Tag Archives: Jesus Christ

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

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

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

Courage Needed

Posted on October 29, 2012 by Mark Shields

Two more visions are presented in Zechariah 3-4. In the fourth vision, Joshua the priest represents Israel which is a city culturally polluted and unclean until washed and sanctified in the name of the Lord Jesus and by the Spirit … Continue reading →

Posted in Zechariah | Tagged Christ, Christianity, Courage, Faith, Father, gaining confidence, God, God the Father, God’s Work, Holy Spirit, HolySpirit, Israel, Jesus Christ, Joshua, morning prayer, Power, power of the holy spirit, Prayer, Son | 2 Comments

Zechariah 1-4 Questions for Reflection

Posted on October 20, 2012 by Mark Shields

Like the plans to building a house, the Bible is God’s plan for our life and priorities are the foundation. Our number one priority is to build upon a solid faith in Jesus Christ. We then can condition our heart … Continue reading →