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Talking To Teens About Sex: Teaching Biblical Values

Megan Briggs — Thu, 17 Oct 2024 05:00:01 +0000

Talking to teens about sex might make you squirm. Use this video to share God’s intention behind sex and marriage.

All the Christmas Feels: Unique A Capella Arrangement of O Holy Night

Megan Briggs — Fri, 22 Dec 2023 07:01:55 +0000

If you haven’t heard Sam Robson’s unique arrangement of "O Holy Night", you need to remedy that sad fact immediately.

The Pentatonix Hallelujah Video Reminds Us Christmas Can Be Bittersweet

Megan Briggs — Fri, 15 Dec 2023 07:01:42 +0000

The Hallelujah Pentatonix video is a bold move at Christmastime. The lines, “Love is not a victory march / It’s a cold and it’s a broken Hallelujah” speak to the bittersweet nature of love.

Christian MLB Players & NFL Players on Why Baptism Is Important

Megan Briggs — Thu, 17 Aug 2023 05:00:36 +0000

Some Christian MLB players and NFL players discuss baptism in this short, powerful video.

Ann Voskamp’s The Broken Way Bible Study Addresses Our Deepest Brokenness

Megan Briggs — Tue, 08 Aug 2023 06:13:13 +0000

Here is the main message of the Broken Way Bible study: “To join Christ in his suffering is to recognize that our brokenness—insomuch as it connects us to the brokenness of him—is a gift, a catalyst for gratitude."

Francis Chan on Birth Control, Drinking Alcohol and Judging Others

Megan Briggs — Wed, 12 Jul 2023 06:03:52 +0000

The problem with all this judging others is that it distracts us from Jesus and what he’s done for us on the cross. Jesus himself is enough, Francis Chan argues. "Don’t tell me I need Jesus plus something else."

Perhaps We’ve Over-Emphasized Compatibility When Looking for a Spouse

Megan Briggs — Mon, 10 Jul 2023 06:04:00 +0000

When it comes to marriage could there be a chance that we might be overplaying the importance of finding someone who aligns with us on virtually everything? In the following video, Jefferson and Alysa Bethke speak to this interesting subject.

John Piper: Why PhDs in Theology Commit Adultery

Megan Briggs — Fri, 19 May 2023 06:55:43 +0000

There are probably more people with graduate degrees in theology that commit adultery than people who are less educated. Piper’s blunt answer to why PhDs in theology commit adultery is that “they don’t know God!”

Mother’s Day Craft Ideas for Sunday School: 7 Keepsakes Moms Will Love

Megan Briggs — Tue, 09 May 2023 05:00:44 +0000

Here are seven creative Mother's Day craft ideas for Sunday school that we love. These kidmin crafts will engage children as they honor Mom!

Character with Anointing: A Recipe for Avoiding Burnout

Megan Briggs — Tue, 02 May 2023 06:03:34 +0000

Jason Vallotton makes an argument for ministers to intentionally focus on taking care of their own needs and the needs of their families in the following video segment about character with anointing.

Katy Perry and Why You Need to Give Your Preacher’s Kid Choices

Megan Briggs — Fri, 28 Apr 2023 06:48:46 +0000

In an interview with Vogue several years ago, Perry shed some more light on her religious upbringing as a preacher's kid.

From SermonCentral: 21 Palm Sunday Sermon Quotes That Will Preach

Megan Briggs — Fri, 31 Mar 2023 06:39:56 +0000

We've gathered the best quotes we could find from the Palm Sunday sermon resource on SermonCentral.com to help you think through that Palm Sunday message.

The Old Testament in 5 Minutes – Told Visually

Megan Briggs — Mon, 13 Feb 2023 07:01:08 +0000

You can use this summary of the Old Testament in 5 minutes in plenty of worship settings: pre-meeting video; as an introduction to a preaching series, or in small groups.

Chris Pratt Presents 9 Rules for Life: Hear His Advice for Teens

Megan Briggs — Thu, 05 Jan 2023 06:00:48 +0000

Chris Pratt gave a stirring speech a few years ago, sharing nine rules for life with young people. Check out his advice (both funny and serious) for teens.

Thabiti Anyabwile: What I Wish I Had Known About Preaching

Megan Briggs — Mon, 24 Oct 2022 06:13:38 +0000

Everyone has a mental list of “I wish I had knowns” in their life and that list only grows longer as one gets older. This is true for preaching as well.

Brian ‘Head’ Welch: God Used My Daughter to Save Me From Drug Addiction

Megan Briggs — Thu, 20 Oct 2022 17:45:05 +0000

"Instantly, that love from God came into me.” Brian 'Head Welch describes his conversion experience.

What Is the Correct View of Heaven?

