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Greenwood Students
by Greenwood Students
Thank you for listening to the Greenwood Student Ministries podcast. GSM is a ministry for 6th-12th graders in Weatherford, TX. For more info on GSM, please visit greenwood.church/students. We hope you enjoy the message.
Episodes
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Jesus Loves ME • Fuse MSM
You can look completely fine on the outside and be drowning underneath. Most of us have gotten really good at it. This week, Ty opens up about being the “good church kid” — worship team, FCA Bible studies, verses memorized — while hiding sin the entire time from 6th grade through graduation. Not...
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JESUS Loves Me • Fuse MSM
Jesus Loves Me — Week 1: JESUS Fuse MSM Wednesday Night Series You’ve sung it since before you could talk. But have you actually heard it? We’re kicking off a five-week series digging into the childhood song “Jesus Loves Me” — a song that started as comfort sung to a dying boy in an 1860s novel,...
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MSM • Real Ones W1 • 1st Samuel 18
Ever had a friend who seemed cool one day… and then totally disappeared when things got hard? 😬 In a world where it’s sometimes hard to tell what’s real and what’s fake, friendships can feel the same way. In this first message from the Real Ones series, we look at the story of Jonathan and King...
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Eternal Security - ALREADY BUT NOT YET W1 - S7E4
How can we know that we are saved? Like, for real know?
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Where Does the Gospel Come From? • GOOD NEWS W2 • S7E3
The gospel has been God's plan from day 1. It's all been because of His love for us. If we miss this, we miss the gospel itself. This week, MSM Pastor Ty Hirsch continues our Good News series with an explanation of where the gospel comes from.
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What is the Gospel? • GOOD NEWS W1 • S7E2
What even is the gospel? As we kick off our first official series of Season 7 in Fuse MSM, Middle School Pastor Ty Hirsch walks us through what the gospel is and what it isn’t.
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Think About Jesus, Care About Jesus, Become Like Jesus • FSKO7 • S7E1
We're kicking off Season 7 of Fuse MSM with a BANG! In this message from the Fuse Season Kick-Off, MSM Pastor Ty shows us how thinking about Jesus leads us to care about Him, and caring about Him leads us to being like Him.
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You’re ALREADY So Loved - UP W1 - S6 E9
Some of the worst things ever done in middle school - bullying, gossip, sarcasm that hurts - all come out of a deep feeling to be liked by others. In this sermon, Ty Hirsch kicks off the UP series with a message on how we can find security in Jesus when we look UP at Him. He already loves us...
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Sex is Like A Fire - Base Camp W4 - S6 E8
If we're not careful, we'll lose the high view of sex that God has from His created intent for it. This week's message closes out the Base Camp series talking about the reality that we MUST view sex the way God does and take Him at His Word for it or we will get hurt and hurt badly.
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Marriage is a HUGE Deal - Base Camp W3 - S6 E7
God cares about marriage. Big time. That's because it tells us a lot about Him, for good or for bad. So we'd better see how He designed it and think about dating in this way or we're going to end up in places and with people that will hurt us.
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Dating is an Evalutation - Base Camp W2 - S6 E6
There is a lot of confusion about what dating is and how to do it right in our modern world. This week, Jake Valdez preaches about how to know what God thinks about dating, and how to do dating in a way that honors him.
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Romance is a Reflection - Base Camp W1 - S6 E5
To kick off our Season 6 series on Relationships & Dating, we dive into the reason why romance exists in the first place: to reflect how much God loves us. For the full sermon manuscript, click here.
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Taking God's Name in Vain Doesn't Mean What You Think - BLAH BLAH BLAH W4 - S6E4
Have you ever heard the phrase "Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord thy God in vain?" Do you know what it means? Maybe you think it just means that God doesn't want us to say "Oh my God". And that might be it. But what if we told you that there was so much more to this command than we think?...
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Gossip; That is NOT My Job! - BLAH BLAH BLAH W3 - S6 E3
Why do we gossip? Honestly, some of us don't even realize that we ARE gossiping when we do - so how do we know what it is an why we do it? In this message, we break down what gossip is, why we participate in it, and why Jesus is a MUCH better option for us than gossip is.
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If You're Gonna Brag, Brag on Jesus - BLAH BLAH BLAH W2 - S6 E2
We might not want to admit it, but we like bragging on ourselves. Even if we tell others, "Oh no, not me - I don't brag!" we're still bragging about the fact that we don't brag! It's harming relationships all around us, and we can't seem to figure out why. Thankfully, Jesus, through Paul, shows…
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The Truth Will Set You Free - BLAH BLAH BLAH W1 - S6 E1
We often treat our speech like the words we use aren't worth much. "Sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me," might have good intentions - attempting to teach us to value who we are regardless what people say. But it has an unintended weakness we may have missed - it...
