Deuteronomy 10:12-16; John 3:1-7, 14-15; Titus 3:4-7

February 26, 2010 Pastor Marcus J. Serven

Men’s Leadership Advance

Session #1 – (Friday 7:00-9:00 PM)
Key Illustration: the Battle for Iwo Jima & the “Beachhead model” for the Christian Life

Introduction:

We are discussing “The Battles that Men Fight” at the Men’s Advance this year. Specifically, we are looking at these seven battles: Community, Spirituality, Humility, Maturity, Identity, Purity, and Duty. The first of these battles that we will examine is Spirituality. It is a bit of an awkward term, but it refers to awareness of sin, dependence upon Jesus Christ, and a life changed by God’s grace. Now, let me ask you a very important question—“What kind of man will you be?”

§ Will you be a selfish man who lives only to satisfy himself?
§ Will you be an immoral man whose behavior is conformed to the world?
§ Will you be a driven man who pridefully builds his own kingdom?
§ Will you be a spiritual man who loves God and his ways?

This is an important question—“What kind of man will you be?”

1. A Spiritual Man is…One Who is Deeply Aware of his Own Sin

2. A Spiritual Man is…One Who is Utterly Dependent Upon Jesus Christ for Eternal Life

3. A Spiritual Man is…One Whose Life has been Profoundly Changed by the Grace and Mercy of God

The Main Point of this Talk:

Titus 3:5 “He saved us, not because of good works done by us in righteousness, but according to his own mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewal by the Holy Spirit.”

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Introduction:
In this sermon Elder Bill Potter addresses the battle of “Community”. Many men feel that they must manfully strive to overcome the challenges of life in complete isolation from one another; and so they purposefully disconnect themselves from all other Christians. God does not reward this attitude of independence and a life of stoic solitude. Instead, he has not only put us into our families, but he has also put us into the “Body of Christ”—Christ’s Church. We are part of a community of believers who are bound together, and we must stay connected with the brethren. The Lord strengthens his church as be “bear one another’s burdens” (Galatians 6:2) and as we meet together on a weekly basis for worship (Hebrews 10:24-25).

The Main Point of this Talk:
Hebrews 10:24-25 “And let us consider how to stir one another up to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near.”

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Men’s Advance: Join us at CFC for the 2010 Men’s Advance w/ Elder Bill Potter and Pastor Serven speaking on the theme: “The Battles that Men Fight” (Feb. 26-28, 2010). Also, a dinner & concert for families will be held on Saturday night w/ Nathan Clark George! Sign-up now to take advantage of the early-bird price!

Upcoming Events:
Jan. 29th - Westminster Presbytery Mtg. in Belleview, FL
Feb. 7th - Fellowship Meal following the worship service
Feb. 11th - Meeting of the Overseeing Session (7PM)
Feb. 26-27th - Men’s Advance w/ Bill Potter in Troy, MO
Feb. 28th - Fellowship Meal after the worship service

Special Events in 2010:
Mar. 5-6th - CHEC Family Economics Conf. in Colorado
Mar 20th - Liberty Day w/ Dr. Paul Jehle in Chicago, IL
June 22-23rd - CHEF Conf. w/ Ken Hamm in St. Charles
Aug. 13-16th - CHEC/VF Father & Son Conference in CO
Oct. 25-30th - Film Academy & SAICFF in San Antonio