Tag Archives: salvation

“This Is My Story: The Philippian Jailer” (Acts 16:25-34 sermon)

Posted on 2015/09/14 by Shawn Thomas

“And the prisoners were listening.” That phrase from the testimony story we just read in Acts 16 always sticks out to me. When Paul and Silas were unjustly thrown into the prison in Philippi, they didn’t bemoan their fate. The … Continue reading →

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Take Refuge in Him

Posted on 2015/09/08 by Shawn Thomas

“The LORD redeems the soul of His servants, and none of those who take refuge in Him will be condemned.” (Psalm 34:22) God had made it clear in Psalm 34:21 that the wicked would be punished. The word there means … Continue reading →

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The Wicked Will Be Punished

Posted on 2015/09/07 by Shawn Thomas

“Evil shall slay the wicked, and those who hate the righteous will be condemned.” (Psalm 34:21) God makes clear in this verse what the end of the wicked will be. Their punishment is inescapable: “Those who hate the righteous will … Continue reading →

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Called Into Fellowship

Posted on 2015/08/31 by Shawn Thomas

What is the point of the Christian life? What is it all about? Paul reminds here in I Corinthians 1:9: “God is faithful, through whom you were called into fellowship with His Son, Jesus Christ our Lord”. He says here … Continue reading →

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“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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