Author Archives: Mark Shields

Sermon Thoughts

Posted on January 22, 2016 by Mark Shields

The message last week at the church I worship was titled “Sweet Dreams – What Keeps You Up At Night? Am I Changing”? Here is a link to the podcast which is live at 9:30 central time each Sunday morning … Continue reading →

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Step Ahead in Faith Towards Our Purpose

Posted on January 21, 2016 by Mark Shields

We have a much better shot at victory if we have a plan and through Jesus, God has given us a plan. Life may disappoint at times but the good news is that there is something better ahead if we … Continue reading →

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Be a Transformer Rather than a Conformer

Posted on January 20, 2016 by Mark Shields

Peter addresses the Jewish audience in Acts 3:11-26 saying that is was through faith in Jesus that healing came to a crippled beggar. As discussed in the post Empowerment, the beggar at the temple gate was asking for money but … Continue reading →

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Power within Us

Posted on January 19, 2016 by Mark Shields

The post Empowerment gave one example of God empowering Peter to give healing to a crippled beggar. There is power in Jesus’ name and with this power, we can passionately believe in improved tomorrows. Let nothing hold us up in … Continue reading →

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Empowerment

Posted on January 18, 2016 by Mark Shields

In Acts 3:1-10, Peter and John were empowered by God to give healing to a crippled beggar. They show their love to God and to their fellow neighbor by explaining that what God gives is far more valuable than riches … Continue reading →

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