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My Voice is Enough
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Going through life, we are faced with many decisions and rely on rapid responses. Oftentimes it is normal to respond to the loudest voice, which is not always be the best choice. But as we grow, we have to learn, instead, to lean on the voice of the Holy Spirit. Join Khayree Pender as he…
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The Four Voices for Broken Men
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We are all broken, each of us wounded and scarred in our own way. The possibilities for why are endless: poor self-esteem, self-importance, unhealthy distrust of people, paralyzed by fearful and anxious emotions, hypersensitive to negative cues, prickly and โalways readyโ to defend yourself, caring too much about what people think or not caring enough,…
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The Heartbeat of a Citizen
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Mathew 4:23-5:16 Times are full of tumult and anger. The frustrations of injustice, economic difficulty and widespread sickness are bubbling over. Almost nobody really feels like the โsystemsโ are working. This was the world Jesus walked in, and itโs the world we live in today. Join Brett Clemmer as he shares how we can avoid…
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Recovering from the Biggest Crisis of Your Life
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1 Samuel 30 Youโve been through a lot, and now this. Are you prepared? And are you prepared if it gets even worse? David killed Goliath and became a national hero. But then the bottom fell out. For the next decade, Davidโs life was a nightmare that kept getting worse. It was so bad that…
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Why You Can Believe the Bible Is the Word of God
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2 Timothy 3:16, 2 Peter 1:20-21, 1 Thessalonians 2:13, 2 Peter 3:15-16, John 17:17, Proverbs 30:5-6, Isaiah 55:11, John 20:30-31 The more confidence we have in the Bible, the more it will influence what we think, say, and do. The Bible, which makes the internal claim to be the written word of God, is the…
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Satisfying That Ache for More Faith
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Luke 18:8, Mark 9:22-24, Matthew 9:27-30, Luke 24:13-35, Romans 10:17, Jeremiah 20:9ย Atheist Julian Barnes begins one of his books, โI donโt believe in God, but I miss Him.โ Whether like Barnes you still feel out in the cold, whether your faith has lapsed, whether you struggle with a lukewarm faith, or whether like John…
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Why Your Sufferings Are The Kisses of Jesus
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Romans 8:18-39 Mother Teresa said, โPain and suffering have come into your life, but remember pain, sorrow, suffering are but the kiss of Jesusโa sign that you have come so close to Him that He can kiss you.โ Shocking, isnโt it? But wouldnโt it be incredible if we each could feel the same wayโif you…
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What to Pray in Times of Trouble
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Luke 22:39-46; Psalm 34:4-8,18 What should you pray for when youโre afraid of the future? Jesusโ prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane shows us what Jesus prayed when he was afraid. On his way to the cross, Jesus had an agonizing time of prayer. He brought his disciples along and, knowing what was to come,…
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Trusting Through Turmoil
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2 Kings 4:1-7 We are all facing difficult situations and find ourselves in a place that most of us have never seen before. As we face this pandemic some of us may be looking for resources, exhausted our resources or simply waiting to see when it will all be over. Whichever your reality is today,…
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Hereโs Some Courage for the Next Few Months
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Joshua 1:1-9 The next few months are going to be hard. Even if youโre personally in good shape, youโre still going to be caught up in a lot of hardship and disaster until, with Godโs help, we conquer this pandemic. Whether youโre just trying to survive or hoping to thrive, itโs going to take courage…
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How You Can Conquer Coronavirus Worry
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Matthew 6:25-34 People are worried. And why wouldnโt they be? Like a granite fist from the heavens, the coronavirus has delivered a staggering gut punch to the entire world. โStay at home until further notice.โ โWork from home, and school your children while youโre there.โ โIโm sorry but we have to let you go.โ โI…
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When It Seems Like Jesus Shows Up Too Late
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John 11 Your brother, Lazarus, is sick and dying. Your sister, Mary, is emotional. Youโre just trying to hold it together. And the one person you are CONVINCED can solve the problem, the healer, seems to be taking his sweet time getting there. And thenโฆitโs too late. Have you had times in your life when…
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How Are Your Finances Shaping Your Heart?
