Tag Archives: Joy

Rewarding Future

Posted on April 15, 2013 by Mark Shields

In the previous post about Psalm 110, we get a good picture of the Messiah and that the enemy described as ungodly men, sin, death, and the devil will be destroyed by Him. I’d like to share this praise video: … Continue reading →

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Delivered from the Trials of Life

Posted on April 4, 2013 by Mark Shields

Think of how God has delivered His people throughout history from starving in the dessert, from oppression, during sickness, or in distress at sea. He saved Daniel from the lions, Moses rose to prominence at age 80, and He gave … Continue reading →

Posted in Psalm | Tagged Abraham Lincoln, Beatles, David, Deliverance, God, History, Joy, Lucille Ball, Michael Jordon, Moses, Praise, quotes, Thankfulness, The Walt Disney Company, Thomas Edison, Trials | 14 Comments

Unstoppable Joy

Posted on February 24, 2013 by Mark Shields

The second message of the series called “Unstoppable” at First United Methodist Church Waco was presented today. It is titled “Unstoppable Joy” and can be watched at this link. Below is an outline of the message. 1. THE GREATEST DAY … Continue reading →

Posted in Sermon Outline | Tagged Christianity, Epistle to the Philippians, Faith, first united methodist, first united methodist church, God, Jesus, Joy, light from the darkness, Lord, Psalms, religion, United Methodist Church | 4 Comments

Reasons for Praising God

Posted on February 21, 2013 by Mark Shields

The Arc of the Covenant would now be near them in a tabernacle and David delivers this psalm found in 1 Chronicles 16:7-43 as a thanks to God. This same Psalm is recorded again in Psalms 105:1-15; 96:1-13; 106:1, 47-48 … Continue reading →

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A Silent Night That Changed the World

Posted on December 24, 2012 by Mark Shields

At First United Methodist Church Waco yesterday, we finished the sermon series that explored the “Songs of Christmas”. The podcast can be watched by clicking this link: Silent Night Podcast and here is a video with lyrics: Silent Night with … Continue reading →