IronMen of God

IronMen of God - May 2025 CoffeeSpeaker: Carlos MartinezTopic: 2 Corinthians

IronMen of God - April 2025 CoffeeSpeaker: Frank ForemanTopic: 1 Corinthians

IronMen of God - March 2025 CoffeeSpeaker: Kyle CousinsTopic: Galatians

Dave Collins teaching IronMen Connect | 03/14/251. Please note: Paul, acting as the Holy Spirit is leading the repentance and renewal2. Putting yourself in the place of Philemon and needing to forgive someone: Have you ever been offended or betrayed by somebody and have yet to forgive them in your heart? (Keep in mind that they don't need to ask for forgiveness and you don't need to speak it. But you do need to make that decision in your heart)3. Acting as Onesimus - Asking for forgiveness: Is there somebody that you have offended in your life and you have not spoken to them about it, avoiding the situation/embarrassment?

Ken Sandon teaching IronMen Connect | 3/7/251. If you were Philemon and were faced with Onesimus's offenses, What would be your first response toward him seeking forgiveness? Why even forgive?2. How are our individual responses different in the Spirit vs.  our  responses in the flesh?3. What is the proper way to respond  to forgiveness given what Jesus said in Matthew 18:22 to forgive 70 x 7. Where and how do we find the inner spiritual strength to forgive someone who has offended you, your family, and your church?

IronMen of God - February 2025 CoffeeSpeaker: Troy SchmidtTopic: Philemon

Josh Steele teaching IronMen Connect | 2/21/251. How should we be living in preparation for the return of Jesus? What are practical ways to ensure we do this?2. How can we practically encourage and remind one another of this hope in times of difficulty?3. Who is someone in your life that would benefit from hearing these words of encouragement? Take time to pray for these individuals.

Sonny Zentmeyer teaching IronMen Connect | 2/14/251. What is one way you have personally experience God's love in your life?2. What is a practical step you can take this week to grow in brotherly love?3. How does your marriage (or closest relationships) reflect the love of Christ, and where can you improve?

James Zimbardi teaching IronMenConnect | 2/7/25

IronMen of God - January 2025 CoffeeSpeaker: Dr. George CopeTopic: 1 & 2 Thessalonians

Grayson Stallings teaching IronMen Connect | 1/17/251. What spheres of influence do you have entry into that your pastor does not have?2. What opportunities exist today where you can act out your faith in your workplace?3. What are ways you can infiltrate and change these spheres of influence for the Kingdom?

Tim Smith teaching IronMen Connect | 1/10/251) Have you ever been on a journey, a path in life that you were certain was the right road, only to find that you were wrong and God had to force a personal, course correction?  How did you handle it?  What did you learn?2) What do you think was going through Saul's mind as he went from spiritual darkness to physical blindness, and then to the point of seeing God in Christ for the very first time and having his spiritual and physical eyes opened?3) Are there people in your life who you know are perhaps “religious” yet are walking in spiritual blindness?  How do you think you can help them see the light of Jesus?  Are you willing to accept the fact that it could be you?

John Dapkus teaching IronMen Connect | 1/3/251) What were you doing before you met Jesus that Jesus could have used for his glory (and not your glory)?2) When was the first time you realized you weren't OK with God? What did you do about it3) Has God ever told you that you were “kicking against the goads”? How long did it take you to surrender?

IronMen of God - December 2024 Coffee Speaker: Josh Taylor Topic: Impacting the World

Scott Michael teaching IronMen Connect | 12/13/24 1. Have you ever tried to push your own agenda onto Jesus?2. Do you find it difficult to recognize the people that God has placed in your life as spiritual authority?3. Are you ever tempted to believe that you have anything apart from Jesus? 

Gerald Winburn teaching IronMen Connect | 12/6/24 1)      What will you be remembered for in your life with Christ?2)      Speak about your life experience along the line of Judas and his life with Jesus.3)      If you could go back in time and speak to Judas, what one thing would you tell him about yourself?

IronMen of God - November 2024 Coffee Speaker: Patrick Gibson Topic: Fatherhood and Mentorship

Ken Hatcher teaching IronMen Connect | 11/15/24 1. Are there areas in my life where I'm seeking recognition rather than serving for God glory alone?2. Who are the ‘behind the scenes' people in my life, and how can I honor and encourage their contributions?3. How can I follow Simon's example by serving humbly and faithfully, even when no one is watching?

Shawn Szydlik teaching IronMen Connect | 11/8/24 1. Since following Jesus, what is the biggest ‘ah ha' moment that you experienced that changed your perspective and understanding in your walk?2. When God reveals wisdom to you, when this wisdom challenges your beliefs/perspective, how have you dealt with those challenges? Ignore them? Put them off to the side and eventually forget? Dive into the Word and/or prayer? Seek guidance?3. What are ways you could challenge yourself and your perspective to deepen your understanding and relationship with Christ?

