Main Point: If we chase money, we’ll still be disappointed at the end of our life. However, if our lives are devoted to God, we’ll have everything we need.Discussion Starter: Making Mad MoneyThis discussion starter is a lot of fun, and just as entertaining for the crowd as the contestants. Basically, this up front activity gives students the opportunity...
Main Point: Knowing when we’re “in love” with someone else is a bit tricky. The best way to know if we’re in love is to compare how we feel about someone with how the Bible defines love. Discussion Starter: Community Love LetterThis is a fun way to introduce your topic for the program. You can make it a guys-versus-girls...
Main Point: There is a big difference between Jesus and religion; one saves, and the other condemns. The key to life is being like Christ, not being religious. Discussion Starter: Jesus is Greater Than ReligionA relatively new form of art called Spoken Word is captivating Christian circles. It’s basically “theology meets poetry.” Some of it is even reminiscent of...
Main Point: Life is tough enough without trying to live it alone, so let’s make a game plan to discuss life’s biggest issues. (NOTE: This Outreach Agenda is slightly different from the others. This one is intended to be a jumpstarter for your program, for instance, your first night back from summer break.)OPTIONAL Discussion Starter: Funny Top 10...
Main Point: Sometimes, people give terrible things to us, but God always gives perfect gifts. That’s the way it’s always been…and that’s the way it’s always gonna be. Discussion Starter: Jimmy Kimmel’s Christmas ChallengeJames “Jimmy” Kimmel is the host of the late night talk show Jimmy Kimmel Live! on ABC and is no stranger to a practical joke…played out...
Main Point: Helping others, even our enemies, even when it costs us, is what God has commanded us to do. Discussion Starter: Opponent-Aided HomerunI gotta tell ya, this video clip captures everything that’s right about honorable sportsmanship.In a college softball game, between Western Oregon and Central Oregon, a senior named Sara from Western hit her very first career...
Main Point: Life has big decisions, but one outweighs all the rest. If we don’t prioritize it above all else, nothing else matters. Discussion Starter: What Comes First?This discussion starter is based on priorities. It’s simple to pull off; all you really need are a bunch of 3X5 notecards and a marker. Write each of the following on...