Podcast by the Student Ministry of Lewis Memorial Baptist Church
the Student Ministry of Lewis Memorial Baptist Church
When we think of someone being ultimate, we usually picture dominance, power, fame—people serving them. Not someone bending down, washing feet. Not someone staying silent while being mocked. Not someone willingly taking the punishment meant for someone else.That's not how greatness is supposed to work… right?But in Mark 15, Jesus redefines “ultimate.”Not with a shiny gold crown—but with a crown of thorns.Not by winning a fight—but by surrendering to the cross.Not by being served—but by serving us, in the most extreme way possible.Jesus is the Ultimate Servant.Join us at Refuel as we dive into Mark 15:1-38.Click here for the message notes.
You go through hard things in life. Some of you are dealing with tough situations right now. The only thing worse than going through a difficult season is going through a difficult season all by yourself.This week, we'll see Jesus face the hardest night of his life without any human support. Those who were supposed to be there for Jesus deserted him, and he faced the cross alone. You may be lonely, and wonder if God really understands what you're going through. Tonight, be comforted in knowing that Jesus knows what it's like to be lonely.We're in Mark 14:27-72 this week.For the message notes, click here.
Join us for Refuel tonight! In this powerful message from Mark 14:12-26, we dive deep into the final meal Jesus shared with His disciples and discover how His passion for us fuels our passion to serve others.
Talking about “the end of the world” might sound like something out of a sci-fi movie or a conspiracy TikTok. Why are we even talking about this? It's giving apocalypse vibes, not Good Friday prep. But here's the deal—Jesus is the one who brought it up.On a Wednesday night, just two days before He went to the cross, Jesus sat down with His disciples and talked about the end times. Not to scare them… but to prepare them.Life gets hard. It gets messy. But every bit of pain, confusion, and chaos we face today points to a bigger story—a day when we'll see Jesus face to face and everything wrong will finally be made right.So don't tune out. Don't freak out. Let the words of Jesus remind you that no matter how wild the world gets, Jesus is still in control. And if you belong to Him, your future is secure.We'll be in Mark chapter 13 this week.Click here for the message notes.
God isn't looking for flashy…he's looking for faithful. Let's be real for a second—if Jesus walked into Refuel tonight like He walked into Jerusalem in Mark 11, what would He find? Would He find faithful followers or just Wednesday night fans?Would He see someone who posts Bible verses on Sunday but ghosted Him by Friday night? This isn't just history. This is a mirror. Jesus is still walking into temples—but now, the temple is you. He's still flipping tables of fake religion. He's still calling out the proud. But He's also still noticing the nobodies. Still rewarding faithfulness. Still saving lives. Let's dive into Mark 11 and 12 and find out what Jesus is looking for—and how we can be faithful, not flashy, real, not religious, and committed, not just convenient.Our Scripture comes from Mark chapters 11 and 12.For the message notes, click here.
What makes someone “great” today? Most people would say it's about racking up followers, making bank, or getting your name out there. The bigger the platform, the better, right? But Jesus flips that whole idea upside down. As he walks with his disciples toward Jerusalem—toward the cross—he drops one final lesson: True greatness isn't about status. It's about serving. Think of it like when you stare at something bright for too long, and suddenly, you see its outline everywhere. That's what Jesus was doing with his disciples—burning the image of the cross into their minds. And the more we fix our eyes on it, the more we start seeing it everywhere… especially in how we serve God and others. Our Scripture comes from Mark 9:30-10:45.For the message notes, click here.
This week, Jesus enters “dragon” territory and deals with a young man who was possessed by a demon. What we'll learn from this true story is that prayer is often the deciding factor in slaying the dragons we encounter in our own lives.Our Scripture comes from Mark 9:14-29.For the message notes, click here.
This week, we're looking at a conversation where Jesus drops a bombshell: Following Him isn't about gaining power, comfort, or status—it's about losing yourself for something greater. This was shocking for His disciples, and honestly, it's still shocking for us today. Join us for Refuel! We're in Mark 8:31-9:1.For the message notes, click here.
