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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…
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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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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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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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Sleeping Giants: Millennials, Boomers, and the Future of Men in the Church
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While popular culture exaggerates and exploits what divides the generations, Jeremy Schurke is passionate about bringing the generations together. As the pioneering leader of Mirror Labs, the R&D arm of Man in the Mirror, Jeremy is in the process of forming an inclusive network of leaders, thinkers, writers, researchers, and donors. Join Jeremy as he…
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Christianity Is Not Multi-Level Marketing
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One of the most famous speeches ever given is found at the end of Matthew. “Go and make disciples…” it begins, and Christians and churches have been trying to follow this “Great Commission” ever since. But perhaps we’ve gotten a little bit off track. As core as “making disciples” is to the teachings of Jesus,…
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The Mystery of the Holy Spirit Revealed
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Every follower of Jesus became a believer through the work of the Holy Spirit. Our bodies are His temple. He is charged to take care of us. Yet many of us don’t walk in the power of the Spirit because of misconceptions. In some cases, what you learned created doubts and suspicion—and made you pull…
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The Portrait of a Faithful Man
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What would you do if God dropped $10,000,000 in your lap? In this lesson we’re going to look at Jesus’ core teaching that addresses that exact question. You want to be successful. Every man does. Join Patrick Morley and learn or be reminded how God defines success. Let yourself be challenged to see the “bags…
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When You Pray…
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In the middle of the main sermon of the core teachings of Jesus, He suddenly pivots to prayer motivations. In Matthew 6:5-8, Jesus highlights some dos—and don’ts—for how we are to pray as children of God. Prayer, at its core, is simple communion with our Father in Heaven. Join Jeremy Schurke as we discuss how…
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Adopting the Mindset of Serving Others
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In training His twelve disciples, no theme is more prominent than how Jesus helped his followers work through their vanity, pride, and arguments about which of them was the greatest. As we will see in this lesson, that’s easier said than done! A major core teaching of Jesus is how you can transition from the…
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Making Decisions That Reflect God’s Will
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Who wouldn’t love to see God’s will plainly spelled out for every decision? That’s not always possible, of course, but what if it’s easier than you think for most decisions? In this core teaching of Jesus, Patrick Morley will show you God’s way to discover His will. Learn how Jesus wants you to approach decisions…
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The Most Important Thing
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One day Jesus was asked (in so many words), “Teacher, what’s the most important thing a man can do in his relationship with God?” Freeze frame. At that moment, Jesus knew He needed to answer carefully—the next words out of His mouth would be written down and repeated for thousands of years! He knew whatever…
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An Ache for the Harvest
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This week we kick off a new 12-part series to look at the core teachings of Jesus. We’re going to explore 12 compelling problems that we all feel deeply, what Jesus teaches about how to solve them, and ways for each of us to respond. We’ll begin with a core teaching about the mission. Today’s…
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Why Did Paul Save This Warning for the End?
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Paul has laid out his understanding of the gospel and highlighted the themes that dominate the church even today: the centrality of the cross; the freedom from slavery to sin that the law cannot bring; and the availability of the gospel to all, Jew and Gentile. Now he has come to the end of his…
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Give People a Reason to Get Out of Bed
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As Paul was finishing up writing what has been called “the entire future of Christian theology,” why did he devote so much real estate to recognizing almost 30 people by name? Who were they, and why does it matter? Was that just a detour, or is there a deeper message for us? Join Patrick Morley…
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The Secret of Paul’s Longevity
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We all admire the vision, ministry, work ethic, and determination of Paul. What’s extra impressive is how he remained faithful to all that for so long. Join Patrick Morley and let’s see if we can understand how and why this man had no quit in him, his unique view of struggles, and how we too…
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Marks of a Healthy Sending Church
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Up to this point, the church in Antioch has been Paul’s sending church, but now his sights are set on Spain and Rome. Paul’s whole point in writing to the Romans is to help make them his new sending church, but first, there are some real problems there. Paul gets very personal with the Roman…
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Is it OK for Christians to Drink Alcohol?
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As Christians, we all come from various traditions that dictate what behaviors are appropriate for us to participate in. So if one brother thinks having a beer is fine, and another one thinks it’s a sin, what do you do? Join Brett Clemmer as he looks at Paul’s instructions to the Romans about eating and…
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The Secret To Uniting The Divided Church
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In the days of the early church, Rome was a lot like America is today. It was a melting pot of different people with different experiences and traditions, trying to live together as one country. The newly formed body of Christ reflected this diversity and struggle as well. The Jewish Christians clashed with the Roman…
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The Top Priority of Jesus, Peter, and Paul
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Do you not suffer fools easily? Do you find it hard to be forgiving when someone doesn’t meet your expectations? Are you impatient with people who are not as smart as you? You probably already know what you shouldn’t do. But how can you turn it around? In this lesson, Patrick Morley will show you…
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Is It Ever God’s Will to Disobey Government?
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Trash-talking government is popular sport, but is that biblical? Governments are God’s servants for your good. Are you confident or confused about your duty as a citizen? For example, what should you do when the government doesn’t do its duty? Are there boundaries you should not cross? Tune in and let Patrick Morley help you…
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Your Agenda, His Assignment
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Oftentimes, we struggle with our own agenda when it comes to making decisions that involve a person, place, or things. One wrong feeling or experience can tempt us to be done with it, never to approach it again. But how many great things have we discounted or missed out on as a result? Aren’t you…
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What Must I Do To Be Saved?
