Tag Archives: Faith

Questions for Reflection for Study of Acts 16-18

Posted on June 27, 2016 by Mark Shields

The last few weeks were spent in the Book of Acts 13-15. The church was growing fast and they faced opposition. As Paul set out on his first missionary journey to share the Good News, disagreements occurred as to how … Continue reading →

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Consulting the ONE so very Awesome

Posted on June 25, 2016 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
Worship, fast, and pray; get a spiritual refill in order to take action on God’s perfect will. Have the courage to stand up against those that oppose by being filled with faith so that confidence…

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Sermon Thoughts – Walking with God through the Wilderness

Posted on June 24, 2016 by Mark Shields

The second message in the sermon series titled “Man vs. Wild” was presented last weekend at the church I worship at. The title of the sermon was “Elijah – Walking with God through the Wilderness”. Just like in the day … Continue reading →

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Simplifying and Unifying

Posted on June 21, 2016 by Mark Shields

The early church grew fast but there were some growing pains. They struggled with whom should be accepted. Was a person accepted by God through good works or by grace? They were trapped by the meaningless rituals, legalisms, and ceremonies … Continue reading →

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The Law or Grace

Posted on June 20, 2016 by Mark Shields

Reading in Acts 15:1-21, the issue that occasions this conference is the custom taught by Moses; that to be saved, all gentiles must be circumcised. There was disagreement in who God intended the church to be for and what came … Continue reading →

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