TYG - The Youth Group

Because Christ is supreme over all creation and has reconciled us to God through His death, we can trust Him, treasure Him, and remain firmly rooted in Him.Christ is Supreme Over Creation (v15-17)He is the image of the invisible GodHe is before all thingsAll things were created through Him and for HimChrist is Supreme Over the Church (v18-20)He is the Head of the churchHe is the beginningHe is the firstborn from the deadHe is the one in whom all the fullness of God dwellsChrist is Supreme to Reconcile us to GodWe were alienated from GodWe were hostile towards GodWe were living in evilChrist died for usChrist reconciled us to GodChrist presents us holy, blameless, and above reproach

Paul's prayer to believers is that they would know God's will, live a life that bears fruit and give thanks for the redemption that comes from Christ. Paul's Prayer for God's WillPray for the knowledge of God's will (v.9)Walk worthy of the Lord (v.10)Fully pleasing Him (v10)Paul's Prayer for FruitBear fruit (v.10)Grow in knowing God (v.10)To be strengthened by God (v.11)To endure with joy (v.11)Paul's Prayer for GratitudeGive thanks to the Father (v.12)For being qualified for an inheritance (v.12)For being transferred into Christ's kingdom (v.13)For the redemption through Christ's blood (v.14)For the forgiveness of all our sins (v.14)

In the first few verses of Colossians, we see that Jesus Christ alone can produce true hope, faith, and love. Just as the Colossians knew Christ but were enticed by other ideas, so we must once again (even daily) look back to Christ alone for hope in this life. That hope is found in the gospel, and produces faith in Christ and love for the Saints.The All-Sufficient Christ Produces Love and FaithHope Produces Love and FaithThe Gospel Produces HopeThe Gospel is found only in the All-Sufficient Christ

This week we begin a new series in the book of Colossians. As we begin, we'll do an overview of the entire book, tracing the theme of "The Sufficiency of Christ". The sufficiency of Christ in who He is (Ch.1)The sufficiency of Christ in what He has done (Ch.2)The sufficiency of Christ in our daily living (Ch.3)The sufficiency of Christ in effective ministry (Ch.4)

This week we conclude our 4-week series on "The Gospel of Jesus Christ". We will see our need to respond to the gospel in faith and repentance. Respond in Faith in Jesus ChristPlace your faith in the finished work of ChristPlace your faith in Christ AloneRespond in Repentance of Sin Repent by turning away from your sin and turning toward GodRepent by submitting to Christ not just as Savior, but also as Lord

This week we will see that Jesus is the sufficient answer to mankind's rebellion against God. Jesus, the eternal Son of God, entered humanity, living a perfect life as a man, and bore our sins in His body on a tree as our substitute so that all who believe in HIm will be saved from the just wrath of God.The Person of JesusJesus Truly GodJesus Truly ManThe Work of Jesus The Righteous Life of JesusThe Redemptive Death of JesusThe Resurrection of JesusThe Reign of JesusThe Return of JesusThe Result of Jesus' WorkBelievers United with JesusBelievers Adopted into the Family of God

This week we will be in part 2 of the 4-part series, where we will focus on who man is and what his current condition is. Man is created Man is created in God's imageMan has sinned Man is called to obedienceMan refused to obey Man needs a SaviorMan is dead in sinMan is hopeless apart from Christ Why this mattersGospel overview

The Gospel of Jesus Christ is by far the most important topic that you will hear about. This week we will begin a 4-part series where we will break out the value and the importance of the Gospel. This week, we begin by seeing who God is. What God has done God has created us in His imageGod has created all things What God is like God is holyGod is immutableGod is righteous and justGod is judgeGod is gracious What God will doGod will judgeGod will be gracious Why this mattersGospel overview

For our Family Fellowship Night, we will hear what "TYG is all about"Our Purpose - Why we exist (Col 3:17) As a youth group we seek to do everything for the glory of ChristOur Mission - What we do (Col 1:28) We proclaim Christ by warning everyone and teaching everyone We seek to grow and mature every person in Christ Our Tactics - How we do it (Eph 4:12-16)By equipping the saintsBy attaining unityBy maturing into Christ-likenessBy standing firm in truthBy speaking the truth in loveBy working together as one body

