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Session 10: Sharing My Faith – Authentically Helping Others Change Their Lives
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Matthew 28:18-20, Acts 1:8, Romans 1:16, 2 Corinthians 5:11-21, John 15:8, 16-17 Every man knows he should share his faith with others who do not know Christ. As one man said, “Sharing my faith scares and intimidates me.” But that doesn’t mean it doesn’t weigh on him. That’s why he and other men want to…
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Why Did Jesus Miraculously Feed 5,000—If It Really Happened?
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John 6:1-15 Do the miracles of Jesus make it easier or harder for you to believe? It seems logical that it would be easier to believe miracles if they were repeatable—for example, the feeding of the 5,000. But is that really true? Join Patrick Morley as we explore the driving force behind this miracle, its…
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Your (Imperfect) Faith Is Enough
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John 6:15-21; Matthew 14:24-33 How do you react when your faith is tested? Many of us start out feeling like, “I got this,” only to quickly wonder, “What was I thinking?” It can make you a little gun shy to take big risks for your faith. Peter probably had that exact feeling as he started…
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Why The Cross?
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John 19:30; 1 Corinthians 2:2; Colossians 2:13-14 The point of Christianity is not proper ethics or treating people with kindness. It’s not about feeding the poor or healing the sick. Christianity is about the cross. The cross is where God incarnate humbled himself, paying a debt he didn’t owe for people who didn’t deserve it.…
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Who is Jesus Christ? [Patrick Morley]
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The Big Idea: The best person to answer questions about Jesus is Jesus. John 1:1-14, Colossians 1:15, 2:9, Hebrews 1:3, John 10:30, 14:6, 9 Jesus Christ is easily the most interesting, unique, revered, admired, worshiped, misunderstood, disrespected, ridiculed, and talked about man of all time. What we know about Jesus dwarfs what we know about…
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An Unexpected Messenger with an Unexpected Message
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The Big Idea: Jesus is rarely who people expect him to be. John 1:14-28 Jesus’ arrival in the public eye was heralded by his wild cousin, John. Called “John the Baptist,” his rough exterior hid a profound understanding of exactly who Jesus was. Join us as we hear the first words publicly proclaimed about Jesus…
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Can We Believe in Miracles [Patrick Morley]
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The Big Idea: Miracles release faith, so boldly explain them—don’t explain them away. John 2:1-11 Many consider the miracles charming, antiquated myths. In fact, you yourself may find them somewhat embarrassing, or feel a need to explain them away. But without miracles—the virgin birth, the resurrection, walking on water, and turning water to wine—what’s left?…
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“Scary” Jesus Disperses Crowd at Shopping Mall [Patrick Morley]
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John 2:12-17 EVERYTHING Jesus did then applies now. In today’s passage Jesus cracks a whip and clears out an emporium of merchants and bankers. They were just trying to help people get what they needed to make their offerings and sacrifices to God. So why the “scary” Jesus? What made him so upset? And how…
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Jesus Knows You
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John 2:18-25; 1:12, 6:64, 7:3-5, 16:30, 21:15-17 How many people really know you? Most of us are careful about what we let other people know about us. Whether we are afraid of what they would think of us if they knew certain things, or might even use it against us, men in particular tend to…
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“Cryptic” Jesus Clarifies Our Message [Patrick Morley]
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John 3:1-21, 20:30-31 I suspect we both would have liked Nicodemus. Jesus certainly did! Who do you really care about who, like Nicodemus, just can’t grasp or accept the whole “Jesus” thing? In this lesson we’re going to drill down on how we can simplify our mission with those people. Join Patrick MorleyJesus Unfiltered Session…
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Why God DID NOT Send Jesus [Patrick Morley]
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John 3:17-21, 1 Corinthians 3:11-15, 5:9-13 The world’s already ugly enough without Christians piling on. But is that just an opinion? What does the Bible say? In this lesson we’re going to see that the world doesn’t need to be condemned (and you’ll clearly understand why). It needs to be saved. You may think, “Well,…
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Jesus is the Headliner
