Author Archives: Mark Shields

Structural Principles

Posted on August 6, 2012 by Mark Shields

Nehemiah set out to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem; not only the physical wall but the structural principles of an effective society. The physical wall had been built but as explained in Nehemiah 13:15-30, the people were not living according … Continue reading →

Posted in Nehemiah | Tagged Character, Cross, God, God’s Principles, Holy Spirit, Jerusalem, Jesus, Laminin, Nehemiah, Society, Structure, Wall of Jerusalem | 5 Comments

Going Forward with Discipline

Posted on August 3, 2012 by Mark Shields

The subject of being all that God made us to be was brought out in yesterday’s post. I’ve been watching the Olympics and these athletes are blessed with skill but they also go through rigorous workouts to get to their … Continue reading →

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Being All That God Made You To Be

Posted on August 2, 2012 by Mark Shields

Nehemiah had gone to Babylon for a while and returned to find abuses taking place by those in charge of God’s house. As explained in Nehemiah 13:1-14, the chief priest named Eliashib had taken the occasion to vacate an area … Continue reading →

Posted in Nehemiah | Tagged Babylon, Eliashib, God, Holy Spirit, Levite, Nehemiah, New Testament, Tobiah | 3 Comments

Declaration App

Posted on August 1, 2012 by Mark Shields

We continued the sermon series called “Life Apps” this past weekend at the church I attend. This week’s message is titled “Declaration App” and can be listened to or viewed at this link. There are many apps one can purchase. … Continue reading →

Posted in Sermon Outline | Tagged Apps, Christ, God’s Word, Gospel of Luke, Jesus, Ministry, Power, Salvation, Zacchaeus | 3 Comments

The Worth of God’s Promise

Posted on July 31, 2012 by Mark Shields

After reading Nehemiah 12, one point taken from the study is that those that minister to us are focused on being a blessing so we should make sure they are always blessed in abundance. Another point taken is that we … Continue reading →