Session 7 by Luke Shelnutt

Session 6 by Ben Nissen

Session 5 by Ben Nissen

Session 4 by Dave Dick

Session 3 by Luke Shelnutt

Session 2 by Joel Thompson

Session 1 by Luke Shelnutt

Representing the Senior Class of 2026, Micah Hauck will be preaching from Romans 12:1-8. We will see that Christians are called to be dedicated to the transformative message of the gospel and live it out through grace-empowered service of the body of Christ. The Heart of Dedication: Sacrifical Worship The Object of our Dedication: God's Will The Means of our Dedication: GraceThe Method of our Dedication: Service

This is our 2nd and final week in our short series on biblical discipleship. We will be looking at key components of discipleship that will hopefully shape our understanding and practice of discipleship. Biblical discipleship is centered around God's Word Instructed by the Word of GodSubmitting to the Word of GodTransformed by the Word of GodBiblical discipleship is exercised through dependent responsibility Dependent responsibility - Rely and be activeDependence - Rely on the power of the Holy SpiritResponsibility - Pursue godliness Biblical discipleship is all about exalting ChristBeholding HimSubmitting to HimConforming to HimProclaiming HimWorshipping Him

We begin a 2-week series on biblical discipleship. We will begin by taking a bird's eye view of discipleship, looking at the who, what, when, where, and why of discipleship.What is discipleship? Who is a disciple?When should I be discipled? Where does discipleship take place?Why should I be involved in discipleship?

Jef Soliva teaches from Titus 3.RemindWhat is expected from us (v1)DistinguishOld/New - Who we were (v2-3)In humility - What God did from His generosity (v4-7)PrioritizeWhat we should insist (v8)What we should oppose (v9)InteractWhat it may look like (v12-15)

Jason Lefler teaches from Titus 2. We see that by God's grace we have been saved. And by His Spirit, He trains us to live a life that reflects Him.Truth Changes How You LiveTruth Effects EveryoneTruth of the Gospel

Jason Lefler kicks off our 3-week series in the book of Titus. The church of Jesus Christ flourishes when it is led by qualified elders who tenaciously hold, teach, and defend sound doctrine against all opposition.Anchor Truth in God's WordEstablish Godly LeadershipChallenge False Teachers

As we come to the end of Mark's gospel, we see that Jesus, the suffering servant, accomplishes His mission to give His life as a ransom for many by going to the cross and dying in the place of sinners. In doing so, however, He does not experience defeat, but He experiences glorious victory.Jesus is the Messianic KingThe innocence of the King (15:1-15)The mockery of the King (15:16-32)Jesus is the Messianic Savior The death of the Savior (15:33-47)The resurrection of the Savior (16:1-8)

Even in the darkest of hours, Jesus shows that He remains immovable, unshakeable, unassailable. In a time when it seems as if He is the one losing, He is actually the one who stands above everyone else. Jesus is the Hero in the Garden (v26-52)The disciples fail to be reliant and faithfulJesus continues to be reliant and faithful Jesus is the Hero in the Trial (v53-65)The religious leaders fail to acknowledge Jesus' Messianic authorityJesus establishes the truth of His Messianic authority Jesus is the Hero in the Courtyard (v66-72)Peter fails to stand strong in the face of troubleJesus remains strong in the face of trouble

As tension continues to rise towards the crucifixion, Mark now shows stark contrasts of how people relate and respond to Jesus.Rejecting the Messiah (v1-11)Worshipping the Messiah (v1-11)Betraying the Messiah (v12-21)Hiding in the Messiah (v22-25)

Jacob Withrow teaches from Mark 13. In this bridge between the temple disputes and Jesus' arrest, Jesus calls His 12 disciples to watchfulness and perseverance in light of the destruction of the Temple, and He calls us to the same in light of His return.Warning for the Disciples: The Temple Destruction (v5-23)Warning for Us: The Second Coming (v24-27)Warnings Illustrated: Two Parables (v28-37)

Jason Lefler teaches from Mark 12. Jesus silences the self-proclaimed experts of the law in Mark 12 by teaching with unmistakable divine authority, while revealing the heart of genuine worship through love, humility, and sacrificial devotion. Jesus explains the true heart of the law (v28-34)Love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, mind, and strengthLove your neighbor as yourself Jesus teaches of His authority as the Son of God (v35-37)Jesus uses Ps. 110 reveal the Messiah's divinityWhat worship is and what worship is not (v38-44)Warning against false worship (v38-40)What true worship looks like (v41-44)

