Tag Archives: Jerusalem

Nehemiah’s Story

Posted on January 13, 2013 by Mark Shields

We have started a four-part series at First United Methodist Church Waco titled “Amazing Stories”. Today’s message is “Nehemiah’s Story” and can be watched at this link. Below is an outline of the message. 1. RECOGNIZING A REVELATION. “…In the … Continue reading →

Posted in Sermon Outline | Tagged God, Jerusalem, Lord, Nehemiah, Persistence, Prayer | 9 Comments

Making a Stand

Posted on December 5, 2012 by Mark Shields

Malachi prophesied around 450 BC in Israel in the closing period of Old Testament history. He gives a graphic picture of the need for reforms in preparation for the coming of the Messiah. As I begin my journey into Malachi … Continue reading →

Posted in Malachi | Tagged Freedom, God, Israel, Israelite, Jerusalem, Malachi, Mercy, Messiah, Old Testament, Prophecy, Winston Churchill, Worship | 2 Comments

Refining Flaws

Posted on November 30, 2012 by Mark Shields

In my journey through Zechariah 13:7–14:21, I read a prophecy of the suffering of Christ who would lay down his life for our sins. There is also prophecy of trials and sufferings which points to the siege of Jerusalem in … Continue reading →

Posted in Zechariah | Tagged Christ, Christianity, family relationships, God, God’s Will, Jerusalem, Jesus Christ, marriage family, Passion (Christianity), Prayer, Prophecy, religion, Scripture, siege of jerusalem, Sufferings, Tested, Trials, Zechariah | 4 Comments

Truth Sets Us Free

Posted on November 8, 2012 by Mark Shields

God’s thoughts and ways are so much above ours that we have a hard time believing that He wants what is best for us. There are difficulties we face in life, trials we go through, and it seems God is … Continue reading →

Posted in Zechariah | Tagged armor of god, Blessings, Christ, Christianity, Difficulties, Economy, Epistle, Faith, God, helmet of salvation, HolySpirit, Jerusalem, Jesus, Joy, Judah, Love, Peace, religion, Religion and Spirituality, Salvation, Trials, Truth | Leave a comment

The First Step

Posted on October 12, 2012 by Mark Shields

To get work done, the first step is to set priorities. Haggai 1 has a good lesson on priorities. To set up the historical context, the nation of Israel had been in exile in Babylon and the people began to … Continue reading →