Main Point: Life hinges on the decisions we make, so we should make good decisions. If we’re in good situations, it’s usually because we’ve made good decisions. If we’re in bad situations, it’s usually because we’ve made bad decisions. Discussion Starter: Rolling the Dice in Life Lay out twelve index cards (in a rectangular fashion) that have a number...
Main Point of Discussion: Sin is like a spiritual oil spillage that permeates our world, and only the gospel of Jesus Christ can cap its outbreak and reverse the effects.The Video Clip: This clip of the oil spill was featured on ABC News (June 2010) and contains the actual footage of the blowout. It’s a great visual to...
Main Point of Discussion: Stress and worry are a normal part of life; the question is…how should we deal with it? Many people internalize the stress and end up suffering consequences. The good news for Christians is that God gives us a strategy to deal with pressure in a healthy and non-consequential fashion.Opener:Start the meeting by...
Main Point of Discussion: The increase of violence – especially among girls – further shows the fact that we all have sin natures that tempt us to do unimaginable things. As Christians, we are called to overcome our sinful natures and be peacemakers.Discussion Starter: Report on Teen Girl Violence by CBSFlip cams, cell phones, and video recorders of...
Main Point of Discussion: Although our sins can be forgiven, there are always consequences for our actions. Facts to Know Before the Discussion:The discussion will focus on Ben Roethlisberger, the two-time Super Bowl champion quarterback of the Pittsburgh Steelers, who was suspended by the league for the first four games of the 2010-11 season for sexual assault allegations.Roethlisberger was...
This is a fun…and funny…little exercise. On top of that, your students may learn something. Let me explain.Depending on the size of the group, split up your group into teams of 2-4 kids each. Make sure each team has writing supplies (pen and paper).Tell them you will give them the first part of a Proverb from the Bible, but...
This is a short clip from the movie Napoleon Dynamite. It's a fun way to introduce a talk or discussion on dating.Plot Summary: A nerdy teen who lives with his weird family befriends another nerd and helps him win the high school class presidency.2nd scene. 0.33.30. Pedro has asked Napoleon’s friend, Deb, to the high school dance. During lunch...