(Columbia Pictures, 2006)Main Point of Discussion: Forgiveness frees us to move on.The Movie Clip: “How long did it take you to forgive your dad?”Every once in a while a film is released that reminds youth workers that we can make a difference: Coach Carter, Stand and Deliver, Renaissance Man… The Gridiron Gang is another one of those films....

Starring Joaquin Phoenix and Reese WitherspoonFox 2000, PG13Main Point: Evangelism is BEING good news through friendship.Before the Meeting:Make sure you have a white board or flip-chart paper and large markers to make two separate lists. One list will be “Descriptions” and one list will be “Feelings.”Attention Grabber:Tonight we are going to take a look at evangelism. That’s...

(New Line Cinema, 2003)Main Point of Discussion: Intimately knowing Jesus is the true meaning of Christmas.The Movie Clip: “Spotting the Imposter”This clip is a hilarious scene from the hit Christmas movie Elf. Will Ferrell plays Buddy, one of Santa’s real elves. In this scene we’ll see Buddy’s reaction when he sees a fake Santa.Optional Small Group Game/Opener:Welcome! We’re...

Movie Clip: Superman Returns, PG-13, 2006, Warner Bros.Main Point: Whether knowing it or not, we all need Christ as our Savior.Clip: They are crying for a savior.In this scene, Lois starts out by telling Superman that she doesn’t need a savior. She denies the purpose of Superman. Superman isn’t convinced that she’s examined all the evidence. ...

TV-PG, 2006, Warner BrosMain Point: We must intentionally get rid of or at least see past our distractions and keep our focus on eternal things.Attention Grabber: TV Series – Smallville, Season 3, Episode 10: Whisper.Smallville is a television series based on the adolescent / early adulthood of Clark Kent, before he officially takes on his role as Superman. ...

Movie Clip: The One, PG-13, 2001, Revolution StudiosMain Point: There is a war inside us between the Spirit and our sinful nature. Therefore, we must choose to live by the Spirit and not by our sinful nature.Attention Grabber: Movie – The OneThe One is a pretty entertaining movie. To sum it up, it’s basically a typical Jet...

Movie Clip: Shaolin Soccer, PG-13, Miramax FilmsMain Point: True love is sacrificial.Attention Grabber: Movie – Shaolin SoccerShaolin Soccer is a movie based on a comic book. Filmed in China, it is about a retired professional soccer player who discovers a kung fu master named Sing. The two work together to build a soccer team of other kung...