SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT

We’ve been working on our new PG sites – designed just for churches and ministries that are using the PG tools for disciple-making. www.pursueGODnetwork.org is a leader’s resource site and www.pursueGODkids.org is the kids’ and parents site. Here’s how it will work:
KIDS LESSONS:
All of our kids lessons are now only found on https://www.pursuegodkids.org/teachers. Go there now to grab what you need! And feel free to give any feedback to [email protected]
6TH GRADE LESSONS:
Those are already listed at the new site: https://www.pursuegodkids.org/6th/
SERMONS and MORE DOWNLOADS:
  1. We’ll post all of our sermon resources, including slides and notes, on the site. You’ll see the upcoming sermons right on the homepage at www.pursueGODnetwork.org. Every Monday we’ll move the previous day’s sermon off of the homepage so you’ll see the next week’s upcoming sermon in the featured box. You’ll also be able to work ahead on the next four sermons, and it’ll all be accessible from the frontpage.
  2. With this new system, we’ll no longer need the old sermon schedule. Just visit the homepage at www.pursueGODnetwork.org to access what’s next and to begin your sermon prep. This new system also simplifies our teacher community. Rather than using our Google Plus community to post notes or comments for each sermon, you’ll be able to post and view comments at the bottom of each sermon resource page on the Network site.
  3. Small group leaders can find the current sermonlink every week at www.pursueGOD.org/sermonlink.
We’re excited about this new site and how it will spark a discipleship culture at Alpine and around the world. Let us know if you have any suggestions for improvement.
 
Thanks!

Click on the links below to find resources for upcoming sermons, along with Kids Church and Youth Group content.

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Series

I Choose

Choices are important, but not always easy to make. Find out here how to make God-honoring choices every day.

January 7

Choosing Purpose Over Pointlessness

You don’t want to look back and realize that you wasted your life, so living a life of purpose on purpose is truly the only life worth living.

Overcoming Toxic Thoughts | Toxic #1 (Students)

We are influenced by our thoughts. The problem is that all of us deal with toxic thoughts. In this lesson, we learn how to overcome our toxic thoughts.

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January 14

Satisfaction Over Thirst | I Choose #2

We are all thirsty for something or someone, so we try to quench our thirst by ourselves, but the only way we’ll ever be satisfied is by accepting help from the outside.

Battling Toxic Words | Toxic #2 (Students)

Words can be toxic. Whether it’s the hurtful words we say, or the harmful things that people say to us, words are powerful. In this lesson, we talk about how to deal with our toxic words.

The Last King – Zedekiah

Nothing lasts forever if you forget about God.

January 21

Surrender Over Control | I Choose #3

Whenever we try to control something that’s not ours to control, we’re trying to be like God. And that’s a problem.

Managing Toxic Relationships | Toxic #3

Some relationships are toxic. They make us feel bad about ourselves, and drain all of our energy. In this lesson, we discuss how to deal with toxic relationships.

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Series

Unlocking the Bible

Do you feel lost when it comes to the Bible? Are you confused with what the Bible has to do with your life? If so, this series is for you.

January 28

The Bible Is the Book That Understands You | Unlocking the Bible #1

Find out how the Bible can outlast every human invention, idea, and fad.

Where Did We Get the Bible? | Bible Basics for Youth #1

The Bible is a big book that can seem intimidating at first. But if you know the answer to some basic questions, you can transform your Bible study.

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Unlocking the Bible

Do you feel lost when it comes to the Bible? Are you confused with what the Bible has to do with your life? If so, this series is for you.

February 4

Let God Change Your Mind

Why does the Bible deserve our attention more than any other ancient book?

What Is the Structure of the Bible? | Bible Basics for Youth #2

Really want to understand the Bible? You’ve got to learn about how it’s organized.

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February 11

God’s Word Can Do More Than You Think | Unlocking the Bible #3

God’s word can do so much more than you think. It can restore and revive your life, give wisdom, bring joy, shine light in this dark world, and help you make good decisions.

What to Do When the Bible Doesn’t Make Sense | Bible Basics for Youth #3

As a student, sometimes you come across a verse that is confusing or that you don’t agree with. Here’s what to do.

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February 18

How to Get the Most Out of Your Bible | Unlocking the Bible #4

The power and wisdom of the Bible take shape in our lives when we make the effort to learn it and live it.

What Is the Story of the Old Testament? | Bible Basics for Youth #4

So you’re ready to read the Bible. Here’s what you need to know about the Old Testament.

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February 25

How to Build a Firm Foundation

Jesus teaches us how to build our lives on a foundation that will support us in every stage of life.

What Is the Story of the New Testament? | Bible Basics for Youth #5

So you’re ready to read the Bible. Here’s what you need to know about the New Testament.

