Tag Archives: Faith

Be a Transformer Rather than a Conformer

Posted on January 20, 2016 by Mark Shields

Peter addresses the Jewish audience in Acts 3:11-26 saying that is was through faith in Jesus that healing came to a crippled beggar. As discussed in the post Empowerment, the beggar at the temple gate was asking for money but … Continue reading →

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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 →

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Spiritual Living

Posted on January 14, 2016 by Mark Shields

The main thought brought out in the post New Life with Christ was that the believers approached spiritual living as a discipline. They responded by devoting themselves to the apostles’ teachings and to fellowship. In life, sometimes we forget that … Continue reading →

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Filled with Joy and Living in Hope

Posted on January 12, 2016 by Mark Shields

Each day can be amazing because the risen, ascended, and active Christ makes a difference in our daily living. Because of Christ, we are filled with joy and live in hope because we can see the Lord always before us. … Continue reading →

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Spirit Poured Out

Posted on January 11, 2016 by Mark Shields

The Holy Spirit came upon the disciples and they were speaking in tongues. Many said they were drunk but Peter gives an answer for their actions as stated in the passage Acts 2:14-36. He explains that this was spoken about … Continue reading →

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