Tag Archives: Community

Focused on Our Strength

Posted on February 10, 2016 by Mark Shields

The early church experienced some growing pains as described in Acts 6. The Greek speaking group complained that their widows were not receiving a daily distribution of food. The twelve Apostles gathered everyone together for the first church council and … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible Study, Strength | Tagged Church, Community, Holy Spirit, Leadership, Prayer, Priorities, Vision | 1 Comment

Sermon Thoughts

Posted on January 15, 2016 by Mark Shields

We started a new sermon series at the church I worship at called “Sweet Dreams – What Keeps You Up At Night”. Presented last week at the church I worship at was the message “Am I Serving”? Here is a … Continue reading →

Posted in Applied Faith, Sermon Thoughts | Tagged Community, Compassion, Dreams, Faith, Neighbor, Podcast, Sermon, Service, Volunteer, Worship | Leave a comment

Return and Discern

Posted on January 5, 2016 by Mark Shields

The followers of Christ joined together constantly in prayer and as explained in the post Vision for Decisions, they benefitted from scripture, prayer, and God’s providence to change the course of history. We can tap into the same beneficial resources … Continue reading →

Posted in Accurate Thinking, Devotionals, Music, Video | Tagged Community, Decisions, Discernment, Future, Guidance, Holy Spirit, Inspiration, Jesus, Job, Ministry, Prayer, Providence, Scripture, Trust, Unity | Leave a comment

Vision to Make Decisions

Posted on January 4, 2016 by Mark Shields

After Jesus left the disciples, they returned to Jerusalem as recorded in Acts 1:12-26 , where they organized their ministry. The disciples along with about 120 followers including the women, Mary the mother of Jesus, and Jesus’ brothers all joined … Continue reading →

Posted in Accurate Thinking, Bible Study | Tagged Community, Decisions, Guidance, Holy Spirit, Jesus, Ministry, Prayer, Scripture, Unity | 3 Comments

Sermon Thoughts – (11/29/2015)

Posted on November 29, 2015 by Mark Shields

Presented last week at the church I worship at was the message “Making an Intentional Impact”. Here is a link to the podcast which is live at 9:30 each Sunday morning or viewable at any time or place thereafter. http://fumcwaco.sermon.net/main/main. … Continue reading →