Men's Ministry | Southeast Christian Church

Justin Thomas, a previous Table Leader at Man Challenge, is moving with his family to do ministry in Liverpool, England. In this short interview, Justin shares the story of how God called him to obedience in this way, what it means to “do missions,” and how every man can take their next step of faith toward God who is faithful. Recorded October 2020. 

John 17:1-8 (Mason Bramer, Sam Reader, Joe Donaldson) “The hour has come” for Jesus’ atoning death and resurrection. So, He runs to His Father in prayer, in which He prays for Himself, His disciples, and future believers. This week we’ll look at Jesus’ prayer regarding Himself, which could leave us as readers thinking Jesus as a bit conceited or even a megalomaniac. Yet, we find that His prayer is...

John 16:25-33  (Mason Bramer, Chris Burke, Tony Weedor) Jesus continues his final discourse with His disciples before He leaves the world to go to the Father promising both strife and peace. Again, He prioritizes prayer in His name, and brings clarity to the disciples and us by speaking about the Father’s love, the trouble that comes with living “in this world,” and the hope Jesus offers to t...

John 16:16-24 (Mason Bramer, Chris Burke, Tony Weedor) Still teaching his disciples, Jesus speaks figuratively about His ensuing death and resurrection. In doing so, He makes them aware of the grief they will face, but the inevitability of that grief being turned to lasting and full joy. The same way birth is a painful process that ends in great joy, Jesus’ atoning death is excruciating for both H...

John 16:1-15  (Mason Bramer, Chris Burke, Tony Weedor) Jesus has just let His disciples know that hard times are ahead for both Himself and His followers. Now, He reminds those with Him that He’s departing from them to return to the Father (after his death and resurrection). Yet, rather than being filled with sorrow, Jesus promises that it will be better for them that He go, because then the...

Joh 15:18-27 (Senior Pastor, Kyle Idleman & Men's Ministry Leader, Ronnie Cordrey) Jesus helps his disciples - and all Christians today - come to terms with the reality of what following Him will incur. Jesus says, “A servant is no greater than his master.” Meaning, Christ-followers will experience the hostility from others that Jesus did, as well as the meaningful life-change in others that J...

John 15:14-17 (Ronnie Cordrey, Sam Reader, Chris Burke) Last week we learned that we are to love others the same way Jesus perfectly loved us: selflessly, humbly, entirely. In the verses studied this week, Jesus continues by identifying the purpose for this unselfish love. Namely, “to bear fruit.” So, as Jesus concludes His vineyard metaphor, we will see this week the calling to be a friend of God...

John 15:9-13 (Ronnie Cordrey, Sam Reader, Chris Burke) Jesus moves out of the realm of metaphor and brings to the forefront His perfect love for us. Again, Jesus uses few words to portray the weighty realities of His commitment to us evidenced by His sacrifice for us, our love for Him expressed in our obedience to Him, and His eternal, unshakeable joy becoming our own everlasting joy. This week we...

John 15:5-8 (Mason Bramer, Sam Reader, Chris Burke) Jesus reiterates much of what was discussed in last week’s passage, but these verses highlight the realities of judgment, prayer, identity, and glory. This week we’ll look with a practical lens at what it means to abide in Christ, and for Christ to abide in you. Recorded August 2020. 

John 15:1-4 (Mason Bramer, Sam Reader, Chris Burke) While speaking to His disciples, Jesus uses a metaphor to help them understand who He is (the True Vine), who His Father is (the Gardener), and who we are in relation to them (the branches). While simple, Jesus’ words here are also profound, as they give purpose to humanity, meaning to suffering, and clarity to who Jesus claims to be. Recorded Au...

Galatians 6:1-10 (Mason Bramer & Sam Reader) As Paul concludes his writing to the churches in Galatia, we see God’s will for the people of God to bear one another’s burdens. Yet, this is more than a platitude. God exhorts His people to do good together, as well as to do good for one another. This week, we will learn about both what and who God has called us to! Recorded March 2020. 

Galatians 3:23-4:7 (Matt Raegan) Further imprinting what true Christian identity is, Paul declares to believers that, "in Christ Jesus you are all sons of God, through faith" (Galatians 3:26 ESV). So, this week we'll explore the realities of being a son of God the Father.  Recorded February 2020. 

