YTH COLLECTIVE

Hal breaks down Proverbs chapters 17 and 18, focusing on the themes of words, wisdom, and relationships. Using passages like Proverbs 17:17 and 18:24, he facilitates conversations about the meaning of true friendship, describing a true friend as one who loves at all times, is forgiving, and remains consistent. The speaker also emphasizes the power of words to either bring life or cause death, shar...

In his lesson for the middle school group, "Choosing Wisdom, God's Way vs. My Way," speaker Steven Suits explores practical wisdom from Proverbs chapters 15 and 16. While no specific series title is mentioned, the message focuses on five key principles for making godly choices. Suits teaches that your words have the power to calm or to stir up anger, that God sees the heart and weigh...

Students who recently returned from a mission trip to Los Angeles share their experiences and takeaways. Following an introduction, several students describe the impact of seeing God at work in a different culture, the power of simple acts like offering a water bottle to create opportunities for gospel conversations with the homeless, the inspiring obedience of believers who moved out of their com...

Ellie uses the biblical figure of Benaiah from 1 Chronicles 11:22-24 to explore the theme of bravery. Ellie highlights Benaiah's seemingly impossible feats, such as killing a lion in a pit on a snowy day and defeating a seven-and-a-half-foot-tall Egyptian warrior. The message focuses on three characteristics of Benaiah: he attacked adversity head-on , he did not let circumstances get in the way of...

In this message from Proverbs 9, teacher Seth Phipps presents a powerful metaphor of two competing invitations: one from "Lady Wisdom" and the other from "Lady Folly." He illustrates this by contrasting a beautifully set, life-giving dinner table with a dirty, trash-strewn one. Phipps explains that while both Wisdom and Folly are calling out to us, especially to young people, t...

In this message on Proverbs 9 and 10, Byan Biggerstaff explores the nature of true wisdom versus folly. He begins by establishing that a key sign of wisdom is the ability to humbly receive correction, whereas a scoffer reacts with anger. The sermon contrasts the loud, seductive, and destructive path of folly with the life-giving way of wisdom, which is rooted in the "fear of the Lord". B...

In his message, "When Things Go Wrong," Nathan Roper addresses the difficulty of navigating personal suffering in an age of constant information where answers aren't always available. He explains that since the fall of man, we all live in a "wave pool of sin," where we are affected by the sinful actions of others, ourselves, and even those far removed from us. Citing Eccles...

In this message, Ellie addresses the central question, "Is God worth following?" Drawing from John chapter 10, she explores the metaphor of Jesus as "the good shepherd" and believers as His sheep. Fulmer contrasts the genuine, life-giving relationship with the Good Shepherd against the "counterfeit" satisfactions the world offers, which ultimately lead to emptiness. She emphasizes the importance o...

In this message, part of a series that previously covered angels and demons, Kyle Shuler delivers a lesson on Spiritual Warfare . He emphasizes that believers are in a constant spiritual battle against Satan and demonic forces who aim to deceive, tempt, and destroy. Shuler encourages listeners to recognize these attacks, particularly in areas like social media comparison and personal insecurities....

This message by Seth Phipps, titled "Good Plans", explores whether God truly has good plans for us, even when circumstances seem to indicate otherwise. Phipps delves into Jeremiah 29, particularly verse 11, explaining that while the passage was directly addressed to Israel in exile, its principles about God's character and desire for us to prosper and have a future apply to believers today. He enc...

In this installment of his "Hard Topics" series, Kyle Shuler delves into the biblical understanding of Satan and demons. He begins by clarifying that Satan is not the opposite of God but a created being who fell due to pride, becoming the accuser and deceiver. Shuler explores the origin of demons as fallen angels who rebelled with Satan. The message outlines the capabilities of Satan and...

Seth Phipps invites Hal Foster, the newly appointed Student Ministry Assistant, to share his personal testimony and a message. Hal recounts his journey from a 15-year career as a car dealer to answering a clear call from God into ministry, emphasizing the profound sense of obedience that guided his decision. Drawing from Luke 15, Hal’s central message is the comforting truth that "you can always c...

Bailey Barwick delivers a heartfelt and scripture-rooted message titled “The Importance of Being Equipped (or in simpler terms, Why Do I Need Wisdom?)”. Drawing from Proverbs 4 and personal experiences, Bailey challenges her peers to pursue genuine spiritual growth by seeking godly wisdom, staying rooted in Scripture, and equipping themselves to lovingly guide others. With a humble and relatable t...

