SynopsisTranscriptDownloadsSynopsis Throughout our lives we are given names. Names that sometimes we live up to and names that we fall under the weight of. Some names are painful and have brought shame. And others give us a glimpse of hope of who we will one day be. So how do we begin to see our [...]
SynopsisTranscriptDownloadsSynopsis The Big Idea: What one bottleneck, if removed, will most accelerate you toward your goal? A lot of people were genuinely enthusiastic when you first shared your vision. They, too, shared the ache of your burden. So they joined your movement, and you got started with a big bang. The early wins were intoxicating. [...]
SynopsisTranscriptDownloadsSynopsis The Big Idea: Expect opposition.Trust God.Take responsibility. It was looking so good. Great vision. A dedicated team. An awesome plan. Enough resources to get started. A quick win (or two). Everyone had such high hopes. And then, it started: the resistance. Some came from genuinely concerned people. Of course, there were a few grumps [...]
SynopsisTranscriptDownloadsSynopsis The Big Idea: Dream unbelievably big, but start believably small. It's your burden. But you've been successful to find others who share not only your pain and burden, but also your vision. You've assembled the right team, the right plan, and the right resources. But you can't rebuild the whole thing in one fell [...]
SynopsisTranscriptDownloadsSynopsis The Big Idea: We are now the ones reporting this good news of great joy for all the people. I hope you are filled with the joy of Christmas, but Christmas also magnifies the pain of the human heart. In this lesson, against the backdrop of desperate times, we’ll unpack the explosive, mind-bending headline [...]
SynopsisTranscriptDownloadsSynopsis The Big Idea: Preparation without prayer is presumption. Likewise, prayer without preparation is presumption. You feel the weight of a heavy burden. Maybe it’s the nation. But it could be your marriage. Or your business. Maybe it’s you. Whatever’s troubling you, it’s just not working. Something has to change. It’s time to rebuild. Let’s [...]
SynopsisTranscriptDownloadsSynopsis 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, [...]
SynopsisTranscriptDownloadsSynopsis 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 [...]
SynopsisTranscriptDownloadsSynopsis The Big Idea: Where God has made you responsible, you need to move to make the unfruitful fruitful. Would you say that most men have a good understanding of what a real man is and how to become one? Do you? Many men today feel unfulfilled because they are pursuing a false version of [...]
SynopsisTranscriptDownloadsSynopsis The Big Idea: Don’t be shocked when people act in a way consistent with their beliefs. Just share the truth in love. Are you frustrated with the beliefs and actions of those around you? When Paul arrived in Athens, he found a city full of disparate belief systems and worldviews. Some mocked him as [...]
SynopsisTranscriptDownloadsSynopsis The Big Idea: Fighting against sin allows Christ to do for us what we could never do for ourselves. Why do so many men seem to be living mediocre lives, trapped in complacency, addiction, and compromise? Why is it so easy for men to “just get along” being nice guys but not really living [...]
SynopsisTranscriptDownloadsSynopsis The Big Idea: The greatest mission to which a man can aspire is to be a disciple-making disciple. How do you think you will be remembered? How do you want to be remembered? In this final "5 Weeks To Live" message, we're going to explore God's way to do something great with your life. [...]
SynopsisTranscriptDownloadsSynopsis 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 [...]
SynopsisTranscriptDownloadsSynopsis The Big Idea: The turning point of our lives is when we stop seeking the God we want, and start seeking the God who is. Imagine the doctor just told you, "I'm sorry, but you only have five weeks to live." What would be important to you? What would you want to do, and [...]
SynopsisTranscriptDownloadsSynopsis 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 [...]
SynopsisTranscriptDownloadsSynopsis 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 [...]
SynopsisTranscriptDownloadsSynopsis The Big Idea: After God, but before all others, make your wife your top priority. What is your wife’s greatest need? What does it look like to be your wife’s best friend? These are questions we’ll be answering in this message. PLUS you’ll walk out with some very practical “deposits” you can immediately start [...]
SynopsisTranscriptDownloadsSynopsis The Big Idea: The turning point of our lives is when we stop seeking the God we want, and start seeking the God who is. Imagine the doctor just told you, "I'm sorry, but you only have five weeks to live." What would be important to you? What would you want to do, and [...]
SynopsisTranscriptDownloadsSynopsis 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 [...]
SynopsisTranscriptDownloadsSynopsis 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 [...]
SynopsisTranscriptDownloadsSynopsis Do men really lead their wives and families any more or do wives do most of the family leadership? In a world that’s growing progressively against Christian themes, how can our marriages last and make a difference? Dr. Pete Alwinson continues 1st Peter and talks about how Gospel-produced resilient marriages are more powerful and [...]
SynopsisTranscriptDownloadsSynopsis The BIG IDEA. Real manhood follows full surrender. We can all agree that it's tough for many men today to figure out how to keep their priorities straight in this weird world. There are so many distractions that pull at us, and so many forces trying to influence the direction we go. Do you feel [...]
SynopsisTranscriptDownloadsSynopsis The Big Idea: Live such a good life that people know where to turn when Rome burns. In Gibbon's Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire, Francis Schaeffer found five attributes marked Rome at its end: a growing love of show and luxury, a widening gap between the very rich and very poor, an [...]
SynopsisTranscriptDownloadsSynopsis 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 [...]
