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Imparting Vision

By Leary Gates

One must first possess the thing he would give to another. This is especially true for vision, for the value of this gift is directly proportionate to the degree to […]

Published on February 16, 2010 | Posted in Presentations | Tagged IronWorks, vision | Leave a comment

Access…Giving the Key to Your City

By Leary Gates

At one time, it was a common practice for a community to honor someone special with a key to the city. It was a symbolic gesture of freedom of access, […]

Published on February 4, 2010 | Posted in Presentations | Tagged access, networking | Leave a comment

Inspiring a Challenge

By Leary Gates

Conquering a challenge can be very exhilarating. Whether climbing a mountain, getting into shape, or honing a new skill, an appropriate challenge can bring out your personal best. But it […]

Published on January 18, 2010 | Posted in Presentations | Tagged challenges, change, IronWorks | Leave a comment

Be Maturing

By Leary Gates

Maturity. It’s something we like to think we have in abundance–at least more than the other guy. The apostle Paul measured maturity in some surprising ways. Spiritual maturity comes from […]

Published on November 11, 2009 | Posted in Presentations | Tagged attitude, community, maturity, perseverance | Leave a comment

Be Proven

By Leary Gates

We like rock-hard proof. From ingredient labels on our food to instant replay for our football, we want our facts—proof of what we’re being told. The more critical the matter, […]

Published on October 25, 2009 | Posted in Presentations | Tagged IronWorks, proven | Leave a comment

Be an Imitator

By Leary Gates

“Be imitators of God,” Ephesians 5:1 commands us. But how? It seems like an impossible command. God is so vast—we are so limited. In Philippians 2:1-11, the apostle Paul suggests […]

Published on October 19, 2009 | Posted in Presentations | Tagged attitude, imitation, IronWorks | Leave a comment

Be a Contender

By Leary Gates

Everyone loves a champion. But what does it mean to be a contender, biblically? The apostle Paul gives us some clues in Philippians 1:12-30. From the IronWorks series, True Lives […]

Published on October 10, 2009 | Posted in Presentations | Tagged champion, excellence, winning | Leave a comment

Don’t Forget Your Change

By Leary Gates

There’s been a lot of recent talk about the need for change. Well, I agree. And so does God.

This audio presentation is a quick expository overview of one of […]

Published on July 5, 2009 | Posted in Presentations | Tagged change, identity, reconciliation | Leave a comment

Mastering Commitments

By Leary Gates

From the IronWorks series, Sword Mastery: Cutting through Chaos, this presentation examines the three ways we can create greater commitments. I don’t discuss how we become better at keeping […]

Published on May 1, 2009 | Posted in Presentations | Tagged accountability, calling, commitments, IronWorks, mission, purpose, reflection | Leave a comment

From the IronWorks series, Sword Mastery: Cutting through Chaos, this presentation examines the three benefits of mastering our emotions. Most men, myself included, may not be consciously aware of […]

Published on April 17, 2009 | Posted in Presentations | Tagged emotions, feelings, IronWorks, vitality | Leave a comment

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