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We know Jesus as the suffering servant, willing to lay down his life to atone for the sins of people who did not even yet exist. Living a perfectly righteous life, he sacrificed himself for us. So why are some people so angry about Jesus? Why do they resist him and his saving grace? For…
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The Ironic Life of Solomon
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For some men, this will be the most important message of the year. A trillionaire, Solomon had it all—power, wisdom, wealth, fame, respect, and the favor of God. Who hasn’t felt his heart leap after reading a nugget of Solomon’s wisdom in Proverbs or Ecclesiastes? There has never been anyone quite like him. Yet Solomon…
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Why Are Some Leaders Resilient and Why Are Some Not?
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In today’s time, most people are very critical and base their decisions on ratings and reviews. Just like a consumer review, people look for certain attributes when looking for a leader. One of the key attributes a leader should possess is resilience. What are some of the attributes you look for when looking for a leader?…
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What You Won’t Learn About Leadership at Harvard
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You can get one of the finest business educations in the world at Harvard Business School. One thing they won’t teach you, however, is how to be a humble leader who lives by faith and finishes well. Which brings us to Asa, a leader who experienced God’s favor for 35 years as king of Judah.…
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On Being a Son of God
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Do you know anyone who has adopted children? It can be an amazing gift to a child whose circumstances are difficult or even untenable for a family to come along and make them a full-fledged member—last name and all. They get an identity, a past and a future, acceptance, and even an inheritance. It’s almost…
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The Disciple Maker’s Goal
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While Mark was not particularly religious, he wanted to be a good person. He tried. Repeatedly. But Mark knew he was never going to muster enough will power to keep the Ten Commandments. Then he heard, understood, and believed, “We’re saved by grace, not by keeping the law.” As a new disciple, Mark still thought…
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The Radical Nature of Grace
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Are you concerned about someone who keeps sinning, even though they have professed faith? Or perhaps you’re wondering about yourself? Paul has strongly emphasized that we are justified (saved) by faith alone. But now he wants to make sure we don’t get the idea we can do whatever we want—or leave things we should do…
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Two of the Three Biggest Objections to Faith
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What Christian doesn’t want to help another person come to faith? Obviously, we all want that. But it’s a lot harder in the field than it sounds in the classroom, right? Let Patrick Morley show you how easily you can be a “super-spreader” of the life-giving grace that changes men’s lives. Tune in and learn…
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The Story of Abraham’s Faith
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You probably know someone who has trouble putting their faith in God. Why is that? Maybe they have lived a particularly sinful life and just can’t get over their past. Perhaps they have a scientific mind and struggle to trust a God they can’t prove. Maybe they’re a relatively decent person and feel like their…
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The Most Important Decision You Will Ever Make
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Close your eyes for a moment and reminisce about what you were like just before and after becoming a Christian. Can you recall the emotions, the confusion, the frustration, the ache within? It’s good to remember, isn’t it? Remembering makes us thankful. Remembering helps us realize how far we’ve come. Perhaps most of all, remembering…
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Discipling Religious Men
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Here’s the situation. There are men around you who know the right things to say, but they have a hard time putting them into practice. You may be in the same boat yourself. What’s going on? In today’s passage, Paul helps us understand and tackle the underlying problem. By the end of our time together,…
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A Disciple Maker’s Understanding of Judgment and Law
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A quick reading of today’s text may leave you scratching your head and wondering, “What in the world is Paul talking about?” The obvious subjects are judgment (9 references) and law (10 references). But isn’t this the 21st century? How are these old-fashioned sounding concepts still relevant in a culture where people just don’t want…
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What’s Wrong With Us?
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Things are not OK. The world seems full of the “foolish, faithless, heartless and ruthless.” How did it come to this? How can a world that holds up values like equality, human rights and justice be so full of bigotry, hate and lawlessness? What is wrong with us? Perhaps God has given up on us……
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Paul: The Ultimate Disciple Maker
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Welcome to a brand new series on the book of Romans! Don’t you just love rubbing shoulders with an excited, passionate man who really knows what he’s doing? The apostle Paul is such a man. Paul is the ultimate example of a man who took making disciples seriously. If you too are serious about making…
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The Voice of the Devil
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The devil wants to get in your head. Who is the devil, what does he want, and how do we get rid of him? Join Patrick Morley and get clear biblical answers to these and other questions about the power, tools, and limitations of the devil. You’ll learn or be reminded that God also has…
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Satan: The Great Opportunist
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A prowler. A deceiver. A snake. These are just some of the ways Satan is described in the Bible. What do these have in common? They are all opportunists, looking for a weakness in your defenses, ready to strike when the circumstances are right. The devil’s goal is to drive a wedge between you and…
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The Voice of the Holy Spirit
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There are three kinds of men: dead, defeated, and dangerous. So far in The Four Voices we’ve mostly been talking about the voices that bring death and defeat. In this lesson we’re going to make a hard pivot and talk about how men become dangerous. Seal Team Six may scare the Taliban, but nothing is…
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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 20:9 Atheist Julian Barnes begins one of his books, “I don’t believe in God, but I miss Him.” 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, “Pain and suffering have come into your life, but remember pain, sorrow, suffering are but the kiss of Jesus—a sign that you have come so close to Him that He can kiss you.” Shocking, isn’t it? But wouldn’t it be incredible if we each could feel the same way—if 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 you’re afraid of the future? Jesus’ 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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The Bible Study Speaker Series Presents Desmond Meade
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Guest speaker Desmond Meade was selected by Time Magazine as one of “The 100 Most Influential People in the World” 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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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? You’re 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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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! We’ve looked together at 10 critical issues in the life of a disciple of Jesus Christ—or 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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We’ve got a BONUS week of our Mentoring Recap–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. John 13:34-35, John 15:12-17, Romans 12:9-13 The Big Idea: Be…
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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.