Tag Archives: first united methodist

Wherever, Whenever, Whatever

Posted on May 6, 2013 by Mark Shields

The fifth message in a series called “Not a Fan” was presented at the church I attend this past weekend. The message is titled “Wherever, Whenever, Whatever”. The sermons can be listened to or watched by clicking on the link … Continue reading →

Posted in Sermon Outline | Tagged birds of the air, Christianity, Cross, father jesus, first united methodist, first united methodist church, Light, Luke, Matthew, Nazareth, Podcast, Purpose, religion, Sermon, theology, United Methodist Church | 1 Comment

Self-Powered or Spirit-Filled

Posted on May 3, 2013 by Mark Shields

The fourth message in a series called “Not a Fan” was presented at the church I attend this past weekend. The message is titled “Self-Powered or Spirit-Filled”. The sermons can be listened to or watched by clicking on the link … Continue reading →

Posted in Thoughts From Sermon | Tagged Amazement, Christianity, Church, first united methodist, first united methodist church, God, Guidance, Holy Spirit, Jesus, Mystery, Patience, poem, Power, religion, Religion and Spirituality, Sermon, seven weeks, Strength, United Methodist Church | 2 Comments

Following Jesus or Following the Rules

Posted on April 22, 2013 by Mark Shields

The third message in a series called “Not a Fan” was presented yesterday at the church I attend. This week’s message is titled “Following Jesus or Following the Rules” and can be watched at this link. All sermons are available … Continue reading →

Posted in Sermon Outline | Tagged Burdens, Christ, Christianity, first united methodist, first united methodist church, God, Gospel of Matthew, Grace, Heart, Jesus, Love, Matthew, Pharisee, Pharisees, Podcast, Relationship, religion, theology, Transformed, United Methodist Church | 27 Comments

Fan or Follower?

Posted on April 9, 2013 by Mark Shields

A new series has started at the church I attend called “Not a Fan”. The first message is titled “Fan or Follower?” All sermons are available by clicking on Pastor’s Podcast at this link: First United Methodist Church Waco. One … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Christianity, Crucifixion, Faith, Fan, first united methodist, first united methodist church, Follower, Jerusalem, Jesus, jesus and nicodemus, Joseph, Nicodemus, passover feast, Pastor’s Podcast, Pharisee, Rascal Flatts, religion | 19 Comments

Lessons of Courage

Posted on April 6, 2013 by Mark Shields

When we read about the courage demonstrated by the characters of the Bible, we are inspired to step ahead with courage. As suggested one time in our First United Methodist Newsletter, imagine you lived like Daniel. As he faced the … Continue reading →