In this message, Kyle Kenyon, teaching as part of the Hard Topics series, gives an overview of the End Times, introducing students to key eschatological concepts and prophecies. Covering terms like dispensationalism, covenant theology, preterism, the rapture, and the millennium, Kyle also explains major biblical prophecies from the book of Daniel and how they connect to the second coming of Christ...

In this message from MVMT, Hudson Jones continues YTH Takeover with a powerful reflection on the life of David, focusing on God’s selection of David as king not for his appearance, but for the posture of his heart. Drawing parallels between David’s journey and our own, Hudson challenges both believers and skeptics to move beyond merely knowing of God and to cultivate a real relationship with Him....

In this message from week one of the "Yth Takeover" series, speaker Hannah Ryan dives into 2 Peter 1:3-11. She encourages listeners to deepen their relationship with God, emphasizing that His divine power provides everything needed for a godly life through knowing Him. Hannah urges intentional pursuit of godliness—adding qualities like goodness, knowledge, self-control, perseverance, mutual affect...

In this first part of a two-part series on "Hard Topics: Election and Free Will," Alexis addresses the theological concepts of election and free will in salvation. She explains that while all Christians believe God is sovereign, they disagree on how His sovereignty works with human responsibility. Roper introduces Calvinism and its TULIP framework (Total depravity, Unconditional election...

In this conclusion to the MVMT Youth series titled “Uncomfortable,” Seth Phipps delivers a message called “Check Yes or No.” With humor and vulnerability, he explores how the gospel demands a response—yes or no, there’s no middle ground. Sharing from Acts 17 and drawing from his own personal stories, Seth challenges students to embrace the discomfort of sharing their faith, reminding them that whi...

In this episode, Seth Phipps delivers a powerful message on the biblical concept of stewardship, emphasizing the importance of managing our time, talent, and treasure for God’s glory. He unpacks key principles from scripture, including how everything ultimately belongs to God, the necessity of faithfulness, wise management, generosity, and accountability. Seth challenges listeners to rethink their...

Byan Biggerstaff explores why the gospel is inherently uncomfortable. Using Paul’s encounter with the Athenians in Acts 17, he challenges the audience to recognize that the gospel disrupts personal beliefs, idols, and cultural norms. Byan emphasizes four key aspects of this discomfort: the gospel declares that God is greater than man, exposes unfulfilled longings, demands repentance, and distingui...

Byan Biggerstaff continues the series on the sacraments by exploring the Lord’s Supper, also known as communion. He examines its biblical roots in Matthew 26 and 1 Corinthians 11, drawing a strong connection between the Lord’s Supper and the Jewish Passover. The message highlights communion as a sign and seal of believers’ union with Christ, emphasizing its communal nature rather than an individua...

In this message, Ellie Fulmer explores the theme of discomfort in sharing the gospel, using Acts 17 as a foundation. She recounts Paul’s boldness in Athens, where he faced intellectual opposition yet remained steadfast in his mission. Drawing from her personal experience of an uncomfortable moment, she relates how stepping out of our comfort zones is necessary for spiritual growth. Ellie challenge...

In this message, Byan Biggerstaff leads a discussion on baptism as part of a two-week series on the sacraments, emphasizing their significance in the Christian faith. He explores different theological perspectives on baptism, contrasting Baptist beliefs with those of Catholics and Presbyterians. Byan explains that baptism serves as both a sign and a seal of God’s promises, symbolizing an outward e...

In his message “Truth from Inside the Waiting Room,” Matt Kuhn explores the challenges of being in seasons of waiting, drawing parallels between a literal waiting room and life’s uncertain moments. Through personal stories—including an ER visit after a snake bite—he emphasizes the importance of patience, trust in God’s plan, and the role of relationships in shaping our journey. Kuhn addresses bibl...

In this message, Kyle Shuler continues a study on heaven, focusing on the theme of redemption and restoration. He explores the biblical promise of a New Earth, where God restores His original plan disrupted by sin. Drawing from Revelation 21-22, he contrasts the brokenness of our current world with the glory of the redeemed Earth, emphasizing that heaven is not a vague, distant reality but a tangi...