Current Series:  "Get Your But Out of the Way"

 

Excuses . . . it seems like everyone is an expert at creating the perfect one for any situation. My daughter is no exception. I like to say she has a “but problem.” But, but, but, but, but, but! The word flows effortlessly from her lips! She’s not alone—we live in a world of really big buts!

 

This series takes a look at the problem with excuses and deals with three big ones that get in the way most often.

 

 

Week 1: WHAT HAPPENS WHEN MY BUT GETS IN THE WAY?

The nation of Israel had it all! God was delivering them to the Promised Land, a land picked just for them. It was all good until their buts got in the way! The main point of this lesson: Don’t miss God’s best because of your but.

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Week 2: BUT I’M TOO YOUNG

Junior Highers live in a world that tells then they’re too young for lots of stuff. It’s easy to see why so many students feel too young to do anything of significance. This lesson helps students realize that they are, in fact, the perfect age to get started. The main point of this lesson: I’m never too young to be used.

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Week 3: BUT I CAN’T

Everyone has something they CAN do! Instead of focusing on our weaknesses, let’s take a look at our strengths and figure out how God wants us to use them. The main point of this lesson: It’s not CAN I, it’s WILL I!

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Week 4: BUT I’M AFRAID

Unhealthy fear paralyzes. “I’m afraid” is one of the biggest buts around! This lesson takes a look at how to face-down our fears. The main point of this lesson: Is fear my friend or my foe?

 

Wrap up: GIVE IT AWAY - HOW TO SHARE YOUR FAITH
In this lesson, we are going to take a look at what the Bible has to say about witnessing, and how we can be more confident about sharing Christ with the people around us.
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