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Resource Speaker: Brett Nakashima

Irresistible Grace (John 6:37–44)

God changes your heart so that you freely and joyfully come to Christ.

I. The definition of irresistible grace
A. God changes your hearts
B. God raises us to life so that you freely and joyfully come to Christ
II. A prime example of where this is taught in Scripture
A. The initiator of coming to Christ
B. The certainty of coming to Christ
III. Brief application
A. Pray for salvation
B. Share the gospel
C. Rest in His sovereignty

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JOHN 1:19-34 | Jesus is The Lamb of God

My hope in dark valleys is the presence of my Shepherd.

I. The Darkness of the Valley (v.4a) — three truths for dark valleys
1. God is sovereign over all, including evil and suffering (Eph. 1:11)
2. God does not author evil (1 Jn. 1:5; Ps. 5:4)
3. God is with us when we face evil and suffering (Ps. 23:4)
II. The Presence of the Shepherd (v.4b) — four responses in dark valleys
1. Weep, knowing that suffering is real (Ps. 13; 88)
2. Pray, knowing God wants you to come to Him (Phil. 4:6; 1 Pet. 5:7)
3. Trust in God, who is unbelievably sovereign and loving (Ps. 56:3; Eph. 3:19)
4. Hope in God and the eternal weight of glory (2 Cor. 4:16-17; Rom. 8:18)

PSALM 23:5-6 | His Goodness Overflows

My hope in dark valleys is the presence of my Shepherd.

I. The Darkness of the Valley (v.4a) — three truths for dark valleys
1. God is sovereign over all, including evil and suffering (Eph. 1:11)
2. God does not author evil (1 Jn. 1:5; Ps. 5:4)
3. God is with us when we face evil and suffering (Ps. 23:4)
II. The Presence of the Shepherd (v.4b) — four responses in dark valleys
1. Weep, knowing that suffering is real (Ps. 13; 88)
2. Pray, knowing God wants you to come to Him (Phil. 4:6; 1 Pet. 5:7)
3. Trust in God, who is unbelievably sovereign and loving (Ps. 56:3; Eph. 3:19)
4. Hope in God and the eternal weight of glory (2 Cor. 4:16-17; Rom. 8:18)

Through the Deepest Valley He Will Lead (Psalm 23:4)

My hope in dark valleys is the presence of my Shepherd.

I. The Darkness of the Valley (v.4a) — three truths for dark valleys
1. God is sovereign over all, including evil and suffering (Eph. 1:11)
2. God does not author evil (1 Jn. 1:5; Ps. 5:4)
3. God is with us when we face evil and suffering (Ps. 23:4)
II. The Presence of the Shepherd (v.4b) — four responses in dark valleys
1. Weep, knowing that suffering is real (Ps. 13; 88)
2. Pray, knowing God wants you to come to Him (Phil. 4:6; 1 Pet. 5:7)
3. Trust in God, who is unbelievably sovereign and loving (Ps. 56:3; Eph. 3:19)
4. Hope in God and the eternal weight of glory (2 Cor. 4:16-17; Rom. 8:18)

This Is Youth Ministry!

From Colossians 1:28-29, Pastor Brett Nakashima casts the biblical vision for Lighthouse Youth: youth ministry exists to proclaim Christ so that every student is presented mature in Him. It is a foundation for the year ahead, built on proclamation, equipping, and loving community.

1. A ministry of proclamation: holding out Christ from God’s Word, week in and week out.
2. Equipping students for a life of obedience and worship, growing mature in Christ.
3. The centrality of loving community and discipleship, with parents leading the way.

Psalm 8 | Our Great God Who Cares Greatly

Key Idea: My great God cares greatly about me  I. Our Great God A. God’s Majesty – in all the earth (v.1, 9) Exodus 3:15 – יְהוָה (YHWH/Yahweh) B. God’s Power – through weakness (v.2) C. God’s Rule – through humans (v.5-8) II. Who Cares Greatly A. God’s Care – for me (v.3-4) Small Group […]

Ephesians 5:6-14 | Was Blind But Now I See

Key Idea: In Christ, we are transformed from darkness to light Three Commands for Children of Light: I. Do not be deceived (v.6-7) Main Point: Sin leads to God’s wrath II. Walk in The Light (v.8-10) Main Point: Identity transforms actions III. Reject Darkness and Look to Jesus (v.11-14) Main Point: Turn to Christ for […]

Back to Basics – Love Your Church (1 Thessalonians 2:7-12)

A 3-Part Definition of a Church: Three Ways to Love Your Church: I. Care for them (v.7-8) Show gentleness and affection towards others II. Work hard for them (v9-10) Work hard at loving others and being a good example III. Encourage them (v.11-12) Point one another towards Christ Discussion Questions