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Luke 12:13-21 Jesus knew that how we think about money shapes our character. Our approach can make us more like himโfull of contentment, purpose, and freedomโor it can cause a tragic separation from God and the joy he offers.ย Jesus invites us to experience four transformations in our financial lives, moving from pride to gratitude…
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The Bible Study Speaker Series Presents Desmond Meade
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Guest speaker Desmond Meade was selected by Time Magazine as one of โThe 100 Most Influential People in the Worldโ for 2019. As President of the Florida Rights Restoration Coalition, he will share about his own restoration, and how he overcame homelessness and other obstacles to dedicate his life to restoring the hope and lives…
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Identity: Settling Who I Am and What My Life Is About
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This series can be used alongside The Christian Man book and Coaching Guide as you go through The Christian Man Mentoring Experience. Click here for more mentoring tools. 2 Corinthians 5:17, Psalm 8:3-6, Galatians 5:22-23, Luke 18:9-14 These are turbulent times to be a man. As Nick put it, โIt feels almost impossible to live…
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Life Balance: Priorities and Management
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This series can be used alongside The Christian Man book and Coaching Guide as you go through The Christian Man Mentoring Experience. Click here for more mentoring tools. Matthew 22:36-37, 1 Peter 3:7, Galatians 5:14, Psalm 1:1-3 Life tends to pull us in so many different directions and if we are not careful, the many…
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3 Keys to Become a More Kingdom-Minded Man
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This series can be used alongside The Christian Man book and Coaching Guide as you go through The Christian Man Mentoring Experience. Click here for more mentoring tools. Hebrews 6:1 ONE: Hebrews 4:12, Matthew 22:29, TWO: John 11:43-44, Galatians 6:2 THREE: 1 Peter 4:10, John 15:8 Men attend our Bible study for many reasons, but…
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Marriage for the Rest of Us
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This series can be used alongside The Christian Man book and Coaching Guide as you go through The Christian Man Mentoring Experience. Click here for more mentoring tools. Genesis 2:18,24; Proverbs 31:10-31; Ephesians 5:25-32; 1 Peter 3:7 For many men, when they see the topic of marriage come up, they think: โThatโs not for me.…
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A Dad Who Really Makes a Difference
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This series can be used alongside The Christian Man book and Coaching Guide as you go through The Christian Man Mentoring Experience. Click here for more mentoring tools. Proverbs 19:3, 22:15, 23:13-14, 29:15, 17 Do you understand what it takes to be a great dad? Are you confident about what your kids really need from…
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Finding and Keeping Godly Friends
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Proverbs 18:24, John 11:1-44 We are made for relationships. A godly friendship can change everything. There is a peculiar math to friendship: shared joys are doubled, and shared sorrows are halved. Do you have a close godly friend or two? A brother who will come running if you call for help? Who will look you…
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How Should I Think About My Work?
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Ecclesiastes 2:24-25, 3:22, 5:18-19 Do you enjoy your work? Men are created to work. The Bible teaches that nothing is more normal than to find satisfaction in your work. Truly, there is no greater feeling than to believe, โThis is what Iโm supposed to be doing, right here, right nowโeven if itโs hard.โ But for…
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The Right Way to Deal with this Powerful Drive
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Matthew 5:27-28, 1 Corinthians 6:18, 2 Samuel 11 Our sexual desire is one of the most easily corrupted and difficult to tame of all our desires. Itโs not exactly news , but we live in a culture that glorifies lust and sexual immorality. Itโs ubiquitous. In our sex-saturated culture, itโs impossible to watch or read…
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The Role of a Christian Man in Our Current Culture
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Matthew 26:52-53, 15:30-32, Jeremiah 29:4-7, Matthew 10:16-17 What are the cultural issues important to you? I know you care deeply about these and other issues, but what can you do? Youโre just one man. Join us as we use the stance of Jesus toward culture as a template to understand how we can make a…
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Having Authentic Spiritual Conversations with My Friends
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Matthew 28:18-20, Acts 1:8, 2 Corinthians 5:11-21, Romans 1:16 Every man knows he should share his faith with others who do not know Christ. So whatโs the problem? Itโs intimidating. As one man said, โSharing my faith scares me.โ But that doesnโt mean it doesnโt weigh on him. Thatโs why he and other men want…
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The Christian Man Recap: A Call to Action
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2 Corinthians 5:17; Romans 12:2 What an incredible series The Christian Man has been! Weโve looked together at 10 critical issues in the life of a disciple of Jesus Christโor someone who wants to be a disciple. Which issue resonates the most with you? What changes will you make in your life? How does your…
