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The REAL Man in the Mirror
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The Wisdom of James, Episode 8: Let’s put this to rest right now. Patrick Morley didn’t name his book or ministry after a Michael Jackson song. In the book of James, there are two types of men who look in the mirror: one who deceives himself into thinking he’s living a godly life, and one…
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Brothers Who Live by the Word
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The Wisdom of James, Episode 7: Have you ever struggled living as a Christian? Your anger or your words ever gotten you into trouble? Ever been burned by others in the church? Do you wonder what your salvation has to do with your actions? James is a very practical book that speaks to many issues…
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Why You Can Trust God
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The Wisdom of James, Episode 6: Have you ever questioned God? We tend to doubt God’s goodness, power, or even existence when things aren’t going so well. You’ve lost your job, a loved one dies, or you get a bad diagnosis. You wonder, “Is God trustworthy?” James answers this question as you would expect: Yes!…
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Why MATTHIAS instead of Justus
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Getting to Know the Disciples, Episode 13: A famous “pastor” had failed. His name was Judas Iscariot. The whole town was buzzing about it, and there was a sense of urgency to find his replacement. This large-cast, drama-filled story offers us a roadmap for making tough decisions. Maybe you can identify with the man who…
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Speaker Series: Dwight Bain
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The Man in the Mirror Bible Study Speaker Series presents Dwight Bain, author, counselor, life coach, and crisis recovery expert. As the highlight of the 43rd annual Thanksgiving Prayer Breakfast, Dwight shares his story and shows us how to see a return on life’s most important investments. Please note that this message is only available…
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Why Do I Sin?
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The Wisdom of James, Episode 5: Temptation. We’ve all faced it. You’ve been tempted to lie avoid getting in trouble. You’ve been tempted to cheat to get ahead or pay lower taxes. You’ve been tempted to gossip, hold a grudge, or to think you’re better than someone. Why do we sin? Is it a test?…
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The Strong and Happy Man
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The Wisdom of James, Episode 4: “Happiness is a serious problem!” Talk show host Dennis Praeger makes that point abundantly clear in his book by that name. Many Christian men are not happy and do not know how the Gospel can make them happy. In our text for today, James teaches us what the strong…
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A Kingdom Perspective: Pride and Humility
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The Wisdom of James, Episode 3: We all deal with pride—for some, it’s a minor conflict, for others, it’s a major battle. Pride is an issue facing every man. You and I can overcome it with the right mindset and perspective. That’s where James helps us. He gives us a Kingdom perspective. Join Jim Angelakos and…
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The Surprising Link Between Wisdom and Faith
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The Wisdom of James, Episode 2: Have you ever had a time in your life when you just weren’t sure what you should do? That lack of clarity can be terrifying as you bounce between options, worried that you will make the wrong decision and pay the consequences. Planting our feet firmly in faith, we…
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Facing Trials of Many Kinds
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The Wisdom of James, Episode 1: We all face trials of many kinds—a relationship going sideways, a natural disaster, acute pain, a short-term crisis, a chronic struggle. Whatever you’re facing, you and I can endure almost anything if we think it has a purpose. That’s where James can help us. He gives us the reason…
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PHILIP: Analytical to a Fault – Yet Used to Reveal Jesus
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Getting to Know the Disciples, Episode 12: Philip is one of those apostles who seems easy to overlook—yet Jesus chose him to show us how important each one of us can be when we use our gifts and abilities to show that His strength is made perfect in our weakness. Join Man in the Mirror’s…
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SIMON THE ZEALOT: Words That Describe Us
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Getting to Know the Disciples, Episode 11: We only know one thing about Simon the Zealot—his nickname. But because of that one seemingly small thing, we know a lot! Join Pat Morley and see why there’s so much more to learn from Simon “the Zealot” than merely distinguishing him from Simon Peter. Please note that this…
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THADDAEUS: It’s Amazing What He Unleashed!
