Tag Archives: Jesus

Always Pray And Never Give Up

Posted on August 27, 2015 by Mark Shields

In the post Maintaining Faith Over The Long Haul, I wrote how Jesus teaches a lesson on perseverance. He teaches about the need for us to press on like the widow who continued to go to the judge and plead … Continue reading →

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Maintaining Faith Over The Long Haul

Posted on August 26, 2015 by Mark Shields

Jesus explains that we should keep praying and never give up in the Parable of the Persistent Widow recorded in Luke 18:1-8. I’m sure the judge is not in a good mood but is rather angry at the widow but … Continue reading →

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God Cares For You

Posted on August 25, 2015 by Mark Shields

Even under tough times, we can look forward to brighter days ahead. What we need to do is continue to get prepared, be confident, and have inner peace because the kingdom of God is within our hearts. No one is … Continue reading →

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The Kingdom of God is Within Your Heart

Posted on August 24, 2015 by Mark Shields

The Pharisees were interested in the Messiah’s kingdom but it differed from their expectations as explained in Luke 17:20-37. The Pharisees thought the Messiah’s kingdom would be in the form of government authority or military power but Jesus explains that … Continue reading →

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Sermon Thoughts – 08-23-2015

Posted on August 23, 2015 by Mark Shields

God doesn’t need anything from us but He has something for each of us. It’s encapsulated in one word … grace! Jesus made God’s grace available and it’s just what we needed. Enjoy this video: Amazing Grace (My Chains Are … Continue reading →

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