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What is Man Alive
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The need for Man Alive has never been greater. Men are hurting. They need help and we have answers. That’s why our slogan has always been: “Investing in men who will invest in other men.” But where did we come from? Where are we today? And, more importantly, where are we going? In this message,…
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How to Be a Friend to Men with Similar Wounds
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You’ve made it. You’re an official cycle breaker. You’re hopeful and sense that you’re going to be okay. But millions of other broken boys are still baffled by the destructive behavior that keep dragging them down. They’re our friends, neighbors, coworkers, fathers, and brothers. Who will rescue these men? Don’t be surprised if you find…
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The Rat Race
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The Big Idea: The Rat Race is the conflict between who I am created to be and who I am tempted to be. The proverbial questions of the rat race–“What’s it all about?” and “Is this all there is?”–have tortured us all at one time or another. So let’s kick off this new series by…
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Biblical Christian or Cultural Christian?
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The Big Idea: No matter how men get stuck in cultural Christianity, the only solution is to disciple them out. When you look around it’s obvious that a lot of men are stuck. Some are stuck because they have yet to experience the freedom of being in Christ. Others have professed faith, yet they’ve been…
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Money: A Biblical Point of View
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The Big Idea: Don’t buy the lie that money will do what it won’t, and that God won’t do what He will. Many Christians cling to the illusion that money will make them happy. Of course, money is important. Especially if you don’t have enough. When the 10th of the month rolls around, your mortgage…
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The Four Pillars of Financial Strength
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The Big Idea: The greatest source of financial wisdom about earning, saving, sharing, and debt has always been and will forever be the Bible. What should be your financial aspirations as a Christian man? Does the Bible have clear cut principles to guide how we think about money? Yes, and in this lesson we’ll zero…
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The Goodness of God
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The Fruit of the Spirit, Episode 6: In this week’s study of the fruit of the Spirit, we look at goodness. This is maybe the hardest quality to define from the list. Many people have many ideas of what is actually good. Before we can define goodness, we will first determine what and who is…
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Speaker Series: Connor Jones
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Intimacy with God: Everything we do should flow from the overflow of our Savior, found in true, set-aside time with Him – scheduled, prioritized, but especially…yearned for! Amidst the pressures of life, it can be so hard to truly run to Jesus – and learn to stay there. It seems that there is always a…
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Speaker Series: Brooks Cluxton
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A Man and His Dreams: Join former Rollins Basketball center, Brooks Cluxton, as he shares his adventure of chasing dreams. This 25-year-old aspiring financial advisor at Mosaic Wealth Management Group will share how God used dreams to transform his life. He’ll also discuss the unpredictable challenges he—and we—face along the way! Learn more about how…
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A Man and Witnessing
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A Man’s Guide to the Spiritual Disciplines, Episode 12: Every day we rub shoulders with people who are lonely, confused, and afraid. Most of these people would love for someone—anyone—to take a personal interest in them in a loving, kind, nonjudgmental way. That’s how witnessing starts—just caring enough to care. There’s more to it, of…
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A Man and Service
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A Man’s Guide to the Spiritual Disciplines, Episode 11: Have you ever worked on a service project, gone on a mission trip, or served as a volunteer? How did it make you feel? It’s surprising how getting outside of your comfort zone and doing something that benefits others brings us surprising levels of joy and…
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Speaker Series: Pete Alwinson
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Judges – Why Men Need the King: Why do Christian men need a King? What happens when we do not follow a King? How does the Church continue in the many and changing eras of time? Join our guest speaker Pete Alwinson as we answer these and other questions. We’ll look together at the transfer of power from…
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A Man and Spiritual Warfare
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A Man’s Guide to the Spiritual Disciplines, Episode 9: What comes to mind when you hear the phrase Spiritual Warfare? Intrinsically, we all sense that there is some sort of cosmic battle between good and evil playing out in front of us – and inside of us. It’s a battle as old as time, one…
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A Man and Fasting
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A Man’s Guide to the Spiritual Disciplines, Episode 8: Do you need a breakthrough? Do you urgently need to hear from God? The discipline of fasting may help you find the answers you desperately need. Join Patrick Morley for a clearer picture of fasting—what it is, who it’s for, the benefits, when to fast, and…
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Pastor Series: Tim Iamaio
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Pastor Series – Tim Iamaio: Do you struggle with feeling like you always have to do more, like God is never pleased with you? Or maybe your struggle is that you know that God is pleased with you because of the blood of Christ, so there is nothing left for you to do? In the…
