PREACHING FROM THE BIBLE

Dr. Jim offers verse by verse preaching gleaned from 56 years of preaching the Bible. In depth study of every verse in the Holy Bible has given Dr. Jim insight and enthusiasm for teaching and preaching God's Word to the world. Some of his books on the Bible from Genesis to Revelation include:

Genesis of the Grace of God

God, Moses, and the Deep Red Sea: Exodus

The Biblical Speed Bump: The Book of Leviticus

Adjusting Your Attitude: The Book of Numbers

Deuteronomy: The Law That Delivers

Joshua: The Lord Is Salvation

Stand Firm in Your Faith Even If Your Friends Are Turkeys: Job

A King and a Pair of Queens: The Story of Esther

David: A Man After God's Own Heart: Studies in I and II Samuel

God's Design for Leadership: Commentary on I Samuel (two volumes)

David's Reign: A Commentary on II Samuel (three volumes)

Sexual Attraction and Moral Choices: The Story of Ruth

Contagious Zeal for God's House: I and II Chronicles

Unity and Division: A History of Kings of Israel: I and II Kings

Encountering the Eternal: The Letters of John

Ezekiel: Visionquests for the Restoration of Israel

The Integrity of the New Covenant: II Corinthians

Gaining God's Grace in Galatians

Born Free: A Commentary on Galatians

Queen of the Epistles: A Commentary on Ephesians

Christ's Work for the Life of the Church, Ephesians 1-3

The Church's Life as the Work of Christ, Ephesians 4-6

James: Faith That Works

Ezekiel: Visionquests of the Restoration of Israel

Jeremiah: The Reluctant Prophet

A Glimmer of Hope Despite Despair: Commentary on Lamentations

Jonah: God's Global Reach

Unheralded Heroes of Hebrew History: Amos, Hosea, Micah, Jonah

Judgment and Deliverance: A Commentary on the Book of Micah

God Gives His Answer: A Commentary on the Book of Malachi

When God Is Your Enemy: A Commentary on the Book of Nahum

Seeking for the Kingdom: A Commentary on Haggai

Mercy, Repentance, and God's Grace: A Commentary on the Book of Jonah

Living by Faith: In Wrath Remember Mercy: A Commentary on Habakkuk

Hidden in the Day of the Lord's Anger: A Commentary on Zephaniah

Joshua: The Lord Is Salvation

Judges: People Seeking Independence From God

Love for the First Conflicted Church at Corinth

Healing the Dysfunctional Church: A Commentary on the First Letter to the Corinthians (5 

                                           volumes)

Don't Mistake Meekness for Weakness: A Commentary on the Second Corinthians

The Integrity of the New Covenant: II Corinthians

Luke: A Spiritual Commentary

If You Only Knew What God Has to Give: Commentary on the Gospel of John

New Testament History: Acts

The World Mission of the Church in the Acts of the Apostles

Philippians: A Letter of Jesus and Joy

To Saint Luke Church With Joy: A Study of Philippians

United in Joy: A devotional Commentary on Philippians

Pressing On to Maturity: Part II of First Thessalonians

Faithful to the Final Bell: A Commentary on Second Thessalonians

Faithfulness in the Church Before the Lord's Return: I and II Thessalonians

Creating Joy in Christ's Body: A Commentary on I Timothy

Passing the Torch of Leadership: A Commentary on II Timothy

Clinging to the Biblical Truth: A Commentary on Titus

The Recovery of God's House: The Book of Ezra

Nehemiah Under the McReyscope

The Joy of the Lord Is My Strength: Nehemiah

The Return of Judah: Joel, Haggai, Zechariah, and Malachi

The Mighty Power of God: A Study of Daniel

The Promised King: The Gospel According to Matthew

The Promised King (Matthew 1-4)

The Teacher and His Students (Matthew 5-10)

Jesus and the People: Proclaiming the Kingdom of God (Matthew 11-28)

King of the Jews, King of Glory (Matthew 21-28)

