Tag Archives: Student Ministry

Jul 23 2016

Law and Order: FeastFEST (Leviticus 23-27)

Free Sermon Resources for Download

Law and Order – 5 – FeastFest – Leviticus 23-27 (notes)

Law and Order – 5 – FeastFest – Leviticus 23 (slides)

Law and Order – 5 – FeastFest – Leviticus 23 (curriculum)

The God of the Old Testament is a God who commanded His people to PARTY! In fact, the parties that God designed were ones that called His people to feast and to remember what He’s done and who He is. Each of the Old Testament feasts are fulfilled in the Gospel of Jesus in fascinatingly specific ways.  Continue reading →

Apr 17 2016

Why We Need to Get Back to The Sunday School Answer

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Every youth pastor can share frustration about students only offering up Sunday School answers during small groups or discipleship groups. Many Sunday School lessons or small group curriculum are written as a time of question and (one-word) answer instead of helping students to engage in conversations.

While I can completely share in these same frustrations at times, these aren’t my greatest frustrations when it comes to students’ answers in groups.

Not only are Sunday School answers simple one-word answers from students, but they also are the ones that students repeat over and over again. The reason students repeat the same answers over and over again are because most questions are written to be answered by those same answers.

“Over the years in youth ministry, I feel like the Sunday School answers have changed. The go-to Sunday School answer over the past several years has seemed to morph into “God’s glory.” While I’m all about God being glorified, I believe that the vintage Sunday School answer better clarifies and personifies God’s glory: JESUS CHRIST.”

I want to share with you many reasons why I believe we should get back to the Sunday School answer of “Jesus.” But first, I want you to know that I believe not only every Sunday school answer, but also every lesson, sermon, study, devotion, event, and trip should ultimately culminate in Jesus. Jesus should be the reason and the motivation for everything we say and we do.

“I am certainly not a Jesus-only student pastor, but I am Jesus-always!”

Here are 10 reasons why I believe we need to get back to Jesus as the Sunday School answer.  Continue reading →

Jan 20 2016

Throwback: Reverse the Curse (Genesis 3)

Throwback – 3 – Reverse The Curse – Genesis 3 (sermon)

Throwback – 3 – Curse – Genesis 3 (curriculum)

Throwback – 3 – Curse – Genesis 3 (slides)

The best way to resist sin is to know Satan’s strategy for sin. Genesis 3 is the best chapter in the entire Bible to let us in on Satan’s secret strategy for sin. The sermon will show your students how sin is far more serious than they even realize. Feel free to download these resources and make them your own.

May 1 2013

You Asked For It: CBSM Summer Series

CBSM, since we’re finishing up our 5+ year long series through the Bible, this summer we want you to come up with the sermon topics. What would you like to hear about? What questions do you have? What have you always wondered about? What do you want to hear discussed? We’ll pick up the 9 most requested topics. Have all your answers in by Wednesday, May 22. I want you to email, tweet, text, or Facebook me your suggestions. Here are a few topics to help you brainstorm (pick one of these or email in your own):

– How can I best study the Bible daily?
– What is the best way to pray?
– What does a Christian need to know about homosexuality?
– What kind of music should I be listening to?
– What is the best way to witness to my friends?
– How do I know God’s will for my life?
– How do I know for sure if I’m saved?
– Should I forgive someone who really hurt me?
– What does God think about me after I’ve really messed up?
– How am I supposed to know who God wants me to date and marry?
– How am I supposed to know what I need to do with my life?
– How do I keep my friends but witness to them at the same time?
Those are just some sample questions. Feel free to request those or absolutely anything else. Again, we’ll pick up to the 9 most popular questions. You can text, tweet, facebook message, email, or walk up and tell me your suggestions!

Apr 26 2013

The End: Great Tribulation and Anti-Christ? (Revelation 6-18)

Free downloads for youth pastors, small group leaders, parents, teens, etc:
4 – The End – Tribulation AntiChrist (netma).pdf
4 – The End – Tribulation AntiChrist (handout).pdf
4 – The End – Tribulation AntiChrist (ppt).ppt
4 – The End – Tribulation AntiChrist (notes).pdf
4 – The End – Tribulation AntiChrist (commentary).pdf
4 – The End – Tribulation AntiChrist (service flow).pdf
4 – The End – Tribulation AntiChrist (small groups).pdf
What is the Great Tribulation? When does it happen? Who goest through it? Why does God do it? What happens during it? Who is the Anti-Christ? What about the False Prophet? What’s up with the Great Prostitute?

