SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT
All of our kids lessons are now only found on https://www.pursuegodkids.org/teachers. Go there now to grab what you need! And feel free to give any feedback to tracy@alpinechurch.org
Those are already listed at the new site: https://www.pursuegodkids.org/6th/
- We’ll post all of our sermon resources, including slides and notes, on the site. You’ll see the upcoming sermons right on the homepage at www.pursueGODnetwork.org. Every Monday we’ll move the previous day’s sermon off of the homepage so you’ll see the next week’s upcoming sermon in the featured box. You’ll also be able to work ahead on the next four sermons, and it’ll all be accessible from the frontpage.
- With this new system, we’ll no longer need the old sermon schedule. Just visit the homepage at www.pursueGODnetwork.org to access what’s next and to begin your sermon prep. This new system also simplifies our teacher community. Rather than using our Google Plus community to post notes or comments for each sermon, you’ll be able to post and view comments at the bottom of each sermon resource page on the Network site.
- Small group leaders can find the current sermonlink every week at www.pursueGOD.org/sermonlink.
Click on the links below to find resources for upcoming sermons, along with Kids Church and Youth Group content.
I Choose
Choices are important, but not always easy to make. Find out here how to make God-honoring choices every day.
Choosing Purpose Over Pointlessness
You don’t want to look back and realize that you wasted your life, so living a life of purpose on purpose is truly the only life worth living.
Overcoming Toxic Thoughts | Toxic #1 (Students)
We are influenced by our thoughts. The problem is that all of us deal with toxic thoughts. In this lesson, we learn how to overcome our toxic thoughts.
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Satisfaction Over Thirst | I Choose #2
We are all thirsty for something or someone, so we try to quench our thirst by ourselves, but the only way we’ll ever be satisfied is by accepting help from the outside.
Battling Toxic Words | Toxic #2 (Students)
Words can be toxic. Whether it’s the hurtful words we say, or the harmful things that people say to us, words are powerful. In this lesson, we talk about how to deal with our toxic words.
Surrender Over Control | I Choose #3
Whenever we try to control something that’s not ours to control, we’re trying to be like God. And that’s a problem.
Managing Toxic Relationships | Toxic #3
Some relationships are toxic. They make us feel bad about ourselves, and drain all of our energy. In this lesson, we discuss how to deal with toxic relationships.
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Unlocking the Bible
Do you feel lost when it comes to the Bible? Are you confused with what the Bible has to do with your life? If so, this series is for you.
The Bible Is the Book That Understands You | Unlocking the Bible #1
Find out how the Bible can outlast every human invention, idea, and fad.
Where Did We Get the Bible? | Bible Basics for Youth #1
The Bible is a big book that can seem intimidating at first. But if you know the answer to some basic questions, you can transform your Bible study.
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Unlocking the Bible
Do you feel lost when it comes to the Bible? Are you confused with what the Bible has to do with your life? If so, this series is for you.
What Is the Structure of the Bible? | Bible Basics for Youth #2
Really want to understand the Bible? You’ve got to learn about how it’s organized.
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God’s Word Can Do More Than You Think | Unlocking the Bible #3
God’s word can do so much more than you think. It can restore and revive your life, give wisdom, bring joy, shine light in this dark world, and help you make good decisions.
What to Do When the Bible Doesn’t Make Sense | Bible Basics for Youth #3
As a student, sometimes you come across a verse that is confusing or that you don’t agree with. Here’s what to do.
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How to Get the Most Out of Your Bible | Unlocking the Bible #4
The power and wisdom of the Bible take shape in our lives when we make the effort to learn it and live it.
What Is the Story of the Old Testament? | Bible Basics for Youth #4
So you’re ready to read the Bible. Here’s what you need to know about the Old Testament.
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How to Build a Firm Foundation
Jesus teaches us how to build our lives on a foundation that will support us in every stage of life.
What Is the Story of the New Testament? | Bible Basics for Youth #5
So you’re ready to read the Bible. Here’s what you need to know about the New Testament.
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Unlocking the Bible
Do you feel lost when it comes to the Bible? Are you confused with what the Bible has to do with your life? If so, this series is for you.
The Parables of the Growing Seeds
You can have confidence in the growth and progress of God’s work (in you and others), even if it seems insignificant at the time.
Understanding Good and Bad Habits
The first step in changing your habits is understanding why you do them in the first place.
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The Parable of the Shrewd Manager
The parable of the shrewd manager (Luke 16:1-13) is one of the most difficult lessons of Jesus to unpack. It seems like he wants us to root for the dishonest guy in the story, but if we dig a little deeper, we see that there are some important lessons to learn.
How to Change Your Habits for Good
Have you ever stopped a bad habit for a few days or weeks and then had it come back into your life? We all have. Find out how to put an end to this cycle.
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The Parable of the Vineyard Workers
It’s easy to become resentful toward God when your relationship with him is defined by your unfulfilled expectations.
