Tag Archives: Witness

Responding to the Facts of the Gospel

Posted on August 30, 2017 by Mark Shields

Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. – Hebrews 11:1 Shared in the post “The Servant of Christ Jesus”, Paul gave the church at Rome some facts of the … Continue reading →

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The ONE Who Perfected Our Faith

Posted on February 23, 2016 by Mark Shields

Like in the post Focused on Opportunities to Share, many may read the scriptures and seek the Truth but still need to be shown the Way. When they ask questions and show an interest, it’s important that we take the … Continue reading →

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Focused on Opportunities to Share

Posted on February 22, 2016 by Mark Shields

Reading in Acts 8:26-40, Philip is told by an angel to go south to a road that goes from Jerusalem through the desert to Gaza. On this road was an Ethiopian eunuch official in charge of all the treasury of … Continue reading →

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4th Quarter

Posted on October 24, 2012 by Mark Shields

The last message in the sermon series “Game Plan” was this past weekend at First United Methodist Church Waco. The message is titled “4th Quarter”. To win in the last minutes of any game, the team must make it happen … Continue reading →

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Doing our Part

Posted on July 26, 2012 by Mark Shields

As recorded in Nehemiah 11, the wall around Jerusalem had been built and the leaders of the people lived within the city but enemies carried out plots to impede improvement so most people remained in their own towns. Since the … Continue reading →

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