September 15, 2024 | The Path Sermon Series | "Full Stop: Embracing Sabbath Rest" | Dr. Tim Filston byBy FPC Thomasville

This week on From the Front Porch, it's an episode of Off the Shelf with Annie & Ashley! Annie is joined by friend, cousin, and former colleague, Ashley Sherlock, to chat about what they’re reading – but also what they’re watching, listening to, and buying. To purchase the books mentioned in this episode, stop by The Bookshelf in Thomasville, visit…

Do you attract or repel others when you tell them about Jesus? In this message, Pastor Eric Robertson explores how our approach to evangelism can either attract or repel those we wish to reach. The discussion centers on a critical shift in understanding: moving from an approach rooted in judgment and justice to one that prioritizes mercy and grace.…

This week on From the Front Porch, Annie celebrates 10 years of The Mississippi Book Festival with its executive director, Ellen Rodgers Daniels! They talk about the festival’s history, what’s on the agenda for this year, and why you should plan to attend if you can. The Mississippi Book Festival begins on September 14, 2024. Learn more and make yo…

If we're looking for the lost, what do we do once we have the lost's attention? In this message, Pastor Jamie Nunnally shares how, in light of shorter attention spans, we can make a long story short. Luke 19:10 "For the Son of Man came to seek and save those who are lost." Romans 15:18-19 NIV "I will not venture to speak of anything except what Chr…

September 8, 2024 | The Path Sermon Series | "Gathering in Worship" | Dr. Tim Filston byBy FPC Thomasville

This week on From the Front Porch, it’s another New Release Rundown! Annie, Erin, and Olivia are sharing the September releases they’re excited about to help you build your TBR. When you purchase or preorder any of the books they talk about, enter the code NEWRELEASEPLEASE at checkout for 10% off your order! To purchase the books mentioned in this …

Who are lost people? In this series, we're going to talk about who they are, how we are supposed to relate to them, and what we are supposed to be doing about them. In this message, Pastor Jamie Nunnally shares how we can look for the lost. Luke 19:10 Jesus' goal is to seek, not separate from the lost. The lost aren't our enemies, they are the miss…

September 1, 2024 | The Path Sermon Series | "Two Ditches" | Rev. Tyler Wilson byBy FPC Thomasville

This week on From the Front Porch, Annie recaps the books she read and loved in July. You get 10% off your books when you order your August Reading Recap Bundle. Each month, we offer a Reading Recap bundle, which features Annie’s favorite books she read that month. To purchase the books mentioned in this episode, stop by The Bookshelf in Thomasvill…

What is truth? How can we know what's true and what isn't? In this message, Pastor Jamie Nunnally shares about something really important: the truth. John 18:37-38a "... 'What is truth?' Pilate asked." Nothing has changed in 2000 years. There is an all-out attack on the truth, and that means there is an all-out attack on Jesus. John 14:6 NLT Jesus …

August 25, 2024 | The Path Sermon Series | "Becoming Self-Aware" | Dr. Tim Filston byBy FPC Thomasville

This week on From the Front Porch, you’ll hear from Annie and Erin and our Shelf Subscribers about Shelf Subscriptions! Shelf Subscriptions are The Bookshelf’s book-a-month club for adults and kids. Listen to find out what makes Shelf Subscriptions special. Try our new Shelf Subscription Quiz! All Shelf Subscriptions are 10% off, from August 1st th…

Are your views of sex biblical? In this message, Pastor Jamie Nunnally shares what the Bible says about sex. This message does not target anyone, VFC does not hate anyone, everyone is invited to worship, and questions are welcomed. We're looking at sex from a biblical perspective today and see which beliefs we hold are cultural, and which are scrip…

August 18, 2024 | Paradigm Shift Sermon Message | Acts 11:19-21 | Dr. Jim Birchfield byBy FPC Thomasville

This week on From the Front Porch, it’s time for another Literary Therapy session! Our literary Frasier Crane, Annie, is back to answer more of your reading questions and dilemmas. If you have a question you would like Annie to answer in a future episode, you can leave us a voicemail here. To purchase the books mentioned in this episode, visit our …

Does physical health matter for a Christian? In this message, Tiffany Nunnally shares the secret to health. For too long, the church has ignored the topic of physical health, or at the very least put it in a separate box from the rest of our spiritual lives. The secret to health is to invite the Lord into your everyday habits, and to rethink your c…

August 11, 2024 | Parables and Plumb Lines Series | "The Two Wings of Compassion" | Dr. Tim Filston byBy FPC Thomasville

This week on From the Front Porch, we have a special treat: a recording of our live show from The Bookshelf’s March Reader Retreat! In this episode, Annie, Hunter, and Ashley are joined by extra-special guest Bri McKoy, our Reader Retreat featured author, to do a snake draft of their favorite foodie things in literature and pop culture. Enjoy! To p…

How Should Christians Vote? In this message, Pastor Jamie Nunnally will share about this elephant in the room. Our Elephants in the Room was a series started back in 2015 because I realized there were tough topics and sensitive subjects that needed to be addressed with grace and truth. How Should Christians Vote? 1. Christians should be informed an…

August 4, 2024 | Parables & Plumb Lines Series | "Good Dirt, Good Fruit" | Dr. Tim Filston byBy FPC Thomasville

This week on From the Front Porch, it’s another New Release Rundown! Annie, Erin, and Olivia are sharing the August releases they’re excited about to help you build your TBR. When you purchase or preorder any of the books they talk about, enter the code NEWRELEASEPLEASE at checkout for 10% off your order! To purchase the books mentioned in this epi…

