Monthly Archives: January 2014

Life with God – Sermon Message 01/26/2014

Posted on January 31, 2014 by Mark Shields

Photo from Google Images All of us matter and what is within us is what changes the world. Last weekend, during the sermon message at the church I attend, we saw a short video about making a difference called the … Continue reading →

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The Word Keeps Us Upright

Posted on January 30, 2014 by Mark Shields

As we all walk this journey called life, some may slip occasionally. How do we react when someone slips?  Take a look at this short video of penguins walking on slippery ice: Penguins do something awesomely human.  Did you see … Continue reading →

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Heed the Warning Signs of False Teachers

Posted on January 29, 2014 by Mark Shields

Reading in Jude 8-25, the false teachers are compared to Cain who was a murderer, to Balaam who was materialistic, and Korah who rebelled against divinely appointed leaders. We live in a world where there is ungodliness all around us … Continue reading →

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Fight for Faith

Posted on January 28, 2014 by Mark Shields

Doing nothing and believing in nothing is easy but not rewarding. Fight for faith because believing and doing good is very rewarding. Worship the King of Glory and be thankful for the power received from Him. The King of Mercy … Continue reading →

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Be on Guard

Posted on January 27, 2014 by Mark Shields

One lesson learned in reading Jude 1-7 is to be on guard. I just finished 2 Peter and the warnings found there are reiterated in Jude. The purpose of this writing by the brother of James named Jude is to … Continue reading →

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