Pastor Mark: Real Men

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Have you ever known a woman (or man) who hated authority and loved control? With them, it may go beyond nature and tendencies and could be the demonic spirit of Jezebel empowering this person. In this sermon, Pastor Mark shows 29 clear signs that you're dealing with someone with the spirit of Jezebel.

The spirit of Ahab works in men to make them passive, fearful and weak. Do you know any guys like that? Listen to learn the 28 signs of the Ahab spirit.

Have you noticed that our culture is filled with passive men and controlling women? What you may not know is that these demonic movements are empowered by the Jezebel and Ahab spirits, who have been at work since the days of Elijah. In this sermon, Pastor Mark tells that the story of Elijah gives context for real men, especially those who may struggle with the Ahab spirit and leave themselves vulnerable to the Jezebel spirit.

Most men probably don't have a problem feasting. From Super Bowl parties to Thanksgiving dinners, gluttony is one of the most celebrated sins of our day. On the other hand, even too much of a good thing can become a god thing. Learn from Pastor Mark how to feast (and fast) in a healthy way, like Jesus did.

If you think journaling is just for girls, think again. As a man, it is important to write down plans and prayers so you can process them with God. And as you reflect more on your life, you'll also find a desire to serve others more like Jesus did.

In this exclusive, never before aired Real Men’s talk, Pastor Mark discusses what it really means to be a man. Learn what it takes to follow God through the different stages of life, from boyhood to mature manhood.

As there is a growing epidemic of men not working while others are completely burned out, Pastor Mark preaches on the need for men to both work hard and Sabbath well.

Pastor Mark preaches on the spiritual disciplines of prayer and activism and how the two go together. Like in bow hunting, prayer is the "pulling back" and activism is the "firing forward" and, as with all spiritual disciplines, we see both modeled in Jesus' life.

Pastor Mark preaches on the spiritual disciplines of silence and speaking, preaching that there is a time for both in each of our lives (Ecclesiastes 3:1,7).

Pastor Mark preaches on the spiritual disciplines of solitude and fellowship, showing that Jesus both got away from crowds for solitude with his Heavenly Father and fellowshipped with large and small crowds as well as individuals.

In the first sermon from the "Spiritual Disciplines for Regular Guys" series, Pastor Mark preaches on the spiritual disciplines of study and obedience and how, if men read the Word and obey what it says, their lives will be radically changed.

In this sermon from Act Like a Man: Real Men 101, Pastor Mark preaches on the fact that Jesus was both a lion and a lamb and how men can follow in His example as a lion for their family and a lamb with their family.

In this sermon from Act Like a Man: Real Men 101, Pastor Mark preaches on having a covenantal relationship with wives and kids rather than a contractual relationship.

In this sermon from Act Like a Man: Real Men 101, Pastor Mark preaches on how men can love their wives the way God designed and intended.

In this sermon from Act Like a Man: Real Men 101, Pastor Mark preaches on how we can be good stewards if we handle the money God has entrusted to us in a godly way.

In this sermon from Act Like a Man: Real Men 101, Pastor Mark shows that men (and women) are creative because we were created by a creative Creator God. In that, Christians can still be creative but not in the way that the world oftentimes views and defines creativity.

In this special guest talk from Real Men by Pastor Mark's oldest son Zac, he focuses on 1 Corinthians 4:14-21 and how identity, leadership, teaching, and worship are key to men of all generations.

In this sermon from Act Like a Man: Real Men 101, Pastor Mark preaches that Jesus worked, so men should follow in His example, and that God made men to work, even though work is now cursed after the Fall. Ultimately, men are called to work for themselves and for their families and work will continue in the Kingdom because our work is part of our worship.

In this sermon from Act Like a Man: Real Men 101, Pastor Mark shares that true wisdom comes from the Holy Spirit and that the Holy Spirit matures men in wisdom to be like Jesus Christ.

In this sermon from Act Like a Man: Real Men 101, Pastor Mark shows that everyone everywhere is always worshipping something and that, as children of God, men (and women) are called to worship their Heavenly Father by the Spirit through the Son. Get a limited-edition Real Men t-shirt that represents the heart of Real Men, which is to build men up to bless women and children. Grab yourself a Real Men t-shirt here: https://store.realfaith.com

In this kickoff to the Act Like a Man: Real Men 101 series, Pastor Mark tells the difference between sex, gender, and sexuality according to the Word and the world and that God made men to act like men, knowing and owning their identity in Christ.

In this special Real Men, Pastor Mark has a conversation on family and generational legacy with his dad, sons, and son-in-law.

In this Real Men sermon, Pastor Mark uses several references from Genesis to show how God intends for men to honor their wives and daughters.

