Author Archives: Mark Shields

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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Our Blessed Day Has Begun

Posted on January 16, 2016 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
God speaks to us Through His Word And as we pray The future is not blurred. He knows about the past, The present and our hopes. He knows how each Reacts when on the ropes.…

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Sermon Thoughts

Posted on January 15, 2016 by Mark Shields

We started a new sermon series at the church I worship at called “Sweet Dreams – What Keeps You Up At Night”. Presented last week at the church I worship at was the message “Am I Serving”? Here is a … Continue reading →

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Spiritual Living

Posted on January 14, 2016 by Mark Shields

The main thought brought out in the post New Life with Christ was that the believers approached spiritual living as a discipline. They responded by devoting themselves to the apostles’ teachings and to fellowship. In life, sometimes we forget that … Continue reading →

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New Life with Christ

Posted on January 13, 2016 by Mark Shields

As recorded in Acts 2:37-47, the people responded to Peter’s address in a positive way. They repented, were baptized, and about three thousand were added to their number that day (v. 41). They were blessed in their new life with … Continue reading →

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