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W.H. Griffith Thomas
W.H. Griffith Thomas
69 Sermons
William Henry Griffith Thomas (1861-1924) was an Anglican theologian and educator. He co-founded Dallas Theological Seminary and authored The Principles of Theology, a standard exposition of the Thirty-Nine Articles.

Sermons 69

Acts 17:3 Ministerial Integrity

W.H. Griffith Thomas delves into the seven elements of a New Testament minister and his ministry as depicted in John Bunyan's writings, emphasizing the importance of gravity, prayer, the Bib…

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Proverbs 16:3 Bible Study

In this sermon, W.H. Griffith Thomas emphasizes the importance of Bible Classes in parochial work, highlighting the positive teaching and discussion opportunities they provide. He stresses t…

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Psalm 133:3 Christian Unity

W.H. Griffith Thomas emphasizes the importance of unity among Christians, highlighting the strength that comes from being joined together in love. He warns against the dangers of disunion, a…

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Joshua 24:15 Christian Living

W.H. Griffith Thomas preaches on the significance of Confirmation, emphasizing the full understanding and personal commitment to the Christian faith. He highlights the two aspects of the Chr…

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Psalm 143:10 Sanctification

W.H. Griffith Thomas delves into the concepts of Justification and Sanctification, emphasizing the Divine provisions of new positions and conditions in Christ, as well as the gradual realiza…

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John 20:19 Christian Ministry

W.H. Griffith Thomas emphasizes the importance of the minister's fellowship with God, highlighting the power that comes from having Christ at the center of one's life and ministry. The sermo…

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Romans 10:17 Christian Living

W.H. Griffith Thomas emphasizes the importance of faith, love, and hope in the Christian life, highlighting how faith looks backward and upward, love looks outward, and hope looks forward. W…

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1 Corinthians 3:1 Spiritual Growth

W.H. Griffith Thomas preaches on the four classes of Christians: babes, growing Christians, mature Christians, and invalids, emphasizing the dangers of spiritual degeneration and the importa…

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Psalm 119:105 Spiritual Growth

W.H. Griffith Thomas emphasizes the importance of being filled with the knowledge of God's will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding to avoid being misled by false doctrines. He highlig…

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Proverbs 11:30 Foreign Missions

W.H. Griffith Thomas emphasizes the importance of Foreign Missions in every ministry, highlighting how it reflects the clergyman's spiritual life and the need for a genuine missionary spirit…

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Psalm 84:11 Gods Grace

W.H. Griffith Thomas delves into the profound concept of 'Grace' in the Bible, emphasizing that it is the epitome of God's character and attitude towards humanity. Grace is defined as God's …

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Psalm 31:19 Christian Hope

W.H. Griffith Thomas emphasizes the importance of hope in the Christian faith, as mentioned in Colossians 1:4-5, where believers are encouraged to look forward to the hope laid up for them i…

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Genesis 15:6 Justification By Faith

W.H. Griffith Thomas delves into the significance of Justification in the spiritual life, emphasizing its role in restoring our true relation to God by removing condemnation, guilt, and sepa…

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John 14:20 Christian Apologetics

W.H. Griffith Thomas preaches about the importance of understanding the fundamental principles of Christianity and being able to explain and defend our faith. He highlights the different asp…

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Psalm 1:2 Spiritual Growth

W.H. Griffith Thomas emphasizes the importance of maintaining and sustaining spiritual life through Justification, Sanctification, and Consecration to experience growth, vigor, and blessings…

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Psalm 40:10 Spiritual Growth

W.H. Griffith Thomas preaches about the importance of abiding in Christ and the secret to spiritual permanence through faithfulness in the outward and inner life, emphasizing the need for ob…

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Matthew 5:16 Christian Obedience

W.H. Griffith Thomas emphasizes the transformative power of understanding the Christian life, stating that knowledge is essential for spiritual growth, protection, and peace. He highlights t…

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Ephesians 2:4 Union With Christ

W.H. Griffith Thomas emphasizes the believer's completeness in Christ, highlighting the spiritual power that comes from being united with Him. The union with Christ is depicted through being…

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John 1:40 Personal Evangelism

W.H. Griffith Thomas emphasizes the importance of individual and personal work in the Christian life, highlighting how evangelism in the New Testament was primarily through personal interact…

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Obadiah 1:17 Spiritual Power

W.H. Griffith Thomas preaches on the importance of learning spiritual lessons from the history of Israel, cautioning against misinterpreting promises meant for Israel as directly applicable …

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1 Samuel 12:23 Prayer Life

W.H. Griffith Thomas emphasizes the importance of prayer as the pure atmosphere necessary for a healthy spiritual life, just like food is essential for the body. He delves into the concept o…

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Psalm 123:2 Christian Life

W.H. Griffith Thomas preaches on the Psalms, emphasizing that blessedness is found in our relationship with God, not in circumstances. He highlights the Christian life as a journey of perpet…

