Sermons on 1 Timothy
No Despising
12Let no one despise your youth, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity. 13Until I come, devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture, to exhortation, and to teaching.” 1 Timothy 4:12-13
Follow The Leader: Protective Services
Handout 8 Deacons likewise must be dignified, not double-tongued, not addicted to much wine, not greedy for dishonest gain. 9 They must hold the mystery of the faith with a clear conscience. 10 And let them also be tested first; then let them serve as deacons if they prove themselves blameless. 11 Their wives likewise must be dignified, not slanderers, but sober-minded, faithful in all things.12 Let deacons each be the husband of one wife, managing their children and their own households well. 13 For those…
Follow The Leader: From The Top
Handout 3 The saying is trustworthy: If anyone aspires to the office of overseer, he desires a noble task. 2 Therefore an overseer must be above reproach, the husband of one wife, sober-minded, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach, 3 not a drunkard, not violent but gentle, not quarrelsome, not a lover of money. 4 He must manage his own household well, with all dignity keeping his children submissive, 5 for if someone does not know how to manage his own household, how will he…
The god Called Appearance
Another popular god in our culture centers around the way we look. People in our culture are consumed with bolstering their image, improving their appearance, and looking good. Now, there’s nothing wrong with wanting to be healthy. There’s nothing wrong with wanting to look your best. But when the pursuit of the external beauty trumps the pursuit of internal beauty you cross into the realm of idolatry. So, what does God have to say about our worship of the god…
Snakes On A Van – Part 2
SNAKES ON A VAN – PART 2 A continuing study on ways teens can sabotage their own youth group. Let’s study “Inappropriateness,” “Exclusivity” and “Apathy” in a candid, loving and biblical way. “ANIMAL KINGDOM: DO YOU WANT TO LEAVE THE ZOO?” This was the BYG Summer Series on Wednesday nights during 2017. Lessons are presented by Jeremy Pate, Youth Minister at the Buford church of Christ, unless noted. These lessons are based off of 1 Timothy 3:15, “if I delay,…
Snakes On A Van – Part 1
SNAKES ON A VAN – PART 1 What are some of the ways that teens sabotage their own youth group? How can we have fun without “biting and devouring” one another? A study of “Negativity” and “Gossip” in a candid, loving and biblical way. “ANIMAL KINGDOM: DO YOU WANT TO LEAVE THE ZOO?” This was the BYG Summer Series on Wednesday nights during 2017. Lessons are presented by Jeremy Pate, Youth Minister at the Buford church of Christ, unless noted.…
The Not So Secret Life Of Pets
THE NOT SO SECRET LIFE OF PETS What is the true nature of a “secret sin?” What kind of damage does it do in our life, and in the lives of those around us? What can I do if a sin has taken hold of me? “ANIMAL KINGDOM: DO YOU WANT TO LEAVE THE ZOO?” This was the BYG Summer Series on Wednesday nights during 2017. Lessons are presented by Jeremy Pate, Youth Minister at the Buford church of Christ,…
Expecto Patronum
EXPECTO PATRONUM In the Harry Potter world, this charm was for protection against attacks. When I’m being corrected, which animal best describes me: armadilo, porcupine, or puppy? “ANIMAL KINGDOM: DO YOU WANT TO LEAVE THE ZOO?” This was the BYG Summer Series on Wednesday nights during 2017. Lessons are presented by Jeremy Pate, Youth Minister at the Buford church of Christ, unless noted. These lessons are based off of 1 Timothy 3:15, “if I delay, you may know how one…
Teen Wolf
TEEN WOLF What can/does happen when a teenage “Christian” becomes a “wolf?” Why does this happen, what does it look like, and what can the rest of us do to protect ourselves? “ANIMAL KINGDOM: DO YOU WANT TO LEAVE THE ZOO?” This was the BYG Summer Series on Wednesday nights during 2017. Lessons are presented by Jeremy Pate, Youth Minister at the Buford church of Christ, unless noted. These lessons are based off of 1 Timothy 3:15, “if I delay,…
Animal House or Animal Farm?
ANIMAL HOUSE OR ANIMAL FARM? If the church is “God’s household,” why do we treat it like our own personal “frat house?” What is the difference between living according to “instinct” vs. living according to “instruction?” What am I supposed to “produce” on God’s “Animal Farm?” What does He expect of ME, and how am I supposed to figure that stuff out? 1 Cor. 12; Rom. 12, etc. “ANIMAL KINGDOM: DO YOU WANT TO LEAVE THE ZOO?” This was the…
The Lion King
THE LION KING Why is Jesus called the “Lion of Judah,” and what are some of the implications of having Him as our King? What have been some of the responses to His position within Scripture? What about now? How do people typically/historically respond to the idea of having a “king?” – Rev. 5:5; John 18:37 “ANIMAL KINGDOM: DO YOU WANT TO LEAVE THE ZOO?” This was the BYG Summer Series on Wednesday nights during 2017. Lessons are presented by…
ZOOTOPIA?
ZOOTOPIA? What kind of life does Jesus promise me? Are my expectations in line with what HE has told me to expect? Is being a Christian (and being part of the church) more like a “zoo.”, a “circus,” or “the wild?” Introduce the idea of being a “ZOO-LEAVER” in this lesson. “ANIMAL KINGDOM: DO YOU WANT TO LEAVE THE ZOO?” This was the BYG Summer Series on Wednesday nights during 2017. Lessons are presented by Jeremy Pate, Youth Minister at…