Leader Extras Students

People are naturally inclined toward choosing the path of least resistance—that which is easy and comfortable. And this isn’t necessarily a bad thing. However, sometimes in the spirit of being “efficient”, people shy away from necessary difficult, messy work. All Christians need to understand that serving God isn’t a cushy job. It involves opposition, struggle, […]

Imagine Jesus’ writing a letter to your church today. What do you think He would say? Would He commend you for the ways you live?—for serving your community in real ways, for sharing generously of thing resources God has given you, or for standing firm in the truth. Or would Jesus have words of correction […]

People are good at misunderstanding Christianity. Even believers can misunderstand some of the basics of the faith. That’s why it is important that we focus on the essential truths. In these seven sessions, we’ll be exploring things like: God’s nature, His purpose for people, sin, Jesus’ death, resurrection, and return, and the work of the […]

When we want to get into better physical shape, it’s good to begin by setting goals and creating an action plan. We might commit to making better food selections, going for a jog every day, joining a gym, or maybe all three! In theory, getting into good shape isn’t rocket science. But in practice, it […]

Some of us freely express our emotions—both positive and negative—and some of us try to hide them. Nothing is wrong with having negative emotions. God created humans to be emotional, but the challenge comes with how we express ourselves in healthy ways. Grief, fear, anger, worry, and depression hit us all, and when they do, […]

You’re going to see one word come up over and over again in this study—commitment. Jesus spent three years fulfilling His earthly ministry, and during those three years He talked a lot about commitment. In fact, Jesus made it clear that commitment was a key part of being a follower of Christ. In the Gospels, […]