This week, Jesus pushes back against the hype machine. The crowds followed Him, the Pharisees debated Him, and even the disciples struggled to see beyond the hype to who He really was. But Jesus isn't just another passing trend. He's not about the hype—He's about truth, transformation, and a relationship with you. And in Mark 8:11-30, He challenges us to move past the surface-level excitement and truly see Him for who He is.Our Scripture comes from Mark 8:11-30.Click here for the message notes.
This week at Refuel, we will look at a group of Jesus followers who were tired, overwhelmed, doubtful, and ended up facing the biggest storm of their lives. Sandwiched in between this story is one of the most incredible miracles ever recorded in the Bible. Throughout this true story, remember this one thing: When storms come, look to Jesus!Our Scripture comes from Mark 6:30-52.For the message notes, click here.
Join us for Refuel tonight as we talk about how Jesus saves us to serve right where we are! Our Scripture comes from Mark 5:1-20.For the message notes, click here.
The family that serves together stays together! Although Jesus was rejected by religious leaders...and even his own family...he created a new family that still exists today, and YOU can be a part of it!Our Scripture comes from Mark 3:20-35. Click here for the message notes.
This week at Refuel, we'll see that Jesus gets hated on for serving. And, what do we do with haters? We shake ‘em off! As Jesus shook of this first round of haters, he reveals a truth that we all need to take to heart.Our Scripture comes from Mark 2:13-3:6 and Mark 7:1-23. Click here for the message notes.
Our "Serve" series continues as we take a deep dive into the life of John Mark, the writer of the second gospel in our Bible. Through selected Scriptures, we learn that John Mark's story is a beautiful picture of redemption that only comes through the gospel of Jesus.For the message notes, click here.
Join us for Refuel! Our "Serve" series continues as we hear a true story from the Word of God about friends bringing friends to Jesus.Our Scripture comes from Mark 2:1-12
Join us for the first Refuel of 2025! We're kicking off our new "Serve" series by learning what it means to serve like Jesus.Our Scripture comes from Mark chapter 1.Click here for the message notes.
Because Jesus was human, he could sympathize with us and substitute for us. Join us for Refuel!For the message notes, click here.
Because Jesus was holy, he has the power to defeat resist and defeat sin, death, Satan, and the grave. Join us for Refuel tonight!Our Scripture comes from Luke 1:26-38.Click here for the message notes.
Can a church, youth group, or ministry ever have too many people? Join us for Refuel this evening as we look into God's desire for his house to be full!Our Scripture comes from Luke 14:1-24. For the message notes, click here.
Our "STAND" series concludes this week as we talk about what it means to stand humbly. Join us for Refuel!Our Scripture comes from 1 Peter 5. Click here for the message notes.
The Christian life isn't easy, but don't give up! Join us for Refuel as we talk about how to find power by boldly standing for Jesus.Our Scripture comes from 1 Peter 4:12-19. Click here for the message notes.
It's time to get serious! Join us this week at Refuel as we talk about the importance of taking our spiritual lives seriously.Our Scripture tonight comes from 1 Peter 4:1-11. For the message notes, click here.
Because Jesus wins, we stand courageously. Join us for Refuel!The Scripture tonight comes from 1 Peter 3:8-22. For the message notes, click here.
Our "Stand" series continues as we talk about how to be lights to our family. Join us for Refuel!The Scripture tonight comes from 1 Peter 3:1-7. Click here for the message notes.
What should a follower of Jesus do when people in authority treat them unfairly? Join us as we continue the "Stand" series at Refuel tonight!Our Scripture is 1 Peter 2:13-25.Click here for the message notes.
As followers of Jesus, we are called to stand out! This week's Scripture is 1 Peter 2:4-10.For the message notes, click here.
What does it look like for teenagers to build their lives on Jesus? Join us for Refuel tonight as we continue the "Stand" series!This week's Scripture is 1 Peter 2:4-10.For the message notes, click here.
