Monthly Archives: June 2016

Sermon Thoughts – Walking with God through the Wilderness

Posted on June 24, 2016 by Mark Shields

The second message in the sermon series titled “Man vs. Wild” was presented last weekend at the church I worship at. The title of the sermon was “Elijah – Walking with God through the Wilderness”. Just like in the day … Continue reading →

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Plan that Unifies

Posted on June 23, 2016 by Mark Shields

God gives us insight into how to play our part in a bright future and gives us plans in order to make an impact. In the post The Written Plan, some thoughts were shared about a letter written to handle … Continue reading →

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The Written Plan

Posted on June 22, 2016 by Mark Shields

The church leaders came to a decision on the disagreements about circumcision, the other meaningless rituals, legalisms, and ceremonies that burdened the believers. In Acts 15:22-35, we see a letter written explaining how they had consulted with each other, prayed, … Continue reading →

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Simplifying and Unifying

Posted on June 21, 2016 by Mark Shields

The early church grew fast but there were some growing pains. They struggled with whom should be accepted. Was a person accepted by God through good works or by grace? They were trapped by the meaningless rituals, legalisms, and ceremonies … Continue reading →

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The Law or Grace

Posted on June 20, 2016 by Mark Shields

Reading in Acts 15:1-21, the issue that occasions this conference is the custom taught by Moses; that to be saved, all gentiles must be circumcised. There was disagreement in who God intended the church to be for and what came … Continue reading →

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