1 – Character “We do this by keeping our eyes on Jesus, the champion who initiates and perfects our faith…” (Hebrews 12:2) Big Idea: If all we focus on is how we measure up, we will never be able to have a relationship with Jesus. But if we take our eyes off of ourselves, and begin…read more.

3 – Our Greatest Love Speaking about Jesus (the ways of Jesus) into other people’s lives in a way that shows God’s love for them. Who or what is your greatest love? What do you give most of your time, energy, money and attention to? We all have idols. “So Paul, standing before the council, addressed…read more.

2 – Words in Action Theme for Week 1: Speak the truth in love. Truths about truths… Truth is Honesty. “ But those who do what is right come to the light so others can see that they are doing what God wants.” (John 3:21) Stop DOING things you think Christians should do and start BEING a…read more.

1- Bold Words Ways Jesus calls us to engage culture… Be a bold witness for Jesus. Demonstrate a visible love for each other. “Peter and John went to the Temple one afternoon to take part in the three o’clock prayer service. 2 As they approached the Temple, a man lame from birth was being carried in. Each…read more.

5 – Thinking About Your Future TWO WAYS TO LOOK AT SEX: Small Picture = NOW Big Picture = FUTURE AREAS IN LIFE TO LOOK AT WHEN THINKING ABOUT THESE OPPOSING VIEWS: SPIRITUAL “Only fools say in their hearts, ‘There is no God.’” (Psalm 14:1) “Nothing in all creation is hidden from God.  Everything is…read more.

4 – Living in a Fantasy World “But each person is tempted when he is lured and enticed by his own desire. Then desire when it has conceived gives birth to sin, and sin when it is fully grown brings forth death.” (James 1:14-15) “You shall be holy, for I am holy.” (1 Peter 1:16) “For years,…read more.

2 – Image Isn’t Everything Messages from culture… 1.  Sex before marriage is normal. “He [Adam] gave names to all the livestock, birds, and wild animals.  But still there was no companion suitable for him.  He’s naming all these animals and then God says, “There’s no companion for you.  Let’s create one.”  “So the Lord…read more.

Just a Kiss 1 – Attraction by Design 2/10/19 Attraction is a powerful force. Then the Lord God said, “It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper who is just right for him.” 19 So the Lord God formed from the ground all the wild animals and all the birds of the sky. He…read more.

not a fan 3: many or only 1/27/19 – MS Theme Verse: Then He [Jesus] said to the crowd, “If any of you wants to be my follower, you must turn from your selfish ways, take up your cross daily, and follow Me.” (Luke 9:23) Biblical concept of marriage: 1 + 1 = 1 “Someone came to…read more.

not a fan 2: know about Him or know Him 1/20/19 – MS Theme verse: Then He [Jesus] said to the crowd, “If any of you wants to be my follower, you must turn from your selfish ways, take up your cross daily, and follow Me.” (Luke 9:23) “One of the Pharisees asked Jesus to have dinner…read more.