As the controversies between the religious leaders and Jesus continue, the religious leaders now challenge Jesus's wisdom. In this passage, we will see Jesus, the Messiah, demonstrating His great wisdom and understanding.The demonstration of wisdom in the midst of traps (v13-17)Jesus shows wisdom against the trap of prideJesus shows wisdom against the trap of allegianceThe demonstration of wisdom in the resurrection (v18-27)Jesus shows that resurrected life is a deeper, fuller lifeJesus shows that resurrected life is a life lived under God

As tensions rise in the narrative, the religious leaders continue to reject Jesus. In rejecting Jesus, they are really rejecting God the Father. In this passage, we will see three warnings of rejecting God the Father, and we will see how the Father and the Son are united in all of this. Do not reject the authority from the Father (11:27-33)The Father has given authority to His SonDo not reject the gifts from the Father (12:1-9)The Father has given messengers who point to His SonThe Father has given salvation that is found in His SonDo not reject the work of the Father (12:10-12)The Father has raised His SonThe Father has established His Son as the Cornerstone

Josiah Patterson teaches from Psalm 103. Singing isn’t about the skill of your voice—it’s about the state of your heart. And when our hearts are overwhelmed with gratitude, silence isn’t enough. We have to sing.A Joyful NoiseWhy we sing what we singThe object of our worship

Luke Shelnutt teaches that Gof is worthy of a life-long devotion to Him.

Jacob Withrow teaches that all must bow to the King of Kings through repentance and faith in Jesus Christ or else receive judgment.

Luke Shelnutt teaches that God alone is always worthy of our worship, no matter the consequence.

Jason Lefler teaches that God proves He is the true source of revelation and that He alone possesses the authority and faithfulness to interpret and fulfill what He reveals

Luke Shelnutt reaches that God sovereignly and graciously leads His people in the midst of exile.

In this passage, as we see Jesus entering Jerusalem days before His crucifixion, we see that He indeed is the Messianic King. Jesus, the King, deserves worship (v1-11)Jesus, the King, brings peace (v1-11)Jesus, the King, judges righteously (v12-19)Jesus, the King, is the object of our faith (v20-25)

As we reach the mountaintop of Mark's gospel, we will see that Jesus is the suffering servant. In this passage, we will see that our understanding of Jesus directly affects how we live our lives. Living in light of the greatness of Jesus (v32-45)Declaration - Jesus is the suffering Messiah (v32-34)Determination - The disciples display a misplaced ambition (v35-41)Demonstration - Jesus demonstrates true greatness (v42-45)Living in light of the hope of Jesus (v46-52)Declaration - Jesus is the promised Messiah (v46-47)Determination - The blind man displays a proper ambition (v48-50)Demonstration - Jesus demonstrates the hope of His kingdom (v51-52)

As Mark continues to demonstrate what it means to be a disciple of Jesus, he draws a clear distinction between those who are inside the Kingdom of God and those who are outside it. In this passage, we will see what it looks like to enter the Kingdom of God with a feeble résumé, and what it looks like to forfeit the Kingdom of God with a robust résumé.Enter the Kingdom of God with a feeble résumé (v13-16)Those in the Kingdom of God are the lowly and dependent (v13-14)Those in the Kingdom of God have a childlike faith (v15)Those in the Kingdom of God are blessed (v16)Forfeit the Kingdom of God with a robust résumé (v17-31)Those outside the Kingdom of God do not trust in Christ alone (v17-22)Those outside the Kingdom of God seek salvation through their own power (v23-37)Those outside the Kingdom of God will be last (v28-31)

Ben Nissen, the pastor over GBC's Young Adult Ministry, teaches from the book of Hebrews. Drawing encouragement from the testimony of faithful believers, we are called to fix our eyes on Jesus, our better priest, renounce sin, and follow him without giving up. We are encouraged by those who have gone before (v1a)The race is possibleWe are encouraged by othersRunning the race (v1b)Casting off what holds us backGoing the distanceThe finish line (v2)Jesus has finished the raceJesus is cheering for you

