Tag Archives: Promise

Begin With Faith and Finish With Faith

Posted on January 21, 2013 by Mark Shields

Yesterday at the Church I attend, the sermon message was titled “Caleb’s Story”. The story of Caleb begins with faith and finishes with faith. Giants were in the land God had promised but Caleb was not afraid because he believed … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Caleb, Faith, First United Methodist Church Waco, God, Martin Luther King, Martin Luther King Day, Promise, Promised Land, United Methodist Church, United States, Washington DC | 4 Comments

The Songs of Christmas – Simeon’s Song

Posted on December 16, 2012 by Mark Shields

We are exploring the songs of those who were touched by Christ on the first Christmas in a message series called “The Songs of Christmas” at First United Methodist Church Waco. We are learning how their Christmas songs can help … Continue reading →

Posted in Sermon Outline | Tagged Christ, Christmas, Christmas Songs, Holy Spirit, Immanuel, Jesus, Luke, Patience, Podcast, Possibility, Power, Preparation, Promise, Purpose, Simeon | 1 Comment

Questions for Reflection – James 1-2

Posted on December 13, 2012 by Mark Shields

I just finished a journey through the book of Malachi which gives a graphic picture of the closing period of the Old Testament history, showing that great reforms were needed to prepare the way for the coming Messiah. As a … Continue reading →

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Mary’s Song

Posted on December 11, 2012 by Mark Shields

We are 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. I would like to invite you to watch the podcast … Continue reading →

Posted in Sermon Outline | Tagged Christ, Christmas, Christmas Songs, Eternal, Favor, Gift, God, Mary, Promise, Purpose, Worship | 6 Comments

The Promise is in Place

Posted on December 3, 2012 by Mark Shields

Yesterday, I posted the sermon outline of the new message series at First United Methodist Church Waco called “The Songs of Christmas”. Below are some things I noted during the sermon. Israel was in dark times but a promise brought … Continue reading →