Don’t Just Sit There—Do Something

Primary Scripture: James 1:22 — “But prove yourselves doers of the word, and not merely hearers who deceive themselves.”

Introduction: 

Coach Kirk kicked off the call hot after two prior meetings, reminding everyone this is not a fluffy devotional or hand-holding sermon. It’s a battlefield for sanctification. The men were challenged to commune directly with God through a Bible Stack experience—not just hearing the Word, but walking it out in wisdom and work.

This session was anchored in James 1:22, where the line between knowing and doing was drawn in fire. Every man on the call was invited into the four-part journey:
Word → Wisdom → Work → Wealth.
Not theoretical. Not passive. Tactical obedience through revelation and action.

Key Takeaways

1. The Warning is Clear

Hearing the Word isn’t enough. Doing is where deception ends.

Coach Kirk laid down the standard: Christianity is filled with men who listen, nod, and leave unchanged. James 1:22 calls that spiritual fraud. The man who only hears is lying to himself. Only those who do become true disciples—men whose lives bear proof of their faith.

“Paul is warning us—don’t deceive yourself by merely listening. Show the receipts.”

2. Work Requires a Weaponized Yes

Every man was invited to get specific: What must I start, stop, or sustain this week?

After three rounds of revelation, each man confronted what God was asking them to act on. Whether it was trusting more, praying less passively, or eliminating spiritual apathy—the moment called for clarity. The structure was sharp:

• Start: The new action God is prompting.
• Stop: The disobedient habit to cut off.
• Sustain: The consistent pursuit worth continuing.

And not just vague commitments—each man was called to define what success would look like by week’s end.

3. Your Lesson is Your Legacy

Condense your revelation into a headline. Share it. Live it. Prove it.

Men took their insights and crafted bold one-liners as legacy declarations—mini sermons of truth formed in the fire of obedience. These lessons aren’t journal entries—they’re banners to wave and battle cries to follow. Coach Kirk invited men to post them publicly as witness and accountability.

4. Revelation Must Touch Every Domain

Spiritual truth doesn’t stop at the page—it bleeds into your body, being, balance, and business.

In the final section, men applied their personal lesson to the four domains:

• Body: Am I disciplined? Obedient? Active?
• Being: Am I connected to God or coasting spiritually?
• Balance: Am I leading and loving in my family and friendships?
• Business: Does my work reflect the kingdom or my ego?

One revelation. Four battlegrounds. Total integration.

Participant Highlights

Jonathan Magana

“Prove that you are the higher version of yourself that does the will of God in every regard.”

Hector

“As I dedicate myself to God, He wants me to stop worrying and start trusting.”

Jeffrey Watts

“The world needs godly, active doers—not more forgetful hearers.”

Dean

“You can be heard in the dark. Only when there is light can one be seen.”

Ed Story

“My actions on how I live speak volumes compared to words. The proof is in how we live.”

Terry Russell

“When I pray and God gives me direction, don’t question it—just take action.”

Coach Kirk
Closed with a personal reflection on two decades in ministry and the spiritual epidemic of passive listening. He drew the contrast between the flock and the shepherd:

“The flock just listens. But the shepherd must lead, provide, and protect. That’s the call on your life.”

Closing Charge: Prove It

This wasn’t just a study. It was a spiritual stand.
Coach Kirk ended with a final prayer of gratitude and fire. God doesn’t meet us where we want to be—He meets us exactly where we are. And from there, He calls us to act.

“Don’t pretend in the dark. Start a fire. Be a doer. Show the receipts.”

Every man was reminded: this isn’t just about salvation. This is about sanctification—the daily fight to live like it.

If you’re not yet in the Premium tier, the door is open. But whether you join that deeper roundtable or not, the command remains:

Be a doer—not just a hearer.