Tag Archives: Jesus

Prayer and Preparation

Posted on May 2, 2014 by Mark Shields

John was in exile on the island of Patmos simply because of spreading the Gospel message. As mentioned in yesterday’s post, we may not face persecution like John but we do face many trials in life. That’s why it’s so … Continue reading →

Posted in Applied Faith, Revelation | Tagged Directions, Dream, exile, Gospel, Grace, Holy Spirit, Jesus, John, Lessons, Love, Possibilities, Prayer, Scripture, Trials | 2 Comments

Urgently Preparing for His Return

Posted on April 29, 2014 by Mark Shields

Following the progression from person to person by which Revelation has come to the church, Revelation 1:1-8 tells us that this book is God’s plan to Jesus who in turn sent the angel of God to reveal it to John … Continue reading →

Posted in Revelation, Rewards | Tagged Blessed, Church, determination, Eternal Life, Jesus, Reward, Urgency, Word of God | Leave a comment

Celebrate the Risen Christ on Easter Tomorrow

Posted on April 19, 2014 by Mark Shields

As we celebrate the risen Christ on Easter tomorrow, remember the type of love Jesus showed. As my Pastor talked about in his message on Palm Sunday, may we all follow the example of Jesus who showed us what the … Continue reading →

Posted in Holiday, Special Occasions, Thoughts From Sermon | Tagged Celebration, Christ, Easter, Jesus, Love, Neighbor | 8 Comments

The Way – Sermon Message 03/23/2014

Posted on March 28, 2014 by Mark Shields

The message last Sunday at the church I attend was titled “The Jesus Way of Community”. Pastor Steve pointed out to us that the twelve people Jesus chose to be disciples were not stars like the world today likes to … Continue reading →

Posted in Thoughts From Sermon | Tagged Church, Community, Disciples, Easter, Faith, Jesus, Prayer, Purpose, Sea of Galilee, Sermon, Way | 3 Comments

With All of Me – Sermon Message 02/23/2014

Posted on February 28, 2014 by Mark Shields

The message last Sunday at the church I attend is that God wants each of us to use our individual strengths and to blend these strengths together into one unit. The message was titled “With All of Me”. What was … Continue reading →