Sat // Build :: Kingdom
But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. – Matthew 6:33 Within all of us is a hunger to belong, to be a part of something significant, to leave a legacy. These longings are hard wired into us. But the naturalness of the hunger […]
Fri // Steel :: Truth
Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free. – John 8:32 It is certain that you and I will navigate seasons that upend us. They will shake loose pretense and any facade that has been constructed to “get us by.” Those moments offer a truth about who we are, what […]
Week 5: Pride – the man who would be God
SUMMARY The center of sin is an unrelenting drive “to be like God.” And unredeemed, that drives us towards a lot of anger. In this teaching, Bill considers how pride draws to an unholy anger and how humility can diffuse it. Together we explore ways we can cultivate greater humility in our lives. Teacher :: […]
Week 4 :: Control – the man who yelled at his daughter
SUMMARY Ever get angry because you can’t control a situation? Where does that come from? In this teaching, Bill covers the topic of control, fear, death, and the resurrection. Our perspective on those things shapes how tightly we will hang on to the things and people we are trying to control. Teacher :: Bill Perkins […]
Wed // Grit :: Influence
Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ. – 1 Corinthians 11:1 “I’m not paid to be a role model, parents should be role models.” – Charles Barkley You’re right Charles, you’re not paid to be a role model. But you should be one anyway. And so should you and me. We should […]
Thu // Warrior :: Courage
Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. – Ephesians 6:10 Is there anything in your life that you can point to today, that requires you to lean full on into the Lord? That is, what in your life requires God to show up and demonstrate Himself strong? Daunting question isn’t it? […]
Sun // Sacrifice :: Exalt
Exalt the Lord our God and worship at his footstool; he is holy. – Psalm 99:5 On the edge of my seat, the game had my full attention. My team was down by 2 points and there was only 0.9 seconds left on the clock. The ball was inbounded, a quick 3 point shot…and made. […]
Week 2 :: Identity – the man with the hole in his face
SUMMARY Our identity shapes the expectations we have of others and ourselves. In this teaching, Bill covers the topic of identity and how we are new men because of Christ. He looks at how our anger can turn from something destructive to redemptive. Teacher :: Bill Perkins Date :: September 23, 2014 Location :: Grace Chapel […]
Week 1 :: Getting at the Core of Anger
SUMMARY Do you know what the top 5 things are that men get angry about? In this teaching, Bill Perkins considers those 5 things and how we can “lose our cool without losing control.” Teacher :: Bill Perkins Date :: September 16, 2014 Location :: Grace Chapel Download :: Notes / Video / Audio WATCH LISTEN
Tue // Fuel :: Word
For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing the soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. – Hebrews 4:12 For the word of God is alive. It might be ignored, disregarded, held in apathy…but that doesn’t […]