Browsing Category:Topical Curriculum

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Main Point: We don’t get to decide the consequences for our actions, but we do get to decide the course of action we take.Discussion Starter: Teen Sext Haunts Man 7 Years LaterThis article, written by Nicole Brady on May 13, 2012, appeared in The Sydney Morning Herald, a newspaper from Australia. It concerns an unnamed man and the consequences...
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Main Point: We will always be plagued by sinful temptations, but we don’t have to give in to them. Jesus Christ gives us the hope of being able to live a totally new life.Discussion Starter: Demi Lovato Still SuffersOnce upon a time, Demi Lovato was the queen of Disney. She was the Magic Kingdom’s stop gap after losing Miley...
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Main Point: The world has lots of misconceptions about who God is. Sadly, many of them would rather continue in ignorance about His character, than turn to the Bible and truly discover Him for themselves. Discussion Starter: God According to the World Break your students into groups of 3-4 and give them each a packet of markers or...
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Main Point: Taking a step of faith is difficult to do, but Jesus has the greatest track record in the world when it comes to saving people. Jesus will never fail us…ever!Discussion Starter: Faith FallDo the old classic “game” where you have one (light) student fall backward into the arms of several other students. Obviously, this isn’t the time...
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Main Point: Everybody builds their lives on something. Many people choose to build on something that appears solid, but isn’t. In the end, if we haven’t built our lives of God’s Word, then we will crumble. Discussion Starter: Human PyramidYes, it’s that old classic time-killer, the human pyramid. Before you pull your group together for the small group discussion,...
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Main Point: The voice of God isn’t always easy to discern so we must focus intently on Him to know His will.Discussion Starter: Listening TestThis is a fun little discussion starter that anybody can do. All you need are some sound effects and a way to play them for your group. Here’s what you do. There are a number...
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