Piedmont Men of Steel

Men of Steel 8-18-25 Brother Lars Dunaway led the men in a message on seeking God in the storms life brings. The message focused on trials that are a normal part of life as a product of sin, how God always has a purpose in our trials such as drawing us close to Him and building character, and how God is faithful to teach us how to persevere. John 16:33 (NIV) - "In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the worldJames 1:2-4 (NIV) "Consider it pure......

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Men of Steel 8-4-25 Brother Jim Pike led the men this evening in a word on how different kinds of sin can lead to stress and anxiety. Causes such as sinful living, worrying about uncertainty, careless living, and seeking the easy path in life can distract your attention from God and thereby discourage and rob us of our faith and joy. Inversely, when we give our cares over to the Lord and live by His instructions, we can find relief from the stress and anxiety caused by sin. Genesis 3:7-107. At that......

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Men of Steel 7-28-25 Pastor Greg led the men this evening in a message on the nature of remorse compared to regret and how remorse can lead to repentance which can mend broken situations and bring both us closer to Christ as well as other people. In addition to scriptures, Greg referenced a quote from CS Lewis on the nature of repentance as a denial of self interest. II Corinthians 7:10For the kind of sorrow God wants us to experience leads us away from sin and results in salvation. There’s no regret......

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Men of Steel 7-14-25 Mike Garrison gave his testimony to the men this evening. In it, he described his life in and around church going through the motions until he reached a critical turning point where he asked himself for the first time whether he believed God is real. Through reading the Word of God and pursuing fellowship with other Christians, Mike was able to find the answers to his questions and come to salvation and relationship with the very real and true living God. Romans 5:6-11 NLT6. When we were utterly......

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Men of Steel 7-21-25 Steve Deaton provided the message this week with a testimony about the recent loss of his wife and her years long struggle with depression. Referencing the story of the possessed man in Mark 5, Steve compared the symptoms of depression to the negative influence of demonic possession and the supernatural connections between emotional and spiritual depression. He exhorted the men to seek God’s love when facing struggles like depression. Medicine can make you feel better for a time, but it’s the love of God that has the power......

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Men of Steel 6-9-25 This evening, we started the meeting with a table discussion on Ephesians 5:15-20. Specifically, we focused on the second part of verse 18, “Instead, be filled with the Holy Spirit,” and we discussed what it means to each of us to be filled with the Holy Spirit. Ephesians 5:15-20 NLT15. So be careful how you live. Don’t live like fools, but like those who are wise. 16. Make the most of every opportunity in these evil days. 17. Don’t act thoughtlessly, but understand what the Lord wants you......

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Men of Steel 5-26-25 Pastor Woody, Jim Pike, Rock Woodland, and Romero shared the testimonies of various men of faith in Jesus from history who performed valiantly in military service to God, family, and their country....

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Men of Steel 4-28-25 Jeff Prichard led the men in a powerful message about Peter’s denial of Jesus on the night of His crucifixion and how Peter’s example is a model for all of us in our daily lives and walk with Jesus. We often fall short of the mark that God would have us live perfectly in harmony. Sometimes that might even mean falling short on even baring our faith before other people. You might have even denied Jesus. But through God’s mercy, like Peter, we can be redeemed and made......

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Men of Steel 4-7-25 This evening, brother Tony Diana from Summit Church brought the word to the men. We discussed the nature of sin, how it separates man from God, how Jesus reconciled this separation through His death and resurrection, and how we have to choose to accept salvation by walking His path through faith. The Divide Romans 3:23For everyone has sinned; we all fall short of God’s glorious standard.Romans 6:23For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life through Christ Jesus our Lord.Hebrews 9:27And......

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Men of Steel 3-10-25 Brother Will Adams from the Men of Steel Leadership Council led the men this evening in a message from Ephesians chapter 5. The message reflected Will’s experiences in his own life paralleling seeking God and what it means to remain in His light. Ephesians 5:1-141. Imitate God, therefore, in everything you do, because you are his dear children. 2. Live a life filled with love, following the example of Christ. He loved us and offered himself as a sacrifice for us, a pleasing aroma to God.3. Let there......

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