Small group

Proud Men, Humble Men

Proud Men, Humble Men James 4:6 “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.”   We all live on a spectrum from humble to proud Humility is not thinking less of yourself. Humility is thinking of yourself less. Humility lets God be the center of your life, and leaves room for others with … Read more

Real Men: Living Hell Up vs Heaven Down

James 3:15 This is not the wisdom that comes down from above, but is earthly, unspiritual, demonic. Hell Up                                                                      Kingdom Down earthly, unspiritual, demonic                                  from above vile practice                                                               good conduct/pure boast                                                                          works in the meekness of wisdom disorder                                                                      peaceable bitter jealousy                                                           gentle false to the truth                                                       open to reason unspiritual … Read more

Men Who Bless, Men Who Curse

James 3:10 From the same mouth come blessing and cursing. My brothers, these things ought not to be so. Covenant Heads – Adam brought the curse, Jesus blessed us by becoming cursed for us Cursing – negative binding over others to bring harm (“accursed” “woe”) Enemy Unchangeable – Satan first mention of a curse in … Read more

When Men Must Choose Between Mercy and Judgment

James 2:1,5,13 “My brothers…Listen, my beloved brother… judgment is without mercy to one who has shown no mercy. Mercy triumphs over judgment.” “Mercy and compassion denote care, concern, and empathetic feeling for another person. In the Bible, mercy and compassion are most perfectly demonstrated and characterized by God’s own merciful and loving care for his … Read more

When Men Must Choose Between Mercy and Judgment

James 2:1,5,13 “My brothers…Listen, my beloved brother… judgment is without mercy to one who has shown no mercy. Mercy triumphs over judgment.” “Mercy and compassion denote care, concern, and empathetic feeling for another person. In the Bible, mercy and compassion are most perfectly demonstrated and characterized by God’s own merciful and loving care for his … Read more

Encouraging Others Through A Trial

Hebrews 12:1-3 let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God. Consider him who endured from sinners such hostility against himself, … Read more