Tag Archives: Pharisee

Following Jesus or Following the Rules

Posted on April 22, 2013 by Mark Shields

The third message in a series called “Not a Fan” was presented yesterday at the church I attend. This week’s message is titled “Following Jesus or Following the Rules” and can be watched at this link. All sermons are available … Continue reading →

Posted in Sermon Outline | Tagged Burdens, Christ, Christianity, first united methodist, first united methodist church, God, Gospel of Matthew, Grace, Heart, Jesus, Love, Matthew, Pharisee, Pharisees, Podcast, Relationship, religion, theology, Transformed, United Methodist Church | 27 Comments

Knowledge or Intimacy

Posted on April 18, 2013 by Mark Shields

The second message in a series has started at the church I attend called “Not a Fan”. This week’s message is titled “Knowledge or Intimacy” and can be watched at this link. All sermons are available by clicking on Pastor’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Thoughts From Sermon | Tagged Christ, God, Gospel of Matthew, Luke, Pharisee, Simon | 3 Comments

Fan or Follower?

Posted on April 9, 2013 by Mark Shields

A new series has started at the church I attend called “Not a Fan”. The first message is titled “Fan or Follower?” All sermons are available by clicking on Pastor’s Podcast at this link: First United Methodist Church Waco. One … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Christianity, Crucifixion, Faith, Fan, first united methodist, first united methodist church, Follower, Jerusalem, Jesus, jesus and nicodemus, Joseph, Nicodemus, passover feast, Pastor’s Podcast, Pharisee, Rascal Flatts, religion | 19 Comments

Unstoppable Cross

Posted on February 18, 2013 by Mark Shields

We started a sermon series called “Unstoppable” at First United Methodist Church Waco. The first message was titled “Unstoppable Cross” and can be watched at this link. Jesus had a divine appointment to preach the Good News to the poor, … Continue reading →

Posted in Thoughts From Sermon | Tagged Christianity, Essenes, God, Pharisee, Rascal Flatts, religion, Sadducees, sadducees and pharisees | 3 Comments

Matthew 27 Questions for Reflection

Posted on May 3, 2012 by Mark Shields

Over the last couple of weeks, my spiritual journey has taken me through Matthew 26. I’m going slower through these chapters because there are so many lessons to be learned that we can apply in our own life as well … Continue reading →