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Main Point:  Our world often overly focuses on outward appearance and getting that perfect selfie, but God looks into our hearts and wants to see our hearts be the best part of who we are.The Discussion Starter:  Have you ever thought about how much we focus on our outward appearance? Everyone does to a degree or else nobody would...
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Dan Folger as Luke – The Walking Dead _ Season 9, Episode 7 – Photo Credit: Gene Page/AMC

By Thom McKee

Why do humans spend time creating art and then sharing it with each other? There is no real practical reason for this. It doesn’t help us find shelter, food, water or any of the things that we need to survive. It also doesn’t provide any of the things that we need to continue our species. But every civilization, whether in war or in peace does this. You can find art and music in virtually every culture in every civilization in all of recorded history.

If you look at our culture, the creation of art and music are usually things we do in our spare time. But a select few individuals are paid to make or teach art. And in some cases, people are paid extremely well to make art or music

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By Thom McKee

We live in a dangerous world.  We see stories of human violence on the news daily.  Many people groups around the world live in open hostility or in fear of their neighbors.  But, as Christians, how are we supposed to treat outsiders who want to join us but could be a potential threat?

Should we keep them out, or do we let them join us?

Do we only let in those who are like us, or do we risk becoming a more diverse culture?

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Music Discussions

You Say

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You Say – By Lauren DangleMain Point:  We hear many voices in our lives saying who we are, but ultimately our identity and security comes from the truth of what God says about us.About the Artist – Lauren DaigleLauren Daigle grew up in southern Louisiana in a home that would find her constantly in song.  Her love for music started...
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Youth Ministry Help

Grace First

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I’ve asked hundreds of kids to write down an answer to the question, “If God came to you in person, what is the first thing He would say to you?”  Almost always, when I open up the little slips of paper, the answer has to do with some bad behavior.
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Overcoming Self Doubt and Discouragement”Luke 7: 18-23Stage One: Success (Wow—everything works)   What are the three hungers we have for success?Stage Two:  Doubt (Something is wrong!  It isn’t working)    John’s question reveals the source of his doubting faith.Stage Three:  RealityThree ways to tap into the power of God to overcome doubt and discouragement.Discussion Questions: What is your passion and what are your gifts? How have...
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Talks/Sermons

LEADERSHIP SERIES

In case you haven't noticed things are changing at a frenetic pace and we are living in times of uncertainty, chaos, and turbulence. Which means that we are going to see leadership emerge as the most important element of business and government. Leadership is an attribute that is highest in demand and shortest in supply. In this series of...
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