When your story is history, and your story is his story, your story will become ministry and prophecy. In this message, Pastor Jamie Nunnally shares the story of Stephen from Acts chapters 6 & 7. Acts 6:1-4 Church growth requires division of labor. If you try to do everything, you'll succeed at nothing. Acts 6:5-6 POINT #1 The world promotes people…

July 28, 2024 | Parables & Plumb Lines Series | "The Training Gym of Generosity" | Rev. Tyler Wilson byBy FPC Thomasville

This week on From the Front Porch, Annie recaps the books she read and loved in July. You get 10% off your books when you order your July Reading Recap Bundle. Each month, we offer a Reading Recap bundle, which features Annie’s favorite books she read that month. To purchase the books mentioned in this episode, stop by The Bookshelf in Thomasville,…

July 21, 2024 | Parables & Plumb Lines Series | "Wheat or Weed? Wait and See" | Rev. Jim Hobby byBy FPC Thomasville

July 14, 2024 | Parables Series | "The Expulsive Power of a Great Affection" | Rev. Tyler Wilson byBy FPC Thomasville

This week on From the Front Porch, Annie and Hunter (@shelfbyshelf) discuss their top ten favorite books of 2024! To purchase the books mentioned in this episode, stop by The Bookshelf in Thomasville, visit our website (search “Episode 486” to find the books mentioned in this episode), or shop on The Bookshelf’s official app: Annie: First five-star…

Stories are powerful. Your past can help someone’s future. In this message, Ryan Davis shares his amazing story of how God revealed Himself and led Ryan into a transformed life. Ryan’s past includes being bullying, drug use, and anger. It seemed that anger was his family inheritance. Drug use was the way he coped with life. Ryan called himself an a…

This week on From the Front Porch, Annie is chatting with her mom, Susie, about books for readers with PG-13 tastes. You get 10% off the Susie-approved reads mentioned in this episode when you use code SHOPMOMSELECTS at checkout online and in-store! To purchase the books mentioned in this episode, stop by The Bookshelf in Thomasville, visit our web…

July 7, 2024 | Parables & Plumb Lines Series | "Start with the Word" | Rev. Jim Hobby byBy FPC Thomasville

This week on From the Front Porch, it’s another New Release Rundown! Annie, Erin, and Olivia are sharing the July releases they’re excited about to help you build your TBR. When you purchase or preorder any of the books they talk about, enter the code NEWRELEASEPLEASE at checkout for 10% off your order! To purchase the books mentioned in this episo…

June 30, 2024 | Parables & Plumb Lines Series | "A Dent in the Circle of Love" | Dr. Tim Filston byBy FPC Thomasville

If Jesus called you a dog, how would you react? In this message, which continues our This is My Story series, Pastor Jamie shares the biblical story of an outcast who received mercy from Jesus. In Mark chapter 7 and Matthew 15, we find the story of the Syrophenician Woman This encounter takes place around 2/3rd of the way through Jesus' 3-year eart…

This week on From the Front Porch, Annie recaps the books she read and loved in June. You get 10% off your books when you order your June Reading Recap Bundle. Each month, we offer a Reading Recap bundle, which features Annie’s favorite books she read that month. To purchase the books mentioned in this episode, stop by The Bookshelf in Thomasville,…

June 23, 2024 | Parables & Plumb Lines Series | "The Good Fight" | Dr. Tim Filston byBy FPC Thomasville

This week on From the Front Porch, it's an episode of Off the Shelf with Annie & Ashley! Annie is joined by friend, cousin, and former colleague, Ashley Sherlock, to chat about what they’re reading – but also what they’re watching, listening to, and buying. To purchase the books mentioned in this episode, stop by The Bookshelf in Thomasville, visit…

June 16, 2024 | Parables & Plumb Lines Series | "The Culture of Invitation" | Rev. Tyler Wilson byBy FPC Thomasville

God is faithful to bring people through trials, abuse, and poor choices. The Lord redeems and restores. In this message, Terry Cone shares his powerful story of redemption and restoration. This message is a part of VFC's "This is My Story" summer series.

This week on From the Front Porch, we have a special guest: Shop Dad, a.k.a. Annie’s actual Dad, Chris! Shop Dad shares his favorite recent reads in honor of Father’s Day, as well as books he’s chosen for his Shop Dad Shelf Subscription. To treat your dad to a Shop Dad Shelf Subscription this Father’s Day, tap here! Stop by the store or check out o…

When your story is history, and your story is His story, your story will become ministry and prophecy. In this message, Pastor Jamie shares lessons for our lives from the biblical story of Elijah and the Prophets of Baal. 1 Kings 18:1, 17-21 POINT #1: Idolatry adds a limp to our walk with God. An idol is anything that takes the place of God in your…

June 9, 2024 | Parables & Plumb Lines Series | "Completing People" | Dr. Tim Filston byBy FPC Thomasville

This week on From the Front Porch, it’s another New Release Rundown! Annie, Erin, and Olivia are sharing the June releases they’re excited about to help you build your TBR. When you purchase or preorder any of the books they talk about, enter the code NEWRELEASEPLEASE at checkout for 10% off your order! To purchase the books mentioned in this episo…

June 2, 2024 | Parables & Plumb Lines Series | "What You Live For Is Your Master" | Dr. Tim Filston byBy FPC Thomasville

This week on From the Front Porch, Annie recaps the books she read and loved in May. You get 10% off your books when you order your May Reading Recap Bundle. Each month, we offer a Reading Recap bundle, which features Annie’s favorite books she read that month. To purchase the books mentioned in this episode, stop by The Bookshelf in Thomasville, v…

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