Megan Briggs — Fri, 22 Jul 2022 06:02:00 +0000

In this ten-minute roundtable, John Piper, Scott Swain, and Randy Alcorn take up the thorny topic of heaven in the hopes defining a correct view of heaven, providing a more biblically-informed picture of our future home.

Tony Evans Father’s Day Sermon: Men Need to Make a Choice

Megan Briggs — Sun, 19 Jun 2022 11:18:48 +0000

Dr. Tony Evans delivered a challenging Father’s Day sermon this year. The pastor of Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship asked men to evaluate who they were going serve this year.

Hillsong UNITED’s Taya Smith Testimony: Worship Is Being Honest Before God

Megan Briggs — Fri, 11 Mar 2022 07:07:05 +0000

Hillsong UNITED's Taya Smith speaks candidly about worship and being vulnerable before God. In her view, it's the only way to worship.

Understanding Proverbs – Great Video

Megan Briggs — Wed, 19 Jan 2022 07:01:49 +0000

This video explains us in understanding Proverbs how the writers of Proverbs saw wisdom, which is different from how we typically think of it.

Covering “In Christ Alone” Lauren Daigle Soars

Megan Briggs — Mon, 13 Dec 2021 07:01:53 +0000

In covering In Christ Alone Lauren Daigle provides a simple rendition (employing only two elements: her voice and a guitar) breathes new life into the song.

David Platt: Is The Sinner’s Prayer in the Bible?

Megan Briggs — Fri, 12 Nov 2021 12:00:41 +0000

David Platt and Mark Dever discuss: The sinner's prayer is something most people raised in the church are familiar with, but is the sinners prayer in the Bible?

Transgender Peer Pressure: Is Your Child Vulnerable?

Megan Briggs — Thu, 16 Sep 2021 10:07:11 +0000

A new study indicates there is an observable link between peer group influence and increased social media use and gender dysphoria in adolescents and young adults.

Matt Chandler: Your Kid Doesn’t Need to Be a D1 Athlete

Megan Briggs — Wed, 18 Aug 2021 10:02:59 +0000

How a family shapes their convictions regarding kids and sports can tell a lot about where their priorities lie. Is sports a tool you use for health and growth or is it an end in itself?

What the Book of Job Teaches Us About Unexplainable Suffering

Megan Briggs — Mon, 16 Aug 2021 10:03:17 +0000

The Book of Job is one of the most complex books of the Bible. Thankfully, the makers of the Bible Project have made an animated video that explains its main theme.

Comparison: The Breeding Ground for Discontent

Megan Briggs — Mon, 16 Aug 2021 10:00:09 +0000

Comparing ourselves to other people can be such a subtle sin because it’s all internal.

UPDATE: Trans Pastor Seeks $200K in Damages for Being Fired After Coming Out

Megan Briggs — Wed, 11 Aug 2021 23:12:52 +0000

Rev. Junia Joplin, who was fired by Lorne Park Baptist Church in Ontario, Canada, after coming out as transgender, has filed a lawsuit against the church for wrongful termination.

Air Force 60% Responsible for 2017 Deadly Mass Shooting at Texas Church

Megan Briggs — Fri, 09 Jul 2021 19:45:00 +0000

U.S. District Judge Xavier Rodriguez ruled that the United States Air Force was 60% responsible for Texas's worst mass shooting to date that took place at First Baptist Church of Sutherland Springs.

13 Christian Dad Memes That Perfectly Sum Up Christian Dad Life

Megan Briggs — Sat, 03 Jul 2021 12:50:37 +0000

These Christian dad memes perfectly sum up this crazy Christian life with kids. Let's be real: Christian fathers don't always get the accolades they deserve.

Tim Keller: 3 Questions Fake Christians Can’t Answer

Megan Briggs — Fri, 02 Jul 2021 12:00:00 +0000

There are several questions that fake Christians won't be able to answer. According to Tim Keller, these are questions that focus on hallmarks of a growing relationship with God.

What Is Pentecost?

Megan Briggs — Thu, 20 May 2021 11:28:29 +0000

What is Pentecost? It is both a Jewish holiday and a celebration for Christians. Pentecost has profound spiritual and historical significance.

Is Secular Music a Sin?

Megan Briggs — Mon, 10 May 2021 05:38:11 +0000

Is secular music a sin? We don't want to be legalists, but we do want to throw off those things that stop or hinder us as we pursue maturity in Jesus.

What If God Doesn’t Want Us to Go Back to ‘Church, Life as Usual’?

Megan Briggs — Tue, 27 Apr 2021 12:20:27 +0000

Francis Chan urged those watching that now is the time to repent and to consider that perhaps when all of this is over we shouldn’t get back to “church as usual, life as usual.”

CO Baker Jack Phillips’ New Book: How a Decision in My Cake Shop Took Me to the Supreme Court

Megan Briggs — Fri, 23 Apr 2021 18:10:52 +0000

"Why not just make the cake?" In his new book, Colorado baker Jack Phillips shares intimate details about his refusal to create a wedding cake for a gay couple. That refusal led to landmark SCOTUS cases that he won.

