Tag Archives: Jesus

Application Makes All the Difference

Posted on July 18, 2012 by Mark Shields

A new sermon series is in progress at the church I attend called “Life Apps”. It’s about the many life applications that can enhance and improve our life found in the Bible. Senior Pastor Steve Ramsdell gave the first sermon … Continue reading →

Posted in Sermon Outline | Tagged Applied Faith, Believe, Bible, Church, God, James, Jesus, Listen, Outline, Pastor, Pray, Sermon, Sunday, Word | 6 Comments

Praise God for His Help

Posted on June 19, 2012 by Mark Shields

I enjoy growing in the Lord with you and how we can encourage each other in our daily walk. Courage is needed to face the truth or say no to what is wrong and yes to what is right. Today, … Continue reading →

Posted in Nehemiah | Tagged Aspirations, Christ, Christianity, Courage, Daily Walk, Desires, Encouragement, God, Growing in the Lord, Jeremy Camp, Jesus, Lord, religion & spirituality | 4 Comments

Inspiration for Change

Posted on June 14, 2012 by Mark Shields

As stated in Ezra 9, a report was brought to Ezra of the people being unfaithful because of associations with those who worshiped idols instead of the one true God. Even the leaders were guilty; lacking the discipline and setting … Continue reading →

Posted in Ezra | Tagged Career, Character, Christ, Christianity, Cross, Cross - Hillsong, Discipline, Ezra, Family, God, God’s Will, God’s Word, Hillsong Music Australia, Holy Spirit, Jesus, Marriage, Materialism, Power, religion & spirituality, Spiritual Treasures | 5 Comments

Do It For God

Posted on June 10, 2012 by Mark Shields

It’s important to trust God with the help we need for each task. Pray for people around you like a spouse, a parent, a leader at your place of work, or a colleague. Ezra asked for help, prayed, and took … Continue reading →

Posted in Ezra | Tagged Applied Faith, Christianity, enthusiasm, Excitement, Ezra, God, Israelite, Jerusalem, Jesus, Prayer, Religion and Spirituality, Reward | 1 Comment

Boldness for Leaders

Posted on June 9, 2012 by Mark Shields

In my study and writing yesterday about Ezra 7 and how he showed boldness, I began to think of how we can have that same type of boldness as leaders in what we do. What if in every circumstance that … Continue reading →