MacArthur: “We need sanctifying pastors” HT: Deek Dubberly
Where the family and the church are concerned, to which error are you more prone?
Both the Church (consisting of local churches) and the family are central aspects of God’s created order. The Church (again I’ll say meeting in local churches) is God’s plan for this age. We are a chosen people, a royal priesthood…
Pray for your pastor this Monday morning
I can relate to this thought from Tullian Tchividjian: For preachers, Monday mornings can be dark. I can’t speak for every preacher, but the devil works hard to discourage me on Monday’s–reminding me of all my faults and failures and…
How to Run for Your Life
My sermon on 1 Corinthians 10:1-22 is available here. The central thought of the sermon is that we flee idolatry by properly running to the table. I continue to be persuaded that one of the greatest needs for local churches…
Even if You Don’t Have the Swine Flu, Get an I.V.
It turned out it wasn’t the swine flu. I visited a lady from our church yesterday at the hospital. For nearly two weeks she has been battling something intestinal. The tests show that it wasn’t the dreaded swine flu. Though,…
Motivation for caring for your pastor
One of the ways the Bible motivates you as a believer to support your pastor is by teaching that it is in your own best interest to do so. Look out for your pastor and you are looking out for…
A Vision for the Sacraments Today at the Red Brick Church
I believe that one of the greatest needs for local churches in North America is to regain a theologically shaped, spiritually motivated commitment to the sacraments/ordinances of baptism and the Lord’s Supper. This morning at our church, I will be…
Time to Commit To Church Membership
Kevin DeYoung: “Why bother with church membership?” I’ve been asked that question on numerous occasions. Sometimes it’s said with genuine curiosity–“So explain to me what membership is all about.” Other times it’s said with a tinge of suspicion–“So tell me…
It is one kind of insult to snub a dinner invitation; it is quite another to accept and then, once seated at the table, blatantly spit in the soup.
Many churches observe communion this Sunday. The Lord’s Supper is a special opportunity to participate/fellowship together as church family. Don’t insult Christ by refusing His invitation for superficial reasons. (Recognizing that there are reasons such as poor health or the…
Here’s to First Grade Sunday School Teachers – – May Their Tribe Increase
If you’re looking for the world’s greatest Sunday School teachers, they are teaching my little girl’s class at The Red Brick Church in Stillman Valley, IL. My six year old, Mary Beth – who loves to get mail –- received…