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Author Archives: Mark Shields
What Just Happened?
Today’s message at First United Methodist Church Waco is from Pastor Brandon Frenzel titled “What Just Happened”. The message can be heard at this link. Below is an outline of the message. The words in black are notes provided by … Continue reading
Posted in Sermon Outline
Tagged Christianity, Christmas, Cross, first united methodist, first united methodist church, Gift, God, Immanuel, Jesus, King, Life, Lord, Manger, Organ Donor, Podcast, religion, theology, United Methodist Church
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Remember Wins As the New Year Arrives
A little over a year ago, I did a study which I called “God’s Plan for Us” in which ten posts were written. The last post was titled “Remembering Wins”. A huge win over this past year has been this … Continue reading
Posted in Bible Study
Tagged Bible, Bible Study, Blogging, Christ, Christian, Christianity, God, New Year, Religion and Spirituality, Wins
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Questions for Reflection – James 3-5
The brother of Jesus named James writes a letter to help the Christians in Rome, Alexandria, Cyprus, and cities in Greece and Asia Minor who were going through much difficulty as they were being persecuted and even dying for their … Continue reading
Posted in James
Tagged Bible, brother of jesus, Character, Christ, Christian, Christians, cities in greece, Faith, Freedom, God, Golden Rule, Good Works, human-rights, James, Jesus, Persistence, religion, Savior, Spirit, spiritual exercises, theology, Trials
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Knowing His Principles to Help Apply Faith
A lesson in reading James 2:14-26 is for us to understand God’s Word so we can apply our faith; to grow in faith throughout life as God refines our character and improves our habits so we can apply our faith … Continue reading
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Tagged Character, Christian, Christianity, Faith, God, God’s Word, Habits, Inspiration, James, Lessons, Matt Maher, religion, Religion and Spirituality
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Developing Habits that Help Us Apply our Faith
At first analysis of James 2:14-26, my thoughts were on how it seemed to be contradictory to Paul when he wrote that we are saved by faith. Now James is writing that we are saved by works. With further research … Continue reading
Posted in James
Tagged acts of kindness, Christianity, Faith, God, Good Works, Growth, Guidance, James, Jesus, Kindness, Obedience, obedience to god, Paul, Prayer, Progress, random acts of kindness, Refinement, religion, Salvation, search the scriptures, spirituality, Tasks, Values
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