Tag Archives: Challenges

Worship the One Who is Worthy

Posted on June 3, 2014 by Mark Shields

Because of Christ who is worthy of our praise, we gain confidence to face the challenges in life. He washed us clean and we can come to God in prayer for help. We can take initiative and apply our faith … Continue reading →

Posted in Overcome Difficulty, Revelation | Tagged Challenges, Cheerfulness, Christ, Confidence, Cross, Grace, Joy, Love, Patience, Power, Praise, Prayer, Redeemer, Strength, victory, Worship | 4 Comments

Hope and Confidence Confounds the Enemy

Posted on May 7, 2014 by Mark Shields

The Christians at Smyrna were being persecuted by pagan Gentiles, hostile Jews, and by Satan himself. Smyrna, a large city that reached metropolitan proportions during the period of the Roman Empire, was rebuilt by Alexander the Great. Since it was … Continue reading →

Posted in Courage, Revelation | Tagged Alexander the Great, Challenges, Christians, Confidence, Courage, Crown of Life, Enemy, Holy Spirit, Hope, Inspiration, Jesus, Purpose, Rewards, Roman Empire, Smyrna | 5 Comments

The Champion Within

Posted on April 8, 2013 by Mark Shields

A thought from my previous post “Victory Assured” is that within each of us is a champion. All we have to do is release that champion within called the Holy Spirit. We were born to win but we have to … Continue reading →

Posted in Psalm | Tagged Advice, Bible, Challenges, Champion, Christianity, coach brooks, Confidence, God, Holy Spirit, HolySpirit, Jesus Christ, pep talk, Religion and Spirituality, Sports, usa hockey team, victory | Leave a comment

Between the “Y” and the “I” in 2013

Posted on January 6, 2013 by Mark Shields

Today’s message at First United Methodist Church Waco is from Pastor Steve Ramsdell titled “Between the “Y” and the “I” in 2013. The message podcast is at this link. Below is an outline of the message. 1. WHOLEHEARTED INITIATES. “Then … Continue reading →

Posted in Sermon Outline | Tagged Accountability, book of Samuel, Challenges, David, first united methodist, first united methodist church, Generosity, God, Initiative, Israel, Lord, Michal, Passion, Podcast, religion, Repentance, Samaritan, Samuel, Saul, servant girls, theology, Worship | 2 Comments

Putting Order into Each Day

Posted on July 12, 2012 by Mark Shields

Reading in Nehemiah 9:1-15, after the eight day celebration, the Israelites assembled together where they read the Bible, confessed their sin, and worshiped. Ezra brings out in a prayer the character traits of God like being the creator, the seed … Continue reading →