How to Reprogram Habits
In order to get good at anything in life, it takes a lot of practice and self-control. The same is true with our habits.
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The Parable of the Great Banquet | Perplexing Parables #4
God presents us with the opportunity of a lifetime. Will we take him up on it?
I’m a Christian Because My Parents Are Christians (Students)
Your parents, your church, and your youth group don’t make you a Christian. Find out what does.
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Finding Your Way Back to God
If you’ve lost your way and wandered from God, it’s never too late to turn back.
Hope Rising (Easter 2018)
On the road to Emmaus, Jesus has a conversation that gives insight into the nature of true hope.
I Like God as Long as He Agrees with Me (Students)
Are you willing to follow God, but only if he agrees with you? That’s kinda sorta Christianity.
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Three Longings Built into Every Heart
Is life giving you what you want, or do you feel let down? The issue isn’t that we have longings. The problem is that we’re looking for the “good life” in all the wrong places.
Kinda Sorta Christian: Don’t Ask Me to Share My Faith (Students)
Sharing your faith may feel scary, but when you do it demonstrates a powerful faith in God.
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The 3 R’s to Overcoming Regret
It’s easy to let a closet full of regrets keep you from finding your way back to God. But Peter didn’t let it stop him.
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The 2 Sides of Self-Centeredness
It’s hard to ask for help, but only those who humble themselves will find their way back to God.
How Emotions Work
You have emotions for a reason. They are there to help you connect with God and others.
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God Overcomes Our Hang-Ups | Outrageous #3
We all have some hang-ups and issues that hold us back from experiencing the life we want, but God’s outrageous power is big enough to set us free from our most significant challenges.
How Greed Works
Every teenager is at risk of catching a contagious and deadly disease: greed. Learn how to fight it this Christmas.
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God Overcomes Our Broken Hearts
We all endure heartbreak in this life, but God’s outrageous care heals our heartache with hope.
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God Overcomes Our Materialism | Outrageous #5
While materialism is a dangerous trap that leads to misery, learning to be content in what the power of God provides for us is what leads to true joy.
How to Grow in Your Faith | Foundations for Youth #3
The third foundational truth is about how to really mature in your faith.
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The Last Supper
Communion helps us remember the great saving work God did in our lives when Jesus died on the cross – and much more.
The What How About Prayer
Prayer is a spiritual discipline that every believer should have in their life. But how do you do it?
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Last Words
What if you knew today would be your last day? What is the one word that would be on your tongue?
The Blessing of Moses | Last Words #1
The story of Moses teaches us that we can choose to speak words that build up even when life itself is tearing us down.
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Forgiving Your Arch Nemesis | Last Words #2
Stephen’s story can give us power for the most incredible task: forgiving someone who has genuinely wrecked your life.
What Is the Gospel? – Lessons from Titus
The Gospel explains who Jesus is, what he did, and what this means for you.
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Fight the Good Fight | Last Words #3
The Apostle Paul teaches Timothy how to be a winning fighter in the good fight of faith.
What Is Influencing You? Lessons from Titus
If we want to follow God, then we need to learn how to discern between helpful and unhelpful influences in our lives.
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It Is Finished | Last Words #4
“It is finished.” These are incredibly significant words – perhaps the most significant in Jesus’ whole life.
Advice for Young Men and Young Women: Lessons from Titus
Learn how God wants you to live as a teenager.
The Famous Last Words of Jesus
Jesus’ last words on earth remind us that he came to earth to finish a job.
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What Do You Reveal to Others About God? Lessons from Titus
The Bible says that how you live your life will either make people want to follow God or push people away from him.
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Moses: When Accidents Aren’t Accidents
Do things just randomly happen in our lives, or does God have a bigger plan? Find out as we start a series on Moses.
Don’t Drink Poisonous Thoughts! (Kids)
Poison is all around us – not just the kind that can hurt our bodies, but the kind that can hurt the way we think. Here are three kinds of poisonous thoughts…
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Moses: When You Think God Is Wrong (Students)
Sometimes it might feel like God’s plan for your life is wrong or unfair, but we need to learn to say “yes” to God and follow him.
Don’t Speak Poisonous Words! (Kids)
Have you ever said this: “sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.” It’s not true! Words can be poisonous.
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Moses: When Following God Stinks (Students)
Sometimes following God is hard. But the hard times are when you learn to trust in God’s character and his ability to act in your life.
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Moses: When You Get Stuck in Sin
In life you will get stuck: in your sin, in an addiction, or in a bunch of other ways. When you are stuck, it is time to realize only God can save you.
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I Like God as Long as He Agrees with Me (Students)
Are you willing to follow God, but only if he agrees with you? That’s kinda sorta Christianity.
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Kinda Sorta Christian: Don’t Ask Me to Share My Faith (Students)
Sharing your faith may feel scary, but when you do it demonstrates a powerful faith in God.
