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How we do FCA, First Priority, and other School Groups
While I’ve been involved in several FCA’s, First Priority’s, and many other school groups, I’ve always racked my brain on the best way to do them. What’s the most biblical? What is their ultimate purpose? By no means am I saying that I think I have the only way whatsoever! I’m just saying that this is the way God has led me to do it, it makes the most sense to me, and its the most effective.
1. The purpose of these school groups are ultimately for the GOSPEL! I personally don’t think its the best idea to just have another Bible study for these teens early on whatever morning during the week, to give them a few helpful hints for their Christian lives, and to send them on their way for the day. They should be having their own Bible study at home, and also hearing multiple Bible lessons each week at church! These students are entering into a wicked gauntlet of worldliness called the halls of high school. They are going through more than we ever did and could ever imagine. They don’t need helpful hints…they need to hear the power of Jesus through the gospel WITHIN them and done THROUGH them! I’ve been in several school groups with 100+ teens who show up early to hear what the speaker has to say…AND NOTHING IS SAID ABOUT JESUS?! Why are we wasting our time and theirs with giving them religious crap? Give them Jesus! Give them the gospel! Put it into action for them! Remind them the power that’s within them! Continue reading
LEGIT: Christians Persecuted for Jesus
As we were finishing up our series called “LEGIT” through the book of Isaiah, I came across this video. Because of its extreme content, I prayed and got counsel about whether or not to show it. The best counsel I received probably was “How can you NOT show it?” So be WARNED, this is strong, heavy, and extreme persecution for those who are LEGIT for Jesus!
LEGIT: Salvation by Grace
Free downloads and resouces for youth pastors and small group leaders:
1 – Isaiah 6 – Grace (mp3)
1 – Isaiah 6 – Grace (handout).pdf
1 – Isaiah 6 – Grace (ppt).ppt
1 – Isaiah 6 – Grace (outline).doc
1 – Isaiah 6 – Grace (small groups).doc
1 – Isaiah 6 – Grace (service).doc
God absolutely blew us away with His power through His worship and Word as we studied all about His grace. Texts, emails, and facebook messages, were flowing in with questions and comments from students. This sermon was huge in their lives to understand salvation, the gospel, their fears and doubts, and the grace of God in their lives.
framework #31: the doctrine of general revelation – Is the man on the island INNOCENT of sin?
Free files for youth pastors and small group leaders:
2 – MOTI – Innocent (mp3)
2 – MOTI – Innocent (handout)
2 – MOTI – Innocent (ppt)
2 – MOTI – Innocent (sermon)
2 – MOTI – Innocent (notes)
2 – MOTI – Innocent (service)
2 – MOTI – Innocent (small groups)
Sermon Intro Video: Clips from the movie “Castaway”
Last night was another BEST NIGHT YET! Two words that come to mind to describe last night are: EXCITEMENT and GENUINE. All night long the students were truly pumped up to praise Jesus, and the worship just seemed to be more genuine than ever. So the sermon was on “Is Moti INNOCENT of sin?” This is one of the most prominent answers I get from teenagers who think that Moti goes to heaven when he dies (Moti is a man on a deserted island who has never had contact with any other human being, missionary, etc.). So, does God reveal to Moti the existence of sin? Does Moti know that he is a sinner? How in the world does Moti sin? Is he cussing out the island koala bears? Is he drawing dirty little pictures in the sand? Is he torturing any bird he can get his hands on? This is an important message to understand how the entire world is cursed with sin, and how the only cure for sin is the gospel of Jesus!
framework #30: the doctrine of general revelation – Is the man on the island IGNORANT about God?
Free files for youth pastors and small group leaders:
1 – MOTI – Ignorant (mp3)
1 – MOTI – Ignorant (handout)
1 – MOTI – Ignorant (ppt)
1 – MOTI – Ignorant (sermon)
1 – MOTI – Ignorant (notes)
1 – MOTI – Ignorant (small groups)
I literally didn’t sleep at all the night before because I was so nervous and excited to start up this series and preach this message on Romans 1. This is a series on the Doctrine of General Revelation which says that God reveals Himself to everyone, everywhere, at all times so that they are held responsible and without excuse. So the question is: say there is a man somehow (HYPOTHETICALLY) born on an island, and now he is 30 years old. He dies tomorrow. He’s never been reached or contacted ever in his life by another human being. No boat, no plane, and no message in a bottle has ever come by. He dies tomorrow. Where does he go? Does God allow him into heaven or send him to hell? How does the Bible answer this question? What is God’s answer? What is your answer? Your answer will tell you so much about what you think about God, Jesus, humanity, sin, salvation, eternity, etc. Check out this mp3 and these notes to learn more about…is MOTI ignorant of God? (Disclaimer: I heard this series by one of my favorite pastors and professors of all time, Dr. Russell D. Moore. I have taken much of his lecture on this, made it my own, used many of his illustrations, and have come to many of his conclusions. So all credit to RDM!)