UPDATE: Jonathan Falwell Will Be the New Campus Pastor at Liberty

Megan Briggs — Fri, 09 Apr 2021 19:17:09 +0000

Liberty University has announced that Jonathan Falwell will replace David Nasser as the campus pastor at the end of the semester.

Former Episcopal Bishop Disciplined for Banning Gay Marriages Says God Is ‘Releasing’ Him

Megan Briggs — Thu, 01 Apr 2021 21:30:55 +0000

Bishop Love famously banned same-sex marriages in Albany’s diocese in 2018, after the Episcopalian Church moved to allow the unions in their dioceses earlier that year.

Story of Holy Week for Kids as Told by Two Children

Megan Briggs — Sat, 27 Mar 2021 22:07:05 +0000

Just try not smiling as you watch it...just you try.

10 Eggscelent Easter Puns That Will Crack Your Kids Up

Megan Briggs — Wed, 24 Mar 2021 12:43:47 +0000

Easter is just around the corner and chances are high your kids are already eggs-cited. These 10 Easter puns are Sunday School friendly and...punny.

RZIM UK Cutting Ties After US Board Response to Abuse Report Found to Be Inadequate

Megan Briggs — Fri, 12 Feb 2021 21:51:54 +0000

The British branch of Ravi Zacharias International Ministries, RZIM UK, has decided to cut any ties to the global RZIM ministry which is based in the United States.

Sexting, Spiritual Abuse, Rape: Devastating Full Report on Ravi Zacharias Released

Megan Briggs — Fri, 12 Feb 2021 01:35:35 +0000

A full report released by the law firm Miller & Martin indicates Ravi Zacharias' sexual misconduct was more involved than previously suspected.

Son of Frederick K.C. Price Says ‘Satan’s Trying to End His Life,’ Praying for Miracle After Heart, Lung, Kidney Damage

Megan Briggs — Thu, 11 Feb 2021 20:35:18 +0000

Televangelist and megachurch founder Frederick K.C. Price has been in the hospital for over a month now. Price has been literally fighting for his life after COVID-19 damaged his heart, lungs, and kidneys.

Chan Says He Has No Reason to Suspect ‘Communists Kicked Him Out’ of Hong Kong

Megan Briggs — Fri, 05 Feb 2021 22:12:37 +0000

“That isn’t the case that I know of,” Francis Chan said, referring to the speculation that his work visa was denied because of a communist agenda.

5 Habits of Healthy Church Growth

Megan Briggs — Fri, 05 Feb 2021 05:04:48 +0000

"You can frame it as church growth if you want, but church growth is directly related to the effectiveness and the health of the church mission"

Pastor Dwight McKissic Receives Scathingly Racist Letter

Megan Briggs — Thu, 04 Feb 2021 21:17:00 +0000

Like most ministry leaders, Pastor Dwight McKissic of Cornerstone Baptist Church in Arlington, Texas has undoubtedly received his fair share of criticism over leadership decisions he’s made or sermons he’s preached. But the letter he received last week is nothing short of hateful. And racist.

March for Life 2021 Had ‘Somber’ Tone This Year

Megan Briggs — Fri, 29 Jan 2021 21:59:31 +0000

Instead of the throngs of supporters marching around Capitol Hill for March for Life 2021, the group’s presence in Washington D.C. was scaled back considerably.

Biden Administration Rescinds Mexico City Policy One Day Before March for Life

Megan Briggs — Thu, 28 Jan 2021 21:33:09 +0000

As promised, President Joe Biden released a statement today announcing his administration is rescinding the Mexico City Policy.

Carman Shares URGENT Prayer Request Following Surgery Complication

Megan Briggs — Wed, 27 Jan 2021 20:01:34 +0000

Please join us in praying for singer Carman Licciardello, who is recovering from a minor surgery that caused internal bleeding.

Francis Chan is Back in the U.S., Says Hong Kong Visa Rejection May Be Blessing in Disguise

Megan Briggs — Mon, 25 Jan 2021 21:34:07 +0000

While Chan says he is appealing the Hong Kong visa rejection, he is convinced that no matter what happens, “God is sovereign and he is in control.”

Biden Administration ‘Committed to Codifying’ Roe v. Wade

Megan Briggs — Fri, 22 Jan 2021 23:04:37 +0000

“The Biden-Harris Administration is committed to codifying Roe v. Wade and appointing judges that respect foundational precedents like Roe,” a statement from the new President's office reads.

Biden at Inauguration: Democracy Has Been Tested and Has Prevailed

Megan Briggs — Wed, 20 Jan 2021 21:54:08 +0000

The ceremony had a somber yet hopeful tone and did not shy away from mentioning the challenges the country is currently facing.