Rated R for bloody violence and grisly images.Starring John Cusack, Luke Evans, Alice Eve and Brendan GleesonDirected by James McTeigue (Ninja Assassin and V for Vendetta)My wife and I are both fans of Edgar Allen Poe and John Cusack…so believe it or not, this was a perfect date night movie for us. When a mother and daughter are found...
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Items Needed2 Nerf PistolsNerf Darts (about 20)Cool prize (or prizes if you want to do multiple rounds of the game)Pick 2 students to play, and then allow each student to pick a partner of the same gender. In this game, one student from each team stands with their arms behind their backs. Their teammate stands behind them and sticks...
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Rated PG-13 for disaster related peril and violence, nudity, sensuality and brief language.Starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Kate Winslet, Kathy Bates, Billy Zane and Bill PaxtonDirected by James CameronTwo and a half miles beneath the waves of the North Atlantic, a mystery is unfolding. A secret love, bravery, treasure and treachery, hidden by time but never forgotten. A beautiful socialite. A...
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Main Point: Any addiction to pornography is a deep one. However, in God’s infinite love for us, He has provided a way out of temptation if we’re willing to follow. Discussion Starter: Jimmy Needham on Porn AddictionJimmy Needham is an ambassador of Christ disguised as a musician. At least, that’s how he introduces himself. However, Jimmy is also willing...
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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: There are always consequences to our lack of integrity…even when they’re not immediate. And besides, God wants us to do the right thing, even when no one else is looking.Discussion Starter: The Stray PathThis humorous and short little video certainly qualifies as “homemade” but it does teach a strong lesson about integrity. Basically, a young man in...
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