…experiencing temptation at this moment, it will be knocking at your door in no time. Help your students get a big-picture perspective on how God wants to help them deal with temptation. And then follow up with some very practical steps they can take to prepare them to deal with tomorrow's temptations and protect…
…extremely important. In Ephesians 6, Paul wrote about the Armor of God, key parts of a healthy spiritual life that will protect your students from temptation, misinformation, and disillusionment. All Out War is a six-week Super Series packed with all the resources you need to help your student quickly…
…temptation is an unavoidable reality of life. However, you can use this 4-week series to show them that temptation itself is not the problem; it's their response to it that can either drag them down or build their character. Use this series to equip them with the tools they'll need to face their temptations…
…temptation. As a leader, you also get all the materials you need to run each meeting: leader's notes, student handouts, and more. And they're all editable and reproducible as we can make themÑso tweak away and make them yours! Lessons include: The Temptation Story [9:30] Selfish Temptations…
…growth. Obviously, there are different hot buttons of temptation and sin for each person, but these lessons will tackle some root issues that can affect every Christian. Teenagers often feel overwhelmed and trapped as a result of poor choices, temptation, and sin. Simplify the trap and you will simplify…
…to intervene and offer a love-infused helping hand. In the truest sense, teenagers need help?help with their spiritual condition, help resisting temptation, and help interacting with the, um, interesting people in their lives! This 12-lesson volume of Grapple Jr. High features three series that will…
It would be easy to resist temptation if we could just see what was going on spiritually. The reality is that many of the "harmless" thoughts that tempt us are really flaming arrows trying to harm us and keep us from following God. Themes: Fasting, Temptation, Victory, Resist the Devil, God's power
…sneak peek below! HOOKED Money. Sex. Pride. Drugs. Glory. The lure of temptation is strong, and all it takes is one bite to get hooked—sometimes for life. Temptation is everywhere! Even if you’re not experiencing temptation at this moment, it will be knocking at your door in no time. Click here…
…Name a sin and name a temptation. . . and whether I choose to admit it to you or not, deep down inside I know that at the very least, Im vulnerable. The T.H. thing should serve as a wake-up call to us all about the fact that even though we may be loving and serving God, temptation and sin are a fact of…
…pursue forbidden choices with deadly consequences - listen to this truth instead: The temptations in your life are no different from what others experience. And God is faithful. He will not allow the temptation to be more than you can stand. When you are tempted, he will show you a way out so that…
…. And while the material is written twice for separate guys and girls groups, the topics are the same for each lesson (like, you'll both study "Temptation" at the same time), just one is geared for guys and the other is geared for girls. This not only saves you tons of time in prep, but it also gives…
…Patrick Lencioni. It is a really insightful business fable helping high-level leadership make the correct decisions and find success. The first temptation is to protect your career over everything else. A great reminder of the humility needed in a great leader. The second, which I think I struggle with…
…discipleship Part 3: A heart for God; ministry & worship How Not to Get Caught Part 1: When temptation wins Part 2: Sexual temptation Part 3: How not to give in to fit in Part 4: Saying NO to temptation How to Get a Life Part 1: What the world wants to destroy Part 2: What God wanted to communicate…
…Food It would be easy to resist temptation if we could just see what was going on spiritually. The reality is that many of the "harmless" thoughts that tempt us are really flaming arrows trying to harm us and keep us from following God. Themes: Fasting, Temptation, Victory, Resist the Devil, God's…
…students with this 3-week series, teaching them to see the risks temptation poses to their entire lives as well as the rewards for those who make it through. Week 1: Understanding the Power of Temptation Many times, we feel that the temptations we face are unique to us. How can you counsel your students…
…it once a month or even weekly, but we avoid that temptation because something that is loved can quickly become tired, boring and old if its over used. The shelf life of games, events, songs etc. can really be lengthened if you avoid the temptation to overuse it. Lesson #2: Dont Do Anything You Wouldnt…
…yourselves to the Devil. In fact, every time any of us gives in to temptation, we post a spiritual real estate sign that says: 'Eternal Soul Available to Demonic Kingdom...Apply Within.' Here's the way Jesus' brother James puts it: Temptation comes from our own desires, which entice us and drag us away. These…
…expected (doesnt it always?!?). Even though Im a perfectionist when it comes to painting, my desire to just get done and get back to life led to a temptation to compromise my usual standards of neatness. My last painting project was our walk-in closet. Because nobody other than my family would be entering…
…big areas for personal spiritual growth. Here’s what I want to go after in the next season of leadership maturity – what I’m calling the 4 temptations of a youth worker: Margin Out of Whack Your life is imbalanced on work and you suddenly find yourself not being able to “turn it off” or take…
building youth ministers into youth ministry andy lawrenson Whether you are a paid staff or volunteer, there is a dangerous temptation in youth ministry to take on everything by yourself. In our churches, there are many of us who have had or currently have that same attitude. Even sadder is that we…
…obstacles on the road of life – this week we take a look at temptation. Weekend Scale of Difficulty: 4 out of 10 Service Length: 66 minutes Understandable Message: This weekend was pretty straightforward – we were talking about temptation in Sin City. Really – how “What Happens in Vegas” DOESN’T…
…there is also the danger of putting one's personal integrity at risk. There is much temptation online, especially for men. It is therefore essential that one take safeguards before going online to avoid those temptations and keep their personal integrity intact. The first thing I recommend is to pray before…
…culture that is saturated with sexual connotations, innuendos, and a warped view of human sexuality, yet longing for true love and respect. The temptation to view others as sexual objects is everywhere: as you are waiting in line at the checkout line, you have magazines adorned with barely-clothed woman…
…into inappropriate relationships. It kills me! But, much worse, it hurts the teenagers who look up to us as leaders. I realize no one is beyond temptation and a significant fall can happen to anyone. But, come onlets raise the bar as youth workers and have higher expectations of ourselves and one another…
…power of the Holy Spirit, you can resist every temptation that comes your way. Will you? Nope, not while you still have a sinful nature. But knowing that the ultimate war is won should motivate you to fight the battles even harder! Hands: Each time temptation comes your way, remind yourself that God sees…
…to change, parents don’t want unbelievers at your events or your senior pastor wonders when you will want to grow up and work with adults. The temptation is to begin to pray that God will lead you to the church He wants you at. The church that will help you reach your maximum potential. The problem…
…middle of the Hooked series on temptation, so we did fun things with live goldfish and played fishing instructional videos. My favorite part was the YouTube video of an 8ft catfish. Amazing. Fields taught on how friends and accountabilty build up a defense to temptation if someone knows your life and…
…Patrick Lencioni. It is a really insightful business fable helping high-level leadership make the correct decisions and find success. The first temptation is to protect your career over everything else. A great reminder of the humility needed in a great leader. The second, which I think I struggle with…
…disaster. Likeability has nothing to do with a youth pastors ability to help students grow in their relationship with Christ. So to avoid this temptation, and make sure ask the right questions. Here are five vital questions to ask when hiring a youth pastor. What is your process to develop a students…
…destiny prioritizes servanthood; but someone focused on a dynasty prioritizes servitude. All along the youth ministry journey, there will be the temptation to focus on the more visible, the more spectacular, and the more sensational. But from my vantage point of 37 exciting years in full-time youth ministry…