The Stand series keeps on truckin' this week as we talk about what it means to Stand in the Word of God. Join us for Refuel!Click here for the message notes.
Our Stand series continues this week at Refuel as we discuss how God has called us to holy living. We'll be in 1 Peter 1:13-21. Join us for Refuel!Click here for the message notes.
It's time to begin a new season of Refuel! Join us as we kick off our "Stand" series on 1 Peter.Click here for the message notes.
What happens when we mess up? Sin is a big deal and causes real trouble in our lives. But, through David's prayer of confession in Psalm 51, we learn about a loving God who gives second chances when we turn our mistakes over to him.Join us for Refuel!Click here for the message notes.
Have you ever been in a place where everything seems to be going wrong, and everyone is against you? What do you do when life falls apart? Join us for Refuel this week as we dive into Psalm 3!Click here for the message notes.
Would it surprise you to learn that God created sex? Join us at Refuel as we dig into the truth of God's Word on the issue of sexuality. Our Scripture comes from John 7:53-8:11.Click here for the message notes.
Are certain words wrong for Christians to use? Do the words we say really matter? Join us for Refuel! Our Scripture will be Ephesians 4:29-30.Click here for the message notes.
What did God really say about sin? Join us as we kick off an intense new series at Refuel tonight! We'll be in Genesis 3.Click here for the message notes.
Our "Abide" series wraps up tonight at Refuel as we discuss Jesus's prayer for us in John 17. The big truth is this: Jesus really loves us!Click here for the message notes.
Life in this world can get rough, and it's easy to get discouraged. This week at Refuel, we look to Jesus in John 16:25-33 and learn about the amazing truth that he has overcome the world, and we're overcomers through him! Click here for the message notes.
Who exactly is the Holy Spirit and what is he doing in the world today? Tonight, our Abide series continues as we tackle John 16:5-15.For the message notes, click here.
Have you ever experienced opposition to your faith in Jesus? As our "Abide" series continues, we listen to Jesus' words in John 15:18-6:4 as he prepares us to face opposition with joy and compassion.Click here for the message notes.
Jesus wants all believers to bear fruit. What does that mean exactly? We'll be looking to John 15:1-17 to discover how we can live a fruitful life by abiding in Jesus.Click here for the message notes.
The bad news? There's no way you can live the "Jesus Life" on your own. The good news? Jesus has given us the Holy Spirit to help us live and love like him! We'll be in John 14:15-31 tonight.Click here for the message notes.
What is it that has you stressed and anxious? As our "Abide" series continues, we learn from Jesus about how faith is the fix for a troubled heart. Our Scripture will come from John 14:1-14.Click here for the message notes.
Our "Abide" series continues as we discuss how Jesus predicted that Peter would deny him in John 13:36-38. Satan wants to use our failures to discourage us from living for God, but Jesus offers second chances to everyone who trusts him!Join us for Refuel this week!Click here for the message notes.
This week at Refuel, we're talking about love, but not the mushy-gushy kind. In John 13:31-35, Jesus gives us a fresh understanding of what it means to "Love one another."Click here for the message notes.
Our "Abide" series continues this week as we talk about Judas' betrayal of Jesus in John 13:21-30. Join us for Refuel!Click here for the message notes.
It's the first Refuel of 2024! Join us as we kick off our new series on Jesus' Upper Room teaching!Click here for the message notes.
Our "Sleighin' It" series continues! This week, we're looking at Luke chapter 2, and considering how Mary practiced the habit of wonder. Join us for Refuel!For the message notes, click here.
Our "Sleighin' It" series continues as we look at how Mary continued the habit of praise, even though she was in a tough situation. Join us for Refuel!For the message notes, click here.
Join us for Refuel this week as we kick off our Christmas series!For the message notes, click here.
Join us this week for Refuel as we wrap up our Ephesians series! We'll be in Ephesians 6:10-20.For the message notes, click here.
What's the most challenging thing about being part of a family? Join us at Refuel as our "In Christ" series hit on family issues.We'll be in Ephesians 5:22-6:9Click here for the message notes.