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What is Peer Pressure? | A Conversation between Joshua Andrews & Nehemiah Damien
Joshua Andrews, Nehemiah Damien
Key Verse: Exodus 23:2 - “Do not follow the crowd in doing wrong. When you give testimony in a lawsuit, do not pervert justice by siding with the crowd.” Romans 12:2 - "Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will." Reflective Questions: 1. How much of an impact does peer pressure have in the life of a teen or youth? 2. Have you experienced peer pressure through social media? Talk about your experience. 3. From the line experiment mentioned in today’s episode, we understand that despite knowing what’s true, people tend to side with what’s false if it is supported by the majority. Have you seen this happening in the real world? 4. What will you do when you face peer pressure in life? 5. What are the ways in which you can be peer pressured into doing things you don’t want to? 6. List some signs that you can observe in someone who is being peer pressured. 7. What difference does knowing your identity make in fighting peer pressure? 8. How can you be a positive peer influence among your friends? Follow Us: https://shorturl.at/lupru https://shorturl.at/cevya https://shorturl.at/quvhi https://shorturl.at/mvdpy https://shorturl.at/jnlr9
Social Media - The Good, The Bad, The Ugly | ft. Nehemiah Damien & Joshua Andrews
Joshua Andrews, Nehemiah Damien
Key Verse: John 15:19 “….you do not belong to the world, but I have chosen you out of the world.” Reflective Questions: 1. What are some ways in which social media has been a blessing in your life? 2. In your usage of social media, how do you try to bring a balance? You can discuss this in terms of the time you spend on social media compared to real life or what you are comfortable sharing with others compared to what you like to keep as private, etc. 3. How can someone overcome the tendency to receive their validation from likes and views? Where should such a person go to receive validation? Follow Us: https://shorturl.at/lupru https://shorturl.at/cevya https://shorturl.at/quvhi https://shorturl.at/mvdpy https://shorturl.at/jnlr9
The Blessing Of A Limitation - Part 02 | A Message by Nehemiah Damien
Nehemiah Damien
Key Verse: Matthew 7:7-8 : “Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives; the one who seeks finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened. Reflective Questions: 1. How do you know a limitation is a bad limitation from the devil? 2. What are your thoughts on the name of our youth group - “Youth Unlimited?” 3. Testimony time - think of a time in which you had a limitation that prevented you from progressing in an area of life. How did the “unlimited God'' come to your rescue? 4. How do challenges make life more meaningful in this imperfect world? Follow Us: https://shorturl.at/lupru https://shorturl.at/cevya https://shorturl.at/quvhi https://shorturl.at/mvdpy https://shorturl.at/jnlr9
The Blessing Of A Limitation - Part 01 | A Message by Nehemiah Damien
Nehemiah Damien
Key Verse: Job 11:7-9 : “Can you find out the deep things of God? Can you find out the limit of the Almighty? It is higher than heaven—what can you do? Deeper than Sheol—what can you know? Its measure is longer than the earth and broader than the sea. Reflective Questions: 1. Other than traffic signals, think of things that we see around, that limit us in a good way. 2. “The Bible makes us unlimited in many areas but the bible also limits us in a good way in many areas.” Discuss this thought. 3. Have you had a time in which you had a frustrating limitation in your life but later you realised it was for your blessing? Follow Us: https://shorturl.at/lupru https://shorturl.at/cevya https://shorturl.at/quvhi https://shorturl.at/mvdpy https://shorturl.at/jnlr9
Don't Hide Your True Identity | Identity Series - Part 4
Nehemiah Damien
Don’t Hide Your True Identity Key Verse: Matthew 5:14 - “You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden.” Reflective Questions: 1. Why do you think many children of God cover their real identity before the world? 2. What does it mean to be the light of this world? 3. What does it mean to be the salt of this world? 4. What does it take to have an unmasked and authentic relationship with God? 5. Reflect on the most important things you have learned in this series on identity.
Labels Do Not Define Who You Are | Identity Series - Part 3
Nehemiah Damien
IDENTITY SERIES - Part 3 : You Are Not Defined by Your Labels Key Verse: Philippians 3:8 - What is more, I consider everything a loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have lost all things. I consider them garbage, that I may gain Christ Reflective Questions: 1. Think of a worldly label that you feel defines you the most at present. Reflect on how you can be free from being defined by such a label. 2. How do you think Paul got to a point where he could consider his achievements as garbage? 3. Jesus’ own family called Him “crazy” (Mark 3:21). How can you stay true to your identity in God when people close to you give you such negative labels? 4. Think of some “good labels” that God wants to place in your life. How can you make those a part of your daily life?
What's Actually Inside You? | Identity Series - Part 2
Nehemiah Damien
IDENTITY SERIES - Part 2: You Are Body, Soul & Spirit Key Verse: Genesis 2:7 - Then the Lord God formed a man from the dust of the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, and the man became a living being. Reflective Questions: 1. How can you keep your spirit man satisfied? 2. Do you remember a time when you felt emotionally weak or depressed in your soul? What did you do to overcome it? 3. Reflect on what happens in your body, soul and spirit when you go through temptation. 4. Reflect on what happens in your body, soul and spirit during a time of worship. 5. What are some decisions that you can take to honour your body which is the temple of the Holy Spirit? Follow Us: Instagram: https://shorturl.at/lupru Facebook: https://shorturl.at/cevya Spotify: https://shorturl.at/quvhi Apple Podcast: https://shorturl.at/mvdpy Google Podcast: https://shorturl.at/jnlr9
What's Inside Matters More | Identity Series - Part 1
Nehemiah Damien
IDENTITY SERIES - Part 1: What's Inside Matters More Key Verse: 1 Samuel 16: 7 But the Lord said to Samuel, “Do not consider his appearance or his height, for I have rejected him. The Lord does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.” Reflective Questions: 1. Why do you think what’s on the inside matters more? 2. What steps can you take to focus more on what’s inside us? 3. Is there something about you that you are grateful that the Lord did not look at when he chose to call you? (Reflect on this. You may choose to share this with others if you are comfortable). 4. How can you intentionally choose to focus more on what’s inside others? 5. What practical steps can you take to allow what’s inside to be reflected outside? Follow Us Instagram: https://shorturl.at/lupru Facebook: https://shorturl.at/cevya Spotify: https://shorturl.at/quvhi Apple Podcast: https://shorturl.at/mvdpy Google Podcast: https://shorturl.at/jnlr9
