Overview of Romans 1-4
In this sketchbook series we look at the first four chapters of Romans and lay the groundwork for understanding the entire letter.
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Bible Characters: Paul
Paul was one of the most important people in the early Christian church, and his story demonstrates the power of Jesus Christ.
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How to Get Rid of Bitterness in Your Heart
If you’re a follower of Christ, you’re called to get rid of bitterness.
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How Much Money Should a Christian Have?
How much money is too much? Is there a limit?
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Abraham: The Wanderer with a Dream (Kids)
The story of Abraham in Genesis 12 shows us how brave he was to leave everything he knew to follow God and a far away dream.
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Faith makes us look at everything differently. Faith in God changes our priorities. It changes the purpose of our lives, and it even affects the things we dream to achieve. Faith causes to evaluate what matters most in life, and leads us to live according to God’s plans for us.
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Faithfulness and Gentleness | Fruits of the Spirit #5
Learn about faithfulness and gentleness and how the Spirit can grow these fruits in your lives.
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What Does it Mean to be Submitted to Your Husband?
Submission in marriage has become like a bad word in our culture because people misunderstand what the concept is all about. So what does the Bible really say about it?
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What to Do When Your Cheating Finds You Out
The Ashley Madison adultery site got hacked, and millions of men and women are panicked that their secrets might finally come out. Here’s what to do.
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Nancy’s Story: God’s Care in the Face of Cancer
Can we really believe the biblical promises of God’s care and protection? This story shares how God’s care in difficult times is real, but goes far beyond just physical well-being.
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How Jesus Handled Sexual Sin
Sexual sin was around in Jesus’s day just like it is today. What did Jesus have to say about it? A story from John 8 gives us a clue.
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Kindness and Goodness | Fruits of the Spirit #4
Learn about the fruits of kindness and goodness and why we need them in our lives.
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5 Benefits of Sexual Purity as a Young Man
The Bible calls us to be sexually pure, even in a culture that encourages us to do whatever we want. But why do it?
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What Happens to Us Between Our Death and Resurrection?
The Bible teaches that someday Jesus will return to take Christians who have died (and also those living) to be with him in Heaven. So what happens between death and resurrection?
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What to Do When “Bad Guilt” Gets Triggered
When you feel “bad guilt” – the kind that brings self-condemnation – try letting it trigger good habits instead of bad ones.
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Hope for Reconciliation
It’s easy for people to say, “You should fight to save your marriage” but the reality of those words is tough. If your marriage is on the brink, consider these things before you make any decisions about ending your marriage.
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The Kingdom Is Divided
When king Solomon disobeyed, the whole nation had to pay the price!
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Peace and Patience | Fruits of the Spirit #3
We can have the peace of God in our lives which then allows us to be more patient people.
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Scheduling Your Youth Large Group Meetings
Many churches like to schedule most of their small groups at one location on the same night. This allows students to come together for a time of large group interaction, and then break up into small groups. Here is a recommended schedule for that meeting.
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Mentoring Youth when You Are Short on Time
Everyone is busy. If you work in youth ministry, you are painfully aware of this. The idea of mentoring a student can feel overwhelming in the midst of life’s busyness. Mentoring takes time, but below you’ll find a few tips that can help you effectively mentor students when your time is scarce.
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What Is the Gateway for Youth at Your Church?
It’s important to have a great gateway experience for people. If you adopt a small group centered model for youth ministry, you may struggle with trying to figure out what exactly is the best gateway for a student coming to your church. Here are some options for your church.
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Overcoming the Awkwardness of Youth Ministry
Nearly every youth leader I’ve ever met wants to mentor teenagers. Hopefully, that’s why they signed up for youth ministry in the first place. But working with teenagers can be intimidating, and make you feel awkward.
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3 Principles for Youth Leader Meetings
Every team needs to meet. Meetings are where we reaffirm our commitment to the mission of the team, share ideas about how to best accomplish the ministry, celebrate victories, and think through how to tackle the challenges we face.
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Solomon Builds The Temple
God’s presence used to live in a big shiny temple, but now it lives in us!
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