Tag Archives: Joy

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 →

Posted in 1 Chronicles | Tagged Arc of the Covenant, Ark of the Covenant, Asaph, Christ, Christianity, David, Endurance, Freedom, freedom and liberty, God, HolySpirit, Inspiration, Joy, Liberty, Love, magnificent creation, marvelous deeds, Music, Peace, Praises, Prayer, Psalm, religion, Strength, Thanks, Worship | 12 Comments

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 →

Posted in Thoughts From Sermon | Tagged Christianity, Christmas, Courage, Follow, Free, God, Hope, Jesus, Joy, Light, Love, Peace, Podcast, Religion and Spirituality, Servant, Silent Night, United Methodist Church | 4 Comments

Songs of Christmas – Silent Night

Posted on December 23, 2012 by Mark Shields

We have been exploring the songs of those who were touched by Christ that first Christmas in a message series called “The Songs of Christmas” at First United Methodist Church Waco. Their Christmas songs can help us find the Christ … Continue reading →