Tag Archives: Mission

A Church’s Mission

Posted on February 12, 2013 by Mark Shields

Here’s what I took away Sunday from the sermon message at the church I worship at: A church’s mission is not to compete against other churches. A church’s mission is to transform people into the likeness of Jesus Christ and … Continue reading →

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Esther’s Story

Posted on January 27, 2013 by Mark Shields

We continued a four-part series at First United Methodist Church Waco titled “Amazing Stories”. Today’s message is “Esther’s Story” and can be watched at this link. Below is an outline of the message. The words in black are notes provided … Continue reading →

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Questions for Reflection – Psalm 100-102

Posted on September 18, 2012 by Mark Shields

Amazing things happen because of faith. Mountains are moved and dreams come true because the ONE who made the stars more numerous than the grains of sand on the beaches of earth is making the impossible possible. The mission of … Continue reading →

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Fundamentals of the Game

Posted on September 17, 2012 by Mark Shields

A new six part series has started at the church I worship at called “Game Plan”. We will be looking at the most practical ways to discover and embrace God’s game plan for our life. The first in the series … Continue reading →

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Abundant Life with a Bright Outlook

Posted on September 15, 2012 by Mark Shields

The mission of this blog is to demonstrate an instrument for Bible study that uses technology to develop a better way to study the Bible by integrating the principles or core values God gives into our daily life at work … Continue reading →