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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May 26, 2024 | "The True Man of God" | 1 Kings 17:17-24 | Rev. Tyler Wilson byBy FPC Thomasville

This week on From the Front Porch, Annie chats with literary agent and author Jonathan Merritt! Jonathan’s new picture book, My Guncle and Me, available now, is delightful summer reading for families. Jonathan is Annie’s literary agent, and today they dig into the publishing world, his writing process and new book, and more. To purchase the books m…

Today on From the Front Porch, we have a special treat: a sneak peek of Annie and Anne Bogel’s in-person conversation at The Bookshelf from April 25, 2024! We were grateful and thrilled to welcome Anne, author and host of the podcast What Should I Read Next, back to The Bookshelf to chat about summer reading. Listen to Anne and Annie’s full convers…

This series is answering your submitted questions. We don't think we know all the answers but we believe scripture contains what we need. God is cool with your questions, so let's ask Him! Explain the difference between Calvinism and Arminian. Which one do you agree with & why? What do I do when I feel my church/leadership isn't investing in my spi…

May 19, 2024 | A Place at the Table Series | "Preparation and Pushback" | Dr. Tim Filston byBy FPC Thomasville

This week on From the Front Porch, we have a special treat for you: a Conquer a Classic sneak peek! Conquer a Classic is the From the Front Porch Patreon’s year-long book club where Annie, Hunter, and our Patreon community tackle a classic novel together month by month. Our pick for 2024 is the American Western Lonesome Dove by Larry McMurtry. Toda…

This series is answering your submitted questions. I don't think I know all the answers but I think scripture contains what we need. God is cool with your questions, so let's ask Him! What are your thoughts on the Word of Faith movement? When, if ever, does it take on an unhealthy, damaging view of faith? Why do so many Christians get hurt by the C…

May 12, 2024 | A Place at the Table Series | "One-Anothering" | Dr. Tim Filston byBy FPC Thomasville

This week on From the Front Porch, we have a new episode series: Into the Backlist! Today, Annie changes her focus from new releases to dive into the backlist: the books that came out years ago, the books that didn’t get enough attention, the books you may stumble upon while browsing in an indie bookstore like The Bookshelf. To purchase the books m…

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May 5, 2024 | A Place at the Table Series | "Spot the Difference" | Rev. Tyler Wilson byBy FPC Thomasville

This week on From the Front Porch, it’s another New Release Rundown! Annie, Erin, and Olivia are sharing the May 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 episod…

Who is in charge of the church? Continuing this series about the church, Pastor Jamie shares about church authority. What is a church? Ekklesia - a church is an intentional gathering of people who follow Jesus. It's not a building, it's a spiritual family. Who is in charge of the church? Jesus is in charge of the church. Colossians 1:8 NLT "Christ …

April 28, 2024 | A Place at the Table Series | "The Necessity of Confession" | Dr. Tim Filston byBy FPC Thomasville

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

What are churches supposed to be doing? Do we help our city or help our church members? Do we reach the lost or disciple existing believers? In this message, Pastor Jamie Nunnally shares about what activity a church should be doing. Ekklesia - a church is an intentional gathering of people who follow Jesus. What is a church supposed to be doing? Ac…

April 21, 2024 | A Place at the Table Sermon Series | "The Awe of Belonging" | Dr. Tim Filston byBy FPC Thomasville

This week on From the Front Porch, we have a new series: Annie Recommends! In this series, Annie curates a stack of books in a certain genre or theme for you – just as if you walked into our brick-and-mortar store, The Bookshelf. Sometimes, you just want a good book list. This month, Annie recommends a short list of her favorite audiobooks. To purc…

Why do Christians gather on Sunday mornings? Does it matter where we gather? Who is welcomed at these meetings? What should we be doing when we gather? In this message, Pastor Jamie shares who we truly are as "the church". History of the word "church": Ekklesia: not a religious term. It means a gathering, a congregation, or an assembly of people. I…

This week on From the Front Porch, you’ll hear from Annie, Erin, Keila, Shop Mom, Nancy, Shop Dad, 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. To purchase your Shelf Subscription, stop by The Bookshelf i…

April 7, 2024 | "Risk or Rust" Sermon Message | 1 Corinthians 15:35-49 | 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 April 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 epis…

Do you realize that Jesus came to rescue you?In this message, Pastor Jamie Nunnally shares the hope-filled, awesome message that was lived out on this earth through Jesus Christ. The cross is Jesus' death for me, but the empty grave is Jesus' life for me. The cross gets me into heaven, but the empty grave gets heaven into me. The cross reveals Jesu…

March 31, 2024 | Easter Sunday | Interruption Series | "Interrupted by a Question" | Dr. Tim Filston byBy FPC Thomasville

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

How should a believer manage money? In this message, Pastor Eric Robertson shares about a topic that Jesus taught about a lot. Jesus and Money The focus of his teaching on money was not to create a path to financial stability, or not to invest in a Kingdom Ponzi scheme. The focus of Jesus was to ensure that you were in control of your money and tha…

March 24, 2024 | Interruption Easter Series | "Interrupted by Grace" | Dr. Tim Filston byBy FPC Thomasville

This week on From the Front Porch, it’s all about books and basketball! Annie is joined by her husband and friend, Jordan, to set different books head to head and debate their merits in this beloved yearly tradition. To purchase the books mentioned in this episode, stop by The Bookshelf in Thomasville, visit our website (type “Episode 469” into the…

Married? Want to be married some day? Wish you weren't married? In this message, Pastor Jamie Nunnally shares how marriage is "simple". Marriage is simple: love your spouse the way Christ loves you. Ephesians 5:31-23 Your marriage is only as good as your maturity. The quickest way to improve your marriage is to improve yourself, not to try to impro…

March 17, 2024 | Interruption Sermon Series | "Prayers of Pride" | Rev. Tyler Wilson byBy FPC Thomasville

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…

Parenting is NOT easy, but its simple: train your children the way God trains you. Psalm 127:3a NLT "Children are a gift from God." Our goal is to raise the type of child we would want to be friends with as an adult. Ephesians 6:1-4 NLT "Children, obey your parents because you belong to the Lord, for this is the right thing to do. 2 "Honor your fat…

March 10, 2024 | Interruption Sermon Series | "The Interrupting Mercy of God" | Dr. Tim Filston byBy FPC Thomasville

This week on From the Front Porch, it’s another New Release Rundown! Annie and Erin are sharing the March 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 episode, stop…

In this series, we're talking about things that aren't easy, but they're simple. Pastor Jamie Nunnally shares that it is not easy to walk in forgiveness, but it's simple. There are three types of forgiveness God is calling us to experience: 1. Receiving God's forgiveness 2. Forgiving ourselves 3. Forgiving others We must receive God's forgiveness. …

March 3, 2024 | Abide With Me Sermon Message | John 15:1-11 | Rev. Tyler Wilson byBy FPC Thomasville

February 25, 2024 | To The Nations Sermon Message | WMC Sunday 2024 | Mike Kuhn byBy FPC Thomasville