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A Man and Prayer
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A Man’s Guide to the Spiritual Disciplines, Episode 4: Picture your wife, fiancé, girlfriend, children, a friend, or small group. Can you think of anything more important to those relationships than good communication? Conversely, can you think of anything that hurts those relationships more than a communications breakdown? Prayer is communication. Join Patrick Morley for…
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A Man and Worship
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A Man’s Guide to the Spiritual Disciplines, Episode 3: Can you worship God if you’re not in a church? What if singing doesn’t do it for you? Are there other ways to worship God? And precisely what is the purpose of worship? Join Patrick Morley for answers to these and other vital questions that can…
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A Man and Scripture
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A Man’s Guide to the Spiritual Disciplines, Episode 2: The Bible is the most unique and well-constructed collection of writings in human history. Its 66 books written across 15 centuries by 40 different authors draws a single story arc culminating with Christ’s return. It is the foundation for our faith and actions. Would you like…
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A Man and Creation
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A Man’s Guide to the Spiritual Disciplines, Episode 1: Spiritual strength—like surgical skill or athletic excellence—requires training and practice. This new series will equip you with the habits you need to reflect honestly, pursue God wholeheartedly, and live vibrantly. Join Patrick Morley as we introduce the spiritual disciplines and answer: If you are already a…
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Speaker Series: Michael San Filippo
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Speaker Series – Michael San Filippo: As International President of Disciple Christian Motorcycle Club, Michael has joined the Bible study this week to share how God is working through members of DCMC and in outlaw motorcycle clubs around the world. Join Brett Clemmer and Michael San Filippo for an interview-style discussion that reminds us that…
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Saving a Wandering Soul
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The Wisdom of James, Episode 23: Have you ever had a friend who just stopped going to church? Maybe it was COVID, or a job change, or a dispute of some kind. Or maybe one day you realized that you hadn’t seen him for a while. James ends his letter with a strong call for…
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Rethinking the Power of Prayer
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The Wisdom of James, Episode 22: Over the next five years you and your loved ones are going to experience the full gamut of sufferings, successes, sicknesses, and sins. What will give you the greatest likelihood of navigating those experiences with wisdom, humility, faith, healing, and power? Join Patrick Morley as we unpack how God…
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How To Dominate the World, Flesh, and Devil
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The Wisdom of James, Episode 16: You, or someone you love, have been ravaged by the world, the flesh, and/or the devil. You’re trying to pick up the pieces, but you/they keep getting dragged back down. Some people, however, learn how to dominate the forces that would dominate them. How does that happen? Join Patrick…
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Pastor Series: Dr. Brian Pikalow
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Pastor Series – Dr. Brian Pikalow: Hidden within the Great Commandment is the most important skill for relating to others, whether you are leading, parenting, or simply building friendships. Join our guest speaker Dr. Brian Pikalow, associate pastor of Discovery Church, as he sheds light on this often overlooked and misunderstood skill. Please note that…
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The Rules of the Road for Doing Good Deeds
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The Wisdom of James, Episode 13: Christians are peculiar. We feed the hungry, clothe the poor, and shelter the homeless. We are kind to strangers and forgive our enemies. But are these good deeds necessary for your salvation? And if you have faith but don’t do good deeds, does that mean you’re not going to…
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Is Favoritism Always a Sin?
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The Wisdom of James, Episode 11: If I were to guess, I’d say you have personal preferences. You have favorites. You may have a favorite spot to fish, or a favorite restaurant to go to on Friday nights. You probably even have some friends that, dare I say it, you like better than others. Is…
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Is It Enough to Be Spiritual But Not Religious?
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The Wisdom of James, Episode 10: These days it’s common to hear, “I’m spiritual but not religious.” Perhaps you’ve said it yourself. Why do people want to distance themselves from religion? Certainly, it’s not to distance themselves from God. What, then, is the problem they’re trying to solve? And how can we help solve it?…
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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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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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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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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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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…
Spiritual Leadership
Explore the core tenets of spiritual leadership, where faith meets action. This series covers how Jesus describes the end times, addresses the challenges of faith used for personal gain, and delves into the nature of God’s goodness. Join speaker series with influential leaders like Connor Jones and Brooks Cluxton, and dive into spiritual disciplines such as witnessing. Enhance your leadership by understanding spiritual truths and applying them to your life and community.