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John 3:22-36; Genesis 24:27,34; 1 Cor. 4:17 John the Baptist’s disciples had a problem. Their boss was getting quite a lot of notoriety with his powerful message. Wherever he went, crowds gathered to listen to him challenge them to repent of their sins and look for the Messiah. But now, Jesus was beginning to get…
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Jesus in the Courtroom [Zach Van Dyke]
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Zachariah 3:1-5 Have you ever stood before a judge in a courtroom? Whether you were guilty or not, it can be a scary place to stand. As men, we often find ourselves on trial in our workplaces, in our homes, and even within our own minds. If Jesus is merely an example of how we…
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How You Can Easily Tell Anyone About Jesus [Patrick Morley]
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John 4:27-38 All of us know we should share our faith openly and often. But it’s an easier idea to explain than execute! What can we do if we don’t feel qualified to introduce people to Jesus? Is there a workaround? The Holy Spirit has preserved the story of the woman at the well for…
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The Bible Guides Me
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The Big Idea: The Bible guides me to truth. Every time. Do you feel like your life is full of questions that you don’t know how to answer and decisions you don’t know how to make? Where did we come from? What happens when I die? How do I love my wife better? How can…
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The Skeleton Key to Biblical Manhood
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The Big Idea: A group, a Bible, and serving someone else will solve 90% of my problems. You love Jesus. Great. But if loving Jesus by itself was enough to achieve biblical manhood, you would’ve arrived a long time ago, right? So what’s really going on, and what can we do about it? The solution…
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4 Contrasting World Visions
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The Big Idea: My belief system is perfectly designed to produce the results I’ve been getting. As we kick-off the Challenge 2 in The Journey to Biblical Manhood entitled, “The Gospel: Build a Firm Foundation in the Faith,” I thought a good place to start would be contrasting the four visions of the world we…
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Introducing the Spiritual Disciplines
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The Big Idea: Disciplines are how I release the power of God into my everyday life. James 4:8, Psalm 19, Romans 1:20, Psalm 8:3-4 A man said, “Do me a favor. Tell me how to be good. I already know how bad I am.” Spiritual strength, like surgical skill or athletic excellence, requires training and practice.…
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Stewards of the Mysteries of God
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The Big Idea: Your faith is screaming to be lived out! If you had the cure for cancer, would you keep it to yourself? If a person walked up behind you entering a building carrying a heavy box, would you let the door close on her? If a child in a store was 42 cents…
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God Has a “Personal” Ministry Just For You
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Big Idea: I will feel most alive when I’m doing the works God created me to do. Ephesians 2:4-10, Matthew 28:18-20, Galatians 2:10 Romans 12:3-8; 1 Corinthians 12:1-31; Ephesians 4:11-13; 1 Peter 4:9-11 We all know we are created to serve—to make a difference, right? But did you know that God actually has a “personal” ministry…
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A Puzzle Needs All Its Pieces
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Big Idea: My mission is my unique fit into God’s people and plan. 1 Corinthians 12:27-31 No puzzle is complete until the last piece goes in. The picture is incomplete, unfinished. Likewise, the body of Christ is not complete without all of its pieces. Join us to learn why your contribution to Church is so…
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Finding Your Ministry Niche
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BIG IDEA: When I am filled to the overflow I can’t wait to give it away. John 15:1-17, Philippians 2:13 What’s their secret? Why do some men leave such a big crater for Christ, while others bump along barely getting by? You may be surprised at that the answer! Join us as we learn where…
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The Care and Feeding of a Pastor [Dr. Joel Hunter]
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The Bible speaks of pastors as a gift, and spiritual leadership not only as a responsibility but a joy. We are admonished to pay attention to them so that their leadership is a joy, and they are admonished to lead by example with eagerness. Join Pastor Hunter as he helps us understand a little more…