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Under Pressure Together • Fuse S5E29 (Under Pressure W4)
Anxiety might be the most prevalent pressure middle schoolers today are experiencing. So how do we navigate it? Is there a way out of it? Jesus says there is, and it's in community with other believers, not alone.
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Your Pressure Isn't Pointless • Fuse S5E28 (Under Pressure W3)
One of the highest pressures we face every day is the pressure of suffering. How can we make it through it? Is there even a point to it? Jesus has a lot to say about it in Matthew 11. In this sermon, we mention an amazing organization called Abel Speaks. If you want more info or would like to get...
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Preparing for Pressure • Fuse S5E27 (Under Pressure W2)
The pressures of life don't have to catch us by surprise; they are coming whether we're ready for them or not. The good news is that Jesus has offered a way for us to prepare for them: by putting ourselves under the pressure of His teaching to enable us to not just make it through the pressures…
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Let Me Get That For You • Fuse S5E26 (Under Pressure W1)
Life is full of unbearable pressure. So it's a good thing for us that Jesus wants to take the weight off our shoulders!
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In God's Family, We Know We're Sinners • Fuse S5E14 (Welcome Home W3)
People who can't admit their faults are not good friends; living a self-righteous life leaves too much room for selfishness for good friendships to occur. In God's family, we know we're sinners and therefore we acknowledge our faults. In this message, Fuse MSM continues our series on friendships,...
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God's Family Loves Jesus • Fuse S5E13 (Welcome Home W2)
Not everyone who calls themselves a Christian truly is. In God's family, there's a clear definition from Jesus about what it takes to follow Him. The kinds of friends we are will depend entirely on how we respond to Jesus's test. In this message, Fuse MSM continues our series on Friendships -...
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God's House Has Room For All • Fuse S5E12 (Welcome Home W1)
The best kinds of friends we could ever have are people who follow Jesus - God's family! When the family of God acts like we should, we become a home for those who have none. In this message, Fuse MSM kicks off our series Welcome Home; inviting all, no matter who you are, into the family of God.
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Cursing & Blessing • Fuse S5E11 (Use Your Voice W4)
Cussing starts around middle school age for many people, but why? Generally, it's because we want to be liked by others, but cursing in the Bible hurts not only others, but us as well. This week, Fuse MSM wraps up our series on words: Use Your Voice.
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We Use Our Voices for Good & Helpful Words • Fuse S5E10 (Use Your Voice W3)
In Ephesians, Paul says the only words that should come out of our mouths are words that build up and encourage. That's not easy to do, but the world that would come from it if we all did it would be epic. In this message, Fuse MSM continues our series on words: Use Your Voice.
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We Were Made for the Truth • Fuse S5E9 (Use Your Voice W2)
This week, we’re continuing our series on our words; why they’re important, how to use them, & why it’s so important to know what God thinks about them. In this message, we’re focusing on lying and the truth; we were made in the image of a God Who cannot lie. So every time we lie, we use our…
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Your Words Reveal Who You Worship • Fuse S5E8 (Use Your Voice W1)
Jesus says that whatever our hearts are full of will come out of our mouths. We don't have to look very far to see how true this is: angry people speak angrily; happy people speak happily. So it's super important to make sure the words we say reveal a heart full of good; what we give our…
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You Are Who God Says You Are; Are You Listening? • Fuse S5E7 (Icon W3)
Two weeks ago we said we are not our feelings. Last week we said we are not our actions. After two weeks of who we aren't, what about who we are? This week we wrap up the ICON series in Fuse MSM talking about who God says we truly are; and if He's saying who we are, it's super important that we...
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You Are Not Your Actions, No Matter What! • Fuse S5E6 (Icon W2)
The things we do have a lot to do with the kind of person we are, but if we're not careful, we can wrap our entire identities up in our successes or failures. The Bible doesn't really agree with this though - our successes might make us thing we're a big shot, but Jesus says nothing we can do can...
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You Are Not Your Feelings; You Are More! • Fuse S5E5 (Icon W1)
When we are figuring out who we are, often our feelings can hop in the driver's seat and tell us a lot about our identity. But the problem with that is that our hearts often lie to us, as much as we might not like to believe it. This week, Fuse MSM kicks off a series called ICON: In His Image....
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Never Have I Ever Found a Goal so Good • Fuse S5E4
Every single human was made in the image of God. The Bible is pretty clear about how much God serves His people. So that means that if we want to be who we were made to be, we must be people who serve. If we wait around to be filled up by others, we'll be left wanting. But if we all choose to…
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Never Have I Ever Found a Love So Good • Fuse S5E3
Everybody wants to be liked. But what if there was someone who not only liked you, but LOVED you enough to literally die for you? This week, Fuse MSM continues our Never Have I Ever series talking about how Jesus' love for us changes everything.
