I look forward to returning to preaching in 1 Timothy on Sunday at the Red Brick Church in Stillman Valley, IL! Below are some of my introductory thoughts on 1 Timothy. It would be great for our church family (or…
The Beauty of Leading a Flock to the Heavenly City
Can anything be more beautiful than leading the flock of God’s people towards the Heavenly City (Rev 22:1-6)? Won’t it be incredible to meet together before the throne of Christ? The central thought of our sermon on Sunday at The…
Why the Yawns Across America and Around the World? (I need your help with sermon prep)
Why, even amongst Christians, are some of the most incredible statements in human history greeted with yawns of apathy? Help me meditate on this question in advance of my sermon. The next sermon from 1 Timothy will focus on the…
Strength Though Weakness
If you feel weak, thank God. Times of weakness are special opportunities to rejoice in the grace of God. Our current text at The Red Brick Church is 1 Timothy 1:12-17. 12 I thank him who has given me strength, Christ…
Grace Stories Are Still Being Written: Mez McConnell’s Testimony
In 1 Timothy 1:12-17 Paul reminds Timothy (and the church at Ephesus through Timothy) that salvation is strictly a work of God. Paul illustrates his point by referencing his own salvation. And a wonderful story it is! The conversion of…
Prepare for 1 Timothy 1:12-17 (Or At Least Earn a Quarter at The Red Brick Church)
Over on our church web site, I have described how you can earn a quarter at the Red Brick Church on Sunday. The quarters up for grabs are in view in the picture to the right. They are on top…
Flash Mobs Are An Illusion
Flash mobs appear to be spontaneous events apart from leadership. The reality is just the opposite. Leadership is always needed. There is something very appealing about flash mobs. Wouldn’t it be wonderful to be in a mall when people spontaneously…
Reasons to Be Excited About 1 Timothy at the Red Brick Church
In our world of moral relativism – – -at a time when so many are unwilling to stand for the Truth – – 1 Timothy is a wonderful call for pastor and local churches to be protectors and supporters of…