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Understanding Integrity From God’s Perspective
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Luke 16:10-12, Job 2:3-10, Galatians 5:16-17, Mark 12:13-14, Genesis 39:6-10 We all have hopes and dreams. But what if you’re unwittingly sabotaging those hopes and dreams? Wouldn’t you want to know what’s holding you back, and how to correct it? Join Patrick Morley as we learn more about how we can live as men of…
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The Writing on the Wall (Collin Outerbridge)
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The Big Idea: Your days are numbered. Your stuff is temporary. And your decisions matter. Men, we’ve got some big questions to answer in our own lives. What walls have we built up? Where do we find our comfort and identity? Join Collin Outerbridge as we study Daniel 5 and examine the parallels between a…
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Broken Wings, A Warming Hut, “I Care” [Patrick Morley]
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Big Idea: Men will decide if our Christianity is “real” based on how well we love them. John 13:34-35, 1 John 4:20-21, 1 Peter 5:6-10, 2 Corinthians 1:3-11, Galatians 6:1-5 When a man shows up for your small group, why did he do that? What do you think just happened? What is the problem he…
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What We Learn About Leadership From Jesus [Patrick Morley]
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Mark 9:33-37, 10:35-45, Matthew 23:1-12, Luke 22:24-27 The Big Idea: Everything I need to know about leadership I can learn by staring at Jesus. Three things make it difficult to talk about leadership. First, the subject is so broad that we tend to talk in “glittering generalities” rather than get down to specifics. Second, many…
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Jesus Picks Unremarkable Men To Do Remarkable Things [Pat Morley]
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BIG IDEA: The more unremarkable I am the more God can get the glory when I do remarkable. Mark 3:13-19, Acts 4:1-13, 1 Corinthians 1:26-2:5 Were you ever the kid who got picked last for a team, or didn’t get picked at all? Jesus did the exact opposite when he picked his core leadership team.…
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Why Your Leadership Style Should Be Dying
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The Big Idea: Servant leaders give their lives to helping others really live. Ephesians 5:25; Matthew 16:24-26; John 13:1-15 What makes a great leader? The world will tell you it’s about winning – achieving your own victory or helping others achieve it for themselves. But the hallmark of a servant leader is not winning, it’s…
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Why Are Christians So Convinced Christianity Is Special? [Patrick Morley]
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The Big Idea: My motivation for outreach: I am so staggered by the love of Jesus that I can’t keep it in and be happy. Romans 5:8, Matthew 9:36, 18:14, Mark 10:21, Luke 13:34, Luke 19:41, 1 Timothy 2:3-4, 2 Peter 3:9, Lamentations 3:33, Ezekiel 33:11, John 11:25-27, 2 Corinthians 2:14-5:21 In every generation, the…
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You Too Can Be Fired Up About Witnessing! [Patrick Morley]
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The Big Idea: My motivation for outreach: I am so staggered by the love of Jesus that I can’t keep it in and be happy. Acts 1:8, 8:1, Matthew 9:36, 18:14, Mark 10:21, Luke 13:34, Luke 19:41, 1 Timothy 2:3-4, 2 Peter 3:9, Lamentations 3:33, Ezekiel 33:11, John 11:25-27 Bill Bright, founder of Cru, often…
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We’re Not Drunk! We’re Just Talking About Jesus!
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The Big Idea: Just tell the story of Jesus and what he has done in your life. Acts 2:6-7, 13-40 Jesus is amazing. Following him makes sense. Everything about him screams: “Son of God! Savior! Messiah!” But the disciples had a problem that we still face today. If you haven’t experienced Jesus firsthand, the people…
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1st Step: What Does God Want You to Do?
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The Big Idea: The first step to every great outcome is to imagine its possibility. The challenges you face look and feel overwhelming. You’re not sure what to do. Or if it would make any difference if you did. Or whether it’s even worth the effort. But if you DID know what to do, and…
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Is America Ripe for Another Great Awakening?
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The Big Idea: Only God can send revival but we can hasten the day through humble repentant prayer. It gets pounded into our heads every day: “We are a divided nation.” Even if that’s not as true as some would have us believe, it does seem to dominate public discourse. Where is Christianity in all…
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What Separates a Successful Leader From One Who Fails?
