Elevate Student Ministries

  Objective -  Students will learn about the life-changing nature of a Christward focus and will be challenged to intentionally focus their minds on Jesus. Key Scripture -  Philippians 1:18  What then? Only that in every way, whether in pretense or in truth, Christ is preached; and in this I rejoice, yes, and will rejoice. Key Thought - Focusing on Christ will change your life. Lesson Summary -  Today we started the first lesson of a four-week study through the New Testament Book of Philippians called Focal Point: Living Life in Focus. The Apostle Paul wrote this letter from prison, but while so many things were going against him, he never lost focus on Christ. Instead, his focus on Christ allowed him to press on and share the Gospel with the Roman soldiers to which he was chained. Through his example and testimony, Paul encouraged the Philippian believers to focus solely on Christ and share in his purpose, joy, and strength regardless of any situation or c...

  Objective  - Students will understand the importance of being yielded to the Spirit of God and will take steps to break the power of any addictions that they may have. Key Scripture  - 1 Corinthians 6:12 All things are lawful for me, but all things are not helpful. All things are lawful for me, but I will not be brought under the power of any.  Key Thought  - Whatever controls you is your master. Lesson Summary  - Tonight’s lesson was part of a four-part series called “Deal With It: A Biblical Approach to Tough Topics.” In each of the four parts of this series, we will discover the biblical approach to some rather difficult topics. In tonight’s lesson, we took the principles from Scripture and applied them to the topic of addiction. We want our students to know that whatever controls them is their master. The point of the lesson was not to deal with one specific kind of addiction but to have the students consider the question, “Is there anything that has ...

Objective  - Students will learn God’s plan for marriage, the family, and morality and will be challenged to view sexuality in a way that pleases God. Key Scripture  - Romans 5:8 But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Key Thought  - God’s plan is the best plan! Lesson Summary  - Tonight’s lesson was part of a four-part series called “Deal With It: A Biblical Approach to Tough Topics.” In tonight’s lesson, we took the principles from Scripture and applied them to the topic of homosexuality. The topic of homosexuality is a polarizing topic in our society. There are many voices in our society that are willing to share their opinions, but the majority doesn’t determine morality. Just because someone has an opinion doesn’t mean that the opinion is correct. We need to see what the Bible says because the Bible is not just an opinion; the Bible is the standard for morality written by the One Who created sexuality...

  Objective  - Students will learn how to make wise entertainment choices and will be challenged to use biblical principles when choosing their entertainment. Key Scripture  - 1 Corinthians 10:31 Therefore, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God. Key Thought  - Just because you can, doesn’t mean you should. Lesson Summary  - Tonight’s lesson was part of a four-part series called “Deal With It: A Biblical Approach to Tough Topics.” In each of the four parts of this series, we will discover the biblical approach to some rather difficult topics. In tonight’s lesson, we took the principles from Scripture and applied them to the topic of entertainment. As a parent, it would be good if you could follow up this lesson with a talk with your student about any guidelines they may personally have for the choices they make regarding entertainment. The students were challenged to create a filter for choosing their entertainment that was bett...

Objective  - Students will identify the dangers and consequences of pornography and will be challenged to deal with pornography biblically and immediately. Key Scripture  - James 1:14-15 But each one is tempted when he is drawn away by his own desires and enticed. Then, when desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full- grown, brings forth death. Key Thought  - Control your desires or your desires will control you. Lesson Summary  - Tonight’s lesson was part of a four-part series called “Deal With It: A Biblical Approach to Tough Topics.” In each of the four parts of this series, we will discover the biblical approach to some rather difficult topics. In tonight’s lesson, we took the principles from Scripture and applied them to the topic of pornography. In this lesson, we warned students of the dangers of pornography and tried to help students that are already involved in pornography to develop a step-by-step plan to break out of this sin tha...

Tick Tock Objective - Students will understand how their every moment matters and will identify where they need to trust God in their current season of life. Key Scripture  -  Ecclesiastes 3:1 To everything, there is a season, a time for every purpose under the heaven. Key Thought -  Every moment matters! Lesson Summary  -  Tonight’s lesson was part of a four-part series called “Vanity Fair: The Cost of Wasting Your Life.” It was the second in a series from the Old Testament Book of Ecclesiastes. The goal of this lesson was to help students realize how God can use their enjoyable and painful experiences for their good and for His glory and to help them understand both God’s character and divine direction for their life. We stressed the truth that every moment matters! This lesson covered the famous poem from Ecclesiastes 3 about time. Our hope is that your student understands that God is in control of time. We used a puzzle piece illustration to help your studen...

Is There More to Life?   Objective -  Students will understand that obtaining possessions is a poor priority for life and will be challenged to let go of poor priorities so they can focus on Christ. Key Scripture - Ecclesiastes 1:2 “Vanity of vanities,” says the Preacher; “Vanity of vanities, all is vanity." Key Thought - Possessions make a poor priority. Lesson Summary - Tonight’s lesson was the first lesson of a four-part series called “Vanity Fair: The Cost of Wasting Your Life.” We began studying the Old Testament Book of Ecclesiastes. In this first lesson, we discussed the ideas of possessions.   We can get so caught up in the cycle of life that we find ourselves living with an earthly purpose instead of an eternal one. If we are not careful, we will make it our goal in life to attain and gain more stuff, status, and success. We want the students to learn the lesson that Solomon learned. That lesson is this: possessions make a poor priority !    Solomon ha...