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How Does God Want Us to Treat Gays?
Hey Andy, wouldn’t killing gays make our Heavenly Father happy? For Leviticus 20:13 says, “If there is a man who lies with a male as those who lie with a woman, both of them have [Continue Reading…]
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Where does the Bible talk about how to live as a Christian?
Hey Andy, where does the Bible talk about how to live as a Christian? Hi, wow, interesting question. I mean, where doesn’t the Bible talk about how to live as a Christian? The Apostle Paul [Continue Reading…]
Youth Ministry
Beware of the Yeast
Scripture 1 Corinthians 5:6-7 Materials Needed Large (clear) pitcher of water Food coloring (the liquid kind) Bibles (of course!) Bible: 1 Corinthians 5:6(b)-7 = “Don’t you realize that this sin is like a little yeast [Continue Reading…]
Youth Ministry
Pure As the Salt of the Earth (Matthew 5:13)
*(Best with Sr. High, but still works with Jr. High) *Note to Youth Leader: This isn’t meant to be word-for-word, for every student will be different, have different experiences, and will respond differently. I set [Continue Reading…]
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A Watered Down Message for the Masses
I’m not sure how many of you know this, but while I was attending seminary, I also DJ’d at a (secular) heavy metal station called “Rebel Radio”. Rebel Radio is known by many not only [Continue Reading…]
Youth Ministry
Cold Cash – Matthew 6:19-21
Objective: Using our desires for cold cash to represent God’s desire for our hearts. Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21 (Where your treasure is, so your heart is also). “Don’t store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths [Continue Reading…]
Youth Ministry
Mud, Sin, and Forgiveness – Psalm 32:1-5
Supplies: A large bowl (or pot) Potting soil Water A Bible (always!) Preparation Before the students arrive, mix the potting soil and water in a bowl or pot. Stir until it’s a thick paste that [Continue Reading…]
Youth Ministry
Bananas vs. Peer Pressure
Object: Students will learn to listen to God, and follow His words, and not the crowd’s. Scripture: 1 Samuel 13:5-14 Materials: Table Bananas Blindfolds Bibles Activity Announce that you need 3 students to do a [Continue Reading…]
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Did Jesus Know He’d Be Raised After Being Crucified?
Hey Andy, Did Jesus know He was going to be raised again after being crucified, and if so, then why is Jesus’ death considered as all that much of a sacrifice for Him, when it [Continue Reading…]
Youth Ministry
Love Your Enemies: Matthew 5:43-48
Materials: 2 Jars with lids White Vinegar Water Baking Soda Plastic tray Prep: Fill 1 jar with white vinegar (1/3 full) Fill the other jar with white vinegar and water (1/3 full) Put each jar [Continue Reading…]