Greenford HSM is the high school ministry of Greenford Christian Church outside of Youngstown, Ohio.
God is love. Love challenges us to do something and we shouldn't just sit there with the love that God has shown us.
1 John 1 Describes Jesus as the Light and encourages us to walk in the light
Eliminate the "try harder" mentality and submit to the guidance of the Holy Spirit. The fruit that comes from that is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, and self control.
Paul encourages the church in Galatia in his final chapter of Galatians. It is best summarized by verse nine "Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up."
Listen as we unpack what Galatians 3 teaches us about freedom and sonship.
God has been patient with us, so being patient with others is a great way to show others the love of Jesus.
Jesus set an incredible example of humility, and living in humility can reflect that to others.
Commitment can point people to Jesus.
Compassion is a powerful way to reflect the love of Jesus to others.
Listen as we explore the connection between faith and science, reason and belief.
So often, we get bogged down with the HOW of Creation and we miss the WHY. When we understand our purpose, we better understand our Creator.
Listen as we explore a faith that is alive...a faith that moves us to action in light of the story of the woman who was healed in Mark 5.
Listen as Isaac shares about James 4:13-5:6
Listen as we talk through how our relationships can be positively or negatively affected by Touch, and what God has to say about our relationships.
Listen as we continue our Relationship Goals series and focus on what it means to earn and learn trust.
Check out our new series "Relationship Goals." How do we navigate relationships well? How can we honor God in all of our relationships? This first message drives home the truth that our relationship with God is the basis for all other healthy relationships.
When you boil down James 1:19-27, the key phrase is really simple - LISTEN and DO. Listen as we work through this truth in HSM.
Listen as we kick off our James: Reflecting Christ series in HSM. The key word for this message - persevere!
Listen as Keith shares some of the big picture of HSM and where we're going in the coming months.
Listen as we take a look at Isaiah 6:1-8 and discover what it means to follow Jehovah Melek - the Lord our King!
Listen as we explore the Hebrew name for God "Jehovah Rapha," which means "The Lord who heals." How does God heal us physically, emotionally, and spiritually?
Listen as we explore the name Jehovah Sabaoth, God's powerful and militant name. We serve a mighty God who fights our battles.
Listen as Keith discusses the name "El Shaddai," a name meaning permanent, strong, stable, and ALSO caring and nurturing like a mother. What can we learn about who God is and who we are through this name?
Adonai is a name used only 340 times in the Bible for God, but it is rich with meaning. Listen as we learn what it means to trust Adonai as our Master.
In Genesis 22, God is referred to as Jehovah Jireh for the first time. Jehovah Jireh means "The Lord will provide," and it appears at an incredible moment in history. Listen in as we learn what it means that God provides for us.
Listen as Bram Koeller from Kentucky Christian University shares about Jesus walking on the water.
Listen as we continue our series on the Names of God and study the name Jehovah Roi, meaning "The Lord is My Shepherd." What does it mean to have a God who loves us like a Shepherd?
Listen as we explore the first proper name of God given in the Bible - Elohim. This name, found in Genesis 1:1 means "Strong Creator, Source of Everything."
Listen as Keith talks about How to Make the Monster Listen when it comes to our finances. This is the 5th in the series, and focuses on how we are entrusted with much, so therefore much is expected of us.
What is the purpose of the church, and how can we better fulfill our mission? Listen as we think through how to fulfill our mission and impact the world around us.
As Christmas draws near, what is the greatest good we can possibly do? How can we aim for something that matters all year through and doesn't just last for a season?
Listen as we take a look at the life of Cornelius and how the life of Jesus impacted people well beyond His ministry. See how the life of Cornelius can unlock the secret to a "Good Christmas."
Listen as we explore what it means to put Jesus before our opinions. After all, we can win an argument and lose influence.
How can you be intentional in your family as a high school student? How can you be a spiritual influence to the people you are closest to?
How do we take a normal conversation and share Christ with a friend? How can we be willing and ready to share Jesus with the people around us? It's as easy as 1 single Bible verse from Romans 6:23!
Listen as Billy Hartwig shares about how God's Word is enough for you.
Why is unity so important in the Kingdom of God? Why is unity so important to Jesus that He prayed for us to be one in Him as He was one with the Father? And how can we achieve unity even when selfish people are involved?
A disciple makes disciples. Listen as we explore what it means to be a disciple who "bears fruit" and brings others to know Jesus.
A disciples shares their time, talent, treasures, and testimony. Listen as we work through what it means to be a disciple in this way.
A disciple loves others like Jesus. Listen as we explore what that means.
As Christians, we seek to make disciples of Jesus who makes disciples of Jesus. What does it mean to be a disciple of Jesus? Listen as we explore what it means to put Jesus first and love God with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength.
Integrity matters, and the story of Absalom teaches us some important lessons about following Jesus and how it affects the way we live.
God's love and forgiveness are beyond compare. Listen to this crazy story from 2 Chronicles 33 where God's love, mercy, and forgiveness are on full display.
Integrity means doing the right thing even when no one is looking. Listen as we explore the story of Achan and see what happens when we allow ourselves to compromise. Sin always has consequences, and always affects more than just us.
Explore the story of Jehu from 2 Kings 9-10 and learn that God has called all of us to do something, and that He goes with us when He calls.
What does holy boldness look like? What should motivate us to holy boldness? Listen as Keith encourages us to be bold in our faith, our commitment, and our evangelism.
God offers us an incredible free gift. When we believe, repent, confess, and follow God in baptism, we are justified before God. But what about after? How do we "work out our salvation" as we strive to be more like Jesus?
Baptism remains one of the most misunderstood and confusing things about following Jesus. What is baptism? Why was Jesus baptized? What does baptism accomplish? How does baptism work? Listen as Keith and Billy talk through this important step.
God has offered us eternal life through the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus. As we seek to accept this free gift, we first believe, then we repent, and then we confess. Confession does amazing things in our relationship with God. Listen as we explore what it means to confess Christ as Lord and confess our sins to Him and one another.
Once we believe in Jesus and recognize His sovereignty, it changes our minds and hearts and transforms our actions. Listen as we explore what it means to repent and the rewards repentance can bring.