Tag Archives: God

As Easy As Obeying

Posted on May 9, 2012 by Mark Shields

This month, I’m back operating our church computer at the 10:50 service for the media group. We display slides for announcements, music, and the sermon message for each service. Below is an outline from the message for Sunday May 6th. … Continue reading →

Posted in Sermon Outline | Tagged Believing, Christ, Following, God, Gospel of Matthew, Guide, John, Obeying | 2 Comments

Doing Right – Matthew 27:11-26

Posted on May 8, 2012 by Mark Shields

The journey now takes us to Matthew 27:11-26. The governor named Pilate asked Jesus, “Are you the king of the Jews?” Jesus said, “Yes, it is as you say”. (v. 11) Pilate was reluctant to authorize the crucifixion because he … Continue reading →

Posted in Matthew | Tagged Applied Faith, Barabbas, Chief Priest, Crucifixion, Decisions, Elders, God, Gospel of Matthew, Jesus, Jesus King of the Jews, King of the Jews, Leadership, Life Lessons, Pilate, Planning, Pontius Pilate, Prayer, Reflection, Spiritual Journey, Trust God, Uplifting Video | 1 Comment

Treasure in the Arms of Christ – Matthew 27:1-10

Posted on May 5, 2012 by Mark Shields

Each day with God is a fresh start because we are forgiven. It can be a great day because Christ the difference maker can turn broken yesterdays into amazing tomorrows. We are all a treasure in the arms of Christ. … Continue reading →

Posted in Matthew | Tagged Christ, God, God’s Plan, Gospel of Matthew, Jesus, Judas, Judas Iscariot, Lessons Learned, Matthew, Pilate, Pontius Pilate, Treasure in the Arms of Christ | 3 Comments

Matthew 27 Questions for Reflection

Posted on May 3, 2012 by Mark Shields

Over the last couple of weeks, my spiritual journey has taken me through Matthew 26. I’m going slower through these chapters because there are so many lessons to be learned that we can apply in our own life as well … Continue reading →

Posted in Matthew | Tagged Christ, Communion, Cross, Desires, Devotional, Forgiven, Gethsemane, God, Gospel, Gospel of Matthew, Lessons, Matthew, Matthew 27, Peter, Pharisee, Prayer, Questions, Reflection, Spiritual Journey, Strength, Thoughts, victory | 9 Comments

The Desire to Fulfill the Mission – Matthew 26:57-75

Posted on May 1, 2012 by Mark Shields

The scribes and elders were called to session as explained in Matthew 26:57-75 eager to find false evidence against Jesus so they could put him to death. There were two witnesses that said Jesus had made the statement that he … Continue reading →