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Mentoring Recap: Next Step Triple Threat
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Weโve got a BONUS week of our Mentoring Recapโbringing you another Bible study from one of our most popular previous series. There are seven studies in the series, and you can see the rest of them on the Man in the Mirror Bible Study website. John 13:34-35, John 15:12-17, Romans 12:9-13 The Big Idea: Be…
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Mentoring Recap: The Indispensable Necessity of Connecting Men to Church
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Weโre finishing up our Mentoring Recap by bringing you another Bible Study from one of our most popular previous series. There are seven studies in the series, and you can see the rest of them on the Man in the Mirror Bible Study website. The Big Idea: A real man invests in his church, then…
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Mentoring Recap: Getting a Man to Say Yes
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Weโre continuing our Mentoring Recap by bringing you another Bible Study from one of our most popular previous series. There are seven studies in the series, and you can see the rest of them here. The Big Idea: An intentional spiritual friendship is built over time. Itโs a relationship, not a transaction. So how exactly…
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Mentoring Recap: How One Cup of Coffee Can Change the World
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Over the next three weeks we will be bringing you three Bible Studies from one of our most popular previous series. There are seven studies in the series, and you can see the rest of them here. The Big Idea: Discipleship is one man caring enough about another man to help him build a relationship…
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Guarding Your Heart and Mind (Marcos Peres)
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1 Thessalonians 4:3-8, Colossians 3:5, Hebrews 2:14-15, Romans 6:6-8, 1 Corinthians 6:18-20 Launch: Strategies to Build Your Career and Family concludes with a final powerful message. Itโs all around us: online, in the media and television, even in casual conversation. We live in a hyper-sexualized culture. And with temptation lurking at every corner, how does…
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Solomonโs Bad News Is Good News For Us!
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Ecclesiastes 2 Do you know a man so frustrated over trying to find satisfaction and contentment that he hates his life? Solomon has a message for himโand all of usโthat can spare us many sorrows. Join us as Patrick Morley walks us through Solomonโs bold experiments to find something worthwhile, a hopeful vision for a…
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Abiding in the Father’s Presence (Ed Kobel)
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John 10:10-11, John 15:1-5, Psalm 23:1 Launch: Strategies to Build Your Career and Family continues with a powerful message. At one time or another, most men realize they have a destructive habit in their life. What does it take to overcome those habits? Are you willing to do what it takes? Join Ed Kobel as…
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Looking for Affirmation in All the Wrong Places (Sheldon Wilson)
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1 Corinthians 4:15 LAUNCH features six powerful stories from successful leaders to help you face lifeโs changes and challenges. In this lesson, youโll hear from Sheldon Wilson as he addresses the impact of a growing pandemic in our churches and our nation: fatherlessness. The absence of a godly father and his daily affirmation creates the…
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Overcoming Your Past to Fulfill Your Calling (Chris Mikkelson)
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Psalm 105:1-5, Jeremiah 31:34, Romans 3:23-24, Colossians 1:13-14, Psalm 107:2, John 8:36, 1 Peter 1:18-19, Matthew 28:19 LAUNCH features six powerful stories from successful leaders to help you face lifeโs changes and challenges. In this one, youโll hear from Chris Mikkelson. Even though Chris now regularly speaks to audiences of hundreds of thousands of people…
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Men, Mentors & Mental Health (John Crossman)
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Matthew 8:5-13; Galatians 5:22-23 This is the kickoff of the Launch Series, with six powerful stories from successful leaders to help you face lifeโs changes and challenges. John Crossman, CEO of Crossman & Company will be speaking about Men, Mentors and Mental Health.ย John uses his Christian faith and Biblical principles to guide his business…
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Strength & Struggles
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Ephesians 6:12, Habakkuk 3:19, 2 Timothy 1:7 Strength and struggles are things that we deal with on a daily basis. Sometimes it may feel like we donโt have an active role but they are constantly wrestling. When we look at strengths, we can honestly say that we rely on them to help us get a…
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Becoming The Man God Created You To Be
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Primary: Luke 8:14-15, Hebrews 5:13-6:1 Also: James 1:2-4, Colossians 4:12, Philippians 3:13-17, Colossians 1:28, Ephesians 4:11-16 Every man who loves or wants to love God eventually finds himself hungry for a deeper, richer, more consistent experience with God. This hunger is attended by many cravings which this series will exploreโe.g., feeling desperate for more of…
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A Deeper Look into the Fatherโs Love
