Tag Archives: Gospel of Matthew

One From The Heart

Posted on February 11, 2013 by Mark Shields

Yesterday’s sermon message at First United Methodist Church Waco was titled “One From The Heart” and can be watched at this link. Below is an outline of the message. The words in black are notes provided by the church staff … Continue reading →

Posted in Sermon Outline | Tagged Community, Faithfulness, God, Gospel of Matthew, Heart, IPad, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Matthew, Persistence, Podcast, Practice, Saint Peter, Sermon | 4 Comments

Passing It On

Posted on November 21, 2012 by Mark Shields

We finished the series called “Your Move” this past Sunday at First United Methodist Church Waco. The series was about how the Bible gives answers that help us determine our best move when it comes to making decisions about the … Continue reading →

Posted in Thoughts From Sermon | Tagged Christ, Decisions, God, Gospel of Matthew, Growing, Jesus, Matthew, Priorities, Purpose, Stewardship, United Methodist Church | 5 Comments

Perspective Helps To Keep Going

Posted on September 25, 2012 by Mark Shields

We can be having a bad day and think there is no hope but one thought about our hope in Jesus switches our outlook in a split second from one of despair to one that leads to new discoveries, new … Continue reading →

Posted in Psalm | Tagged Bible, Christ, Christianity, Discovery, God, Going the Extra Mile, Gospel of Matthew, having a bad day, Hope, hope in jesus, Isaiah, isaiah 43, Jesus, Joy, Momentum, Outlook, religion, Religion and Spirituality, spirituality | 3 Comments

Fundamentals of the Game

Posted on September 17, 2012 by Mark Shields

A new six part series has started at the church I worship at called “Game Plan”. We will be looking at the most practical ways to discover and embrace God’s game plan for our life. The first in the series … Continue reading →

Posted in Thoughts From Sermon | Tagged Christ, Christianity, Church, Cross, Dream, Eternity, Faith, Family, Game Plan, God, Gospel of Matthew, Holy Spirit, Hope, Loving God, Matthew, Mission, Podcast, Relationships | 3 Comments

Faith Makes the Impossible Possible

Posted on September 8, 2012 by Mark Shields

Amazing things happen because of faith. Mountains are moved and dreams come true because the ONE who made the stars more numerous than the grains of sand on the beaches of earth is making the impossible possible. This day with … Continue reading →