One of the most common mistakes that Christians make today is that they carry their emotions on their sleeves. When someone wrongs us or says something hurtful, we hold on to it and allow the anger to build a Spirit of Offense. When we do this and don't forgive them, we suffer in our relationship with God.To get this...

Needed: Several nails, one 2x6 board at least 4' long, and several tools like a hammer, screwdriver, spoon, hairbrush, etc. Introduction: "Sometimes in life we go to the wrong place for solutions. In those cases, we usually fail because we use the wrong method to accomplish something. I need a few volunteers ..."Pull out a board...

Needed: Large punch bowl, one dime, several cans of veggies, sardines, bean dip, (you get the idea)Mix all the contents in a large bowl (should resemble vomit). Put a dime in the bottom. Have students come up one at a time and search for the buried treasure. Give each one 30 seconds to find it. ...

Information: This discussion opener helps grab student's attention and helps students see how serious sin really is--how sin affects our lives. Items Needed: BibleSeveral rolls of toilet paper (lots!)Opening: T.P. Tie UpThe more T.P. you have for this opener the better it will be. Invite one of your students to come to the front of the room....

Learn What the Bible Says About Being Under ControlDon’t Bite It!Information: This discussion is designed to help students understand what it means to have self-control.Items Needed:BibleSeveral packages of gum (Juicy Fruit works the best)Opening: Hand out gum to several students in your group. Tell them not to open the gum until they understand the rules. Tell them...

A great object lesson you could use to discuss purity.Show your group a beautiful jug or other container. Describe to them its beauty, worth, etc. After all it can hold many delicious drinks. Pour some yummy juice in it. (Maybe orange juice or soda- something appealing). Find out who wants a drink of the juice/soda and why. Give the...

Have you ever felt like God never hears your prayers? Have you ever felt like God's spirit never reaches you? Could it be because you have too much stuff in your life cluttering God's spirit from freely flowing into your life?When we have stuff in our life that God does not approve of (lust, sex, drugs, alcohol,...