Christ-TEEN

This was a Christian youth meeting led by Amy where she taught about "running after Jesus" as the final part of a series on the faith journey. Amy used athletic metaphors to explain that following Jesus requires discipline, self-control, focus, energy, determination, and not looking back at past sins. She referenced biblical verses including Proverbs 18:10, 1 Corinthians 9:24-27, Philipp...

Amy conducted a Bible study session focused on what it means to follow Jesus, using Matthew 16:24-26 as the main verse. She explained that following Jesus requires three key steps: denying oneself (rebuking sinful nature), taking up one's cross daily (daily death march to separate from worldly things), and complete submission and humility in following Jesus as Lord. Amy identified three main d...

Amy delivered a message about defending one's faith, continuing her series on the "faith-ometer" concept. She discussed the difference between passive defense of faith (only speaking about God when provoked) and actively sharing hope with others. Using biblical examples from 1 Peter 3:13-18 and other passages, Amy emphasized that believers should be ready to give a defense for their...

Amy hosted a live faith discussion about being an "observer" on the faithometer, exploring what it means for believers to go through religious motions without genuine engagement. She examined biblical references including Matthew 27:55-56, Galatians 4:8-11, and James 1:22-2:14 to demonstrate how observing faith differs from active faith, warning against passive religiosity and tolerating...

Amy conducted a live session discussing doubt as part of her faith-ometer series about measures of faith. She explored biblical examples of doubt, including the apostles' reactions to the resurrection in Luke 24 and the story of the Road to Emmaus, emphasizing that even dedicated followers like the apostles experienced doubt. Amy discussed how doubt often arises from putting confidence in temp...

Amy delivered a message about following God at a distance, using the concept as a point on her "faith-ometer" series. She examined biblical examples, particularly focusing on Peter's denial of Jesus and the Church of Sardis from Revelation, to illustrate what it means to follow Christ at an arm's length rather than closely. Amy discussed various ways people distance themselves fr...

Amy conducted a Bible study session focused on the concept of "lukewarm Christianity," using the Faithometer framework to discuss different levels of faith commitment. She examined biblical examples including Jesus's disciples falling away during his arrest and Jonah running from God's calling, then connected these to the Laodicean church in Revelation 3 that Jesus described as &...

Amy led a discussion on the "reprocess project" focusing on the return and reward of salvation through Jesus Christ. She explored biblical passages about Jesus's return, emphasizing that no one knows the exact timing and encouraging readiness through living a life aligned with Christian principles. Amy discussed the concept of rewards in heaven versus temporary earthly rewards, using...

Amy led a Bible study session focused on the "Reprocess Project," specifically discussing the concept of regeneration or rebirth as part of salvation. She explained the process using four key concepts starting with "RE": Rebirth (being born again), Regeneration (the ongoing transformation process), Renewal (renewing the mind through the Word), and Remain (staying connected to G...

Amy hosted this week's WTY LiveStream, focusing on the biblical concept of reconciliation as part of her "Reprocess Project" series. She explained the difference between redemption (a change of ownership through payment of debt) and reconciliation (an exchange from enemy to friend), using biblical verses from 2 Corinthians, Romans, and Colossians to illustrate these concepts. Amy emp...

Amy delivered a message about redemption as part of her "Re-process" series, explaining that redemption means a change of ownership through payment. She discussed how sin has ownership over humanity, but Jesus' death on the cross paid the ultimate price to redeem humanity back to God. Amy emphasized that the payment has already been made once and for all, and the response required is...

Amy led a discussion on repentance, explaining its biblical meaning and importance. She defined repentance as a change in direction or a complete turn away from sin toward God, using both Hebrew and Greek scriptural references. Amy discussed repentance in three tenses: past (returning to God), present (ongoing need for forgiveness and turning away from sin), and future (continuing to resist tempta...

