Jesus calls us men to walk a powerful paradox—bold in truth, but gentle in spirit.
In this week’s message, Pastor Jim Ramos breaks down what it looks like to be a tactical, discerning noticer of people without losing the humility and purity that makes the gospel irresistible. You’ve been sent out like sheep among wolves, not to be passive or polite, but to be cunning, observant, and unwavering in truth.
This message is from The MAG, The McMinnville Area Gathering for men in McMinnville, Oregon.
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00:00 Introduction: The Words of Jesus
00:18 The Call to Be Fishers of Men
01:26 Missionary or Mission Field
02:01 Proof Texting vs. Context Preaching
03:10 Jesus Sends Out the Twelve
07:29 Sheep Among Wolves: A Warning
10:08 The Role of the Shepherd
13:46 Challenges Facing the Church
15:35 The Art of Noticing
16:08 Defining Shrewdness
17:11 Practical Examples of Noticing
18:27 The Serpent's Craftiness
20:09 Innocent as Doves
23:53 Adapting Like Doves
29:24 Call to Action: Noticing and Engaging
