*(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…]
Hey Andy, How Should We Respond to Persecution? Should we retaliate? Should we just turn the other cheek? Hi! You know, while flipping through Facebook one day, I came across an article asking if Christians [Continue Reading…]
Summary: Students will learn that God can do some pretty awesome things through them, even when they mess up. Scripture: Exodus (chapters) 2-14 (or) John 18:15-27 (basically, 2 different people, same idea. If you go [Continue Reading…]
Hey Andy, is it true that the weak can never forgive and that forgiveness is the attribute of the strong? You know, I’m not sure if strength has anything to do with it. I think [Continue Reading…]
Hey Andy, What’s your personal definition of “success”? “Finding fulfillment, freedom, quality time with loved ones and a sense of well being” are common phrases and personal definitions of success that I continue to hear, [Continue Reading…]
Hey Andy, is it true that Pastors go through many trials and tribulations? Hi! Is it true that Pastors go through many trials and tribulations? Dude, you have no idea! I mean, you have to [Continue Reading…]
Point: Students will learn how to explore the Bible in order to enjoy all its benefits Scripture: (a bunch!) You’ll see. Materials Needed: Pens/pencils, etc. Bibles (of course!) Note cards You may want to have [Continue Reading…]
Background: David had just finished taking down all of Israel’s enemies. With no more battles or enemies to be concerned about, he was able to focus on taking care of people within is kingdom. So [Continue Reading…]
I’m going to take a step back for a moment, and return to Mark 2:15-17, where Jesus is sitting and enjoying meal fellowship with Levi and his sinner-friends. Some Pharisees (Teachers of Religious Law) noticed [Continue Reading…]
Several places in Scripture, Jesus straight out acknowledges Himself as “I Am”, whereas He’s referring to Himself as God, and anybody who knows Exodus 3:14 would recognize this. But then you have places like Mark [Continue Reading…]
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