm 36:8, salvation, worship | 1 Comment

“This Is My Story: The Apostle Paul” (Philippians 3:3-9 sermon)

Posted on 2015/11/16 by Shawn Thomas

For the last 50 years of the 20th century, Anthony Flew, professor of philosophy at Reading University in England, had been one of the world’s most influential atheists. But in December of 2004, Flew made news by announcing that “it … Continue reading →

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“With The Last”

Posted on 2015/11/12 by Shawn Thomas

“I, the LORD, am the first, and with the last. I am He.” (Isaiah 41:4) God tells us two important things about Himself in this verse: — God was first. He was already in existence when nothing else was. He … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotions/Bible Studies, Doctrine/Theology | Tagged eternal life, eternity, eternity past, Isaiah 41:4, John 3:16, Psalm 90, salvation, theology | Leave a comment