FBCJ SOLID Youth

We conclude the lecture portion of our study on Biblical Relationships by looking at the roles of a husband and wife. Fulfilling these roles helps us to fulfill the mission of why we were put on this earth (Gen. 1:26-28; 2:18-25; Jn. 15:8, 16; Mt. 28:18-20).

Who are the Laodicean enemies that we tend to compromise with? Who are the inhabitants of our land that we refuse to drive out?

We know what NOT to do while in a dating relationship, but what should we focus on? What should be the core of what we do when we're in a relationship? Does mankind's need for the gospel and our participation in the Great Commission change when we start dating? NO! Therefore, a dating relationship should further the gospel, not hinder it.

Judges 19 is widely known as one of the most bizarre and horrid chapters in all of scripture and yet it sounds like a current event you see trending on social media. Once again, we have to ask: "how do we get here?!?". The answer lies in the 21st verse of the of the 1st chapter...

No less important that physical purity, emotions unchecked in a relationship can be incredibly toxic. How do we navigate through these rough waters? Tune in to find out!

Today, we look at the cause of all of Israel's problems in the Book of Judges. Though, at first glance it doesn't appear that way due to the victory they had on the mountain! But that's the essence of Laodicea: we can be so caught up on our victories that we miss where it counts the most - in the valley.

Junior Warren Lafferty brings the word tonight on a message that God has laid on his heart - are you being diligent with what God has given you?

What can we glean from a wicked king cuts off the thumbs and big toes of his conquered foes? An insight to the tactics that our adversary uses against us every day (1 Pet. 5:8).

If you're dating, you need set plan of boundaries. If you're not dating, you need a set plan of boundaries for when you do date. As we'll see through the scriptures, there is no negotiation when it comes to your purity and protecting the other person you're dating.

Projects. Papers. Presentations. Practice. Spring wears us down & sometimes brings out the worst. With school ending, and camp around the corner, we need to learn some lessons from the OT book that best describes the time in which we live (Jdgs. 21:25; 8:16, 7).

In this Laodicean church age where we have become masters of self-deception, it can be easy for us to tell ourselves what we know to be the right thing only to mask what we really want. Nowhere is this more prevalent than in the realm of what we're looking for in a potential date. BEWARE!

We conclude our Sunday series by looking at the greatest gap-filler, and our model for how we are to stand. Personalize this message and evaluate your walk with the Lord Jesus Christ.

The Lord took us on a bit of a detour with this one. Maybe that detour was specifically for you. While it might seem obvious after last week's message on who NOT to date, Genesis 24 gives us a hearty outline as to what specifically to look for when God readies you to date.

As we get ready to wrap up our "Standing in the Gap" series next week, we have to look an all important principle that every gap-filler embodied prior to fulfilling their call: dealing with their own wicked hearts (Jer. 17:9-10).

No - dating is not a "gray" issue in the Bible. Yes - the Bible is clear on who not to date in both the lost world AS WELL AS THE SAVED...

This battle has always been personal. Our faith was always meant to be our own and not someone else's. This is not your typical "David & Goliath" story. Have you personalized your own walk with God?

If God is leading you to be intentionally single and to wait upon him, the question then becomes "For how long? When do I know I'm ready". Obviously every case is different, but here are a few guidelines that should help you in your walk.

This is a question that came from our Northwest Bible Club, and who better to answer it biblically than our own resident Jackson Police Officer!

**OPENING TESTIMONY BY EMILY FURNEY** Contrary to how it sounds, the title of the message doesn't necessarily have to do with waiting for the right person. It's much more personal to that. Join us as we kick off the dating section of "Biblical Relationships"

Samson doesn't immediately come to the mind when thinking about "gap-fillers". Yet, he serves as a constant reminder that it's not how you start but how you finish that counts. What do you need to die to in order to stand in the gap?

We pause to talk about an all-important aspect that affects all previously discussed relationships as well as dating, engagement, and marriage relationships: conflict resolution. If you don't know how to biblically confront someone and to work out a situation, you'll have a rough road ahead with any future prospect of a spouse.

Today's lesson focuses on the first mention of the word "zealous" or any form of the word. Interestingly, the last mention of that word shows up in God's charge to those living in Laodicea. Unfortunately, there aren't many Phinehas' in Laodicea...will you change that?

Just as your relationship with your parents and siblings tie in to who you're going to date & potentially marry, the friends you choose will have a similar affect. What does the Bible say about what kind of friends you should and should NOT have?

There is perhaps no greater picture of a gap filler in Scripture than Moses. Countless times, he is found interceding on Israel's behalf before a holy God. A close examination of this reveals how close Israel was to a second or third world-wide flood. This begs to question: who in your life can be spared from judgment if you'll simply stand in the gap on their behalf?

Junior Grant Bruno takes the pulpit with a message on the judgment seat of Christ. Will this be the judgment you appear before the Lord, or will it be the Great White Throne judgment?

Many are familiar with the battle plan of Gideon, few remember the circumstances of his calling. Tune in for the specifics concerning this gap-filler.

Unfortunately, most of the examples of sibling relationships are centered around conflict. What can we learn from these scenarios and how can we even apply them to the relationships with our brothers and sisters in Christ?

Before you can stand in the gap, you need to make up the hedge. Today, we look at someone in the Old Testament who decided to step outside of God's protection and boundaries and as a result affected his fellow brothers and sisters in their walk with the Lord.

Outside of a relationship with Christ, a teens relationship with their parents is the most important one regardless of whether or not your parents are saved. As we'll see, parental guidance plays a huge role in what kind of spouse and parent you will be in the future.

God is searching for gap-fillers: one individual who chooses to step up when no one else will. That starts - and is sustained - by possessing the fear of the Lord.

We begin by looking at the most important relationship you will ever have - the relationship of which all relationships flow out of: our relationship with Christ. We begin at the end...the end of walking by faith before it is forever by sight (2 Cor. 5:7). On that day, we will be forever changed into his image. The reality is, we are to be changed daily as we walk with him (Rom. 12:1-2; 8:29). What needs to change as a result of this message?

This message serves as a post-winter camp follow-up as well as a potent reminder of the people that God uses to accomplish his will. Remember: once we chose to accept Christ, he chose to accept us into the beloved regardless of our past, our insecurities, our imperfections and a slew of other reasons. So carry on!

Senior Alex Mencini brings the Word tonight with a message God has laid on his heart. Do you need to humble yourself under the mighty hand of God?

Does your walk match your talk? Are you walking in the light or do you occasionally dip into the dark? Are you only honoring God with your lips while your heart is far from him.

If you know him, do you love him? Do you keep his commandments? Do you love this world more than him? Do you love one another?

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.