Tag Archives: Purpose

Babylon – Daniel’s Courage in Captivity

Posted on July 11, 2012 by Mark Shields

Associate Pastor Su Milam gave the sermon message last Sunday titled “Babylon – Daniel’s Courage in Captivity”. Below is an outline of the message. The notes in blue print are my personal notes and the notes in black are provided … Continue reading →

Posted in Sermon Outline | Tagged Babylon, Courage, Daniel, God, Leadership, Nebuchadnezzar, Nebuchadnezzar II, Podcast, Purpose, Strengths, Transform, Vacation Bible School | 6 Comments

Everyone Contributes

Posted on June 26, 2012 by Mark Shields

As written in yesterday’s post, everyone contributed to the rebuilding of the walls of Jerusalem. I remember a point made in a sermon by Pastor Steve at my church explaining that we should take what God is doing and do … Continue reading →

Posted in Nehemiah | Tagged Abilities, Christianity, Faith, God, Hope, Inspiration, Jerusalem, Larnelle Harris, Love, Pastoral Resources, Podcast, Purpose, Religion and Spirituality, Russ Taff, Sermon, Skills, Talents, Teamwork | 1 Comment

Fulfilling God’s Purpose – Matthew 26:47-56

Posted on April 28, 2012 by Mark Shields

As pastor Steve said in a message once about the movie “The Passion of The Christ”, Jesus had a mission and was fully engaged in that mission. We too have a mission and that is to help others know about … Continue reading →

Posted in Matthew | Tagged Christ, Gethsemane, God, Gospel of Matthew, Judas Iscariot, Lighthouse, Mission, Missions, Passion of Christ, Purpose, Sermon | Leave a comment

Lesson on Composure – Matthew 21:1-22

Posted on March 17, 2012 by Mark Shields

As I journey through Matthew 21:1-22, I notice that everyone begins to recognize who Jesus is. A crowd of people from around Jerusalem gathers as Jesus and the disciples come up the road from Jericho. Jesus sends two disciples ahead … Continue reading →

Posted in Matthew | Tagged Chris Tomlin, Cross, Faith, Fig Tree, God, Gospel of Matthew, Jericho, Jerusalem, Jesus, Journey, King, Power, Prayer, Purpose, Temple Courts | 5 Comments

Vision for God’s Plan – Ezekiel 43:1-12

Posted on February 13, 2012 by Mark Shields

In Ezekiel 43:1-12 Ezekiel gets a visual tour of the temple and then is given a vision of the glory of God. His Spirit entered in the gate facing east and His voice spoke to Ezekiel. God told Him to … Continue reading →