Tag Archives: Jesus

Thankful for the Simple Truths of the Gospel

Posted on November 24, 2012 by Mark Shields

The picture received in Zechariah 11 is different from Zechariah 10. Trying to anchor this prophecy in history is next to impossible and the text is difficult. It seems to cover a wider span of history and perhaps going past … Continue reading →

Posted in Zechariah | Tagged Bible, Christ, Cross, Faith, God, History, Jesus, jesus is the way, Messiah, Prophecy, Purpose Driven Life, purpose driven life by rick warren, religion, Rick Warren, Sacrifice, Savior, solemnity of christ the king, Teamwork, Zechariah | 4 Comments

Passing It On

Posted on November 21, 2012 by Mark Shields

We finished the series called “Your Move” this past Sunday at First United Methodist Church Waco. The series was about how the Bible gives answers that help us determine our best move when it comes to making decisions about the … Continue reading →

Posted in Thoughts From Sermon | Tagged Christ, Decisions, God, Gospel of Matthew, Growing, Jesus, Matthew, Priorities, Purpose, Stewardship, United Methodist Church | 5 Comments

Rescued

Posted on November 20, 2012 by Mark Shields

Like in this video, sometimes we end up in the trash pile of life and need to be rescued GodVine Video – Blind Dog Living in a Trash Pile Gets Rescued. There is a way home by receiving God’s grace, … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized, Zechariah | Tagged accepting jesus, Bible, Christianity, Christianity for Seekers, Evangelism, Food for the Soul, God, Grace, Jesus, Prayer, Religion and Spirituality, Rescued, Salvation | Leave a comment

Depending on His Direction

Posted on November 19, 2012 by Mark Shields

The people were being led in the wrong direction as recorded in Zechariah 10. Instead of praying and getting answers from God on how to overcome the obstacles they faced, they were depending on idols. The people were spiritually blind … Continue reading →

Posted in Zechariah | Tagged Christianity, Evangelism, Food For Soul, God, god and his word, God’s Word, Grace, HolySpirit, Jesus, Leadership, Messiah, power of god, Prayer, praying to god, religion, Religion and Spirituality, Rescuer, Spirit, spirituality, wrong direction | 4 Comments

There Will Be a Test

Posted on November 14, 2012 by Mark Shields

On Veterans Day this past Sunday, the message at First United Methodist Church Waco was titled “There Will Be a Test”. Our Veterans have passed a test and we all as Christ followers have a test to pass. To make … Continue reading →