Galatians 2:15-21 (Ben Cross) After reminding the Galatians of his authority as an Apostle, Paul dives right into the issue at hand. In Galatia, there were leaders claiming that to be a Christian, one must add to their faith in Christ specific religious adherence to the Law.  Their equation was "Jesus + works = earning God's love."  Paul corrects this view, reminding them that we are jus...

Mark 15:21-39 (Mark Scott) Finally, it seems the story of Jesus of Nazareth has come to an end, as He is crucified by the Romans outside of Jerusalem. The details of His last moments reveal the excruciating agony and abandonment He endured. Yet, a torn curtain in the Temple and a proclamation by a Roman soldier that surely Jesus was the Son of God uncover that this supposed ending is truly only th...

Mark 14:32-42 (Mason Bramer) Jesus, aware of His impending arrest and murder, comes before the Father in the Garden of Gethsemane. He prays to God, asking if there could be any other way to restore the relationship between man and God, but submits Himself to obeying the Father, trusting it is for the ultimate good. Recorded February 2020. 

Mark 9:33-37 (Tim Hester) After an argument amongst the disciples regarding "who was the greatest," Jesus places a child before them. He states that in the Kingdom of God the first are those who place themselves last as servants of others, particularly serving those of lowly status. Recorded February 2020. 

Mark 8:31-38 (Charlie Vittitow) Jesus announces to those close to Him that He is going to suffer, die, and rise again. Peter attempts to correct Jesus, who in response gathers a crowd and announces the cost of following Him. This week, we'll investigate what it means that whoever loses his life for Jesus' sake will save it. Recorded January 2020. 

Mark 4:35-41 (Chris Burke) Jesus & His disciples find themselves in a boat during a storm that is threatening to sink them. After questioning Jesus' care for them, the disciples are awestruck as He calms the storm with His voice. This week, we will join the disciples' response to Jesus' powerful actions, asking, "Who is this?" Recorded January 2020. 

Mark 2:1-12 (Ronnie Cordrey) A group of men carry their paralyzed friend to the feet of Jesus, overcoming some significant barriers in the process. Assumedly, it was their hope that Jesus would heal the paralytic of his ailment, but to the surprise of everyone present, Jesus’ first action is to forgive the sins of their friend. Doubting his ability, some religious persons question Jesus, “Who can...

Chris Burke interviews ESPN sportscasters Jimmy Dykes regarding his faith and his recently released book, "The Film Doesn't Lie: Evaluating Your Life One Play at a Time."  Recorded April 2020. 

1 Peter 4:12-5:14 (Mason Bramer, Sam Reader, Chris Burke) Peter closes his letter to the “chosen exiles” in Asia Minor, and to us by equipping us to suffer well, to lead and be led well, and to be humble and sober-minded in light of our enemies. He inks his final words, “this is the true grace of God. Stand fast in it.”  Recorded June 2020. 

1 Peter 3:8-4:11 (Mason Bramer, Sam Reader, Chris Burke) Peter continues his exhortation to those God’s chosen people, living as exiles, with regard to suffering while living for God. Humility, unity, love and other calls make clear Peter’s intent: to help us look at Jesus, and look like Him. This week we learn about the importance of being able to defend our hope in Christ, but the equally vital...

1 Peter 2:13-3:7 (Mason Bramer, Sam Reader, Chris Burke) In his letter to those suffering for their faith in Christ, Peter shifts to practical ways that they ought to live in the contexts of their relationship with government, those whom they serve, and their spouses. Yet, all of this pragmatic guidance comes through the example of the Suffering Servant, Jesus Christ, who suffered for and served o...

1 Peter 1:13-2:12 (Mason Bramer, Sam Reader, Chris Burke) After defining the identity of the recipients of this letter as “chosen exiles”, Peter begins to help these Christians be who they are. Moving from description to prescription, Peter gives four overarching commands in this section meant to help believers live according to their calling: 1) set your hope on Jesus’ grace 2) be holy 3) love on...

1 Peter 1:1-12 (Mason Bramer, Sam Reader, Chris Burke) One of Jesus’ closest friends during his earthly ministry was a man He called Peter. Decades after his time spent alongside the Lord, Peter penned a letter to a group of “exiles” who are far from the geographical foundation of the Church. These exiles were not only far from home, so to speak, but experiencing immense suffering. Yet, Peter remi...