The Gospel of Mark the Evangelist

The Person and Work of Jesus in the Gospel of Mark

Our Dear and Glorious Physician: Exposition of the Gospel of Luke

The Gospel of Joy According to Luke

The Egg Turned Red: The Gospel of John

Proverbs and Refreshing Relationships

Practical Wisdom From the Book of Proverbs

Proverbs and Refreshing Relationships

Wisdom, Knowledge, Joy, and the Myth of Success: Ecclesiates

Psalms in Reflection

Ruth Under the McReyscope

Seventh and Eighth Century Minor Prophets: Nahum, Habakkuk, Obadiah, Zephaniah

Sexual Intimacy: Song of Solomon

Soul Songs: Finding Treasure in the Psalms

Preaching From the Psalms, Volume I, II, III, IV

Isaiah: Trusting God in Turbulent, Troiubled Times

Teaching the Ephesians and Us How to Live

True Pictures: A Lenten Study of James

Putting Our Faith to Work: A Commentary on the Book of James

Key to Spirituality: Commentary on Colossians

Colossians and the Eternal Dignity of Christ

THe Pastoral Letters: I Timothy, II Timothy, and Titus

True Grace: I and II Peter

Sanctified Suffering: Commentary on I Peter

Staying on Track: Commentary on II Peter

The Acts of the Apostles, Volume I, II, III, IV

The Gospel of God's Grace: Romans

To Rome With Love: Romans

How to Be a Disciple of Jesus: Commentary on Hebrews

Unity in Worldwide Evangelism: Commentary on Romans

The Pursuit of Happiness: Philippians

A Living Lesson on Forgiveness: Paul's Letter to Philemon

The Theology of Eternal Life: A Commentary on I John

Contending for the Faith: Commentary on Jude

Revelation of John: The Lamb Wins

Dr. Jim McReynolds will be preaching at 10:30 a.m. Sundays. The church's vision is to create an atmosphere where joy and miracles happen. First Christian Church is located north of U.S. Post Office in Weeping Water, 10 miles east of Elmwood. Sunday School for all ages is held at 9:30 a.m., Sundays.

What to expect from Pastor Jim:

Healthy Boundaries:

     Healthy self-care.

     Ability to form meaningful relationships beyond professional relationships with parishioners and other colleagues.

     Ability to lead others without forming destructive dual relationships.

     Ability to maintain appropriate boundaries sdeparating personal and professional life.

    Ability to maintain control of his weight, healthy diet, and self care.

Leadership Skills/Administrative Abilities

    Ability to lead beyond maintenance to mission in the world.

    Ability to lead congregation to give to mission causes and special offerings.

    Ability to lead others without attempting to control or coerce them.   

    Ability to effectively use a variety of styles o leadership.

    Ability to be assertive without becoming aggressive.

    Competence in ethical practice of pastoral care and leadership.

    Ability to manage the administrative and financial dimensions of church leadership.

    Ability to seek consultation and supervision when necessary. 

Relational Skills

     Good interpersonal kills in relationships with church members.

    Ability to welcome, value, and understand diversity and difference.

    Ability to care for and be responsive to the needs of others.

    Ability to use inclusive language in writing and speaking.

    Ability to maintain healthy and successful relationships with my wife Laurel and my children and grandchildren.

    Ability to encourage and equip lay ministry.

OTHER EXPECTATIONS:

    Spiritual maturity/Theological Awareness

    Emotional Maturity and Self Understanding

    Willingness to assess his own strengths and weaknesses.

    Worship and Preaching Leadership:

            Ability to preach in a manner that is conducive to congregational health and well being, leading a variety of styles of worship and music.

            Ability to lead in meaningful celebration of the sacraments, and permitting elders and deacons to lead in their roles.

           Ability to lead in humble leadership being radically open to God's guidance and grace.

          Ability to do annual continuing education to update ministry skills and to be aware of latest trends and methods in ministry.