“Ways in the Manger” So Far . . .

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Thus far in our “Ways in the Manger” series, we have considered the births of Isaac and Benjamin. (You can listen to the sermons here.) The Isaac birth-narrative reminded us that God graciously moves his people from a place of cynicism to complete joy in Him. In the words of Jude’s benediction: Now to him who is able to keep … Read More

Updates for the Red Brick Church

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There are many important updates for our church family as we celebrate Thanksgiving and Christmas: Pastor Chris will be preaching at a 7:00 Thanksgiving Eve service at Kishwaukee Church tonight (Wed, Nov 21). The sermons from the Leading Our Emotions Series are available online. There are sermons on spiritual depression, anger, grief, worry, and wistfulness. On December 2, we will … Read More

Why not read 1 Timothy 20-30 times over the next six months?

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On January 6, 2013, Pastor Chris will begin a new preaching series on 1 Timothy. This amazing segment of God’s Word (and it’s all amazing) is a wonderful opportunity to learn more about the biblical vision for the local church.  It would be a great exercise to begin reading through 1 Timothy now. Why not read 1 Timothy 20-30 times … Read More

“Ways in the Manger” This Christmas at The Red Brick Church in Stillman Valley

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If you like babies, then you’re going to enjoy this Christmas Season at the Red Brick Church. We’re looking forward to our church family coming together from Byron, Oregon, Davis Junction, Rockford, Monroe Center and other surrounding communities. We are so used to singing, “Away in the Manger,” that we begin to take it for granted that God’s son entered … Read More

A New Metaphor at the Red Brick Church in Stillman Valley

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A metaphor is “a thing regarded as representative or symbolic of something else, esp. something abstract.” At the Red Brick Church, we like to use our building as a metaphor for how our lives are mortared together: “God makes Bricks with a Building in Mind.” 1 Peter 2:5 tells us that Christians are “living stones.” Strictly speaking, you don’t have … Read More

Bricks in the Valley

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Lots to think about at the Red Brick Church: Do you know why we like to think of ourselves as “The Red Brick Church”? Read this post to check your answer. The concrete has cured on our new accessibility ramp and the railings are installed. The landscaping is looking great. The ramp is ready to be used. Once someone takes … Read More

“Witness the Controversy,” “Litter the Valley,” “Party,” and Other Red Brick Imperatives

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Controversial? Perhaps. Green? It remains to be seen. But dull? No way. Things are crackling at the Red Brick Church. Consider the following imperatives: Witness the Controversy: I’m going to stir things up a bit Sunday. It may cause just a little tension. But life’s too short not to be controversial. (And it will be fun too). This is the … Read More

Leading Your Emotions – A New Preaching Series September 30-Nov 15

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A new sermon series begins on September 30. Are you emotions leading you? Or are you leading your emotions? Make no mistake. Emotions are a gift. None of us would want to go through life without happiness or even sadness. Who would want to experience the birth of a child with the emotions of Dr. Spock? There is a time … Read More