&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;br /&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;gt;&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;br /&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;gt;&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;br /&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;gt;&amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;br /&amp;amp;amp;amp;gt;&amp;amp;amp;lt;br /&amp;amp;amp;gt;&amp;amp;lt;br /&amp;amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;<br /><br /> The Gospel of John includes seven emphatic statements about the identity of Christ. Meditating on them gives a detailed picture of Christ. It would be a great devotional activity…
Compare “Religion” and the Gospel
Which column describes your approach to the Christian life: religion? or the Gospel? The below table taken from Tim Keller’s, Center Church: Doing Balanced, Gospel-Centered Ministry in Your City, page 65). If you have more questions about what is meant by…
What does the Bible really teach about giving?
Help with sermon prep by making observations on giving found in 2 Corinthians 8-9. Share those with me via the comments or via email. Together let’s clear up some misconceptions about what the Bible really teaches about giving. Sunday I…
Sam Storms: 10 Observations on the Judgment Seat of Christ
Second Corinthians 5:10 encourages believers with the certainty of the approaching judgment seat of Christ. Paul wrote: For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, so that each one may receive what is due for what he…
Piper on the Glory of Christ in His First Coming
<br /><br /> Second Corinthians (2 Cor 4:6), encourages believers with the truth that God who created all things has shown us “the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.” In his…
2 Corinthians in January
I look forward to starting a new series at the Red Brick Church on 2 Corinthians on January 8, 2016. I always enjoy going through books of the Bible with our church family. You can a start on 2 Corinthians…
See the Big Picture of Acts
If you read the Acts verses in column three of the below table, you will understand much about the big picture of Acts. The thesis or theme of Acts could be stated in this way: Christ builds his Church through…
Why My End Times Title is “Soon”
WHY does the Bible tell us so much about what will happen at the end of the age? Beginning on March 6, at the Red Brick Church, I will preach a new series on the end times and the return…
Sobering 2 Peter Preparation for Sunday’s Sermon (2/14/16)
On Sunday (2/14/16), our series in 2 Peter at the Red Brick Church will continue in 2 Peter 2. This is a rich chapter with a dizzying number of references to Old Testament examples. A great way to prepare for…
A Confident Christmas: Advent 2015 at The Red Brick Church
If you wrestle with doubts about life and Christianity, we are praying that our 2015 Christmas series at the Red Brick Church will deeply encourage your heart. No one welcomes mental doubts, especially at Christmas time. We want a confident…