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Songs of Christmas Message Series

Posted on December 2, 2012 by Mark Shields

A new message series starts this weekend at First United Methodist Church Waco called “The Songs of Christmas”. Over the years, I have developed the practice of taking notes of each sermon with the purpose of seeking insight and life … Continue reading →

Posted in Sermon Outline | Tagged Christianity, Christmas, Church, Faith, first united methodist, first united methodist church, Gabriel, Galilee, God, Hope, Jesus, Patience, Prayers, religion, Sermon Message, United Methodist Church | Leave a comment

The Power to Change

Posted on December 1, 2012 by Mark Shields

God knows what is best for each person and the Holy Spirit gives the power to change. I might have some flaws but God can refine me through a daily process and help me become more and more like Christ. … Continue reading →

Posted in Zechariah | Tagged Christ, Christianity, Discipline, God, Holy Spirit, Hope, Inspiration, Joy, oslo gospel choir, Power, Process, Progress, Refine, religion, Religion and Spirituality, spirituality, Tested | 7 Comments

Refining Flaws

Posted on November 30, 2012 by Mark Shields

In my journey through Zechariah 13:7–14:21, I read a prophecy of the suffering of Christ who would lay down his life for our sins. There is also prophecy of trials and sufferings which points to the siege of Jerusalem in … Continue reading →

Posted in Zechariah | Tagged Christ, Christianity, family relationships, God, God’s Will, Jerusalem, Jesus Christ, marriage family, Passion (Christianity), Prayer, Prophecy, religion, Scripture, siege of jerusalem, Sufferings, Tested, Trials, Zechariah | 4 Comments

The Good Keeps Coming

Posted on November 29, 2012 by Mark Shields

God relentlessly pursues us with His love. He gives us second, third, and fourth chances to do what He has planned for us to do. Once we accept our Savior, the good He gives keeps coming. As stated in yesterday’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Thoughts From Sermon | Tagged Abundance, Christ, Christianity, Delight, Destiny, Epistle to the Romans, Evangelism, Freedom, freedom in christ, God, Inspiration, Isaiah, Jesus, Joy, Love, love goes on, Purpose, Reflection, religion, Religion and Spirituality, Savior, Second Chance, spirituality | Leave a comment

Receive Confidence and Strength

Posted on November 27, 2012 by Mark Shields

It is God that gives confidence and strength for us to face each day. We have the weapon of prayer which is a power greater than we can phantom to help us say no when necessary, do what’s right, and … Continue reading →