Tag Archives: God

Imagine if We Were More Focused on God

Posted on July 16, 2012 by Mark Shields

Reading in Nehemiah 9:16-38, the pattern which historically characterizes the relationship between God and the Israelites is one where the Israelites break their end of the agreement; refusing to listen and failing to remember the miracles God had performed in … Continue reading →

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Pleasing God

Posted on July 13, 2012 by Mark Shields

A thought from my study of Nehemiah 9:1-15 is that we should order our day with God’s help because He has the answers for us. Like the Israelites, we should praise God and pray for the day ahead. I found … Continue reading →

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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 →

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Babylon – Daniel’s Courage in Captivity

Posted on July 11, 2012 by Mark Shields

Associate Pastor Su Milam gave the sermon message last Sunday titled “Babylon – Daniel’s Courage in Captivity”. Below is an outline of the message. The notes in blue print are my personal notes and the notes in black are provided … Continue reading →

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Believe God Will Carry You

Posted on July 10, 2012 by Mark Shields

We can strive to be the best we can and work extremely hard to prepare for success but nothing is as important as knowing the way of God and going His way. God is strong enough to carry us and … Continue reading →