Prayer and The Devotional Life: High School Group Study


Book Description

Teens live in a time of lightning-fast change..but the spiritual disciplines that equip them to thrive in a culture addicted to speed haven't changed one bit. Daily communication with God (also known as prayer) and time spent in His Word are an unbeatable recipe for steady growth in erratic, unpredictable times. Prayer and the Devotional Life, the newest addition to the Uncommon youth curriculum series created by youth ministry veteran Jim Burns, helps to introduce these essential disciplines. Twelve sessions of youth-friendly Bible study will get your teens thinking and talking about the importance of spiritual practices, and guide them to make praying and Bible study part of their daily diet! Inside the book you'll find a special download link for additional reproducible student handouts and options for every session to tailor each study to your group's unique needs.




Prayer and the Devotional Life


Book Description

Teens today are busier than any previous generation in history. Between soccer practice, study groups, music lessons, dance or karate class, constant texting and social networking, and occasional schoolwork, it's amazing kids have time to breathe, much less connect with God in a meaningful way. Yet without daily one - on - one time with their heavenly Father, spiritual growth is stunted. Now youth leaders can help the teens in their group prioritize prayer and quiet time. Uncommon: Prayer and the Devotional Life, part of a series of high school group studies and resources developed by youth ministry veteran Jim Burns, gives leaders a roadmap for guiding their group toward daily connection with God. Using these action - packed, fun activities and insightful tips for deepening dialog, youth pastors will have their teens sharing the ups and downs of their spiritual lives in no time.




Prayer and Worship: Junior High Group Study


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Do your kids see the power and purpose in prayer—or is it something they endure until the "Amen"? What is this "worship stuff" Christians do? Is it just a bunch of people wearing choir robes? Playing guitars? Singing? Prayer and Worship Uncommon Junior High Group Study helps you answer teens' (possibly never-voiced!) questions in ways that make sense for their junior high lives: Help them understand how God answers prayer, what to do when He seems silent, why we keep on praying, hat is worship? how does it all work? Through Scripture study, fun activities, stories and discussion, students will understand the "how and why" of prayer and —in ways that will help them make these two parts of loving God an integral part of their spiritual lives.







A Young Woman's Guide to Prayer


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Elizabeth George, author of the bestseller A Young Woman After God’s Own Heart (more than 300,000 copies sold), now shows teen women how to make prayer a part of their busy lives. From her own journey through the Bible and the lives of others, Elizabeth shares the difference prayer makes in everyday life. She provides step-by-step guidance and ideas for experiencing an exciting prayer life, highlighting how to— make prayer a reality establish a regular time for talking with God pray from the heart for daily needs improve relationships through prayer Teen girls will grow to know God in a very real way as they develop an active, personal, and meaningful prayer life! Great for Sunday school, youth group studies, and individual reading. Rerelease of A Young Woman’s Call to Prayer




The Old Testament: High School Group Study


Book Description

In recent years, movie goers have been taken back to the beginnings of nearly every modern action hero - Batman, Spider-Man, James Bond and Iron Man (and company), just to name a few. Our fascination with these heroes' origins are a reflection of our longing to know where we came from and why we are the way we are. With The Old Testament, you can share with teens their own origin story and help them make sense of their world and themselves. These 12 sessions of youth-friendly Bible study will introduce your students to the God who keeps His promises, works miracles and forgives His people when they make terrible choices, and help them understand the physical and spiritual history of our human family. And when they meet Adam and Eve, Samuel, Job, Esther, Daniel and many more biblical characters, your students will get to know the real heroes of the faith. Downloads for reproducible student handouts for every session are available.




Winning Spiritual Battles: High School Group Study


Book Description

Many youth leaders today feel as if they have their hands full in helping their teens grow into godly young men and women in a culture that glorifies worldliness. But the fact is the temptations of our surrounding culture are a symptom of a deeper threat: spiritual attack. Now pastors and leaders can equip their teens to stand firm against the enemy. Winning Spiritual Battles Uncommon High School Group Study, one of the Uncommon series of group studies created by veteran youth minister Jim Burns, includes 12 session of interactive Bible study that will guide young people to root themselves in salvation, discover their identity in Christ, and pray God’s Word against spiritual attack. Inside the book you'll find a special download link for additional reproducible student handouts and options for every session to tailor each study to your group's unique needs.




Sharing Your Faith & Serving Others: High School Group Study


Book Description

Teens have a reputation for being self-absorbed and “all-about-me,” but most of them care deeply about God and others and just wish they knew how to show it. With Sharing Your Faith and Serving Others Uncommon High School Group Study, you can equip the students in your group to make a difference in the world by seeing others as Jesus sees them. Teens will learn how to use their gifts in service to others, how to lead their peers with gentleness and compassion, and how to share their faith by being an encouraging, generous friend. These 12 sessions of youth-friendly Bible study are the newest edition to the Uncommon curriculum series created by veteran youth minister Jim Burns. Action-packed, fun activities and insightful discussion outlines will get your teens thinking about the Great Commission and the Great Commandment, and talking about how they can follow Jesus in love and obedience. Inside the book you'll find a special download link for additional reproducible student handouts and options for every session to tailor each study to your group's unique needs.




When Teens Pray


Book Description

When Teens Pray richly demonstrates how God has intervened as teenagers have sought Him. Each chapter features true-life stories of the power of teens' prayers as they intercede for their high schools, families, and friends; as they pray on the mission field; and as they deal with the struggles of adolescence. "God links" -- dynamic prayer strategies supplied throughout the book -- help the reader connect with God. These amazing stories demonstrate that teenagers don't have to finish college or go to seminary for God to use them; they can impact their world and see their own lives changed as they pray -- wherever they are!




Fearless Women of the Bible


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How to Live in Bold Confidence Have you ever needed confidence in a specific circumstance and couldn’t think of an example of anyone who had “been there, overcome that”? Author and speaker Lynn Cowell took every form of insecurity we experience as women and asked God to reveal how we should respond. The result is this in-depth, six-week Bible study spanning obscure and recognizable women in Scripture who demonstrate unshakable confidence no matter their circumstances. This six-week study will help you to: Stand with resolve when your confidence faces adversity—Women of Exodus Step out in your own defense when your confidence is challenged— The Daughters of Z Remain faithful when your confidence in God is elusive—Rahab Focus on what is true when your confidence in relationships is questioned— Abigail & Michal Trust when your confidence is in doubt—Martha & Mary Includes biblical and historical background insights, practical application, and a memory verse for each chapter. This study may be completed individually or with a small group.