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Psalm 139:23 Sanctification

W.H. Griffith Thomas delves into the multifaceted purpose of Christ's death, emphasizing salvation from the penalty, power, and presence of sin. He explores the threefold nature of salvation…

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Psalm 63:1 Divine Goodness

W.H. Griffith Thomas delves into the Apostle Paul's desire for believers to grasp the abundant blessings freely given by God, emphasizing the spiritual enlightenment needed to perceive the g…

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Luke 22:19 Lord's Supper

W.H. Griffith Thomas emphasizes the significance of the Holy Supper, highlighting its simplicity and spiritual meaning. The ordinance is a remembrance of Christ's sacrifice, calling believer…

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Matthew 26:26 Lord's Supper

W.H. Griffith Thomas delves into the distinct treatment of the Lord's Supper in five passages in the Bible, emphasizing the importance of understanding the historical context and spiritual s…

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Isaiah 53:9 Christ's Character

W.H. Griffith Thomas delves into the unparalleled personality of Jesus Christ, emphasizing the perfect blend of grace and truth that defined His character. His graciousness and truthfulness …

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Mark 11:24 Prayer Life

W.H. Griffith Thomas preaches on the essential foundations of the Christian faith, emphasizing the importance of Divine Revelation through God's Word and the necessity of Human Response thro…

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Matthew 6:24 Church Life

W.H. Griffith Thomas addresses the question of recreation and amusement in the Church, emphasizing the importance of aligning all activities with the principles of the New Testament. The pur…

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Matthew 16:18 Church History

W.H. Griffith Thomas delves into the origins and continuity of the Christian Church, emphasizing that its foundation lies in the resurrection of Jesus Christ and the unwavering faith of earl…

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Matthew 3:15 Christology

W.H. Griffith Thomas delves into the multifaceted claims of Jesus Christ, highlighting His self-proclaimed roles as the Messiah of the Jews, the Redeemer of Mankind, the Master of Mankind, t…

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Matthew 16:21 Christ's Death

W.H. Griffith Thomas delves into the profound significance of Jesus Christ's death as portrayed in the Gospels, emphasizing how His sacrificial death was foreseen and foretold, forming the c…

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Ezekiel 33:6 Ministerial Calling

W.H. Griffith Thomas preaches about the high dignity, weighty office, and responsibility of the Church of England ministry, emphasizing the essential idea that a minister is first and foremo…

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Matthew 16:15 Christology

W.H. Griffith Thomas emphasizes that Christianity uniquely rests on the Person of Jesus Christ, unlike other religions where followers can adhere to teachings without focusing on the founder…

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Matthew 16:15 Jesus Christ

W.H. Griffith Thomas delves into the profound question of the character of Jesus Christ as depicted in the Gospels, challenging listeners to consider whether this portrayal is real or a crea…

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John 9:25 Christian Experience

W.H. Griffith Thomas emphasizes the importance of Christian experience, highlighting how it has gained recognition in the scientific world and serves as a valid argument for the truth of Chr…

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Isaiah 50:4 Preaching Methods

W.H. Griffith Thomas emphasizes the importance of different types of sermons, including expository, biographical, topical, and sermons tailored to specific audiences like children, men, boys…

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Proverbs 15:28 Pastoral Ministry

W.H. Griffith Thomas emphasizes the importance of pastoral sermons in the settled pastorate, focusing on the ministry to believers for the edification of the Body of Christ. He highlights th…

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Proverbs 15:28 Effective Preaching

W.H. Griffith Thomas emphasizes the importance of preaching, highlighting the tendency to neglect preaching in modern times and the detrimental effects of poor preaching. He stresses the nec…

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Matthew 10:32 Christ's Influence

W.H. Griffith Thomas preaches about the undeniable impact of Jesus Christ throughout history, emphasizing how individuals have had to take sides for or against Him, with indifference being i…

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Jeremiah 31:31 Lord's Supper

W.H. Griffith Thomas delves into the detailed language used by the Lord in instituting the Supper, highlighting the differences in phraseology among the four accounts and emphasizing the tex…

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Luke 22:19 Lord's Supper

W.H. Griffith Thomas delves into the doctrine of the Lord's Supper, addressing the shifts in understanding that have occurred over the years within the Church of England. He emphasizes the i…

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John 6:51 Eucharist Theology

W.H. Griffith Thomas delves into the controversial topic of the Eucharistic sacrifice, exploring various definitions and perspectives on whether the Eucharist is a true sacrifice or a sacram…

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John 4:24 Eucharist Theology

W.H. Griffith Thomas delves into the teachings of the Tractarian School, particularly focusing on Eucharistic Adoration and the ambiguity surrounding it. He emphasizes the importance of wors…

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John 14:15 Lord's Supper

W.H. Griffith Thomas delves into the significance of the Lord's Supper as described in 1 Corinthians 10:14-22 and 1 Corinthians 11:23-29. St. Paul emphasizes the importance of Christians bei…

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Matthew 26:26 Lord's Supper

W.H. Griffith Thomas emphasizes the importance of understanding the teachings of the Church of England regarding the Lord's Supper, as outlined in the Prayer Book and Articles, to grasp its …

