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Sonny Thomas, Sr.
Contributing sermons since Jan 1, 2000
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God's Grace Amidst Life's Pain
Contributed on Aug 15, 2009
We find that the trials and the sufferings of life refine and prepare us to take flight for the glory of God.
[Announce Text] Please take your Bibles and turn with me to II Corinthians chapter twelve. I would like to thank each and every one for all of the calls, cards, emails, flowers, and, most of all, prayers surrounding the event of my brother’s death. Your efforts were a tremendous blessing to me and ...read more
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The Wedding At Cana
Contributed on Jan 10, 2009
Understanding the Scriptures, one can see the wealth of evidence which would render strong drink and intoxicating beverages as inappropriate for use by believers – use for drunkenness or simple social consumption.
In this passage we can find that Mary evidently was a friend or even a relative of those in the wedding party and took a principle part in the preparation of the wedding feast. Jesus and the disciples were invited. Whether the family was poor and had not enough refreshments, or whether there was ...read more
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Winning The Battle Against Selfishness
Contributed on Jan 10, 2009
Because of the propensity to think only of ourselves which destroys the unity of the body of Christ, we are reminded to combat our selfishness with an attitude of service to others.
[Announce Text] Please take your Bibles and turn with me to the New Testament epistle to the Philippians – Philippians chapter 2. We will be reading the first four verses of the chapter. [Scripture Introduction] Known as one of Paul’s “Prison Epistles,” Philippians was written during Paul’s ...read more
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Mary: Pure, Prepared, & Privileged
Contributed on Dec 15, 2006
Today, many Christians struggle with submitting and yielding to the will of God for their lives. Through Mary’s courage, we find what can happen when we believe and follow God’s Word.
This morning, we are continuing in our series entitled, "What We Have Learned From the Christmas Story." Today’s message is the third in this series that will take us up to Christmas. In the first message, God revealed to us His sovereignty in Matthew 1:18-25. The second message brought to light ...read more
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Lessons From A Blind Man
Contributed on Jun 17, 2005
The actions of Bartimaeus provide wonderful examples of how God would have us live.
In our text today, we read of an individual who, by our standards, was encumbered with serious limitations. Bartimaeus, as Scripture teaches, was physically blind and financially strapped. But he did not allow his limitations to conquer his ambition. Likewise, we all suffer from various ...read more
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Alcohol And The Believer
Contributed on Jan 10, 2009
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What We Have Learned From The Christmas Story
Contributed on Dec 15, 2006