storyline #89: Revelation 5 “apps for iworship: Eternity″
Free files for youth pastors and small group leaders:
11 – Revelation 5 – iWorship for Eternity (mp3)
11 – Revelation 5 – iWorship for Eternity (handout)
11 – Revelation 5 – iWorship for Eternity (ppt)
11 – Revelation 5 – iWorship for Eternity (commentary)
11 – Revelation 5 – iWorship for Eternity (outline)
11 – Revelation 5 – iWorship for Eternity (service)
11 – Revelation 5 – iWorship for Eternity (small groups)
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sermon intro video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qeyqm9s9_EY
I can’t hardly believe that this is our last sermon in the “Psalms: iWorship” series since we’ve been in it now for 3 months. I knew from the start, I wanted the series to end strong…and not just as a stale old repetition of what we’ve been saying over the past 12ish weeks. What better way to end it than the vivid vision of heavenly worship that God gives to John…for our growth! If you’re worship worship boring then newsflash…YOU ARE BORING…because Jesus is not! Liven up your worship by getting a glimpse of the glory of Christ from Revelation 5!
storyline #88: Exodus 15 “apps for iworship: fight songs″
Free files for youth pastors and small group leaders:
10 – Exodus 15 – iWorship with Fight Songs (mp3)
10 – Exodus 15 – iWorship with Fight Songs (handout)
10 – Exodus 15 – iWorship with Fight Songs (ppt)
10 – Exodus 15 – iWorship with Fight Songs (game)
10 – Exodus 15 – iWorship with Fight Songs (notes)
10 – Exodus 15 – iWorship with Fight Songs (pulpit)
10 – Exodus 15 – iWorship with Fight Songs (questions)
10 – Exodus 15 – iWorship with Fight Songs (service)
sermon intro video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qeyqm9s9_EY
Do you ever feel like your worship participation in church has gotten old, stale, boring, or routine? Do you need to be reminded of how awesome, special, and straight-up shocking our worship to Christ really should be? Do you need to be taught on the importance and the way to worship Jesus more biblically? Well you’re in luck. Here ya go… Listen up!
storyline #87: psalm 117 “apps for iworship: missions″
Free files for youth pastors and small group leaders:
9 – Psalm 117 – iWorship on Mission (mp3)
9 – Psalm 117 – iWorship on Mission (handout)
9 – Psalm 117 – iWorship on Mission (ppt)
9 – Psalm 117 – iWorship on Mission (commentary)
9 – Psalm 117 – iWorship on Mission (sermon)
9 – Psalm 117 – iWorship on Mission (pulpit)
9 – Psalm 117 – iWorship on Mission (service)
9 – Psalm 117 – iWorship on Mission (small groups)
sermon intro video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qeyqm9s9_EY
Missions is not an option, it is a command. Missions is not just a trip, it is a battle plan. Missions is not just for the trained and specialized, it is for every Christian. Missions is not just for the called to full-time, it is for every Christian to go at least part-time. Hear from Psalm 117, the shortest chapter in the Psalms and the shortest chapter in all the Bible, about the importance of understanding your call to missions!
storyline #86: psalm 32 “apps for iworship: confession″
Free files for youth pastors and small group leaders:
8 – Psalm 32 – iWorship in Confession (mp3)
8 – Psalm 32 – iWorship in Confession (handout)
8 – Psalm 32 – iWorship in Confession (ppt)
8 – Psalm 32 – iWorship in Confession (commentary)
8 – Psalm 32 – iWorship in Confession (outline)
8 – Psalm 32 – iWorship in Confession (service)
8 – Psalm 32 – iWorship in Confession (small groups)
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sermon intro video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qeyqm9s9_EY
David was the King of Israel…God’s people. He has been known throughout history as the “man AFTER God’s own heart.” But David screwed up ROYALLY. He committed adultery with Uriah’s wife, Bathsheba. He killed Uriah to cover up for his sin since she got pregnant. So now, he finds himself the King of God’s people, a cheater, an adulterer, a liar, and a murder. Would and could a holy and just God forgive him of such HORRENDOUS sins? Check all this out to find out!
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