We weren’t meant to do this alone. In this Father’s Day message built around Proverbs 27:17—“As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another”—we’re reminded that spiritual and emotional growth as disciples of Christ requires meaningful relationships with others. Through personal stories and practical challenges, this message calls men to step into community, where honesty, accountability, and prayer become the tools God uses to shape us into better fathers, husbands, and followers of Jesus. Don’t settle for going solo—discover the power of sharpening one another.

Group Discussion Questions:

1. Think about the father figures (or other significant adults) in your life. What did they model for you—intentionally or unintentionally? How has that shaped the way you show up for others today?

2. Have you ever tried to prove your worth through what you do or accomplish? How has God helped you see your identity differently—as someone loved and accepted just for who you are?

3. Proverbs 27:17 says, ‘As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.’ Who is someone in your life who has helped sharpen you—spiritually, emotionally, or personally? What made that relationship meaningful, and how can you be that kind of friend to someone else?

4. If you don’t currently have a relationship where someone sharpens you like Proverbs 27:17 describes, what do you think is holding you back? Is it fear, past hurt, busyness, pride, or something else? And if you do have that kind of relationship, what has helped you build it and keep it strong?