Tag Archives: salvation

“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 →

Posted in Sermons, Uncategorized | Tagged attitude, baraka, better than I deserve, blessed to be a blessing, blessing, blessings, Charity Navigator, Cooperative Program, David Platt, deserve, giving, grace, gratitude, International Mission Board, missions, Psalm 67, Psalm 67 sermon, purpose, purpose of blessings, Roy Disney, salvation, SBC IMB, SBC missions, service, stewardship, Thanksgiving, Walt Disney | 6 Comments

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 →

Posted in "This Is My Story" sermon series, Sermons | Tagged Acts 22:1-16, Anthony Flew, Apostle Paul, baptism, communion, confirmation, heritage, imputed righteousness, justification, Philippians 3:3-9, righteousness, rites, rituals, salvation, salvation by works, testimony, wedding clothes, wedding feast parable, works | 2 Comments

“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

“This Is My Story: The Prodigal Son” (Luke 15:11-32 sermon)

Posted on 2015/11/09 by Shawn Thomas

A few years back, in a state prison in Hominy, Oklahoma, they had an area in the kitchen they called the “pig slop” pit, into which they would throw all kinds of animal renderings and other food wastes, which they … Continue reading →

Posted in "This Is My Story" sermon series, Sermons | Tagged cross, faith, God's love, gospel, love, Luke 15:11-32, repentance, Romans 5:8, salvation, sin, sin nature, testimony, The Prodigal Son, This Is My Story, Tie a Yelow Ribbon Round The Old Oak Tree, Tony Orlando | 2 Comments

“This Is My Story: The Gerasene Demoniac” (Mark 5:1-20 sermon)

Posted on 2015/10/26 by Shawn Thomas

During the Second World War, when Hitler conquered France, he immediately shut down the borders to keep the people from leaving the country. But one small border town saw its population diminish rapidly, so the Germans searched for the answer. … Continue reading →

Posted in "This Is My Story" sermon series, Sermons | Tagged Acts 1:8, All Hail The Power of Jesus' Name, cemetery, demon-possession, demons, evangelism, Jerusalem, local missions, Mark 5:1-20, mission, missions, salvation, Satan, spiritual warfare, story, testimony, witness | 1 Comment

“This Is My Story: The Ethiopian Treasurer” (Acts 8:25-38 sermon)

Posted on 2015/10/12 by Shawn Thomas

ACTS 8:25-38 “This Is My Story: The Ethiopian Treasurer” Cheryl & I love Stefan Berci (our Romanian pastor) and his family. They did a Facetime chat with us yesterday, and we had a great visit. One of the things I … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Acts 8:25-38 sermon, Ethiopian eunuch, evangelism, Isaiah 53, Jesus, RSVP, salvation, story, testimony | Leave a comment

“This Is My Story: Cornelius The Centurion” (Acts 10 Sermon)

Posted on 2015/10/05 by Shawn Thomas

When we were serving in Louisiana, our church sent a mission team to Suriname, South America, where one of our members was a missionary. The first team we sent went to teach Bible stories in a local school, and they … Continue reading →

Posted in "This Is My Story" sermon series, Sermons | Tagged Acts10 sermon, Cornelius, evangelism, faith, gospel, salvation, story, testimony, works | 7 Comments