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Series

Unlocking the Bible

Do you feel lost when it comes to the Bible? Are you confused with what the Bible has to do with your life? If so, this series is for you.

March 4

The Parables of the Growing Seeds

You can have confidence in the growth and progress of God’s work (in you and others), even if it seems insignificant at the time.

Understanding Good and Bad Habits

The first step in changing your habits is understanding why you do them in the first place.

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March 11

The Parable of the Shrewd Manager

The parable of the shrewd manager (Luke 16:1-13) is one of the most difficult lessons of Jesus to unpack. It seems like he wants us to root for the dishonest guy in the story, but if we dig a little deeper, we see that there are some important lessons to learn.

How to Change Your Habits for Good

Have you ever stopped a bad habit for a few days or weeks and then had it come back into your life? We all have. Find out how to put an end to this cycle.

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March 18

The Parable of the Vineyard Workers

It’s easy to become resentful toward God when your relationship with him is defined by your unfulfilled expectations.

How to Reprogram Habits

In order to get good at anything in life, it takes a lot of practice and self-control. The same is true with our habits.

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March 25

The Parable of the Great Banquet | Perplexing Parables #4

God presents us with the opportunity of a lifetime. Will we take him up on it?

I’m a Christian Because My Parents Are Christians (Students)

Your parents, your church, and your youth group don’t make you a Christian. Find out what does.

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Series

Finding Your Way Back to God

If you’ve lost your way and wandered from God, it’s never too late to turn back.

April 1

Hope Rising (Easter 2018)

On the road to Emmaus, Jesus has a conversation that gives insight into the nature of true hope.

I Like God as Long as He Agrees with Me (Students)

Are you willing to follow God, but only if he agrees with you? That’s kinda sorta Christianity.

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April 8

Three Longings Built into Every Heart

Is life giving you what you want, or do you feel let down? The issue isn’t that we have longings. The problem is that we’re looking for the “good life” in all the wrong places.

Kinda Sorta Christian: Don’t Ask Me to Share My Faith (Students)

Sharing your faith may feel scary, but when you do it demonstrates a powerful faith in God.

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April 15

The 3 R’s to Overcoming Regret

It’s easy to let a closet full of regrets keep you from finding your way back to God. But Peter didn’t let it stop him.

I Trust God…Sometimes (Students)

God wants you to learn to trust him with every part of your life.

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April 22

The 2 Sides of Self-Centeredness

It’s hard to ask for help, but only those who humble themselves will find their way back to God.

How Emotions Work

You have emotions for a reason. They are there to help you connect with God and others.

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April 29

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How Friendship Works

Friends are God’s idea, and God wants you to know how to have great friends.

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May 6

God Overcomes Our Hang-Ups | Outrageous #3

We all have some hang-ups and issues that hold us back from experiencing the life we want, but God’s outrageous power is big enough to set us free from our most significant challenges.

How Greed Works

Every teenager is at risk of catching a contagious and deadly disease: greed. Learn how to fight it this Christmas.

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May 13

God Overcomes Our Broken Hearts

We all endure heartbreak in this life, but God’s outrageous care heals our heartache with hope.

How Forgiveness Works

Everyone gets hurt, so everyone needs to understand how forgiveness works.

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May 20

God Overcomes Our Materialism | Outrageous #5

While materialism is a dangerous trap that leads to misery, learning to be content in what the power of God provides for us is what leads to true joy.

How to Grow in Your Faith | Foundations for Youth #3

The third foundational truth is about how to really mature in your faith.

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May 27

The Last Supper

Communion helps us remember the great saving work God did in our lives when Jesus died on the cross – and much more.

The What How About Prayer

Prayer is a spiritual discipline that every believer should have in their life. But how do you do it?

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Series

Last Words

What if you knew today would be your last day? What is the one word that would be on your tongue?

June 3

The Blessing of Moses | Last Words #1

The story of Moses teaches us that we can choose to speak words that build up even when life itself is tearing us down.

The P-R-A-Y Method

Learn more about how to focus your prayer time to grow closer to God.

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June 10

Forgiving Your Arch Nemesis | Last Words #2

Stephen’s story can give us power for the most incredible task: forgiving someone who has genuinely wrecked your life.

What Is the Gospel? – Lessons from Titus

The Gospel explains who Jesus is, what he did, and what this means for you.

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June 17

Fight the Good Fight | Last Words #3

The Apostle Paul teaches Timothy how to be a winning fighter in the good fight of faith.

What Is Influencing You? Lessons from Titus

If we want to follow God, then we need to learn how to discern between helpful and unhelpful influences in our lives.

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June 24

It Is Finished | Last Words #4

“It is finished.” These are incredibly significant words – perhaps the most significant in Jesus’ whole life.

