Monthly Archives: January 2016

New Start to a New Year

Posted on January 8, 2016 by Mark Shields

Presented last week at the church I worship at was the message “Wake Up and Smell the Coffee”. Here is a link to the podcast which is live at 9:30 central time each Sunday morning or viewable at any time … Continue reading →

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Step Out with Peace and See the Increase

Posted on January 7, 2016 by Mark Shields

In the post Promise Fulfilled, the followers of Jesus received the promised Holy Spirit and the power to spread the Good News around the world. The early church grew because it was a place of infinite challenge, intense fellowship, passionate … Continue reading →

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The Promise Fulfilled

Posted on January 6, 2016 by Mark Shields

The promise Jesus had made to His followers that they would receive the power of the Holy Spirit was fulfilled in the passage Acts 2:1-13. The Holy Spirit comes at Pentecost where they were gathered all together in one place … Continue reading →

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Return and Discern

Posted on January 5, 2016 by Mark Shields

The followers of Christ joined together constantly in prayer and as explained in the post Vision for Decisions, they benefitted from scripture, prayer, and God’s providence to change the course of history. We can tap into the same beneficial resources … Continue reading →

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Vision to Make Decisions

Posted on January 4, 2016 by Mark Shields

After Jesus left the disciples, they returned to Jerusalem as recorded in Acts 1:12-26 , where they organized their ministry. The disciples along with about 120 followers including the women, Mary the mother of Jesus, and Jesus’ brothers all joined … Continue reading →