(Sony Pictures, 1998)Main Point: When we sin, we must confess our failure and face the consequences. If we don’t, others may suffer the consequences of our actions. The Movie Clip:Les Misérables, or Les Mis, as it’s often known, is a powerful story of justice and forgiveness set in the shadow of the French Revolution. The movie follows the...
Main Point: We are the most Christlike when we are serving and helping those who cannot help themselves.The Discussion Starter: A Brother’s LoveMeet Conner and Cayden Long. When he was 6 years old, Conner began helping his little brother Cayden compete in triathlon events…even though Cayden was stricken with cerebral palsy at birth. Because of his tremendous handicap, Cayden...
(Columbia, 2009)Main Point: We all need backup from time to time, and our friends that truly love us are those that will give it to us when we need it most. The Movie Clip:Paul Blart Mall Cop was one of comedian Kevin James’ movies from 2009. In it, he plays a wannabe cop who’s forced to work as...
Rated PG for thematic elements and some perilous action.Starring Jonny Weston, Gerard Butler and Elisabeth Shue Directed by Michael Apted (The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader and Amazing Grace) and Curtis Hanson (8 Mile, The River Wild and L.A. Confidential)Chasing Mavericks is a must see family friendly movie.Based on the inspirational true story of surfing...
Rated R for violence and language.Starring Bruce Willis, Jai Courtney, Mary Elizabeth Winstead and Sebastian KochDirected by John Moore (Behind Enemy Lines and Max Payne)I’m a die-hard Die Hard fan, but even I was skeptical walking into this one.To say I had mixed feelings when I first heard they were making a new Die Hard movie would be an...
Main Point: Even though the world is filled with people who lie, as followers of Christ, we must always tell the truth because He has made us new. The Movie Clip: Everybody Lies Liar, Liar is a movie that dates back to the era of most youth workers…which is prior to the era of many of the students in...
Main Point of Discussion: Too often, Christians come across as confusing, so we need to make sure we communicate the Gospel clearly through our words and actions.Introducing the Video:If you’re an NFL fan like me, you’ve always wondered what the coaches, refs, and players are saying down on the field. For years, these guys have been recorded with high...