Tag Archives: Grace

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

Conditioning Our Faith

Posted on January 18, 2013 by Mark Shields

Thoughts fixed on the things of God and being thankful for God’s grace conditions our faith. God’s mercy is like an ocean which is always full and in constant motion as waves that travel to the shore. For me, James … Continue reading →

Posted in James | Tagged Be Thou My Vision, Christianity, Church, Divine grace, Faith, faith god, Family, Friend, God, Grace, James, Jesus, Job, Mercy, piano piece, Praise, praise to god, Prayer, religion, religion & spirituality, spirituality, Thankful | 2 Comments

Saving Grace

Posted on December 7, 2012 by Mark Shields

In reading Malachi 3:1-12, there is prophecy of the coming Lord to reform and refine society. During the time of Malachi, there is social injustice that needs to be corrected like mistreatment of workers, oppression of widows and the fatherless, … Continue reading →

Posted in Malachi | Tagged Blessings, Burdens, Cross, Generosity, God, Grace, Jesus Christ, Offerings, Prophecy, Reform, Tithes | 4 Comments

Rescued

Posted on November 20, 2012 by Mark Shields

Like in this video, sometimes we end up in the trash pile of life and need to be rescued GodVine Video – Blind Dog Living in a Trash Pile Gets Rescued. There is a way home by receiving God’s grace, … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized, Zechariah | Tagged accepting jesus, Bible, Christianity, Christianity for Seekers, Evangelism, Food for the Soul, God, Grace, Jesus, Prayer, Religion and Spirituality, Rescued, Salvation | Leave a comment

Depending on His Direction

Posted on November 19, 2012 by Mark Shields

The people were being led in the wrong direction as recorded in Zechariah 10. Instead of praying and getting answers from God on how to overcome the obstacles they faced, they were depending on idols. The people were spiritually blind … Continue reading →