Romans 12:12 be constant in prayer. Ephesians 6:18 praying at all times in the Spirit Colossians 4:12 Continue steadfastly in prayer 1 Thessalonians 5:17 pray without ceasing Prayer is a lightning rod for the angry man At the family homestead w/my grandma as a boy Prayer is a release valve for the pressured man Hot … Read more
God is Your Father, Not Your Master Galatians 4:6-7 And because you are sons, God has sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, crying, “Abba! Father!” So you are no longer a slave, but a son, and if a son, then an heir through God. God as Master vs. … Read more
Romans 5:3-5 Not only that, but we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope, and hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who has been given to us.Suffering spiritual, mental, emotional, … Read more
Sociologists tell us that the average person interacts with 500-2000 people a year. Not only do we manage our relationships, but also our family & extended family. The Ugly – Evil People Romans 1:28-32 since they did not see fit to acknowledge God, God gave them up to a debased mind to do what … Read more
Fathers in the Faith Romans 4:9, 11-12 faith was counted to Abraham as righteousness…The purpose was to make him the father of all who believe without being circumcised, so that righteousness would be counted to them as well, and to make him the father of the circumcised who are not merely circumcised but who also … Read more
Sinner vs Saint Who Do You Think You Are? Secular – self-image, self-esteem Christian – identity – 1. who God is, 2. who you are, 3. who others are One thing that changes everything When you know who you are you know what to do I am ________________? Position – in family, in company, in … Read more
Blessed Men · Why/How 2020 is the best & most blessed year of my life Blessings of the Bible Romans 3:1-2 Then what advantage has the Jew? Or what is the value of circumcision? Much in every way. To begin with, the Jews were entrusted with the oracles of God. · God is our Father … Read more
God is Father, you are son (personal) Father leads you in relationship (personal) Father wants you to lead others in personal relationshipsAs men, we are led by rules so we lead by rules Sports, military, work Men lead others as they are led (rules not relationships) =Results: win at sports & work but lose at … Read more
Freshman year state baseball playoffs – critic & coach saying same thing Men – most powerful people in your life were your critics & your coaches A Critic Romans 2:1 Therefore you have no excuse, O man, every one of you who judges. For in passing judgment on another you condemn yourself, because you, the judge, … Read more
Heart, Soul, Mind, Strength “And one of the scribes came up and heard them disputing with one another, and seeing that he answered them well, asked him, “Which commandment is the most important of all?” Jesus answered, “The most important is, ‘Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. And you shall … Read more
Online (including sr. pastors) –Like Daniel in Babylon, Jesus disciples sent out teams, you need brothers for the battle Last week’s kickoff Men new to the valley got connected Men got their first Bibles Men got engaged Men had a child Men who are older picked up guys who are younger Men prayed with their … Read more
Real Men Vision We have employers, job placement, investment, realtors, mortgage brokers, theologians, evangelists, prayer partners, workout buddies, hunters, fathers, grandfathers, brothers etc. all here to help =Godly/healthy leaders of self, family, business, ministry, community Romans 1:1–7 (ESV)1 Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle, set apart for the gospel of God, … Read more