Tom Smothers teaching IronMen Connect | 11/1/24 1) Simon was called Simon the Canaanite or Simon the Zealot. When people are identifying you, what description are you best known by?2) What are you best known to be a zealot / or zealous for?3) Are you willing to die as Simon the Zealot was for his cause?

Jack Levine teaching IronMen Connect | 10/18/24 1.     Talk about an area of your life when you were impatient with God's timing.2.     What are some ways you can guard your heart and BUILD YOURSELF UP to live more for God?3.     What are some times in your life where you had “TALIA” moments, even though you know God, you didn't trust Him with the outcome of a tough storm in your life,  and how can you be prepared to deal with "storms of life" differently in the future?

Curt Myhre teaching IronMen Connect | 10/4/24 1. Will you continue to show up?2. What is your question for Jesus?3. Who, in your life, is your Thaddaeus?4. Do you overlook your Thaddaeus?

IronMen of God - September 2024 Coffee Speaker: Randy Alligood Topic: Emotional and Mental Well-being

Steve Chong teaching IronMen Connect | 9/20/24 1.    Think of a person who played a significant role in your evangelism or discipleship.  What character qualities did that person possess that enabled him or her to be successful?2.    What character qualities do you possess that would enable you to influence another person in a similar way?3.    Do you know someone you can evangelize or disciple by using your gifts and experience?4.    Will you pray for an opportunity to use your gifts to influence someone God puts into your path or from your circle of friends and family?5.    What will your spiritual legacy be?  After you die, will you be remembered as a disciple of Christ?

Randy Killian teaching IronMen Connect | 9/13/24 1.) Jesus granted access to himself, however the apostles responded to HIS invitation. Share briefly the time that you responded to the call and the circumstances surrounding that decision.2.) After the decision to follow Jesus he invested in them by sharing himself, teaching and giving them direction. Who has invested in your spiritual growth and to whom are you investing into? What does that investment look like?3.) Can you communicate times of inexpressible joy in your life?

Enrique Jograj teacing IronMen Connect | 9/6/24 1. How have obscure people shaped your life? Explore how seemingly insignificant encounters or relationships have had a profound impact on your life. Discuss specific examples and how these interactions have influenced your choices, beliefs, or perspectives.2. Why are obscure people essential to society? Consider how diverse perspectives and experiences contribute to a more vibrant society.3. Discuss how obscure people, often from marginalized or underrepresented groups, can offer unique insights and challenges to the status quo.

IronMen of God - August 2024 Coffee Speaker: Rick Steinberger Topic: Relationships and Community

Bill Wagner teaching IronMen Connect | 8/16/24 1. How has God met you and replaced your doubt with faith? 2. How have the names you've called yourself impacted you? 3. How has Jesus shown you grace?

Larry Queen teaching IronMen Connect | 8/9/24 1 - Do you find Thomas' doubt, or doubt in general, to be a sin? What other factors might need to be present to make it a sin? 2 - Is there a part of you that you have outgrown but it still sticks with some people - maybe even yourself? How can 2 Cor 5:17 help you overcome that? 3 - What does Jesus' treatment of Thomas in John 20 teach us about how we are to forgive others? Is there someone in your life who needs you to show them this level of love, grace and forgiveness?

Jesse Stanley teaching IronMen Connect | 8/2/24 Why do you think the Bible offers so little information about the apostles? In what ways have you focused on the dangers instead of the mission? How have you seen Jesus bring you back to your feet and into His Light?

IronMen of God - July 2024 Coffee Speaker: Chuck Carter Topic: Work and Stewardship

Bob Troxel teaching IronMen Connect | 7/12/24 1.  What are you doing to pursue the study of God's Word?  If you feel you need help or guidance in this area, talk to your tablemates and mentors to get help. 2.  Are there any doctrines or issues of theology that are bothering you right now?  If there are, what are you doing to resolve those questions? 3.  What is the next step for you in your growth in understanding Scripture?  (For example, are there important doctrines you don't yet understand, or questions you need answered?  Do you need to grow in your ability to disciple and teach?)

Bob Troxel teaching IronMen Connect | 7/5/24 1.  How has your life been transformed by the gospel?  More specifically, what is God doing in your life now as part of his transforming work?2.  Have you taken the importance of forgiveness to heart?  Do you have people in your life that you need to forgive, and if so, what are you doing about it?3.  Do you have a burden for the lost?  More importantly, what are you doing to minister to and reach the lost in your family and this community?

