FBCJ SOLID Youth

We kick off winter camp with an examination of the last discipleship lesson Jesus had with his followers. You have to decide which side of the fence you're on.

The world has a LOT to offer . Even if we're not steeped and immersed into seeking all the fame and fortune of the world, all it takes is one distraction here and one distraction there to get us completely off track of where God wants us to be. Are there any distractions you have going into winter camp? Are there any waiting for you when you return?

Having a world vision means that no matter what it is you go on to do in life, your mission is to glorify God by making disciples. Whether you're a student, doctor, lawyer, homemaker, an electrician, or a plumber, you are all of those things SECONDARILY. This final stage realizes that you are first and foremost a disciple-maker.

Every believer is destined to be a leader to some degree or another . The question should always be "who's following you?" If you're not leading someone to the foot of the cross or in one-on-one discipleship, are you truly growing in your walk with the Lord?

This stage is all about the closeness that comes as a result of immense trials . As God begins to develop leaders, he also refines them for greater purposes. This growth step brings about a nearness to Jesus similar to that of the three Hebrew boys in the fiery furnace. The question now remains: what's next?

If stage 3 is all about a disciple having the natural desire to ask "what can I do for the Lord?", stage 4 is all about servant leadership training. What's your next step as a disciple? Are you prepared to step up and lead as a student-leader?

Why do so many in Christianity want you to think that Christians are going through the Tribulation Period? Why is there such a strong pull for Christian Nationalism all of a sudden? Does the Bible have anything to say on the matter?

This message is all about desire . What is the Holy Spirit of God specifically asking you to do in your life as you walk with him? Are you walking close enough with the Lord that you know clearly what it is that God wants from you?

Tonight, we look back to last week's message on Israel and ask the question: How did we get here? Why are things so messed up, and how can we overcome this day and age?

The stage where your walk with God really begins to take off . There's stumbling's, there's falls, but the Little Child gets back up and continues walking with the Father. Is this you?

Is God done with the Nation of Israel? Is the church the true Israel of God? Is it wrong to bless Israel? Why are so many talking heads on our feeds discussing this and what does the Bible have to say on the matter?

Feeling the urge to skip because "you're beyond this stage"? Don't be wise in your own conceits. Let's evaluate ourselves honestly and also consider our younger brethren in the faith on how we can minister to their needs.

There's a lot of talk in youth groups across America these days about what a successful Christian looks like: unfortunately most of this comes from taking principles of the world and tying an out-of-context Bible verse to them. We're going to let the Bible have final say on the matter. Growth is a process!

*Opening testimony by Sammy Chutas* We end with what inevitably are the two most important rules of bible study; because both have to deal with the heart's preparation to receive the word of God. Are you willing to change if God is asking you to? Are you willing to wait if God is telling you to wait? Time will ultimately tell...

With “The Prayer Closet” and “The Quiet Time”, we’ve taken the “basics” of the Christian life and gone deeper into them. Now, it’s time to evaluate how much we are allowing prayer and the word of God to continually change us. The first 5 books of the Bible present a great picture of our spiritual growth process as seen in the Nation of Israel.

A lot of "theologians" these days love to point out the "complicated" verses of scripture at the expense of clear ones; and a lot of Christians tend to grab ahold of one single verse or passage in order to back their belief. Thankfully, the Bible has built in keys to help prevent against these fallacies.

Andy presents a "Personal Worship" series tie-in by taking a look at the pillar of cloud & fire and it's practical elements to us on moving when God is moving and staying when he wants us to wait.

If God meant for his word to NOT be literal, he would have told us ( John 14:2 ). Paul was persecuted for taking the Bible literally ( Acts 24:14 ), and he even called out people in the church for spiritualizing a literal truth ( 2 Timothy 2:16-18 ). I think God is serious about this topic. When God decides to use figures of speech in the Bible, it is abundantly clear.

We've looked at the need, the privilege, and how to have a meaningful quiet time. There's only one common denominator keeping you from his presence: YOU. Let's look at 5 ways self can keep us from reaching our maximum potential with Christ.

*Opening testimony by Grant Bruno* The Law of First Mention is one of the most powerful factors of Bible Study...and if you listen and follow along, you'll see that first hand.

BE NOT DECEIVED! Maybe the dry season you're going through in the word has its solution in one of the points & scripture references listed. Approach this message like it's your first time hearing these things, and the word will have an effect on you ( 1 Thess. 2:13 ).

All contradictions in the Bible can be worked out with a two-edged sword ( Heb. 4:12 ) . Let the Bible interpret itself. When you have a faith-based approach to the Bible, you find that God really did write the Bible and that those contradictions only appear to be such.

Your need for a quiet time MUST go beyond the typical Sunday School answers we give for why quiet time is important. Do you come to him only to learn more or to "get something out of it"?

Creation can be pretty moving (You can start by checking out this article on ants when you download your study sheet) . With this factor of Bible study, allow God to speak to you through his word about creation, and allow him to move you to action.

We continue our series on "Personal Worship" with another miniseries born out of The Prayer Closet . October tends to be the month where the momentum of summer begins to drift. Many have grown up being told to "read your bible daily" and that it's called "quiet time", but in reality, many have no clue how to go about effectively doing that. Don't be deceived i...