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Getting to Know the Disciples, Episode 10: What sets the disciple Thaddaeus apart is a question he asked Jesus during their final small group meeting. Jesus used it to unleash several profound secrets about Himself and the Holy Spirit that we would otherwise not know! Thank you, Thaddaeus! Join Pat Morley and learn or be reminded…
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JAMES: A Superb Level-5 Leader
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Getting to Know the Disciples, Episode 9: If James son of Alpheus were alive today, he probably wouldn’t have a YouTube channel or TikTok account. He was happy to serve in the background, away from the spotlight. In fact, he’s only mentioned four times in the Bible, only as part of a list with the…
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NATHANAEL: From Bigot to Believer
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Getting to Know the Disciples, Episode 8: Imagine the disciples sitting around a campfire one night when one of them asks: “What did you do when you first heard of our rabbi, Jesus?” Some might recount stories of dropping their fishing nets and following him, others of leaving a job or hometown. And then Nathanael…
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MATTHEW: An Epic Story of Change
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Getting to Know the Disciples, Episode 7: In Matthew the tax collector’s day, everyone would have hated him—and you’ll see why. Yet today we revere him because of the dramatic story of his conversion and what he did with the rest of his life. Join Pat Morley and learn why Jesus extended His mercy to such…
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THOMAS: The Inquisitive Disciple
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Getting to Know the Disciples, Episode 6: We all have moments in our life when we experience challenges to our faith. God seems distant, the Holy Spirit silent, and we wonder, “Did I get this wrong? Did Jesus really rise from the dead? Should I believe this?” Unfortunately for one of the disciples, his questions…
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Pastor Series: Scott George
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The Man in the Mirror Quarterly Pastor Series presents Scott George. Scott is a legend—a prophet with honor in his hometown. As the founder of Florida’s largest nonprofit for the working poor, Scott was appointed to the Florida Faith and Community Advisory Team by Governor Ron DeSantis. The author of nine books, Scott also serves…
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JOHN: The Disciple of Truth & Love
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Getting to Know the Disciples, Episode 5: Brothers James and John were known as the “Sons of Thunder.” They were not shy, it would seem, and yet both were in Jesus’ inner circle. John, the younger brother, went on to become a prolific writer of the New Testament. Some of his words are the most…
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JAMES: A Disciple On The Limit
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Getting to Know the Disciples, Episode 4: James was brash, aggressive, and ambitious. He was a disciple who tested the limits. Join Patrick Morley to learn how Jesus averted disaster on two preposterous occasions when James’ temper and worldly ambition pushed Jesus’ patience to the limit. And take away an inspiring reminder for YOUR discipleship…
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JUDAS: The Disciple We Love To Hate
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Getting to Know the Disciples, Episode 3: Betraying Jesus has made Judas one of the most infamous names in the world. While he plays a key role in the story of the passion, he has an overall minor role in the Gospels, and we know very little about his motives. And yet, we love to hate…
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ANDREW: Bringing People to Jesus
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Getting to Know the Disciples, Episode 2: Andrew is a legend. He reveals how easy and comfortable it can be for anyone to introduce anyone to Jesus. Join Patrick Morley and learn more about who he was, how he introduced people to Jesus, and how you can adopt his ideas so you can bring more…
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PETER: Why We Identify With Him So Easily
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REPOST – Getting to Know the Disciples, Episode 1: We’re bringing back another opening episode from 2022! Join Patrick Morley and discover three reasons why Peter is the disciple with whom many of us can most easily identify. Please note that this message is only available via podcast/audio at this time.
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The Gospel and the Church
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Our guest speaker tomorrow, Pastor Tim Iamaio, will share some of his story, ministry and pastoral heart to see men grow in maturity. We all know immature Christians and unhealthy churches when we see them, but are we able to recognize and cultivate spiritual maturity and healthy thriving churches? And what does the Bible have…
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A Story for the Peoples!
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Scripture is God’s story and replete with how he worked in the stories of his people. Joseph was betrayed by his brothers and then God used him to rescue those same brothers (Gen. 37-50). Psalm 78 tell us to recount the wonderful deeds of the Lord and tell the coming generations. Daniel and the Hebrew…
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On Being (and Having) a Spiritual Father
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Join us this week and next as we revisit the opening episodes of two series from 2022. Let’s turn our attention to Brett Clemmer as he opens the study of 2 Timothy–Paul & Timothy: Passing the Torch. Verses referenced in this lesson: 2 Timothy 1:1-2, Acts 16:1, 1 Cor 16:10, Phil 2:22 Raw, unedited transcript…
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May I Have Permission to Speak Freely?
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Paul was near the end of his life. He lived in a shame-based culture. From the outside, it looked like he had plenty of reason to have lost face. He was suffering in prison, likely to be executed. His messages were being mocked and torn to shreds. The churches he had started looked like they…
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Put on Your Own Oxygen Mask First
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God’s plan has always been for the spiritually mature to pass on their wisdom and experience to the next generations. Who better to show us how than Paul, and what better advice than his last letter to Timothy? Join Patrick Morley as we dive into Paul’s first piece of advice to Timothy, why it’s so…
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The Faithful Friend
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Have you ever been let down by an unfaithful friend? Few things hit men harder than realizing that guy you counted on is untrustworthy. But a faithful friend…that is a true gift. A faithful friend is one who sits with you in your grief, celebrates with you in your triumphs, and takes care of you…
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The Power of Grace in a Judgmental World
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There seems to be a remarkable lack of grace in a world that claims tolerance as its highest value, doesn’t there? That’s because tolerance isn’t really the value; autonomy is. But autonomy, we’ll see, is a dead-end street. Grace, on the other hand, is a breath of freshness in a rotting world. When grace is…
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The Genius of Paul’s Plan
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Jesus identified the problem. It’s not that men don’t want to meet Him. But there are just not enough men to make a credible introduction. Jesus also identified the solution—what we call the Great Commission. But it was Paul who operationalized a plan to both safeguard the message and mobilize men to spread it from…
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What You Gain Through Reflection
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So far in this series Paul has told Timothy—and by extension, us—many “things.” Now, says Paul, it’s time to reflect and seek insight into these things. Who doesn’t want more spiritual insight? Yet we often miss the spiritual connections that are present in the common details of everyday life. How do we solve that problem?…
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Who Is This Jesus?