Advice for Young Men and Young Women: Lessons from Titus

Learn how God wants you to live as a teenager.

The Famous Last Words of Jesus

Jesus’ last words on earth remind us that he came to earth to finish a job.

July 1

The Meaning of Baptism

Baptism is a powerful picture of Jesus’s work in our lives and a public statement about our commitment to Christ.

What Do You Reveal to Others About God? Lessons from Titus

The Bible says that how you live your life will either make people want to follow God or push people away from him.

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Series

Warning Signs

As Lord, Jesus both helps us to keep pursuing him, and warns us of the dangers that follow disobedience.

July 8

The Return of the King | Warning Signs #1

Everyone has authority in your life. Revelation 1 teaches us that Jesus is our ultimate authority, whether we want him to be or not.

Moses: When Accidents Aren’t Accidents

Do things just randomly happen in our lives, or does God have a bigger plan? Find out as we start a series on Moses.

Don’t Drink Poisonous Thoughts! (Kids)

Poison is all around us – not just the kind that can hurt our bodies, but the kind that can hurt the way we think. Here are three kinds of poisonous thoughts…

July 15

Nothing Without Love | Warning Signs #2

Jesus reminds the church at Ephesus that despite their hard working, persevering, discerning nature, they have nothing without love.

Moses: When You Think God Is Wrong (Students)

Sometimes it might feel like God’s plan for your life is wrong or unfair, but we need to learn to say “yes” to God and follow him.

Don’t Speak Poisonous Words! (Kids)

Have you ever said this: “sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.” It’s not true! Words can be poisonous.

July 22

A Warning About Opposition | Warning Signs #3

When you are opposed and threatened for their faith, stay faithful – knowing whom it is you serve.

Moses: When Following God Stinks (Students)

Sometimes following God is hard. But the hard times are when you learn to trust in God’s character and his ability to act in your life.

A Warning About Opposition | Warning Signs #3

When you are opposed and threatened for their faith, stay faithful – knowing whom it is you serve.

July 29

Hold onto Jesus | Warning Signs #4

Holding onto Jesus is not a one-time decision, but a series of continuing decisions. If we forget this, we risk the same warning given to Pergamum 2,000 years ago.

Moses: When You Get Stuck in Sin

In life you will get stuck: in your sin, in an addiction, or in a bunch of other ways. When you are stuck, it is time to realize only God can save you.

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August 6

Turn From Idolatry | Warning Signs #5

Jesus warns how idolatry and immorality can pull people away from God.

I Like God as Long as He Agrees with Me (Students)

Are you willing to follow God, but only if he agrees with you? That’s kinda sorta Christianity.

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August 13

A Warning to Wake Up | Warning Signs #6

Unless we remain alert, sin will creep in little by little and extinguish the vitality of our relationship with Jesus.

Kinda Sorta Christian: Don’t Ask Me to Share My Faith (Students)

Sharing your faith may feel scary, but when you do it demonstrates a powerful faith in God.

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August 20

Don’t Lose Your Reward | Warning Signs #7

God rewards those who follow him through difficulty, so don’t give up on pursuing him.

I Trust God…Sometimes (Students)

God wants you to learn to trust him with every part of your life.

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August 27

Lukewarm in Laodicea | Warning Signs #8

Jesus wants us to be useful for his kingdom, but it’s easy to get distracted by other pursuits and pulled away from our true purpose.

Back to School Tips for Kids

Kidforward talks about how to handle your nerves and what to do to get ready for school.

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Series

Get in the Game

Many Christians go through life without experiencing all that God wants for their lives. Here’s how to fix that.

September 3

Don’t Miss Your High Calling: Worship | Warning Signs #9

We fulfill our highest calling when we worship God.

Driven for the Good Life

Pursuing God leads to a good life, a life of joy and real happiness. We’ll show you how in this lesson.

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September 10

Becoming a Disciple-Maker | Get in the Game #1

God invites every Christian into his great work of making disciples through relationships.

Driven to Help Others

Pursuing God isn’t all about you. It’s about helping others as we learn in this lesson.

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September 17

The Selfless Servant | Get in the Game #2

God supernaturally touches people’s lives through you as you find your unique role in serving others.

Driven By Eternity

Pursuing God isn’t just about life today. In this lesson, we will learn how pursuing God impacts our eternity.

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September 24

Following God’s Financial Game Plan | Get in the Game #3

Did you know that the Bible says God measures your spiritual maturity by how you handle money?

The Baptism of Jesus | Jesus: The Series

The baptism of Jesus marks the beginning of Jesus’ public ministry. In this incredible account, we see begin to understand Jesus’ mission and purpose on the earth.

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Series

Abraham

The story of Abraham teaches us how God uses imperfect people to accomplish God’s perfect plan on earth.

