I’m not above bribery. (After all, remember what I did on Father’s Day). Here’s your chance to earn a quarter. The picture to the right documents that the quarters are in my study awaiting the worthy. You’ll have to read the post to learn how to qualify. Sunday (D.V.) I will preach the first of four messages on 1 Timothy … Read More
How can a church best serve families with children and teens?
RSS readers will need to click through to watch my answer to this question.* Christianity.com: How can a church best serve families, children and teens?-Chris Brauns from christianitydotcom2 on GodTube. *I have previously posted this video.
Reasons to Be Excited About the 1 Timothy Series 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 the Gospel of the Living God (1 Timothy 3:14-16). Sunday (if my voice comes back from a cold) I am … Read More
“Ways in the Manger” So Far . . .
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
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?
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
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
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
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
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