Tag Archives: Hillsong Music Australia

Worship Service Update 10-27-2013

Posted on October 27, 2013 by Mark Shields

Today, we start a new sermon series called “First” at the church where I worship. First is based on a simple belief: that we put God before everything else in our lives – possessions, gadgets, houses, cars, careers, busy schedules, … Continue reading →

Posted in Thoughts From Sermon | Tagged Bible, Christ, Christianity, Church service, God, Hillsong Music Australia, local church service, Lord, Religion and Spirituality | Leave a comment

Take the Upper Hand

Posted on September 26, 2013 by Mark Shields

Just like a country builds up defenses against their enemies, an individual must guard against evil. The Word of God gives us the upper hand. We can win spiritual battles and as citizens of God’s kingdom use the belt of … Continue reading →

Posted in 2 Chronicles | Tagged Apologetics, Bible, Christianity, Epistle to the Romans, God, Good News, Hillsong Music Australia, Holy Spirit, praise god, Religion and Spirituality, russell fragar, spiritual battles | 2 Comments

Memories That Inspire

Posted on August 27, 2013 by Mark Shields

My study of Ecclesiastes has come to a close. The lesson for me is to be able to look back on life with memories that inspire and to start building those memories now. To keep the lamp burning, add the … Continue reading →

Posted in Ecclesiastes | Tagged Christ, christ god, Christianity, discouragement, Ecclesiastes, God, Hillsong Music Australia, Matthew, Matthew 6:34, spirituality, study of ecclesiastes, those memories | 2 Comments

Leading Out of Love

Posted on July 3, 2012 by Mark Shields

Many know the right thing to do but it’s hard to follow through. Great leaders get across to good people that doing what’s right is worth the time and effort. I wrote in the post yesterday about how Nehemiah was … Continue reading →

Posted in Nehemiah | Tagged Career, Christianity, Communication, Communities, Cross, Cross - Hillsong, Effort, Family, God, Hillsong Music Australia, Humility, Jerusalem, Leadership, Love, Nehemiah, religion & spirituality, Time | Leave a comment

Inspiration for Change

Posted on June 14, 2012 by Mark Shields

As stated in Ezra 9, a report was brought to Ezra of the people being unfaithful because of associations with those who worshiped idols instead of the one true God. Even the leaders were guilty; lacking the discipline and setting … Continue reading →