SynopsisTranscriptDownloadsSynopsis The Big Idea: The more we grasp just how much Jesus really cares, the more robust will be our joy. Are you a basically unhappy man who occasionally experiences joy, or a basically joyful man who occasionally experiences sadness? We will all feel what C. S. Lewis called "stabs of joy" in our circumstances, [...]
SynopsisTranscriptDownloadsSynopsis The Big Idea: Let us learn to distrust any confidence that does not depend entirely on the Holy Spirit. No one ever thinks they'll be the one who falls away, but could it happen to you? Or is it happening now, or already happened? When Jesus predicted that all the disciples would fall away, [...]
SynopsisTranscriptDownloadsSynopsis The Big Idea: The key to embracing God’s will is to fully surrender any will of my own. Many soldiers and martyrs have gone fearlessly to their deaths. But in today’s passage, Jesus underwent a moment of unrivaled agony and suffering. What was happening that was so extraordinary? What does it mean to us? [...]
SynopsisTranscriptDownloadsSynopsis The Big Idea: If God allows you to be betrayed, how can you handle it so that Christ is glorified? King David expected his enemies to oppose him, but it really got to him when betrayed by his friends. He was devastated. For there to be a betrayal there must first be someone you [...]
SynopsisTranscriptDownloadsSynopsis The Big Idea: Mistreatment is God teeing up opportunities to show the world there really is a difference. Unfair mistreatment is so pervasive. Between our relationships and transactions, most of us get mistreated all the time. We have quite an example for how to get back at those who mistreat us. No man was [...]
SynopsisTranscriptDownloadsSynopsis 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 [...]
SynopsisTranscriptDownloadsSynopsis The Big Idea: Everyone betrays Jesus for money, but it’s what we do next that counts. Not even an atheist would ever name his son Judas! Judas is synonymous with betraying Jesus for money. Yet at some point, haven't we all betrayed Jesus for the same reason? So what's the difference between Judas and [...]
SynopsisTranscriptDownloadsSynopsis The Big Idea: Every form of truth requires some form of faith. From his verbal exchange with Pilate, we learn something explicit about the nature of Christ's kingdom we would otherwise not know. Join us as we delve into why some men are so conflicted about the truth, what we know that's true about [...]
SynopsisTranscriptDownloadsSynopsis The Big Idea: Once a man is willing to compromise his integrity, anything can happen. We all get caught up in situations where we know the right thing to do, but we're conflicted. That's the situation in this lesson. Join us as we learn something about Jesus that we would otherwise never know. We'll [...]
SynopsisTranscriptDownloadsSynopsis The Big Idea: Suffering unjustly reminds us of Jesus’ pain & purpose. You might be feeling hopeless or desperate right now. Maybe your family is suffering, you've lost your job or a relationship you value is damaged inadvertently. Maybe there are things going on in the culture that are making you feel marginalized...or just [...]
SynopsisTranscriptDownloadsSynopsis The Big Idea: Am I where I’m supposed to be? Am I doing what needs to be done? Is this where I can do the most good? What did a lifelong criminal dying on a cross next to Jesus see that was so powerful he felt compelled to plead, "Jesus, remember me when You [...]
SynopsisTranscriptDownloadsSynopsis The Big Idea: Any gospel without suffering is a gospel without Christ. No one wants to suffer. You’d be nuts if you did. In fact, it’s normal to do everything humanly possible to seek the abundance promised by Jesus. But a gospel without suffering is a gospel without Jesus. In this lesson, we explore how [...]
SynopsisTranscriptDownloadsSynopsis The Big Idea: What stirs you so deeply that you can no longer remain silent? Our nation is falling apart morally. Few would disagree. But what can you do? No doubt the early disciples were thinking similar thoughts and asking similar questions at the murder of their Leader. Now we come to His burial. [...]
SynopsisTranscriptDownloadsSynopsis The Big Idea: Jesus defeated death and sets me free from my sin. The story of Jesus' execution, burial, resurrection and bodily existence post-execution is a public narrative. Literally dozens of people saw him die and saw him alive again. In this message, Man in the Mirror vice president Brett Clemmer looks at the [...]
SynopsisTranscriptDownloadsSynopsis The Big Idea: What changed their minds then is what will change our minds now. Long before we get to the "meaning" of the Resurrection, the bigger issue for most of us was, or is, "Did it actually happen?" It's natural to have doubts. But whatever they are, they're probably mild compared to the [...]
SynopsisTranscriptDownloadsSynopsis The Big Idea: In my greatest disappointment Jesus gives me the biggest surprises. After Jesus' death, two of his followers left Jerusalem to go to a nearby town. Soon, a stranger joined them as they walked. They told him the story of the last few days, the death of their beloved rabbi and friend, [...]
SynopsisTranscriptDownloadsSynopsis The Big Idea: Even if I die, God is still in control. We’ve all lost confidence in leaders because we think they let us down—whether a boss, pastor, or elected official. That’s to be expected. You may have even been the leader who went through, or is going through, such a crisis. But what [...]
SynopsisTranscriptDownloadsSynopsis The Big Idea: Jesus will keep on showing up. That’s what he does. Even after he died, Jesus just keeps on showing up. If the disciples thought they were sharing a hallucination, Jesus repeated appearances should convince them that he is really alive! Jesus always shows up – if you’re super emotional like Peter, [...]
SynopsisTranscriptDownloadsSynopsis The Big Idea: Jesus wants to heal our most broken places so we can be completely His. Jesus fights for his friends. In John 21, Jesus renews and restores the disciples so they can live the great adventure he set before them. In this message, we’ll learn how He can do the same for [...]
SynopsisTranscriptDownloadsSynopsis The Big Idea: Our work for God (making disciples) will always be a reflection of our walk with God. Why do we feel so much pressure—and guilt— when we hear Christ’s command to “go and make disciples?” Actually, you’re probably already doing a lot more than you think! In today’s lesson we’ll explore what [...]
SynopsisTranscriptDownloadsSynopsis The Big Idea: The more consciously you witness in the power of the Holy Spirit, the more consistently you will see lives change. In His final messages, Jesus told the disciples to carry on His mission—to go and make disciples. But Jesus apparently knew that wouldn’t be enough. I agree. In a career that [...]