Amy hosted a live Q&A session on YouTube, Zoom, and TikTok where she answered questions about faith and God. She discussed topics including how to point others to Christ without public speaking, prayer practices, obedience, prosperity, and defending Christian truth among believers. Amy emphasized that living a consistent Christian life is the primary way to witness to others and stressed that...

Amy led a discussion on the "Reprocess Project," which explores the fundamental truths of salvation and the essence of Christianity beyond denominational differences. She emphasized that Christianity is unique in that salvation is already accomplished through Jesus Christ's sacrifice, contrasting with other religions that require personal effort. Amy outlined the first step in the re...

Amy led a Bible study focused on Ephesians 2:1-10, exploring the concepts of grace, mercy, and faith in salvation. She explained the difference between mercy (withholding punishment we deserve) and grace (giving us something we don't deserve), emphasizing that salvation comes through God's gift of grace received through faith, which serves as the instrument for accepting this gift. Amy dis...

Amy led a Bible study session focused on the theme "Chosen is Just the Beginning," building on a previous discussion about what it means to be chosen. She explored how being chosen by God is not based on human merit but rather comes through Jesus' obedience and the sanctifying work of the Holy Spirit. The session included an in-depth analysis of Colossians 3:12-17, which Amy presente...

Amy led a discussion on the biblical concept of being chosen, emphasizing that this status is not based on personal merit but is a result of God's grace through Jesus Christ. She explored various Bible verses to illustrate that believers are chosen not for their own righteousness but because of their relationship with Jesus, the ultimate "Chosen One." Amy highlighted the contrast bet...

Amy led a Bible study session on the theme of being a new creation, drawing from Ephesians 4 and 5. She discussed the importance of following Jesus' example, being filled with the Holy Spirit, fearlessly proclaiming the gospel, being faithful in suffering, and fellowshipping with others. Amy emphasized that as followers of Christ, they should strive to live differently from the world and let t...

Amy led a discussion on fellowship, explaining that it is foundational to the Christian faith and is represented by the cross as a blueprint for both vertical (God) and horizontal (believers) relationships. She emphasized that true fellowship begins with a personal relationship with God, who is described as light, and then extends to sharing that experience with other believers. The discussion inc...

Amy led a Bible study session focused on the theme of "Fearlessly Proclaiming the Gospel," continuing her "New Year, Same You" series. She explored four common barriers to sharing the Christian message, including fear of embarrassment, lack of knowledge, avoiding opportunities, and feelings of inadequacy. Drawing from various Bible passages, Amy emphasized that believers should overcome these obst...

Amy led a Bible study session on the topic of being filled with the Holy Spirit, part of her "New Year, Same You" series. She explained the difference between receiving the Holy Spirit and being filled with His presence, using a science experiment with vinegar and oil to illustrate the concept. Amy discussed the fruits of the Spirit and emphasized that fullness of the Spirit doesn't...

Amy began a new series focused on spiritual transformation, emphasizing that true change comes from God rather than personal efforts, and encouraged participants to engage in discussion through comments and prayer. She explored the importance of accepting Jesus as Lord and Savior, discussing the challenges and requirements of living out a Christian faith that goes beyond comfort and passivity. The...

Amy launched a new series called "New Year, Same You" that explores New Year's resolutions from a Christian perspective, emphasizing that true transformation comes from salvation rather than personal reformation efforts. She discussed various biblical stories, including Saul's conversion and Peter and John's boldness, to illustrate how genuine change comes from God's inte...

Amy delivered a message about the final judgment, emphasizing that Jesus will return as the righteous judge and all people will be accountable for their actions. She explained that believers will be acquitted and have eternal life, while non-believers will be condemned to eternal punishment. Amy encouraged listeners to prepare for judgment by living lives that reflect their faith in Jesus. She als...

Amy discussed the importance of authenticity and responsibility in sharing God's word through her series "The Bible, No Filters," which explores various biblical concepts and believers' duties. She emphasized the need for genuine repentance, endurance, submission, prayer, and obedience as responses to salvation, using biblical examples to illustrate these points. The message conc...