Author Archives: Mark Shields

God’s Plan For Us – Matthew 28

In spite of all the precautions, the tomb could not hold Jesus. As presented to us in Matthew 28, on the third day after the crucifixion, Jesus had risen just as He had said with instructions for the disciples to … Continue reading →

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God’s Love Keeps Going On and On – Matthew 27:57-66

I journey now into Matthew 27:57-66. Reading in the passage, Jesus didn’t have a burial place so it was thought that He would be buried in a place where the very poor were buried but Joseph who was a member … Continue reading →

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Thoughts of the Cross – Matthew 27:27-56

Jesus went through tremendous emotional and physical stress leading up to this point. He has gone through several days without sleep and had gone through a through an exhausting trial. Once He was handed over to be crucified as explained … Continue reading →

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As Easy As Obeying

This month, I’m back operating our church computer at the 10:50 service for the media group. We display slides for announcements, music, and the sermon message for each service. Below is an outline from the message for Sunday May 6th. … Continue reading →

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Doing Right – Matthew 27:11-26

The journey now takes us to Matthew 27:11-26. The governor named Pilate asked Jesus, “Are you the king of the Jews?” Jesus said, “Yes, it is as you say”. (v. 11) Pilate was reluctant to authorize the crucifixion because he … Continue reading →

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