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The “Scent” You Leave Behind

Posted on 2016/01/07 by Shawn Thomas

“But thanks be to God, who always leads us in triumph in Christ, and manifests through us the sweet aroma of the knowledge of Him in every place.” (II Corinthians 2:14) Scientists tells us that just as each person has … Continue reading →

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What We’re Made For

Posted on 2015/12/02 by Shawn Thomas

“The people whom I formed for Myself will declare My praise.” (Isaiah 42:21) This little verse is packed with insight that should inform and direct each of our lives as God’s people:

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“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 →

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Why Not Rather Be Wronged?

Posted on 2015/10/12 by Shawn Thomas
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“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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“The Discipline of Evangelism” (Colossians 4:2-6 sermon)

Posted on 2015/06/22 by Shawn Thomas

(Preached at Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church, 6-21-15) Many of us have responded with shock and horror at the ISIS takeover of the good portions of two countries in the Middle East, with the beheadings and other atrocities they have perpetrated. … Continue reading →

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When Wisdom Remains Silent

Posted on 2015/04/30 by Shawn Thomas

Christianity is all about sharing truth — most of the time. But there are times when we should just keep our mouths closed.  Proverbs 23:9 indicates one of those times: “Do not speak in the hearing of a fool, for … Continue reading →

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Do They See You Trust God?

Posted on 2014/07/29 by Shawn Thomas

Jehoash, the king of Judah, had been used by God to bring reform & revival to the land. But it did not appear that he finished well. II Kings 13:17 says that the King of Aram set his face to … Continue reading →

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Icons of Christ

Posted on 2014/06/16 by Shawn Thomas

The word “icon” is defined in freedictionary.com as “an image, a representation”, a “representation of a sacred or sanctified Christian personage.” “Icons” or pictures of the Lord and of His saints are venerated by the Eastern Orthodox Church. It is … Continue reading →

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Your Praise: Better Dead or Alive?

Posted on 2014/03/19 by Shawn Thomas

In Psalm 6:5 David protests to God: “For there is no mention of you in death; in Sheol who will give You thanks?” He is objecting to his potential death, saying in effect, what good would that do? One might … Continue reading →

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