Tag Archives: Grace

The Day of the Lord

Posted on January 15, 2014 by Mark Shields

Reading in 2 Peter 3:10-18, the consummation of heaven and earth will come unexpectedly with a roar and everything will be destroyed by fire. Our response should be to live holy and godly lives (v. 12). We do not know … Continue reading →

Posted in 2 Peter | Tagged day of the Lord, Earth, Fire, Grace, Heaven, poem, Prayer, Reward | 3 Comments

Isn’t It Amazing? Grace

Posted on June 3, 2013 by Mark Shields

The next message in the series called “Isn’t It Amazing” was presented yesterday at the church I attend. We are taking a look at some of the basics of our faith … yesterday’s message can be listened to by clicking … Continue reading →

Posted in Thoughts From Sermon | Tagged Christianity, glory of god, God, Grace, Jesus Christ, Matthew West, Roger Williams, Steve Jobs, United Methodist Church | 6 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

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 →