Tag Archives: salvation

“This Is My Story” Series Introduction

Posted on 2015/08/24 by Shawn Thomas

Just this week, the pastor who married Cheryl & I, Bill Elliff, who is now pastoring in Arkansas, shared a testimony about a man who came to their church 4 & 1/2 years ago, looking for a handout. One of … Continue reading →

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“The Message of the Cross” (I Cor. 1:18-24 sermon)

Posted on 2015/07/27 by Shawn Thomas

A few weeks ago we installed a new wooden cross over our baptistry. Many people have commented that they like it — but some might ask: why would we put a cross here in our worship center? The answer is … Continue reading →

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Psalm 2: A Word For Our Days

Posted on 2015/07/20 by Shawn Thomas

This week I finished a tremendous book, Eric Metaxas’ biography of Dietrich Bonhoeffer. It tells the story of a gifted young man who grew up in Germany in the early 1900’s, and who went into the ministry, becoming a noted … Continue reading →

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Holiness & Salvation

Posted on 2015/07/15 by Shawn Thomas

In Romans 12:1 the Apostle Paul writes: “Therefore I urge you, brethren, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living and holy sacrifice, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service of worship.”  Realizing the audience the … Continue reading →

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The Motivation For Holiness

Posted on 2015/07/14 by Shawn Thomas

Why should we attempt to be holy? Many people do not realize that genuine Christians have a different motivation for holiness than most other religious groups. Romans 12:1 admonishes us: “Therefore I urge you, brethren, by the mercies of God, … Continue reading →

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Where Religion Goes Wrong

Posted on 2015/07/07 by Shawn Thomas

There are two fundamental  problems with the religious outlook of most people in the world, and Romans 10:3 reveals both of them: “For not knowing about the righteousness of God, and seeking to establish their own, they did not subject … Continue reading →

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Sincerely Wrong!  

Posted on 2015/07/06 by Shawn Thomas

Won’t a person go to heaven no matter what they believe, just as long as they are sincere?  The Apostle Paul wrote otherwise: “For I testify about them that they have a zeal for God, but not in accordance with … Continue reading →

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Praying for Salvation

Posted on 2015/07/02 by Shawn Thomas

Romans 10 is one of the greatest chapters in the word of God, and the Apostle Paul opens it by showing us one of the most important kinds of prayers we can pray:  “Brethren, my heart’s desire and my prayer … Continue reading →

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Are Good Christians Always “Happy”?

Posted on 2015/06/22 by Shawn Thomas

In Romans 9:2 the Apostle Paul made a statement which might surprise many people. He wrote: “I have great sorrow, and unceasing grief in my heart.”  This is not a light or passing sentiment. Notice the two adjectives he employs: “great” … Continue reading →

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Be With Him

Posted on 2015/06/18 by Shawn Thomas

“And He appointed twelve, so that they would be with Him and that He could send them out to preach” (Mark 3:14) When Jesus appointed His 12 Apostles in Mark 3, the Bible says He had two specific purposes in … Continue reading →

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