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We are warriors for a “heavenly kingdom” that’s at war with actual enemies in a fallen, worldly kingdom. We’re not playing defense, we’re on the offense, “tearing down strongholds” and “taking captive our thoughts”. (2 Cor 10:3-5) We lay down our lives for our enemies’ salvation, but we also must protect the flock from wolves who seek to devour us as well. Being a well qualified “warrior” for this kingdom takes great wisdom, training, and Godly character. We’ll discuss it all here in this category – everything from how we battle selfish desires, like porn, that would destroy us, to false profits preaching bad doctrines. For a complete description of our categories, check out the Categories page.
Peace is something many of us seek in this world. How does God promise us peace? Where can we find it? Where does peace come from? As a fruit of the Spirit, we are given peace unlike what the world can experience.
In our “selfie society” today, single guys are dealing with not only normal website porn but also seeing girls they know through SnapChat & other outlets. It can be really hard on our hearts and minds as men of God! Here are four super practical and powerful solutions for combatting this ever present temptation in our lives!
In a world full of court rulings, ISIS beheading videos, and our own indwelling sin, the Church needs to hear the message of Hebrews afresh. The author of Hebrews gives us many arguments for why we should feel encouraged to persevere!
Luke 6:43 – “No good tree bears bad fruit, nor does a bad tree bear good fruit” Galatians 5:22-23 is one of the most memorized scriptures in the bible. This scripture speaks of the fruit that comes out of being part of Jesus and having the Spirit within. It lists many different flavors of the “fruit” that should be produced … View More
As a former DJ and a musician, Andy gives us an honest, insightful, and deeply challenging look at the music we listen to and how it both reflects what is in our heart as well as enforces what goes into it. You cannot read this without being challenged!
The greatest commandments. The first fruit of the Spirit. Love. But are we loving as God actually commanded us to? What does it mean to truly have “love” as a fruit of the spirit? How does this play out in our lives? Nolan examines some key Bible verses that help us begin to understand what this really looks like.
What is the role of a pastor during the week? First and foremost, the life of the minister is the life of an Intercessor. Ministry starts on our knees.
Since we’re talking, – just you and me – and I want to be really honest with you, I need to tell you that we gotta talk about some stuff.
Stuff like nudity, sex, hook-ups, pornography and all that stuff. Yea, the stuff your “christian friends” call “lust”.
Porn addiction is common battle for all men of all ages and places in life – more common than we admit. This short video and message from Jimmy Needham and Desiring God gets it right on the only answer for winning this battle. Let’s hear your thoughts and stories!
“My little children, I am writing these things to you so that you may not sin.” -1 John 2:1
Why would the author of 1 John say this? “So that you may not sin”. What about grace?
Doesn’t grace cover our sins, and thus it does not matter if we sin?
Even if we truly love Jesus, live by faith, and soak up grace like a dry sponge to water, why pursue a change in the way we act?
Men of God want to be like our brother, and God, Jesus. Like him, we should build people up and point them to God rather than gossip, slander, and tear people down. We should point people to God in everything we say and take part in.
Anthony begins to examine the aspects of a Godly man and how these are drastically different from the boys our society works to produce.
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In 1521, one man feared God more than he feared men. He changed the church and all of history for you and I. April 18th is the anniversary for the day in which Martin Luther stood before a council of both church and government, and declared, “Here I stand.” We can learn much from his boldness.
We would all be better men (and women) to listen to the message attached to this post, read the words, and know the story of a man who was called by God to be bold enough to defy everything he knew for the conviction of God’s word in his life. Plus I’ll tell you how you can get a free ebook and other resources.
On The Majesty’s Men here, we try to be very clear that we are open to conversation and input from everyone, from any denomination set of beliefs. However, we also have a fairly general, yet firmly planted, conviction of beliefs ourselves.
One of these, is that scripture, the Bible, is God’s word to us in written form. We believe that it does have the power and authority in our lives to direct our lives and thinking, decide our lives and thinking, and thus change our lives and thinking.
We believe it is infallible, without error in it’s teachings, and so we stand on it above all authorities of man. For myself, it is easy to take this thinking for granted, but it actually hasn’t always been this way.
It took the bravery of one man who read the scriptures for himself, prayed like a mad man, sought out God for his strength, and decided that he would do God’s will (as he understood through scripture, prayer and circumstances), and he would face the hatred and life threatening backlash of the men and the church he would stand against.
Many of us have heard some about the Reformation, but before the reformation started, Martin Luther stood on this day and said,
“Unless I am convinced by Scripture or by clear reasoning that I am in error – for popes and councils have often erred and contradicted themselves – I cannot recant, for I am subject to the Scriptures I have quoted; my conscience is captive to the Word of God. It is unsafe and dangerous to do anything against ones conscience. Here I stand. I cannot do otherwise. So help me God. Amen.”
I hope and pray to have the courage it would take to be a man like this. I have admired Martin Luther’s words for most of my life, but I want to know more about his actions as well. It’s easy for us to hear words and get all excited, but the power is when we take actions that stand for the words we believe.
I want to be that kind of man, and I want to know those kind of men.
May we be men of courage! Take stands for the truth! It has nothing to do with not being scared; it has everything to do with being obedient!
I have many books on Martin Luther’s life. There is much to learn from the man. Here are a couple top-notch free resources to start:
Another great book is The Heroic Boldness Of Martin Luther (ePub) at Ligonier Ministries.
An excellent documentary has come out in recent years as well, which you can rent or purchase here: Luther: The Life and Legacy of the Germon Reformer
There are dozens of other excellent biographies, books, videos, documentaries from this great man of faith and courage. These are just a few that can get you started.
Any other resources you’d recommend? I’d love to hear if any of you grab these resources and then what you think of them! Let’s hear it in the comments below!