Apr 19 2013

The End: What Are The Views On The End?


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3 – The End – Views (netma).pdf
3 – The End – Views (handout).pdf
3 – The End – Views (ppt).ppt
3 – The End – Views (notes).pdf
3 – The End – Views (service flow).pdf
3 – The End – Views (small groups).pdf
What’s your view on the End Times? Do you have one? How sure are you? Do you think others are wrong, stupid, or ungodly if their view is different from yours? Could each of the major views actually help and benefit our spiritual walk? Are all areas of the end times of equal importance? Here answers to these questions and more from this study! What are your thoughts on all this?

Mar 22 2013

I Love My Church: Because We Don’t Listen To Creepers (Jude)

Free downloads for youth pastors, small group leaders, parents, teens, etc:
12 – ILMC – Jude – Creepers (audio).mp3
12 – ILMC – Jude – Creepers (netma).pdf
12 – ILMC – Jude – Creepers (handout).pdf12 – ILMC – Jude – Creepers (ppt).ppt
12 – ILMC – Jude – Creepers (notes).pdf
12 – ILMC – Jude – Creepers (service flow).pdf
12 – ILMC – Jude – Creepers (small groups).pdf
Being the brother of Jesus, Jude seems like he would be Mr. Nice Guy. But when you read his book, you’ll see he gets serious with some straight up real talk to his readers about avoiding false teachers and living for Jesus. Jude does not play around when it comes to sin. He warns Christians about judgment, and calls them out on the carpet! You’ll definitely love this study. Let us know your thoughts!

Mar 15 2013

I Love My Church: Because We Hate Our Pride (3 John)

Free downloads for youth pastors, small group leaders, parents, teens, etc:
11 – ILMC – 3 John – Pride (audio).mp3
11 – ILMC – 3 John – Pride (netma).pdf
11 – ILMC – 3 John – Pride (handout).pdf
11 – ILMC – 3 John – Pride (notes).pdf
11 – ILMC – 3 John – Pride (ppt).ppt
11 – ILMC – 3 John – Pride (service flow).pdf
Michael Harris was saved in CBSM as a 7th grader, baptized and called into the pastoral ministry as an 8th grader. It has been incredible to watch Michael grow in the grace and gospel of Jesus over the last 5 years. Michael’s knowledge, faith, worship, and life has obviously deepened as he’s matured. Michael preached for our KTL month last year, and this is just an incredible sermon from the book of 3 John that concludes Michael’s senior year so well. I’m so thankful to have been his youth pastor, and I know God will use him greatly in ministry!

Feb 22 2013

I Love My Church: Because We Love God’s Word (2 Peter)

Free resources for youth pastors, small group leaders, parents, teens, etc:
8 – ILMC – 2 Peter – Bible (audio).mp3
8 – ILMC – 2 Peter – Bible (netma).pdf
8 – ILMC – 2 Peter – Bible (handout).pdf
8 – ILMC – 2 Peter – Bible (ppt).ppt
8 – ILMC – 2 Peter – Bible (notes).pdf
8 – ILMC – 2 Peter – Bible (service flow).pdf
8 – ILMC – 2 Peter – Bible (small groups).pdf
This CBSM lesson is all about how to hear God’s voice in your life. Peter says something in his second book that is absolutely shocking and life changing when it comes to God’s voice and Him speaking to us. Make sure to check out this lesson. What are your thoughts?

Feb 14 2013

I Love My Church: Because We Love Marriage (1 Peter)


Free downloads for youth pastors, small group leaders, parents, teens, etc:
7 – ILMC – 1 Peter – Marriage (audio).mp3
7 – ILMC – 1 Peter – Marriage (netma).pdf
7 – ILMC – 1 Peter – Marriage (handout).pdf
7 – ILMC – 1 Peter – Marriage (ppt).ppt
7 – ILMC – 1 Peter – Marriage (notes).pdf
7 – ILMC – 1 Peter – Marriage (service flow)
CBSM Small Group Leaders, I sense God wanting you to read through 1 Peter 3:1-7, my sermon notes, and coming up with your own questions. I trust your leadership greatly. You know how these students need to be challenged in dating, marriage, sex, etc. So, be Spirit-led. Ask solid questions. Lead a great discussion. Be Christ-centered and gospel-grounded. Help our students to process, discuss, and apply!