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The Good Keeps Coming

Posted on November 29, 2012 by Mark Shields

God relentlessly pursues us with His love. He gives us second, third, and fourth chances to do what He has planned for us to do. Once we accept our Savior, the good He gives keeps coming.

As stated in yesterday’s post at this link, things don’t just stop when we are saved but God’s love goes on and on. The freedom we have helps us to live a life of abundance, joy, destiny, delight, and purpose.

This day with God, let us take in these thoughts of what the freedom in Christ brings us. Let us take a moment to reflect and be inspired by this video: On and On – Chasen.

Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. – Isaiah 13:18

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Beyond Salvation

Posted on November 28, 2012 by Mark Shields

Is there something else beyond salvation or is that all there is? Pastor Wayne Williams delivered the message at the 10:50 service this past Sunday at First United Methodist Church Waco. He tells us in his message that God relentlessly pursues us with His love and gives us second chances to not only receive salvation but to go even further. By following Christ, we are set free to a life of abundance, joy, destiny, and purpose.

Below is an outline of the message titled “Beyond Salvation”. The words in black along with the scripture references were provided by the church staff and the notes in blue were added as I listened to the Podcast.

A. God of second chances.
Genesis 12:1-4
Acts 7:2-3
Joshua 24:2-3
Genesis 11:32

Abram didn’t make it all the way to the Promised Land at first because his father died. The journey was interrupted just like in our own life when stuff happens to interrupt us. But our God gives second chances and He relentlessly pursues us.

B. Beyond salvation- Is that all there is??
Genesis 15:6
Genesis 18:17
Isaiah 41:8

Do we settle for less than what God wants for us? Pastor Wayne says that there is way more beyond salvation than you and I can imagine. Do we want it? Can you say that you are God’s friend?

C. Possessing your inheritance
John 15:9-15
1 John 3:1
Romans 5:8

If we have Christ in our life, who are we? We are loved by God and the Joy of the LORD is in us. We are a friend of God’s. Can you say you are a friend of God?

When God likes us, we have something way beyond salvation. When everything is on the line, the poise of a Christian is that extra that is needed.

D. Will you move beyond salvation?
Romans 8:1-4

How do we get that extra beyond salvation? Through Christ, we are set free. We don’t become a Christian and then get back into the rat race. God desires for us to go much further in the positive direction. The law could not set us free but for those of us who are in Christ, we are made righteous and set free.

Do the words below describe what you want?

Abundance
Joy
Destiny
Delight
Purpose

The way to get what you want is to follow Christ?

Feel free to use this outline and message to study or share with others. There is a Podcast of all sermons at this link: First United Methodist Church Waco Podcast.

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Receive Confidence and Strength

Posted on November 27, 2012 by Mark Shields

It is God that gives confidence and strength for us to face each day. We have the weapon of prayer which is a power greater than we can phantom to help us say no when necessary, do what’s right, and face the truth.

I want to remind you my friend that you have the Spirit of God inside you. Here’s a video to remind that you are protected: In the Shadow of His Wings – Norm Hastings.

Have faith my friend that this day will be amazing because you will feel protected and cradled as a cherished child of God.

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You Are His Cherished Child

Posted on November 26, 2012 by Mark Shields

God delivers His people so we can take courage and look to a bright future because we will have the advantage and our enemies will be burdened. Some of the events as prophesized in Zechariah 12:1-13:6 have already taken place.

The man who was pierced on Good Friday is our Savior. We mourn that He had to die on the cross for our sins. The world was a broken place but Christ began the process to fix the problem. Once someone repents and accepts Christ as captain of their salvation, faith begins to show up in who they are and what they do because the Spirit flows from God to them.

There are fears that keep us from fulfilling the mission God has made us to accomplish which is to tell others the Good News. Let us pray for courage and everything good so there is a day when every trace of idol worship is eliminated, all false prophets are non-existent, and unclean Spirits that inspire them are removed. Let us continue to look forward to that day.

Detail of a painting by Pedro Berruguete (c. 1450 – 1504) showing Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Butch Dean, one of my blogging friends has written about the prayer of Jesus at this link. He writes that the greatest prayer we can pray is not as I will, but as God will. Jesus prayed this prayer just before He went to His death on the cross. Because of Christ, God is with us and the Spirit will make sure everything is in place for our final victory.

It is God that gives confidence and strength for us to face each day. Saying no when necessary, doing what’s right, and facing the truth. We have the weapon of prayer which is a power greater than we can phantom. Like a picture of a scoreboard in a sporting event when our team has won, the Bible displays a picture of victory. We can count on God because of the Helper.

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Ocean of Believers

Posted on November 25, 2012 by Mark Shields

Alone we are just one small drop of water but together with God and with other believers we combine to form an entire ocean that brings new life. The video below helps to illustrate this point: Dolphins rescued by people at the beach.