DBC Students

In Week 2 of the series, "Fake," Brian Smith discusses the dangers of being "fake," both in one's faith and friendships. He shares a personal story from his youth to illustrate how a desire to fit in made him pretend to be someone he wasn't, and then uses the biblical story of Rehoboam to warn against the dangers of fake friends, who can cause one to "forfeit the f...

In Week 1 of "Fake," speaker Brian Smith addresses middle schoolers about the dangers of living inauthentically, particularly concerning their faith. He begins by distinguishing between genuine struggles—like having doubts or facing temptations—and being "fake." He emphasizes that having doubts about God or struggling with sin, as even the Apostle Paul and Jesus's own disci...

During Week 3 of the series "Stoopid," Derrick Milner discusses wisdom from the book of Proverbs, highlighting that wisdom is understanding and following God's will. He explains that while King Solomon, the author of Proverbs, was the wisest man to ever live, he still made bad decisions when he ignored God. Milner then reviews the previous two weeks of the series, reminding the audie...

In Week Two of a series called "Stoopid," speaker Derrick Milner emphasizes the importance of seeking wisdom from God and making Him the top priority in our lives. He begins by referencing the book of Proverbs, written by the wise King Solomon, which offers practical advice and wisdom. Last week, Milner discussed how "dumb friends are dangerous" and how we can either lead our f...

In Week 1 of the series, "Stoopid," Derrick Milner explains that the purpose of the series is to remind students of the importance of wisdom as they begin the new school year. Milner defines wisdom as understanding God's will and shares a passage from the Book of Proverbs, noting that wisdom is more valuable than any material possession, such as silver or gold. He warns that a lack o...

Student Pastor Brian Smith delivered a crucial message to students about the  dangers of temptation  as they head back to school, especially after the "warm fuzzies" of camp experiences. He emphasized that  real life  brings trials and temptations, and while trials are unavoidable, the key is how we respond to temptations. Drawing from the  Book of James , specifically James 1:12-15, he...

Derrick Milner's Week 4 message in the "Distracted" series encourages students to gently restore peers who are "messing up." He emphasizes that people often carry unseen burdens leading them to make poor choices, and rather than judging or shaming, followers of Jesus should offer support and understanding. Milner illustrates this point with a personal anecdote about a forme...

Derrick Milner recapped Guest Speaker Glen Rowden's messages from Summer Camp 2025, which centered around the theme  "All In"  with faith. The first message,  "All Indwell,"  emphasized that followers of Jesus have everything they need to go "all in" because the Holy Spirit dwells within them. Milner highlighted Luke 9:23, which calls believers to deny themselves,...

Derrick Milner reflects on an impactful camp experience and sharing insights from several Students. The camp was a significant event, fostering spiritual growth, with  13 baptisms  and  five salvations . Milner emphasized the power of  worship  and  community , highlighting how sharing struggles and faith experiences in a supportive environment, like the small groups at camp, can lead to profound...

In final night of Summer Camp 2025, Glen Rowden's message, "All Invite," emphasizes that Christians are called to be  disciples who make disciples . Rowden began by reflecting on the songs of worship, noting that they highlight Jesus as the  Lord of heaven and earth, the Savior of the world, and the name above every name . He asserted that this understanding of Jesus's identity s...

Derrick Milner, in the final morning session of summer camp, reflected on the week's theme of "all in" faith, emphasizing personal application. He highlighted the campers' engaged worship and their courageous sharing of personal struggles, linking these to Jesus's sacrifice. Milner then introduced communion, a first for this camp, as a crucial act of faith. He explained its s...

Glen Rowden's "All Included" session at Summer Camp 2025 emphasized the communal aspect of Christian faith, drawing heavily from Hebrews 10:23-25. Rowden began by acknowledging that while accepting Jesus Christ is an  individual decision , it immediately ushers believers into a collective group—the "sons and daughters of God." This stands in contrast to the prevalent individualistic nature of soci...

In the morning 2 Session, Derrick Milner focused on the importance of  prayer  and  surrendering everything to God  for a deeper relationship with Jesus. He began by emphasizing that true worship involves giving everything over to God, even if it means "looking foolish." He connected this to the idea of going "all in" with one's faith, which requires a  personal relationshi...