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We live in a culture less and less familiar with Jesus. It seems that first century Ephesus was equally unfamiliar with who Jesus is. The role, humanity, and deity of Christ was something Paul wanted Timothy to remember. It was the core of Christianity back then, and it’s the core of our faith today. We can’t…
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Can Your Loved One Lose Their Faith?
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Do you have a loved one who has walked away—or is thinking about walking away—from the Christian faith? Or thinking—or starting to think—about giving Christianity another chance? Virtually everyone who reads these sentences can say, “Yes.” If so, do you understand the bigger picture of what God is doing and how He works? For example:…
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How To Guide Younger Men
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The culture may have changed, but the core issues facing men never change. The pain points today are the same as they were 10, 20, 100, and 1000 years ago. But there’s a breakdown in the transfer of accumulated wisdom of seasoned men to the next generations. How do we solve that problem? In this…
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How To Live Clean in a Dirty World
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The church has always been a mixed bag of people. Some get swept up with the false teachings and broken promises of secular leaders, while others cleanse themselves of those things to be set apart, useful and prepared for the special purposes of God. Join Jeremy Schurke as we continue our study “Passing The Torch:…
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People Who Use Faith for Personal Gain
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Have you been hurt by another Christian or perhaps even a church leader? You remember how it felt to be caught off guard. And because no one prepared you to be on the lookout for such a thing, your faith was bruised, shaken, or worse. Now you’ve worked through the resulting crisis of faith and…
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Yes, You Will Be Persecuted
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In many parts of the world, persecution is epic, life-threatening, and biblical in scale. Fortunately, because of religious freedom, American Christians are more likely to be canceled than arrested, or to lose their job than their life. What is persecution? Should you expect it? How should you proceed if persecuted for your faith? Verses referenced…
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The Process of Making Disciples
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Who is God? What is He like? Can we have a relationship with Him? If so, how? How do we become godly men, husbands, and fathers? How can we find work that satisfies and honors God? What does God want us to do? What do we tell others? The process of answering these questions is…
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The Secret to Leaving a Legacy
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We all want to get to the end of our lives and think, “I did all I could. I’ve got nothing left. I gave it my all.” And we want God to look at us and tell us we lived in a way that pleased Him. So what do you need to do now to…
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Let’s Get In Trouble Together
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How would you describe the Apostle Paul? You might say leader, visionary, mission-focused, intentional, results-oriented, single-minded, driven, tireless, fearless, courageous, brilliant, theologian, field general. There’s no doubt Paul ranks among the most successful strategists in human history. But he didn’t do it alone! Join Patrick Morley and meet the original team responsible for the world…
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The Future of Making Disciples
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Have you found it difficult to find a spiritually mature man to walk with you and help you better understand your identity, the meaning of life, God, your purpose, character, and roles? If you’re spiritually mature, have you found it difficult to mobilize and walk alongside men who want help? God has provided an overarching…
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The Core Affections of the Heart
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Some would have you believe that different generations are now hopelessly out of touch with each other. But that’s just nonsense. Cultures change, but the core affections of the human heart never change. We all want the same things and have the same struggles. That’s why any man—from eighteen to eighty—can read the book of…
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Reconstruct How You Treat People
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People are angry. We all get that. But why has the world become so mean? And especially among so many who follow Christ? Today, it’s routine to hear disparaging labels and stereotypes spewed out with such vitriol that some of us are afraid to just be ourselves. The whole world (or so it seems) wants…
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A Man’s Pilgrimage in the 21st Century
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From Abraham to Israel to Jesus, Scripture is filled with pilgrimage stories. For centuries, Christians have embarked on reoccurring pilgrimages that formed the roads of Western Europe and birthed modern towns centered around Christian relics. Good morning, everybody. How are y’all feeling? How y’all doing? Great, great to hear. Well, I’m back again and we’re…
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42nd Annual Thanksgiving Prayer Breakfast: Eric Koeser
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Please watch a special edition of the Man in the Mirror Bible Study. Our Annual Thanksgiving Prayer Breakfastwith guest speaker Eric Koeser. Eric is an Entrepreneur and Franchise Expert. He is a founder and/or partner in several successful ventures including: BurgerFi Area Developer, Co-Creator HUMBL International, Co-Creator Amazing Explorers Academy (30+ locations throughout FL,TX, NJ…
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Re-Constructing Your Faith
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Do you know a man who is struggling with his faith? Confused, weary, burdened? If so, you’re not alone. Perhaps it’s a co-worker, family member, or even you. We’ve all heard that the numbers of de-churched, “dones,” and “nones” are skyrocketing. But what’s really going on, and what can you do about it? Join Patrick…
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Submit To God’s Role in Your Family
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In this series, we have touched on a number of aspects to manhood and marriage and today we would like to double click on what God says about the role of a man in a family. Whether you are married or hope to be married one day, God has given us a challenging yet compelling…
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Pursuing Life-Preserving Friendships
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One of God’s greatest and most tangible gifts to us is “foxhole friendship” in the battle of life! Friends who are willing to commit to each other, sacrifice their lives for another, and champion God’s calling on one’s life are invaluable. This kind of friendship takes risk and work but is a worthy investment! Join…