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Psalm 139:1-18, Romans 8:15, John 17:23, Luke 15:20, 1 John 3:1 We all want to believe and trust that God really knows and cares about us personally, right? What hinders us from feeling that way, and what can we do about it? By the end of this session you will feel the joy of a…
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A Shepherd and His Sheep
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Hebrews 6:1; Colossians 1:15,19; Psalm 23; John 10:27-30; John 14:6 Once when I was a child, I got lost in a store. I wandered the aisles, my emotions moving from worry to distress to panic. And then I heard it: My dadโs voice. He heard me too and quickly scooped me up, dispelling my fears.…
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How To Nurture YOUR Relationship With The Holy Spirit
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John 14:26, Acts 1:8, Romans 8:15-16, 26-27, 1 Corinthians 2:2-5, Galatians 5:16-23, Ephesians 5:18 Youโve heard your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit, right? What does the Holy Spirit do for usโfor youโthat only he can do? And what are the implications? Join Patrick Morley as he leads us toward a deeper understanding…
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A Relationship with God That Doesnโt Depend on Human Success
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Genesis 24, Matthew 25:14-30 Do you feel pressure to succeed, humanly speaking? Most of us feel like our relationships are contingent on the effort we put forth, the level at which we perform, or the results we produce. If you win, youโre in. But what does the Bible say about success? Join Patrick Morley as…
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What Does it Look Like to Love God the Way He Wants to Be Loved?
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Mark 12:28-34 When asked which commandment is the most important, Jesus didnโt hesitate. He said #1 is to love God with all of your heart, soul, mind, and strength. What does that meanโreally? And has anyone ever loved God like that without dying of exhaustion? If so, what can we learn from them? What would…
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Before You Settle for a Lesser Life, Consider This
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2 Corinthians 4:7 โ 5:7 Jesus told us the most important thing we can do is love God with all our might. So we set our hearts, souls, and minds on that course. But thenโฆlife happens. Who among us doesnโt feel overrun (or even knocked down) by troubles and setbacks? Do you find yourself (at…
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A Definitive Guide to What You Can and Cannot Pray For
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Luke 11:8, 1 John 5:14-15 Jesus says repeatedly, โIf you need something just ask for it in my name.โ So why is it that when we ask, sometimes we get what we pray for, but sometimes we donโt? Does prayer alter outcomes, or does it only align us with what God was going to do…
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A Definitive Guide for Finding Godโs Will
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Matthew 3:35, Romans 12:2, 1 John 2:17 What is the major decision that has you stumped? We all want to know Godโs will. Obviously. What if I told you that you can concretely know Godโs will on every occasion? Does that sound like too big of a promise? Join us tomorrow morning and find out!…
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Embracing a Spirit of Forgiveness
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Luke 17:1-5, Matthew 6:12-15, various Who do you need to forgive? And just to be clearโthey wouldnโt need forgiveness if they hadnโt done something wrong. How does that happen? Also, for what do you need to be forgiven, and by whom? And how does that happen? In this lesson you will learn or refresh your…
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The Faith of Moses: What You Can Do When You Donโt Know What To Do
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Exodus 14 You really have no idea what you should do next. You are out of options. The walls are closing in. Thereโs nowhere left to turn. This is what the brink of destruction feels like. Youโre sure that unless God Himself supernaturally intervenes with an overwhelming display of His power and glory, youโre toast.…
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Functioning Through Faith
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Luke 5:17-19, 2 Kings 5:1-15, Genesis 22:1-18ย When it comes to faith, can we just be honest? Itโs kind of like that awkward silence. Or, like that elephant in the room that needs to be addressed. But, here lies the problemโwhoโs going to address a 13,000-pound situation? Faith is unique because we are told to…
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In Times of Trouble, the Rock Solid Man Stands
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1 Corinthians 16:13-14 What happens to you when you face struggle, hardship or pain? If your foundation isnโt solid, youโll stumble and fall. A Rock Solid Man stands firm when the troubles of life hit you. Over the past six sessions we have seen what the Scripture has to say about living like a rock…
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What Is Sabbath, Why Does It Matter, and How Do You Do It?
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Genesis 2:2, Deuteronomy 5:12-15, Matthew 11:28, 12:1-14, Mark 2:23-28, Luke 5:15-16 You say to your primary care physician, โDoctor, Iโm so tired on Mondays I can barely function.โ After running the usual tests your doctor tells you, โAll your labs came back normal. Iโm sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but it looks…


