In “Tell a Good Story,” Ministry Pass has partnered with comedian and evangelist, Taylor Johnson, for a 3-week sermon series that will remind teenagers and adults about the power of a good story. Throughout the series, this bundle examines three moments in the Bible where telling a story made a major impact on the world….
Often, during the spring and summer, many families use their time off to take a vacation. These trips can be a great opportunity for families to spend time together, show each other love, and model grace to the world. But what if we took this same approach during the other fifty-one weeks of the year?…
We all face spiritual monsters. These monsters seek to devour our faith, pulling us away from the victory we have in Christ. Each week, this 4-week series highlights a different “monster” Christians must battle as they seek to live faithful lives of obedience to God—pride, fear, lust, and inaction. Not only does this teaching guide…
Joshua 1:9 says, “Have I not command you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” These words were spoken to Joshua, but they hold meaning for us today. What has God called us to do? How are we…
This standalone message is designed to be used on Palm Sunday—the day set aside to remember Jesus’ Triumphal Entry and the beginning of Holy Week. By telling the story of Jesus’ entrance into Jerusalem, this message challenges listeners to wonder if their self-righteousness and pride is keeping them from recognizing and participating in God’s work.
In addition to being a decorated or plastic egg, an “Easter Egg” is an unexpected feature in a piece of computer software or on a DVD, often included as a joke or a bonus. This 4-week series looks at the hidden “Easter Eggs” or prophecies about Jesus in the Old Testament, and what they mean…
Judas Iscariot is infamous in history as the iconic back-stabber, the pseudo-disciple who betrayed Jesus and turned Him over to the officials to be tortured and killed. This stand-alone one-week message examines the character of Judas, the biggest mistake he made, and the way Jesus chose to respond to Judas’ betrayal.
This stand-alone Easter sermon uses a non-traditional text to discuss the power of Jesus’ resurrection. Instead of the cross and the empty tomb, this message reads from Mark’s account of Jairus’s dead daughter being brought back to life. By raising this little girl from dead to life, Jesus shows us that He has power over…
Waiting on God in the middle of pain or disappointment can be one of the hardest exercises of Christian faith. This standalone Easter sermon talks about the most momentous seventy-two hours of human history—Jesus’ death, burial, and resurrection—and how those three days still impact us today.
This stand-alone Easter sermon uses a non-traditional text to discuss the power of Jesus’ resurrection. Instead of the cross and the empty tomb, this message reads from Mark’s account of Jairus’s dead daughter being brought back to life. By raising this little girl from dead to life, Jesus shows us that He has power over…
This three-week student series biblically addresses the topics of both racial tension and gospel-centered reconciliation. It’s no stretch to say that the issue of race has become a hot topic recently. This teaching guide looks at the different ways students can better reflect the diversity of God’s Kingdom, listen to those who are different than them,…
This three-week student ministry series examines what it means to build relationships with others in a way that honors both them and God. Discussing issues like purity, modesty, and respect, this guide encourages young men and women to question the messages they are receiving from the world about sex and relationships, and to find out…
This three-week series biblically addresses the topics of both racial tension and gospel-centered reconciliation. It’s no stretch to say that the issue of race has become a hot topic recently. This teaching guide looks at the different ways the local church can better reflect the diversity of God’s Kingdom, listen to those who are different…
This title of this series is a play on The Bachelor and The Bachelorette, two reality television shows where a single man or woman chooses their spouse to-be from a group of potential mates by giving them a rose. This four-week series explores how every marriage requires work, dedication, and Christ-centered faithfulness. After the emotions have died down,…
This four-week sermon series wrestles with the common statement: “Christianity isn’t a religion, it’s a relationship.” Christianity, by default, is a religion in the common definition of the word. The answer, then, seems to be less about losing our religion than finding a pure one. The aim of this series is to explore what it…
This 3-week series is designed to accompany a church-wide stewardship campaign. Whether you are raising money for facility improvements, a new ministry, or a building project, this study will help your congregants understand the mission of the local church, and the importance of financially supporting God’s hands and feet. “Own the Vision” is about doing…
This one-week message is designed to be used during your Christmas Eve service. Included in the material are a number of Christmas illustrations that can be used during your message.