In this sermon, Pastor Mark uses Genesis 12, 20, and 26 to show that, oftentimes, sons follow in their father's footsteps, for good or bad, while encouraging men to lead a life that follows God so that sons (and daughters) follow in that same path of relationship with the Lord.

In light of the recent US Supreme Court leak of the possible overturn of Roe vs. Wade, Pastor Mark shares this topical sermon with 23 different Scripture verses giving reasons why true Christians must oppose abortion.

In this Real Men sermon, Pastor Mark compares and contrasts Lot and Abraham's families and how two believing families took two completely different paths. This talk, based in Genesis 18-19, will be extremely practical for teaching men how to lead their families, even in an unbelieving world.

Have you ever wondered what the will of God is for your life and the life of your family? In this Real Men sermon, Pastor Mark uses the story of Abraham as the basis, preaching on the fact that God reveals Himself to us through both general and special revelation.

In this Real Men sermon, Pastor Mark uses Melchizedek, who is said to be a prophet, priest, and king as the basis for men to look introspectively at their strengths and gifting in these three areas.

In this talk from Real Men, Pastor Mark explains that, as head of household, Abraham's sin affected his entire family. However, he also had the opportunity to repent, leading his entire family in repentance.

In this Real Men sermon, Pastor Mark starts with the premise that, if a family line is a chain, there are four types of men - first links, strong links, weak links, and broken links. He then looks at the lives and families of Adam, Noah, and Abraham, showing how they and their sons fit into certain categories. This talk will be extremely practical and will help you determine what type of link you are in your generational chain.

In this talk from Real Men, Pastor Mark shows six different areas where God delivered Abram, who later became Abraham - from a bad father, culture, cult, marriage problem, death, and, ultimately, legacy.

This practical talk for men from Pastor Mark highlights the life of Noah and how, when storms come, men need to have the same priorities Noah did to weather the storm.

In this Real Men sermon based in Genesis 5, Pastor Mark preaches on the multiplication of mankind, how healthy family governance functions much like the Trinity, and 10 benefits of proper patriarchy.

This Real Men sermon from Pastor Mark based in Genesis 3 will be helpful for men in recognizing how the Fall impacts their lives and relationships today as well as helpful, practical tips for leading and decision-making for their families (or future families).

In this very practical talk for men based in Genesis 2:24-25, Pastor Mark expands upon Pastor Jimmy Evans' "4 Laws of Love" and how they can benefit and transform any marriage.

In this special episode of Real Men, Pastor Mark sits down with former Arizona Supreme Court Justice Andy Gould, who is currently running for attorney general, for a conversation on faith, family, and freedom.

In this Real Men talk based in Genesis 1:1-25, Pastor Mark preaches on the idea of God's blessings woven throughout the book of Genesis, helping us to focus on our own blessings and how we can, in turn, bless others.

This incredibly practical talk from Pastor Mark will help men (and anyone) navigate the holiday season, which can often be a complicated and stressful time.

In this talk from Real Men, Pastor Mark gives 4 lessons we can learn from James, Jesus' brother, that men can apply in their own lives.

In this talk from Real Men, Pastor Mark uses James 4:6 as the background for discussing humility in Jesus’ life and how humility will be beneficial in our own lives.

Pastor Mark uses James 3:15 as the background for this practical sermon for men, comparing the characteristics of living Kingdom Down vs. Hell Up.

In this talk from Real Men rooted in James 3:10, Pastor Mark talks about the difference a man can make in his family and his legacy by blessing vs. cursing others

In this talk from Real Men rooted in James 2, Pastor Mark gives five reasons why men often choose judgment over mercy and 6 reasons God would want men to choose mercy over judgment.

In this talk from Real Men, Pastor Mark teaches from James 1:19-20 how men can negatively affect both themselves and those they love through anger.

In this Real Men sermon based in James 1:9-18, Pastor Mark gives wisdom and encouragement on finding joy in our own trials so we can encourage others through theirs.

In this Real Men season kickoff, Pastor Mark preaches from James 1:1-8 on having joy in the midst of trials.

Using Romans 12:17-21 as the basis for this talk from Real Men, Pastor Mark gives a five-point list on why men can't let "it" go and how they can work towards health and healing to ultimately let "it" go.

Using Romans 12:17-21 as the basis for this talk from Real Men, Pastor Mark gives a five-point list on why men can't let "it" go and how they can work towards health and healing to ultimately let "it" go.

There are several myths that surround the idea of worship, especially for men, and in this talk from Real Men based in Romans 1, 11 & 12, Pastor Mark breaks down a few of the top myths and then describes the difference between non-Christian and Christian worship.