IronMen of God - June 2024 Coffee Speakers: Phil & Priscilla Fretwell Topic: Purity and Sexual Integrity

Tom Heffern teaching IronMen connect | 6/21/24 Dig deep,  what are your worst prejudices?  How has that affected a relationship or a situation where you realized you were wrong? Have you ever felt like someone or some group was prejudice against you?  How did you react?  Were you able to disarm or dismantle the situation? When we realize our own prejudices, what are some ways we can disarm/dismantle our own thoughts and feelings and show God's light?

Chad Prilliman teaching IronMen Connect | 6/14/24 Give an example of sincerity in your life. How might someone cultivate sincerity in their own life? How can we recognize/hold accountable our sincerity/motives in how we encounter others?

Jason Walker teaching IronMen Connect | 6/7/24 1. How can Nathanael's love for the Scriptures inspire us in our daily Bible reading and study?2. Share a time when reading the Bible provided clarity or comfort during a difficult situation. How can we make our study more intentional and less routine?• What practical steps can we take to encourage and hold each other accountable in our scriptural study and application? How can we support each other in this journey?

IronMen of God - May 2024 Coffee Speaker: Kent Sterchi Topic: Marriage and Family

Rodney Green teaching IronMen Connect | 5/17/24 1. Can you put aside your practical mind and lay hold of the supernatural potential of faith? If yes how, if no Why not? 2. How are you similar or different from Phillip? How do those attributes impact your faith?

Eric Menegat teaching IronMen Connect | May 10, 2024 1. Think of a time you have allowed doubt to weaken your faith? 2. Have you ever felt the Holy Spirit move you?3. What area of your life do you need to strengthen your faith?

IronMen of God - April 2024 Coffee Speaker: Kenny Ortiz Topic: Spiritual Growth and Discipleship

Sonny Zentmeyer teaching IronMen Connect | 4/12/24 1. In what way like John, do you think God may want to change your heart? 2. What ripple effect could this have in your marriage, your home, your workplace? 3. What needs to happen in order for you to introduce the power and intimacy of praying together with your bride?

Austin Arthur teaching IronMen Connect | 4/5/24 1. There is a biblical difference between modesty and confidence. Do you struggle with one or the other? Reflect on this question and discuss among the table.2. Jesus said that he who seeks to be first, will be last in the Kingdom of God. He taught that we must be servant leaders who decide to sit at the lesser spot of the table and “wash the feet of others”. Think of a person in your life that does this sort of leadership well. Discuss this person with the group for reason to inspire each other toward the example.3. Gratitude is probably one of the most important qualities of Humility. Think of a person in your life that deserves your gratitude. Do you show your gratitude enough? Discuss this among the table, what you do right in this regard and how can you do more if you feel there is room to improve.

IronMen of God - March 2024 Coffee Speaker: Dan Holland Topic: Leadership and Servanthood

Ken Sandon teaching IronMen Connect | 3/15/24 1. Tell of a time when after doing a Good Deed for someone, you had the opportunity to do the Good Work of sharing Christ with them!  2. How does a Good Deed open the door for the Good Work? 3. The Gospel is a Spoken Message. How did Andrew use miracles to get the message across? How do we use Good Deeds for the same purpose?

Steve McIntosh teaching IronMen Connect | 3/8/24 1.  What do you believe is your God-given passion, and purpose in life?2.  If you knew you couldn't fail and would have the necessary resources, what would you do?  Be specific.3.  What is your most meaningful and positive life experience, and why does it mean so much to you?

Dave Collins teaching IronMen Connect | 3/1/2024 1. James was one of the “sons of thunder“, known for his overzealous passion. Give an example of when you expressed a similar behavior, well intended, but in the flesh, not Spirit led.2. The apostles spiritually matured over time through the refining fire of the Holy Spirit. Give an example of how you have changed through your relationship with Christ.

IronMen of God - February 2024 Coffee Speaker: "Cowboy" Don McIntyre Topic: The Image of God and Manhood

Guy Nichols teaching IronMen Connect | 2/16/24 1)     How do you describe in your own words what commitment, love, and sacrifice mean to you?2)    How do you exhibit these three virtues in your daily life?3)    What is the secret for accomplishing these three virtues in our lives?

Chris Severance teaching IronMen Connect | 2/9/24 1) Are you willing to be used of God for his purposes in 2024? And how are you answering God's call of YOU to meet the needs of the 21st Century culture of today? 2) Honestly, are you actively participating in the reaching and studies set forth for IronMen of God for 2024? 3) Do you have obstacles in your life by way of your own habits and hangups that present your fruitfulness and effectiveness in serving in the Kingdom work? And are you wiling to name them and come to repentance now to be fully used to fulfill God's purpose for your life?

Don Stanton teaching IronMen Connect | 2/2/24 1. How do you speak up about faith even when it is uncomfortable or seems silly?  2. How do you teach others about JESUS CHRIST?  3. How do you show Humility?