Jason Lefler teaches from 1 John 2:15-17. John, the last surviving apostle, was living in Ephesus and confronting a rising plague of gnosticism that was creeping into the church. He wrote this letter to affirm that God can be truly known and that His salvation is certain for the genuine believer.Do not love the world (v15)What does God mean by world?1. World of sin2. World of darknessIt is not from the Father (v16)Where does this "world of darkness" come from?1. Prince of darknessWhat does God want us to love?1. Love God2. Love His peopleThis world is passing away (v17)Message to the non-believer1. Repent and believe2. Seek after ChristMessage to the believer1. Renew your affections for Christ2. See sin for what it is death3. The Father's love for you can be known and is the same now as it will be in heaven

Mark continues to show his readers the person and work of Jesus Christ, and in doing so, he highlights five characteristics of the true disciple of Jesus. A true disciple of Jesus is characterized by faith (9:14-29)A true disciple of Jesus is characterized by humility (9:30-37)A true disciple of Jesus is characterized by unity (9:38-41)A true disciple of Jesus is characterized by holiness (9:42-50)A true disciple of Jesus is characterized by love (10:1-12)

This passage begs the question, "Do you really know Jesus?" We will see that truly knowing Jesus causes a response of radical discipleship to Him. Jesus is the suffering Messiah who is worthy of our devotion (8:27-34)Jesus is the greatest treasure who is worthy of our lives (8:35-38)Jesus is the Son of God who is worthy of our worship (9:1-8)

In this passage, we will see what true "uncleanliness" is, and then we will see that the gospel of Jesus Christ provides both hope and action for those who are unclean. What is unclean? (7:1-23)The heart of legalism and hypocrisyA message ot the unclean (7:24-8:10)A call to believe (7:24-30)A call to be restored (7:31-37)A call to be satisfied (8:1-10)

In this passage, several echoes from the Exodus are evident, highlighting how Jesus is the Greater Moses. As we look for our ultimate provision and ultimate deliverance, we are to look at the One who is ultimately glorious, Jesus Christ, the Son of God. Look to Jesus the Provider (v30-44)Jesus provides restJesus provides spiritual nourishmentJesus provides physical nourishmentLook to Jesus the Glorious Deliverer (v45-52)Jesus is the delivererJesus is glorious

Scott Denny preaches from Genesis 3. Did God actually say? It's a question that sits at the heart of every temptation we face. A question that challenges the very nature, character and promises of God. A question that tempts humanity to look for answers outside of the gospel for hope, for joy, for contentment. Since Genesis 3 we have lived in an age of deception filled with false hopes and empty promises, but since Genesis 3 there has been a promised hope for deliverance from the deception, the destruction and the doom of sin. Jesus Christ is that promised deliverer. Did God really say? Yes He did!The Enemy Decieves (v1-5)Eve Doubts (v6)Everything Destroyed (v7-19a)Everyone Doomed (v19b, 24)The Enemy Defeated (v15)

Dan Arcilla preaches from Acts 9.

Luke Shelnutt teaches from Exodus 3.

Jacob Withrow will be preaching a two part series on 2 Peter chapter 1. This week we will hear Peter's call for us to draw on the power of God for "life and godliness." Next week we will hear Peter remind us of the trustworthiness of Scriptures as the foundation for a godly life.Furnish Your Faith by the Power of God (v3-4)Furnish Your Faith with Seven Qualities (v5-7) WiWith Virtue (5b)With Knowledge (v5c)With Self-control (v6a)With Steadfastness (v6b)With Godliness (v6c)With Brotherly Love (v7a)With Love (v7b)Furnish Your Faith to Confirm Your Calling and Election (v10-11)Be Reminded of These Qualities (v12-15)

Mark continues to show that suffering and rejection are to be expected both for Christ and His followers. The Rejection of Christ (v1-6a)The Mission given by Christ (v6b-13)The Cost of Following Christ (v14-30)

Isaac Becker preaches from Ps 27. We can cultivate confidence in the LORD through the protection he provides, the beauty he bears, and the help he hands. Confidence from God is most evidently required while facing hardships and battling our sin.The Protection He Provides (v1-3)The Beauty He Bears (v4-6)The Help He Hands (v7-12)