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Back to School Tips for Kids
Kidforward talks about how to handle your nerves and what to do to get ready for school.
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Get in the Game
Many Christians go through life without experiencing all that God wants for their lives. Here’s how to fix that.
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Driven for the Good Life
Pursuing God leads to a good life, a life of joy and real happiness. We’ll show you how in this lesson.
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Becoming a Disciple-Maker | Get in the Game #1
God invites every Christian into his great work of making disciples through relationships.
Driven to Help Others
Pursuing God isn’t all about you. It’s about helping others as we learn in this lesson.
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The Selfless Servant | Get in the Game #2
God supernaturally touches people’s lives through you as you find your unique role in serving others.
Driven By Eternity
Pursuing God isn’t just about life today. In this lesson, we will learn how pursuing God impacts our eternity.
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Following God’s Financial Game Plan | Get in the Game #3
Did you know that the Bible says God measures your spiritual maturity by how you handle money?
The Baptism of Jesus | Jesus: The Series
The baptism of Jesus marks the beginning of Jesus’ public ministry. In this incredible account, we see begin to understand Jesus’ mission and purpose on the earth.
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Abraham
The story of Abraham teaches us how God uses imperfect people to accomplish God’s perfect plan on earth.
God Pursues You | Abraham #1
You aren’t an accident. God’s been planning your incredible life for years, and it’s time to experience it.
The Temptation of Jesus | Jesus: The Series
At the very beginning of his public ministry, Jesus went into the desert for an extended time of preparation. There he was tempted by Satan in three significant ways. How Jesus handled those temptations teaches us some helpful lessons about honoring God.
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Great People Failing Greatly | Abraham #2
When we fail, God comes to us with his goodness and forgiveness – like he did with Abraham – to help us learn and mature from it.
Jesus and Zacchaeus | Jesus: The Series
To fulfill his mission, Jesus actively extends life-changing grace to people others would reject.
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Trusting God Takes a Lifetime | Abraham #3
God can be trusted to secure and fulfill his promises in our lives, even if it takes longer than we expect.
The Miracle of the Loaves and Fishes | Jesus: The Series
The miracle of the loaves and the fishes (John 6:1-15) is one of the two miracles that appears in all four Gospels, and it teaches us three lessons about God’s big power.
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Three’s Company | Abraham #4
When we get impatient and get ahead of God, watch out for the heartache and damage that can result.
Jesus Heals on the Sabbath | Jesus: The Series
Jesus challenged the thinking of the religious establishment. In doing this, Jesus showed that God cares more about people than the rules.
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Passing the Ultimate Test | Abraham #5
The most emotionally powerful story in the Old Testament shows us just how far God’s love will go.
The Resurrection of Jesus | Jesus: The Series
The resurrection of Jesus teaches us that Jesus is who he claimed to be. He really did die for our sins, and opens the way for us to experience a relationship with God.
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Bad Advice
When we honestly look at the way we live, it looks like we are following bad advice. In this series, we are going to show you that bad advice. We are going to name it.
How to Become an Addict | Bad Advice #1
We are all vulnerable to addictions, but God has the power to set us free.
How to Start a Pursuit of God | Foundations for Youth #1
How does a relationship with God start? The Bible teaches that it’s not about how good you are or how hard you try to please him.
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Here’s How to Drift from God
If you’ve drifted from God, then you need to identify what is pulling you away from him and do whatever it takes to get closer to him.
Battling Toxic Words | Toxic #2 (Students)
Words can be toxic. Whether it’s the hurtful words we say, or the harmful things that people say to us, words are powerful. In this lesson, we talk about how to deal with our toxic words.
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How to Ruin Your Marriage | Bad Advice #3
If you want to destroy your marriage and ruin your family, follow this bad advice.
5 Facts About Water Baptism | Christian Basics for Jr. High #5
Water baptism is a Christian tradition that dates all the way back to the time of Christ and the early Christian church.
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How to Become Dissatisfied | Bad Advice #4
Do you want to live a pointless, isolated existence? If so, you must become dissatisfied with everything.
How to Live as a Christian | Foundations for Youth #2
The second foundational truth for any pursuit of God is about how to live after we’ve trusted Jesus for our salvation.
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5 Habits for the Christian Life | Christian Basics for Jr. High #1
There are five basic habits – or “spiritual disciplines” – that every Christian should know about and practice.
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5 Values for Every Christian | Christian Basics for Jr. High #2
Christians have certain values. Here are the top 5.
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What’s the Point of Christmas?
There are three important things to remember during the busy Christmas season.
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5 Things Every Christian Believes | Christian Basics for Jr. High #3
Everyone believes something whether they know it or not. Here are the top 5 things Christians believe.
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5 Things Christians Do Together | Christian Basics for Jr. High #4
Certain practices are normal when Christians gather, as part of our life together.