Tag Archives: Sadducees

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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Jesus is Tested – Matthew 22:15-45

Posted on March 28, 2012 by Mark Shields

The gospel message has a beautiful and refreshing simplicity about it. There is real integrity and no need for manipulation. As I journey through Matthew 22:15-45, I noticed how the Pharisees planned to trap Jesus with contradictory words thus damaging … Continue reading →

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Matthew 16:1-12

Posted on August 31, 2011 by Mark Shields

Passage Lookup As we journey into this passage, we read about some dissension among the disciples because they forgot to bring food as they crossed the lake. Jesus told them to be more concerned about the lack of food from … Continue reading →