(Mirimax Films, 1998)Main Point of Discussion: We must learn to show love to people… even the ones we don't like.The Movie Clip: Compassion for… Freddie?Before Lady in the Water, Signs, or even The Sixth Sense, M. Night Shyamalan's first major film, Wide Awake, was about a kid in search of God. The film, full of numerous discussion provokers, introduces...

(Universal Pictures, 1993)Main Point of Discussion: One of the greatest powers in the world is the ability to forgive.The Movie Clip: “Power is when we have every justification to kill - and we don't.”A great scene where Oscar Schindler (played by Liam Neeson) sits with the heinous German prison camp leader, Amon Goeth (played by Ralph Fiennes). They have...

Main Point: People must choose God’s truth which is sometimes hidden by the pleasures or pains of daily life.Before the Meeting:Gather two separate types of candy of contrasting color (for example, try Red Hots and Lemon Drops or small pieces of red licorice and black licorice). As students enter, offer them a piece of candy. You...

If you haven't already seen the Mimi Leder film "Pay It Forward" with Kevin Spacey, Helen Hunt, James Caviezel, and Haley Joel Osment, I recommend checking it out. This isn't an action flick, it's not a comedy, it's a compelling drama that follows the efforts of a young boy who has a desire to make a difference...

Main Point: God’s forgiveness completely restores relationships. Attention Grabber: The Lion King movie clipIntroduce the Clip:Today we are going to see a clip from an old favorite, The Lion King. Watch as Simba makes a bad decision, taking Nala along with him. Pay close attention to how Simba’s dad, Mufasa, deals with him when Simba’s...

Directed by Peter JacksonStarring Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen, Viggo Mortensen, Orlando Bloom, Sean Aston . . .“The Return of the King” is the third film of the Lord of the Rings trilogy. The film continues its legacy with a classic storyline, powerful performances and fantastic action sequences. The MPAA rated it PG-13 for intense epic battle sequences...

Main Point: Self-image; cynicism; growing up.The tagline for this movie is: Nobody ever grows up quite like they imagined. Introducing the Clip: This clip is from the movie "The Kid." It is about an image consultant with an inferiority complex with the distinct honor of being despised by many people. He gets a second shot at life...