Tag Archives: Worship

Sermon Thoughts – (10/11/2015)

Posted on October 11, 2015 by Mark Shields

We are in a sermon series called “Stand – Stories of Courage” at the church I worship at. Here are a few thoughts from the sermon last week: With success, others sometimes want to bring us down. That’s why it’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Sermon Thoughts, Worship Service Update | Tagged Courage, Faith, God, Miracle, Peace, Podcast, Prayer, Sermon, Strength, Trust, Worship | Leave a comment

Invite Everyone to Feast in His Kingdom

Posted on August 5, 2015 by Mark Shields

Several lessons are taught in Luke 14:1-24 of which I wrote some thoughts in the post Being Inclusive. One of these lessons is that we should include everyone to feast in the kingdom of God. Some will let us down … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotionals, Tolerance, Video | Tagged God, Healing, Inclusiveness, Jesus, Kingdom, Lessons, Neighbor, Praise, Prayer, Teacher, Worship | 2 Comments

Being Inclusive

Posted on August 4, 2015 by Mark Shields

Noted in Luke 14:1-24 are several lessons on being inclusive. In the first lesson, Jesus is invited to eat at the house of a prominent Pharisee. At the house was a man suffering from dropsy which is a condition of … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible Study, Luke, Tolerance | Tagged God, Healing, Inclusiveness, Jesus, Neighbor, Prayer, Teacher, Worship | 5 Comments

It’s All About Jesus

Posted on June 23, 2015 by Mark Shields

A lie the world tells us is to do things on our own without any help. Make things as complicated and difficult as possible so that character will be built through struggle. But maybe things in the technological age are … Continue reading →

Posted in Generosity, Music, Video | Tagged Biblical Principles, Blessings, Christ, Future, God, God’s Word, Initiative, Music, Praise, Purpose, Simplification, Teamwork, Truth, Video, Vision, Worship | Leave a comment

Trust is a Must

Posted on June 5, 2015 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
Pray and be patient, Praise God and say wow! No need to rush And want things now. Society is impatient With technology today, Expecting immediate satisfaction To come its way. Desiring the latest and greatest…