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“The Gospel of Glory” (II Thessalonians 2:14 sermon)

Posted on 2022/07/11 by Shawn Thomas

One of my favorite pastors from history is Samuel Rutherford, a Puritan who pastored in Scotland in the 1600’s. He was persecuted by the government for his Biblical beliefs, and for a time was banished from his church. Rutherford is … Continue reading →

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“Gaining The Glory” (II Thessalonians 2:14 sermon)

Posted on 2018/07/09 by Shawn Thomas

Samuel Rutherford was a Puritan who pastored in Scotland in the 1600’s. He was persecuted by the government for his Biblical beliefs, and was banished from his church. Rutherford is noted for many things, including his famous “Letters” he wrote … Continue reading →

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“His Marvelous Love In A Besieged City”

Posted on 2017/02/20 by Shawn Thomas

“Blessed be the LORD, for He has made marvelous His lovingkindness to me in a besieged city.” (Psalm 31:21) Here David praises God for ministering to him, even in an extremely difficult time in his life. He said he was … Continue reading →

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“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 →

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“How To Build A Life Of Joy” (Philippians 1:3-5 sermon)

Posted on 2016/08/08 by Shawn Thomas

Samuel Rutherford was a pastor in Anwoth, Scotland in the 1600’s, when the English government changed, and demanded that all ministers use the government prescribed prayer book, and submit to the rites and ordinances of the Anglican church, instead of … Continue reading →

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Sunday Afternoon Gleanings (7-26-15)

Posted on 2015/07/26 by Shawn Thomas

Samuel Rutherford was a 17th-century Scottish Puritan pastor who was exiled for his faith. He spent much time writing others at home or in prison who struggled with their faith due to their circumstances. Below are some gleanings from this … Continue reading →

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“The Gospel of Glory” (II Thessalonians 2:14)

Posted on 2013/08/06 by Shawn Thomas

Years ago, when our older kids were very small, I took our son David to Falls Creek with me for the week — he was 3 or 4 years old. We had a great week, as we got to hang … Continue reading →

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Fairest Lord Jesus

Posted on 2013/04/08 by Shawn Thomas

The hymn “Fairest Lord Jesus” has an uncertain origin. It was first published in a German Roman Catholic publication in 1677, without attribution to an author. It is interesting that Samuel Rutherford, the Scottish Puritan pastor who was exiled in … Continue reading →

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“What Tested Faith Looks Like” (James 1:2-4)

Posted on 2012/08/26 by Shawn Thomas

We have a lot of people here at First Baptist Church who are going through different “storms” in their lives right now. My own current battle with dysautonomia is well-known to most of you. But I know that I … Continue reading →

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Missions in the Context of Worship

Posted on 2011/10/10 by Shawn Thomas

Acts 13:2 “Missions in the Context of Worship” Last year, at our Saturday evening missions banquet, one of our visiting missionaries spoke of the trials of serving overseas. Many of our hearts were touched as she shared about how they … Continue reading →

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