In Night 2 of Summer Camp 2025, titled "All Invest," Glen Rowden, focuses on the concept of being an example to others, drawing heavily from biblical teachings. Rowden begins by highlighting the core theme of  investing in others  by being a positive example. He references  1 Timothy 4:12 : "Let no one despise you for your youth, but set the believers an example in speech, in conduc...

In morning 1 of summer camp session, Derrick Milner, centered on the theme of  "All In" with Worship , drawing parallels between the Israelites' wavering faith and the challenges modern youth face in fully committing to God. Key Takeaways: The Importance of Worship:  The speaker emphasized that true worship goes beyond singing songs or outward expressions; it's about trusting God...

In the opening of the Night One Session of Summer Camp 2025, speaker Glen Rowden introduced himself, sharing that he's from Sarasota, Florida, but lived in Georgia longer, where he knew Brian and officiated Derek's wedding. He then introduced his family, including his new daughter-in-law who recently married his middle son, his 16-year-old twin sons, and his oldest son who is in the Air Fo...

In week 3 of the series titled “Distracted,” Derrick Milner, explores the various ways believers can lose focus on their spiritual lives, particularly during the summer. Milner emphasizes that while summer offers freedom from school and obligations, it also presents many spiritual distractions. Derrick references previous sermons in the series. He recalls  Jonathan ’s discussion on the Gospel, hig...

Student Night of Worship and Prayer was designed to ignite faith and passion in students before an upcoming camp, emphasizing that spiritual growth doesn't need to wait. The evening focused on preparing hearts to encounter God through  singing, communal prayer, and seeking God's presence . The speakers highlighted the power of prayer, especially when done collectively, stressing that it's a potent...

In a recap of 2025 Student mission trips, Derrick Milner highlighted two impactful experiences: a middle school trip to Venice, Florida, and two high school trips to Guatemala. Derrick described the two-and-a-half-week mission to Venice, Florida, where middle schoolers put on a Vacation Bible School (VBS) for a Hungarian church. He admitted to initial anxiety due to uncertainty about attendance, w...

In his sermon, Intern Zach Milner discusses the concept of  unshakable faith , drawing parallels between the biblical story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego and contemporary society. He begins by recounting how King Nebuchadnezzar commanded everyone to bow down to a golden idol, with the penalty of being thrown into a blazing furnace for disobedience. While thousands conformed, Shadrach, Meshach...

In Week 2 of "Distracted", Intern Zach Milner emphasizes the critical difference between a  "counterfeit gospel"  and the  true gospel , which offers an  abundant life  through Jesus Christ. He explains that while many people try to earn God's love and salvation through good deeds or religious practices, this leads to an empty, counterfeit life. This mirrors the early churc...

In week one of the sermon series, "Distracted," Creative and Communications Director, Jonathan Talbert, emphasizes how easily we can get sidetracked from our primary goal as Christians: to glorify God and bring others to His kingdom. He explains that distractions, whether from phones, school, friends, video games, or even our own minds, lead to "destructive mistakes." Drawing a...

The second week of a series called "Breakout," which focuses on dealing with  stress . He explains that this is a recurring series because stress is a constant in everyone's daily lives. Milner emphasizes that everyone experiences stress, from small irritations to major life challenges. He reminds the audience of the previous week's lesson: to  cast our cares on God  because He c...

Summer and Stress Derrick Milner welcomes everyone to their summer gathering, which will continue until August 6th, and introduces a new two-week series called "Breakout." He explains that the summer schedule is hectic with multiple mission trips planned, including one for middle schoolers, one for high schoolers, and another high school trip to Guatemala. Due to these commitments, and t...

Derrick Milner encourages the Students to fully engage in worship, setting aside distractions to focus on Jesus. He emphasizes that salvation belongs to God alone and highlights God's love and provision, urging everyone to truly believe in God's ability to provide, regardless of past mistakes. Milner then leads the group in prayer, first for personal forgiveness and drawing closer to God,...