October 1

God Pursues You | Abraham #1

You aren’t an accident. God’s been planning your incredible life for years, and it’s time to experience it.

The Temptation of Jesus | Jesus: The Series

At the very beginning of his public ministry, Jesus went into the desert for an extended time of preparation. There he was tempted by Satan in three significant ways. How Jesus handled those temptations teaches us some helpful lessons about honoring God.

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October 8

Great People Failing Greatly | Abraham #2

When we fail, God comes to us with his goodness and forgiveness – like he did with Abraham – to help us learn and mature from it.

Jesus and Zacchaeus | Jesus: The Series

To fulfill his mission, Jesus actively extends life-changing grace to people others would reject.

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October 15

Trusting God Takes a Lifetime | Abraham #3

God can be trusted to secure and fulfill his promises in our lives, even if it takes longer than we expect.

The Miracle of the Loaves and Fishes | Jesus: The Series

The miracle of the loaves and the fishes (John 6:1-15) is one of the two miracles that appears in all four Gospels, and it teaches us three lessons about God’s big power.

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October 22

Three’s Company | Abraham #4

When we get impatient and get ahead of God, watch out for the heartache and damage that can result.

Jesus Heals on the Sabbath | Jesus: The Series

Jesus challenged the thinking of the religious establishment. In doing this, Jesus showed that God cares more about people than the rules.

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October 29

Passing the Ultimate Test | Abraham #5

The most emotionally powerful story in the Old Testament shows us just how far God’s love will go.

The Resurrection of Jesus | Jesus: The Series

The resurrection of Jesus teaches us that Jesus is who he claimed to be. He really did die for our sins, and opens the way for us to experience a relationship with God.

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Series

Bad Advice

When we honestly look at the way we live, it looks like we are following bad advice. In this series, we are going to show you that bad advice. We are going to name it.

November 5

How to Become an Addict | Bad Advice #1

We are all vulnerable to addictions, but God has the power to set us free.

How to Start a Pursuit of God | Foundations for Youth #1

How does a relationship with God start? The Bible teaches that it’s not about how good you are or how hard you try to please him.

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November 12

Here’s How to Drift from God

If you’ve drifted from God, then you need to identify what is pulling you away from him and do whatever it takes to get closer to him.

Battling Toxic Words | Toxic #2 (Students)

Words can be toxic. Whether it’s the hurtful words we say, or the harmful things that people say to us, words are powerful. In this lesson, we talk about how to deal with our toxic words.

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November 19

How to Ruin Your Marriage | Bad Advice #3

If you want to destroy your marriage and ruin your family, follow this bad advice.

5 Facts About Water Baptism | Christian Basics for Jr. High #5

Water baptism is a Christian tradition that dates all the way back to the time of Christ and the early Christian church.

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November 26

How to Become Dissatisfied | Bad Advice #4

Do you want to live a pointless, isolated existence? If so, you must become dissatisfied with everything.

How to Live as a Christian | Foundations for Youth #2

The second foundational truth for any pursuit of God is about how to live after we’ve trusted Jesus for our salvation.

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Series

The Story of Christmas From the People Who Were Actually There

Understand the meaning of the first Christmas by taking a fresh look through the eyes of people who were there.

December 3

The Wise Men | The Story of Christmas from the People Who Were Actually There #1

In response to Jesus, the Wise Men gave him generous gifts while holding nothing back.

5 Habits for the Christian Life | Christian Basics for Jr. High #1

There are five basic habits – or “spiritual disciplines” – that every Christian should know about and practice.

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December 10

The Shepherds | The Story of Christmas from the People Who Were Actually There #2

When you understand the great love and care that God demonstrated to the lonely and looked down upon shepherds. It will move you, as it did them, to run to Jesus and tell everyone about him.

5 Values for Every Christian | Christian Basics for Jr. High #2

Christians have certain values. Here are the top 5.

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December 17

The King | The Story of Christmas from the People Who Were Actually There #3

Perspective makes all the difference in how we view Christmas. For Herod “the Great,” king of Israel, the first Christmas was anything but a celebration.

What’s the Point of Christmas?

There are three important things to remember during the busy Christmas season.

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December 24

The Innkeeper | The Story of Christmas from the People Who Were Actually There #4

The problem isn’t that we don’t have enough time for Jesus. The problem is that we don’t make time for Jesus.

5 Things Every Christian Believes | Christian Basics for Jr. High #3

Everyone believes something whether they know it or not. Here are the top 5 things Christians believe.

December 31

The Child | The Story of Christmas from the People Who Were Actually There #5

Jesus was born because broken people need a Savior.

5 Things Christians Do Together | Christian Basics for Jr. High #4

Certain practices are normal when Christians gather, as part of our life together.

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