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1 Corinthians 11:23 Lord's Supper

W.H. Griffith Thomas delves into the history of the Church of England doctrine as reflected in the Prayer Book, emphasizing its roots in the English Reformation and the clear opposition to R…

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Acts 20:28 Holy Communion

W.H. Griffith Thomas delves into the historical context of the Elizabethan revision of the Prayer Book, emphasizing the importance of maintaining the doctrinal position of the Prayer Book of…

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John 6:53 Eucharist Theology

W.H. Griffith Thomas delves into the historical context and doctrinal changes in the Church of England regarding the Lord's Supper, emphasizing the continuity of anti-Roman and 'Reformed' ty…

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Matthew 11:27 Christology

W.H. Griffith Thomas delves into the profound significance of Christ as the ultimate revelation of God, emphasizing that Christianity centers around the unique Mediator between God and man, …

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Pastoral Ministry

Dr. W.H. Griffith Thomas emphasizes the importance of the Scriptures in the ministry, urging ministers to be fully awake, spiritually alert, and keen, avoiding drowsiness and self-indulgence…

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Christian Ministry

W.H. Griffith Thomas preaches about the importance of the Christian ministry, focusing on the qualities of sincerity, certitude, limitations, responsibility, aspects, and the foundation of t…

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1 Samuel 9:6 Prophetic Ministry

W.H. Griffith Thomas delves into the profound role of prophets in both the Old and New Testaments, emphasizing the necessity of a divine call, conviction of sin, confession, cleansing, conse…

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Psalm 115:1 Ministerial Work

W.H. Griffith Thomas preaches about the importance of ministerial work, focusing on the preparation, plans, protection, proofs, and the call to service, character of the worker, and the cons…

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John 2:11 Divine Miracles

W.H. Griffith Thomas delves into the purpose and significance of miracles in the Gospels, emphasizing that they were not primarily for evidential purposes but rather as signs of Christ's div…

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Psalm 85:10 Inner Peace

W.H. Griffith Thomas preaches on the importance of letting the peace of God rule in our hearts, emphasizing that this peace assures us of acceptance with God and provides protection. The pea…

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Psalm 119:130 Worship Services

W.H. Griffith Thomas emphasizes the importance of a meticulous and heartfelt rendering of the Prayer Book Services by clergy, focusing on the requisites of good reading: Distinctness, Intell…

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Ephesians 6:18 Corporate Prayer

W.H. Griffith Thomas emphasizes the importance of Prayer Meetings in the Church, stating that it is the 'big wheel' that drives parish work and should not be neglected. He highlights the nec…

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1 John 4:21 Church Unity

W.H. Griffith Thomas preaches about the importance of maintaining peace, unity, and love among Christian people, emphasizing the need to avoid discord and promote harmony within the Church. …

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1 Timothy 3:8 Holy Spirit

W.H. Griffith Thomas preaches about the importance of a Divine call to the ministry, emphasizing the necessity of being inwardly moved by the Holy Ghost. He highlights the proofs of a Divine…

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Matthew 12:38 Christ Resurrected

W.H. Griffith Thomas preaches on the vital importance of the Resurrection in Christianity, likening it to a strategic point on the battlefield of Waterloo that determined the final outcome. …

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Luke 12:35 Church Leadership

W.H. Griffith Thomas preaches on the qualifications and characteristics of a Deacon as outlined in Acts 6:3 and 1 Timothy 3:8-13, emphasizing the importance of personal integrity, wisdom, an…

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Proverbs 14:31 Social Justice

W.H. Griffith Thomas emphasizes the clergyman's awareness of social ills and the moral responsibility to address them, highlighting the need for social reform and the implicit social program…

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Matthew 7:29 Christ's Teaching

W.H. Griffith Thomas delves into the profound teaching of Jesus Christ, emphasizing the impact He had on His contemporaries and the timeless relevance of His message. The essence of Christ's…

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Matthew 16:21-26 Lord's Supper

W.H. Griffith Thomas preaches on the significance of the Lord Jesus Christ's death and His promised return, emphasizing how these two events are intricately linked and form the foundation of…

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Isaiah 53:5 Christ's Resurrection

W.H. Griffith Thomas emphasizes the importance of coming to a verdict about Jesus Christ, stating that Christianity hinges on the truth of His resurrection. He highlights the significance of…

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Genesis 3:15 Christology

W.H. Griffith Thomas delves into the significance of the Virgin Birth in explaining the earthly origin and uniqueness of Jesus Christ. He emphasizes the importance of considering the Virgin …

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John 14:19 Resurrection Power

W.H. Griffith Thomas emphasizes the believers' spiritual resurrection with Christ, urging them to focus on heavenly things where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. This resurrection …

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2 Timothy 2:15 Spiritual Guidance

W.H. Griffith Thomas emphasizes the importance of the Confirmation season as a significant opportunity for clergy to have personal dealings with individual souls, especially at an impression…

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