SynopsisTranscriptDownloadsSynopsis 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 [...]
SynopsisTranscriptDownloadsSynopsis 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 [...]
SynopsisTranscriptDownloadsSynopsis 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 [...]
What prompted the three wise men to update their passports and travel to Bethlehem to worship an infant child? What prompts men to seek Jesus today, and is it different or the same? In this special Christmas message, we will look at how the Lord guided the wise men, and how he guides men today. [...]
SynopsisTranscriptDownloadsSynopsis 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, [...]
SynopsisTranscriptDownloadsSynopsis 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, [...]
SynopsisTranscriptDownloadsSynopsis 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, [...]
SynopsisTranscriptDownloadsSynopsis 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 [...]
SynopsisTranscriptDownloadsSynopsis 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, [...]
SynopsisTranscriptDownloadsSynopsis 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 [...]
SynopsisTranscriptDownloadsSynopsis 1 Peter 4:12-19, Romans 5:3-5, James 1:2-4, 2 Corinthians 12:7-10, Romans 8:18-23, Psalm 118:24, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, Psalm 119:67-75, 2 Corinthians 11:23-30 Suffering is part of the deal. Fortunately, the Bible doesn’t try to pretend suffering doesn’t hurt or that it’s something good. But the Bible does teach us to be joyful when we’re [...]
SynopsisTranscriptDownloadsSynopsis Big Idea: Suffering will force you to change your perspective (or at least examine it). 2 Corinthians 4:16-18 When we suffer, we often ask the question, “Who is to blame for my suffering?” And we might answer, “Someone has wronged me.” Or, “I have caused my own suffering.” Or even, “God has either caused my [...]
SynopsisTranscriptDownloadsSynopsis Big Idea: When temptation comes, RUN. If it catches you, RESIST. If it defeats you, REPENT. If it gloats, REMEMBER the Gospel: “It is finished.” (REPEAT) James 1:13-15, Proverbs 15:31-33; 19:20, Genesis 3 Every man has faced temptation. Sometimes we succeed in resisting it and sometimes we fail, often at the expense of our [...]
SynopsisTranscriptDownloadsSynopsis The Big Idea: Just do whatever love would do. Galatians 5:13-24, Romans 13:8-10, Matthew 7:12, 1 Corinthians 13:4-8, John 14:26 You already know if integrity was merely about getting the right information, we’d all have slam dunked this long ago! So what’s the problem? Is God’s moral code just a bridge too far? More [...]
SynopsisTranscriptDownloadsSynopsis 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 [...]
SynopsisTranscriptDownloadsSynopsis BIG IDEA: The Simplest Financial Advice Ever: Learn to Say “No” Genesis 41 Are you caught “up in the cycle of never quite having enough?” Do you feel like the end of the money comes before the end of the month? If you’re tired of constantly trying to catch up, join Brett Clemmer as [...]
SynopsisTranscriptDownloadsSynopsis Ecclesiastes 5:18-20, Luke 18:18-30, 19:1-10, 1 Samuel 16:7, 2 Corinthians 8:12, 9:6-11, Psalm 37:23-26 The Big Idea: Have you ever known a generous man who was not fundamentally happy with his lot in life? In this week’s lesson we’re going to explore the relationship between money and happiness. There is a connection, but it [...]
SynopsisTranscriptDownloadsSynopsis Matthew 6:19-34, Psalm 37:4, Proverbs 21:20, 13:4, 27:23-24, 1 Timothy 6:7-10, Ecclesiastes 5:10-11, Philippians 4:19 Can you explain money to a new Christian? For example, is it okay for a Christian to want to be rich? How does money threaten our relationship with Jesus, and how can we protect ourselves? Can we really trust [...]
SynopsisTranscriptDownloadsSynopsis 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 [...]
SynopsisTranscriptDownloadsSynopsis 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 [...]
SynopsisTranscriptDownloadsSynopsis 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” [...]
SynopsisTranscriptDownloadsSynopsis The Big Idea: How I do my work is my loudest voice. 2 Corinthians 5:11-20, 1 Peter 3:15-16, 1 Thessalonians 4:11-12, Jeremiah 29:7 When a man you know through work is hurting and all hope is lost, where can he turn? Will he turn to you? That’s what we all want, right? But how [...]
SynopsisTranscriptDownloadsSynopsis Big Idea: God calls us to be faithful,not successful. Colossians 3:23-24, Matthew 25:14-30 Work is a topic that doesn’t receive a lot Christian teaching. Which is ironic since most of us spend half our waking hours at work! Regrettably, most of us have had to cobble together our own “theology of work.” Perhaps that’s [...]
SynopsisTranscriptDownloadsSynopsis The Big Idea: I am an “ordained” ________. John 5:7, Psalm 8:3-6, Genesis 2:15, 3:17-19 As men, we love to work, and we love to spend ourselves in a worthy cause. But can these two ideas be combined? Can installing septic tanks or unclogging stopped up plumbing really make the world a better place? [...]
