Update: You can see how my study progressed here with a draft of sermon on the mount terms and definitions. What did I miss? January 25, I plan to begin a new preaching series on the Sermon on the Mount…
The Christmas Truce of 1914: 100 Years Ago This Christmas
The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. John 1:5 This is the message we have heard from him and proclaim to you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all.…
Do You Repent of Your Righteousness?
I am looking forward to preaching through the Sermon on the Mount in 2015. Currently, I am studying the Beatitudes. In a recommended sermon on the beatitudes (2/11/90), Tim Keller explains that the difference between a Christian and a moralist…
On Paul’s Warm Conclusion to 2 Corinthians
2 Corinthians is a wonderful book to read devotionally. I highly recommend Sam Storm’s 2 Volumes on 2 Corinthians: A Sincere and Pure Devotion to Christ (2 Corinthians 1-6), Volume 1: 100 Daily Meditations on 2 Corinthians and A Sincere…
Brief Introductory Thoughts on 1 Timothy
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…