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Big Idea: Successful leaders, they have no illusion about what it takes for people to adopt change. Why do some men just get a better result? We want to give God all glory and credit, of course. But the Holy Spirit usually does his best work when people know what they’re doing–whether that’s piloting a…
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Manhood Demonstrated
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The Big Idea: We can pursue, protect, and produce because Jesus has pursued, protected, and produced for us. What does manhood look like in real life? How do you know if the way you are living your life will really make a difference in the end? The scripture shows us not only what a man…
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Man in the Mirror 30 Year Bible Study Reunion
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For 30 years Patrick Morley has been leading the Man in the Mirror Weekly Bible Study and today we honor his commitment to see mens’ lives changed by the power of the gospel. But he could not have done it without the faithful men that came along side of him. Today we say thank you…
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Fulfilling God’s Plan For Your Life
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The Big Idea: I want to be so utterly convinced I am doing God’s will that I wouldn’t change a thing. One day St. Francis of Assisi was out hoeing a row of beans when a passerby asked, “What would you be doing right now if you knew this was the last day of your…
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Becoming The Man People Turn To When Life Gets Too Weird
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The Big Idea: Walk in the world like a priest, and there are many of us. We’ve been looking at how we can keep ourselves straight, even as the world gets more and more weird. But what about the people around us? Where can they turn when their lives start getting a bit too weird?…
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How You Can REALLY Make A Difference
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The BIG IDEA. To be a Christian is to love everyone and want God’s best for them. Imagine your neighbor. He knows you’re a Christian. You know he’s not. He’s constantly testing your patience, puts everything you say under a microscope, and needles you for “believing” whenever he gets a chance. Or maybe it’s a…
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Did Someone Tell You Christianity Was Going To Be Easy?
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The Big Idea: Because God is faithful, I can do my best in the midst of suffering. Maybe you heard it at a youth camp, or in a sermon, or from a well-meaning friend: Becoming a Christian is great! It solves all your problems and makes life so much easier! Here’s the truth: Christianity is…
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Leadership Now!
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In extraordinary times, extraordinary leadership is needed. All times are extraordinary! Today Peter talks about the singular importance of leadership and how godly leadership affects God’s flock, Christ’s church, His body which is to be at point for extending the Kingdom of God in our day and age. Dr. Pete Alwinson talks about a subject…
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Habit #6: Spiritually Happy Men Are “Part” of a Church
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The Big Idea: Don’t be estranged from your Father because a few siblings let you down. Most of us have heard someone say, and many of us have said ourselves, “I know I should be more committed, but I just don’t feel challenged and inspired by church. Besides, I’m getting everything I need in my…
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Holy Incompetence!
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The Big Idea: I am free! I can quit the spiritual rat race and trust the Holy Spirit to make me more like Christ. “If I hear one more sermon about how there’s nothing I can do to earn my salvation…” Have you heard this before? Maybe thought it yourself? While we can all use…
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How One Cup of Coffee Can Change the World
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The Big Idea: Discipleship is one man caring enough about another man to help him build a relationship with God, a worldview that’s biblical, and a lifestyle worthy of Christ. Let’s presuppose that, like Peter, James, John, Paul, Timothy and others, you’re a true believer that making disciples is the main work of a Christian.…
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Next Step Triple Threat
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The Big Idea: Be a friend. Pray. Serve. Give. The challenge in the previous message, “How a Cup of Coffee Can Change the World”, was to begin the process of engaging another man in conversation and begin to get to know him. Great. Now what? Introducing the Next Step Triple Threat. Like the great “Read Option”…
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Getting a Man to Say Yes
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The Big Idea: An intentional spiritual friendship is built over time. It’s a relationship, not a transaction. So how exactly do men develop relationships? We tend to bond in shared experiences (verses shared conversations), and there’s a definite progression. You can see it in the way that Jesus built a seemingly random group of strangers…
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The Indispensable Necessity of Connecting Men to Church
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The Big Idea: A real man invests in his church, then helps other men do so as well. Many men today consider church to be optional or a low-priority item on their list. But after you connect with a man who wants to grow in Christ, the reality is that it will be impossible for…
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A Men Reaching Men Celebration!
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The Big Idea: It takes a man to teach a man to be a man. Men are often frustrated because they know “what” needs to be done, but not “how” to do it. That’s why in this series we focused on proven, easy-to-execute ideas to reach other men. And it’s working! You guys have gone…
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How Men Deny Jesus and What We Can Do About It
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The Big Idea: Men deny Jesus when they value something else more than they value knowing Him. Peter hit rock bottom after having perhaps the worst 24 hours in history. While we may not face the drama he did, all of us are tempted to deny Jesus in big and small ways. We may not…
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.