Marriage and Men

Slightly convicting……

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More resources for Men:

1. Sermons

• Men and Masculinity – Proverbs is a book written by older men (particularly a father) to younger men (particularly a son) for the purpose of raising masculine men. (Proverbs)

• His Garden – King Solomon and his bride celebrated their love in the Song of Songs-and then he betrayed her hundreds of times over. The first day of a marriage is important, but not as important as the last day. (Song of Songs 3:6-5:1)

• The Sword and the Trowel – We must make sure to continually defend that which we’ve been called to build-whether it be our marriage, family, business, and/or ministry. (Nehemiah 4:15-23)

• Fall: God Judges – The story of our first father, the curse we’ve inherited and perpetuated, and the only hope for redemption. (Doctrine series)

• God’s Hand in Our Luck – Meet Boaz, whose masculine strength serves to protect and provide for Ruth from their very first providential meeting. (Ruth 2:1-13)

• Fathers and Fighting – How does the godly man respond when the world around him becomes complacent about parenting for the glory of the Lord? (Nehemiah 13:23-31)

• The Revelation of Jesus’ Sickle – God is patient and gracious, but one day Jesus will ride into battle to destroy sinners. The only thing that can save you is Jesus’ blood. (Revelation 14)

• Jacob Wrestles With God – God blessed Jacob, but their physical struggle demonstrates that God could have easily and justly harmed or killed him at any point. (Genesis 32)

• The One Woman Man – The qualifications for church eldership include helpful standards for all men, namely a commitment to one woman for life (1 Timothy 3:1-7).

2. Lectures

• Men and Marriage – Pastor Bill Clem addresses the married men at Mars Hill Church’s Basic Training event.

• Sex for Singles – Pastor Bill Clem addresses the single men at Mars Hill Church’s Basic Training event.

• Reverse-Engineering Your Life – What do you want your life to look like? It’s not going to happen by accident. Pastor Mark Driscoll explains how to be make a plan.

• Parable of the Talents – Pastor Jamie Munson draws stewardship principles from Matthew 25:14-30.

• The Biblical Mandate on the Man – Pastor Scott Thomas addresses church leaders at an Acts 29 event.

• The OX: Qualifications of a Church Planter – Pastor Mark Driscoll explains the work it takes to plant Jesus-honoring churches. It’s hard work, but it can change the world.

3. Video Clips

• Vegas Bachelor Party – Pastor Mark answers the question: “My boyfriend went to Vegas for a bachelor party. He went to a strip club. Do I have the right to be mad?”

• Boyfriends Fearful of Commitment – Pastor Mark answers the question: “I’m a single gal who’s dated guys who were physically ready for marriage but too fearful of commitment. Advice?”

• Confront Dad Who Looks at Porn? – Pastor Mark answers the question: “I suspect my 71-year-old dad is looking at porn. I’m afraid that if I bring it up it will hurt my mom. Any suggestions?”

• Ashley’s Advice for Daddies – Pastor Mark’s daughter offers tips for dads.

• Husbands Protect Their Wives – Biblical headship means “he gets hit by the car.” You make sure that she is safe.

4. Books and Articles

• Porn Again Christian – A free ebook that deals frankly with the topics of pornography, masturbation, lust, sexual sin, etc.

• Five Dangers for Young Men – 19th century preacher J.C. Ryle’s timeless advice for young men.

• Al Lobaina’s Blog – Life and times of a Christian soldier who served five years in the army with tours in Afghanistan and Iraq. (The Resurgence)

• Financial Training Articles – A series of posts that provide practical advise for building a budget, buying a home, creating a spending plan, etc.