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Commitment to Prayer

Posted on February 23, 2013 by Mark Shields

Prayer is very important in our daily life as God helps us build strong families, communities, and nations. Like a seed planted in fertile soil, prayer mixed with faith gives growth to all good plans or ideas. Here’s a link to read … Continue reading →

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Things of God That Reward Our Life

Posted on February 22, 2013 by Mark Shields

We were created to praise Him. My Pastor once brought out the following thought in a sermon: the sunrise, sunset, flowers, lightning storm, rainbow, mountains, meadows, and seas. These things of God reward our lives and we reward God by … Continue reading →

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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 →

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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 →

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Strong Leaders

Posted on February 17, 2013 by Mark Shields

After reading 1 Chronicles 13-14, what is found is that David conferred with each of his officers, sought unity with his people and most of all inquired of God who goes before us to prepare the way; building up our … Continue reading →

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