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Never Have I Ever Found a Life so Good • Fuse S5E2
This week, we’re talking about how God has a good plan for us. In Matthew 14, Jesus commands Peter to walk to Him on the water, and not only that, but Peter ASKED Jesus to tell him to do it! When we know God as well as Peter did, we see that we can ask Him to lead us in ways that might seem crazy...
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Never Have I Ever Found a Hope so Good • Fuse S5E1
You'll never find a life as good as following Jesus, and a life following Jesus starts with understanding that Jesus came to us before we could ever come to Him. This series breaks down what Fuse MSM is, why we do what we do, and how we can find life, purpose, and passion following Jesus.
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God Gives Wisdom • All Our Ways (JAMES) E1
Who do you know that's good at life? Like, every decision they make seems to work out for their good. Many people have many different approaches to life, and how to make decisions, but there's only one way that always leads to good and human flourishing, guaranteed: God's way. In this message…
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Humble Brag • Real Joy E3
Bragging never works. Not when it’s self-centered. In this message, Fuse MSM continues the Real Joy series by breaking down Philippians 3 and what it looks like to humbly brag on Jesus.
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My Pleasure • Real Joy E2
What makes you happy? You might be surprised to learn it, but getting what you want isn't the best way to get real joy in the long run. It's actually scientifically proven that serving others makes you happier. Today, Fuse MSM continues the series Real Joy in the book of Philippians talking about...
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Who's Filling Your Cup? • Real Joy E1
If our lives are like a cup, we tend to use the love and joy we fill them with to pour it out and give it to others. But then, when it's time to refill them with love and joy, we keep them pointed out to others and expect them to give it back to us. But the only true way to get Real Joy in our...
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Jesus is the Center • Jesus & Me E3
Jesus makes His plan for people really simple: He does all the work, we just choose whether we respond to Him by trusting Him or not. We aren't Christians because our parents are, or because we say we are, or even because we just think that we are. We are Christians because we make Jesus the…
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More Than Just Words • Jesus & Me E2
Ever met somebody who claimed to be a Christian but their life choices proved they definitely weren't? Sadly, this kind of thing happens more often than we would want to admit. In this message, Fuse MSM continues the Jesus & Me series with More Than Just Words: You can't be a Christian just…
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Only You Can Choose • Jesus & Me E1
Nobody gets to choose for you what you believe. You have to make that choice yourself. In other words, it's not possible to be a Christian just because your parents are Christians, or because of where you were born. This message kicks off a Fuse MSM series called Jesus & Me: what it means to…
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You Don't Become a Christian Just Because Your Parents Are • Jonah E2
"I've been a Christian my whole life," is a phrase a lot of us have found ourselves saying. The problem is, that's not how being a Christian works. In Jonah's story, though he grew up around God's people and could recite God's Word eloquently, his heart was far from Him. Jonah's actions…
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Do You Really Know God? • Jonah E1
In the story of Jonah, Jonah is a fraidy-cat who runs away from God in the story's very first moments. In this message, Fuse MSM goes back into the story of Jonah in 2nd Kings and other books to figure out why Jonah ran from God - because he didn't really know God like he thought he did. And for...
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Real Friends Know They're Poor in Spirit • All of My Best Friends E8
Ever met somebody who just KNOWS they've got it all figured out? They're focused on themselves and when push comes to shove, most times it all falls apart for them. In this message, Fuse MSM finishes the series All of My Best Friends, looking at why it's important to recognize that focusing on...
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Real Friends Do What You Need • All of My Best Friends E7
"Treat others how you would want them to treat you." The Golden Rule is something we're all taught at some point, but do we really get what it's saying? In this message, Fuse MSM continues our All of My Best Friends series as we talk about what Jesus said BEFORE He said the Golden Rule, and why…
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Real Friends Admit Their Faults • All of My Best Friends E6
How do you feel when somebody accuses you of doing something wrong? Often we want to look right back at them and call them out, too. Who are they to criticize us? Jesus says that good friends don't call others out until they've drawn a circle around themselves and let Him take care of the issues...
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Real Friends Shine • All of My Best Friends E5
What is most important to you? The way you spend your time, money, and thoughts will tell you. For most of us in Middle School, it's getting others to like us. So we try to act like them, dress like them, and do everything like them - it's the most important thing. But Jesus warns that this is a...
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Real Friends Pray • All of My Best Friends E4
Most people are really good at promoting themselves; look at me, think about me, let's only talk about me. But what kind of friend is a person like that? Not a very good one. In this message, Fuse MSM continues the series All of My Best Friends, as we talk about why the best kind of friend is one...
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Real Friends Show Love • All of My Best Friends E3
How good are you at loving other people? According to Jesus, the answer to that question is determined by how you treat the people you can’t stand. In this message, Fuse MSM continues the All of My Best Friends series as we discover how real friends show love to everybody always, while fake…
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