This one-week message is designed to be used during your Christmas Sunday or Christmas Eve service. Included in the material are a number of Christmas illustrations that can be used during your message
This three-week sermon series examines the nativity story by investigating the characters who either missed out on or almost missed out on the birth of Christ. As we learn from these stories, there are many things that can keep us from being transformed by Jesus’ birth—whether it be distraction, selfishness, or disappointment. Looking at the…
This three-week Christmas series examines how Christ’s birth changed the entire course of history. We even separate history according to Jesus’ birth (B.C. to A.D.)! Using passages from scripture that don’t normally fill an Advent calendar, “The Line” is both creative and unique. Jesus changed the world by entering history as the God-man, and He…
This is a one-week message designed to begin a new season or year. It wouldn’t be wrong to assume that there are a number of children in your group who are dealing with sadness, anxiety, and depression. The story of Joseph reminds us that God can take even our darkest moments, and turn them into…
This 5-week lesson guide looks at the life of Elijah as a model for Christian living. Elijah’s life is filled with incredible stories of faith and passion, yet he was just a regular person—a human-being just like us. God’s Word encourages us that if we practice humble obedience the way Elijah did, God can use…
Movies are powerful cultural artifacts that entertain, shape, and inspire people all over the world. Whether you realize it or not, your children are watching a lot of movies. This series harnesses some of the biggest blockbusters slated for 2017, using them as illustrations for important scriptural truths. Touching on topics like grace, evangelism, community,…
This 5-week series looks at five different passages that highlight Jesus’ pursuit of those many would label “outcasts.” In the series, you’ll discuss characters like Zacchaeus, the woman who anointed Jesus’ feet, a leper, and the thief on the cross. In each of these situations, Jesus often goes out of His way to reach those…
Being a part of God’s family should be a powerful force in our life. A loving and honest community is where real belonging and, therefore, real transformation happens. This four-week lesson series teaches the importance of living authentically with each other by sharing our stories: the true testimony of who we are and who God…
This is a one-week message designed to be used on Easter Sunday. Jesus is alive! Comparable to the adult series, “Easter Sunday.”
It’s time to rethink the mission of the local church. It’s more than attending a service. It’s more than giving in the offering. It’s about connecting with a community to pursue a common goal: Jesus. The church is meant to care for each other, grow together, and reach the world together. This four-week series is…
Jesus tells us the greatest commandment is to love God with all of our heart, soul, mind, and strength. This 5-week series explores what it means to be a disciple and love God with “all of me.” Our heart will have no room for idols, our soul will dedicate all decisions to giving glory to…
Sometimes, we can get so caught up in the fun of Christmas, that we forget what it’s all about. We get so consumed with the presents, food, and lights that Jesus becomes secondary to a holiday dedicated to His birth! What do we need in order to have the best Christmas ever? To make Jesus…
How do we live when life is difficult? What do we do when pain has us scared? This four-week series answers this question by looking at the book of 1 Peter as a guide on how we can endure suffering. Beginning and ending with a focus on the promise of eternal life, this series encourages…
There is a real pressure in today’s culture to compromise our beliefs in order to fit in with everyone else. It’s something your children are facing at school, on the internet, and maybe even at home. This 4-week sermon series aims to find principles from the book of Daniel to help your children maintain faith…
Do your children know what they believe? Do they know why they believe it? One day, they will leave your church. Will they have the knowledge of God’s Word to carry with them? The early church established statements to be recited by believers as a way of summarizing the beliefs expressed in Scripture. These statements…
The early church established statements of belief to be recited by believers as a way of summarizing many of the doctrinal truths expressed in Scripture. These statements of faith were called creeds. This nine-week sermon series dissects the foundational beliefs in the Apostles’ Creed: “I believe in God, the Father Almighty, creator of heaven and…
Reformation celebrates the 500-year anniversary of Martin Luther’s posting of the Ninety-five Theses (October 31, 1517) on the church door in Wittenberg, Germany. Each week of this five-week series highlights a different theme that emerged from the resulting Protestant Reformation. The Five Solas (Sola Scriptura, Sola Gratia, Sola Fide, Sola Christus, and Soli Deo Gloria)…
This 8-week series aims to highlight what Jesus meant by the phrase “kingdom of heaven” or “kingdom of God,” and what our role in it is as Christians. For many believers, salvation is simply a “bus ticket,” and they think it doesn’t matter what they do while they wait for the bus. But Jesus teaches…
This 5-week series looks at five different passages that highlight Jesus’ pursuit of those many would label “outcasts.” In the series, you’ll discuss characters like Zacchaeus, the woman who anointed Jesus’ feet, a leper, and the thief on the cross. In each of these situations, Jesus often goes out of His way to reach the…
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