Refuel Students

As the old Queen song goes, "No time for losers!" That pretty much sums up the way our culture is. With so much emphasis on winning and success, it's no wonder we're afraid to fail. But here's some good news: God's love for you is not performance-based. You're more than a score on a test! Click here to read the notes from the lesson.

When we’re not content with our life, FOMO is on steroids. Through Genesis 3, we learn that contentment in Christ is a sucker punch to FOMO. Click here to read the notes from the lesson.

Can we really talk about sex in church? Isn't it a dirty thing that we should avoid at all costs? God has so much to say about sex! Through Genesis 2 and John 8, we learn that sex is a gift for God that we manage for him. Click here to read the notes from the lesson. Click here to read our "Deep Dive" on the authenticity of John 7:53-8:11 (also known as the pericope adulterae).

What's so dangerous about gossip? Do the things we say behind closed doors really matter? Join us as we dive into James 3, and discuss the power of our words. For notes from the lesson, click here.

How does drinking effect teen culture? Probably more than we'd care to admit. How should Christian teens handle the issue of alcohol? We turn to Ephesians 5 and Proverbs 23 for God's wisdom on the topic. For notes from the lesson, click here.

“I like your Christ; I do not like your Christians. Your Christians are so unlike your Christ.” – Mahatma Ghandi Do this quote resonate with you? Chances are, you've experienced a Christian who was unkind, or lived in a hypocritical way. How should we respond to "Bad Christians?" Our Scripture comes from 1 Corinthians 2-3. For notes from the lesson, click here.

What if God isn’t as concerned about decades as much as he is in days? What if your decade will be primarily influenced by your days… your boring, “everyday” days? There is power in dedicating each day to God, and devoting each day to living out his truth. For notes from the lesson, click here. Mentioned in this episode: Number your days, by ImRodMartin.com

Three kings meet up with the shepherds, a star hovers over top of a barn, and three kings open little jewelry boxes of gifts for newborn Jesus. Right? Wrong! As we discuss Matthew 2, we learn that Jesus was a king, visited by a group of kingmakers from the East. This lesson reminds us that following Jesus isn't always easy, but it's always worth it. For notes from the lesson, click here.

Joseph and Mary huddled around the baby Jesus, in a barn, surrounded by barnyard animals. What's wrong with this picture? In Luke 2, we learn that there were lots of witnesses to Jesus' birth. Not just animals, but lots of PEOPLE saw Jesus as a newborn. That's good news for teens today. Jesus was a real person, who grew up to be a teenager. He understands what it's like to be in your situation. Fo...

God only uses the athletic, well-spoken, popular, well-behaved people to share the message of Jesus, right? Wrong! In 1 Timothy 1, we learn the story of Paul, who, despite the failures in his past, God used to point others to Jesus.

We all have things we'd like to see done in our lives, and goals we want to accomplish. But, what if those plans and goals fall way short of what God has in store for us? Mat Johnson brings the word from Proverbs 16:9. God's plan is the best, no "BUTS" about it!

Our sin creates a big problem, BUT God's mercy is bigger! We're in Ephesians 2 for this session on Big BUTS of the Bible.

Peer pressure is tough, but walking with God is worth it. In our first session of "Big BUTS of the Bible," we look at Noah's example. The world around him was crumbling, BUT Noah found favor with God. Our Scripture comes from Genesis 6:1-11.

Once we see Jesus, we are compelled to tell others who he truly is! Join us at Mat Johnson unpacks our last lesson in the "My King" series.

Where is Jesus now, and what does he look like? In this lesson, we go to the book of Revelation, and learn about a church that had lost their love for Jesus. How did Jesus reach out to them? By reminding them of who he was and what he looked like. He's the only one worthy to be King!

People who understand, embrace, and follow Christ as supreme move from “Jesus is my mascot” to “Jesus is my Monarch.” If we can see Jesus for who he is, in his power and might, we will see a God big enough to capture our awe through their teenage years, college years, and through adulthood, building a lasting faith. Our Scripture comes from Luke 24, Hebrews 1, and Psalm 110.

Pastor Lemming joined us as our special guest to finish our series on grief. Open your Bible to Ecclesiastes 3, and listen as Pastor Lemming explains how we can trust God's timing and power over our lives.

: In Luke 7, we find the account of Jesus crashing a funeral. A widow was morning the unexpected death of her son. She was experiencing grief in every way imaginable. When Jesus saw her grief, his heart went out to her, he comforted her, and raised her son back to life! As Christians, we have been promised the same through Jesus. Although crises in life are unavoidable, just as Jesus raised the wi...

Lot’s poor decision and reluctance to leave Sodom started closing-in on him. Angels show up at his door to rescue him from God’s judgment on Sodom, but he can’t bear to leave the city. It becomes very evident that the sinfulness of Sodom has rubbed off on Lot in the worst way possible. In a HUGE act of mercy, God rescues Lot and his daughters from the fire that consumed Sodom.

When Lot moved to Sodom, it seemed as if Abraham had lost any spiritual influence he may have had on his nephew. But Abraham had a secret weapon: The presence of God and the power of prayer. I’m never more like Jesus than when I’m praying for my friends.

• It doesn’t take long before Lot moves from the outskirts of the city to the city center. So it is with the gravitational pull of sin. As a result of the promiscuous lifestyle of the Sodomites, Lot and his family become hostages of another kingdom. Abram, his faithful uncle, rescues him from captivity, and, on their way from war, they meet an unusual King. Abram is faced with a choice: Obey the r...

We're kicking off the school year by looking at the life of Lot. Lot had a knack for making all the wrong decisions, and is a helpful example of mistakes to avoid when starting the school year. Scripture: Genesis 13

The falling-out between Saul and David is well-documented in Scripture. Motivated by fear, jealousy, and pride, King Saul sent his army to watch David’s house in order to kill him. He was preoccupied with David’s destruction. How should a Christian teenager deal with someone who has bad blood toward them? Psalm 59 gives us a sneak peek into David’s prayer in response to Saul.

Sometimes, the pain in our lives caused by others is something we can’t just shake off. Psalm 137 is a prayer, written by Levites in Jerusalem, lamenting the destruction of their city, and begging God to display his justice. Others may have moved on, but God has not forgotten your pain.

It’s harder than ever to be a teenager. Living for Jesus in today world can be tough, but by daily reading and applying God’s Word, you can be victorious in life!