CCCV Youth

In this study, Josh teaches through Revelation 2:8–11, focusing on the church of Smyrna—the suffering church. Josh explains how suffering is often a mark of genuine love and devotion to Jesus Christ. Through Christ’s words, believers are encouraged not to fear trials, persecution, or even death, but to remain faithful to the One who conquered the grave. This message challenges Christians to endure suffering with courage, faith, and hope in the glory to come. It also reminds believers that eternal riches in Christ far outweigh temporary earthly suffering.

In this study, Josh teaches through Revelation 2:12–17, focusing on the church of Pergamos—the compromising church. Josh explains how Satan shifted his attack from outward persecution to inward compromise through false teaching and ungodly influence. Through Christ’s warning to Pergamos, believers are challenged to hold fast to Jesus and His Word while rejecting worldly compromise, sinful relationships, and deception. This message reminds Christians that truth and love must go together and encourages believers to remain faithful in a culture that constantly pressures them to conform.

In this study, Josh teaches through Mark 5:1–20, revealing Jesus’ power to free and transform a life completely. We see a man’s condition before Christ broken, bound, and hopeless his encounter with Jesus that brings true deliverance, and the radical change that follows. This passage reminds us that Jesus pursues the lost, breaks every chain, and gives new life and purpose to those who surrender to Him.

In this study, Josh teaches through Revelation 2:1–7, focusing on the church of Ephesus—the loveless church. Josh shows how believers can be faithful in service and sound in doctrine, yet lose their love for Jesus. Through Christ’s words, the message reveals the danger of becoming spiritually cold while staying religiously active. Ultimately, it calls believers to remember, repent, and return to their first love, emphasizing that true Christianity is rooted not just in right actions, but in a genuine relationship with Christ.

In this study, Josh continues in Revelation 1:9–20, calling us to behold Jesus in a fresh and powerful way. This passage shifts our focus from ourselves and our circumstances to Christ in His glory. John recounts his encounter with Jesus—what he heard, saw, and how he responded. Though overwhelmed, he is met with Christ’s comfort and authority. This vision reminds us to truly see Jesus through the Spirit and be transformed as we fix our eyes on Him.

In this study, Josh teaches through Mark 4:21–41, emphasizing that the true test of hearing God’s Word is not simply listening, but applying it by faith. He highlights Jesus’ parables of the lamp, the growing seed, and the mustard seed to show the believer’s responsibility to receive, live out, and share God’s truth. The study concludes with the account of Jesus calming the storm, illustrating how faith is tested in real-life situations. Ultimately, it encourages believers to not only hear the Word, but to trust God in the midst of life’s trials and put His truth into practice.

In this study, Josh teaches through Mark 4:1–20, focusing on the Parable of the Sower—better understood as the parable of the soil and the seed. He explains how hearing God’s Word is not just about listening with our ears, but with the condition of our hearts. Through the four types of soil (the hard, shallow, crowded, and fruitful heart), the study highlights how different attitudes toward God’s Word produce different responses and results. Ultimately, it emphasizes the importance of preparing our hearts to truly receive, understand, and bear fruit from God’s Word.

In this study, Josh teaches through Revelation 1:4–8, highlighting Jesus’ past, present, and future work and what it reveals about the complete church. Josh talks on how revelation emphasizes Jesus as the faithful witness, the risen Savior, and the reigning King who loved us, cleansed us from sin, and made us a royal priesthood. The passage also points to His future return, when every eye will see Him, reminding believers of His ultimate authority and calling them to live with readiness, hope, and faithfulness.

Josh teaches through Revelation 1:1–3, explaining that it reveals Jesus—His authority, His heart for the church, and what is to come. He also notes that John wrote it during a time of persecution, making it a message of hope for believers. Josh emphasizes the promised blessing for those who read, hear, and obey the prophecy, encouraging a faithful response to God’s Word.

In this study, Josh teaches through Mark 3:20–35, focusing on the opposition Jesus faced from both His family and religious leaders. He highlights the warning about the unforgivable sin as a continual rejection of the Holy Spirit, and emphasizes that true belonging to Jesus comes through doing God’s will as part of His spiritual family.

In this study, Josh teaches through 1 Corinthians 16:1–12, focusing on practical opportunities for believers to serve God and care for others. He explains Paul’s instructions regarding a collection for the poor believers in Jerusalem, highlighting principles of Christian giving such as generosity, regularity, and thoughtful stewardship.

In this study, Josh teaches through 1 Corinthians 15:51–58, bringing Paul’s teaching on the resurrection to its powerful conclusion by focusing on the believer’s victory over death. He explains how our present “flesh and blood” bodies cannot inherit God’s eternal kingdom and must be transformed.

In this study, Josh teaches through 1 Corinthians 15:35–49, explaining how the resurrection of believers includes the transformation of our present earthly bodies into glorified bodies. He addresses the common questions about how the dead are raised by using Paul’s illustrations from creation such as seeds that die and grow into new life to show that resurrection is both reasonable and consistent with God’s design.

In this study, Josh teaches through 1 Corinthians 15:20–34, explaining how the resurrection of Jesus guarantees the future resurrection of all who belong to Him. He shows how Paul moves from the hypothetical question of “What if Christ had not risen?” to the triumphant declaration that Christ has indeed been raised as the “firstfruits,” the first of many who will rise from the dead.

In this study, Josh teaches through Gospel of Mark 3:7–19, showing how God’s plan to reach the world began to unfold during Jesus’ growing ministry. As large crowds from many regions gather around Jesus because of His miracles, Josh explains the difference between simply following Jesus for what He can give and truly being a committed disciple who learns from Him.

In this study, Josh teaches through Gospel of Mark 2:23–3:6, addressing the controversy surrounding the Sabbath and revealing Jesus’ true authority over it. As the Pharisees accuse Jesus’ disciples of breaking Sabbath traditions by picking grain, Josh explains how Jesus responds by pointing to Scripture and showing that human need is more important than man-made religious rules.

In this study, Josh teaches through Gospel of Mark 2:18–28, explaining how Jesus introduces a fresh work of God that cannot be contained within old religious traditions. When people question why Jesus’ disciples are not fasting like others, Josh explains that Jesus compares His presence to a wedding celebration, showing that His followers should experience joy while the bridegroom is with them.

In this study, Josh teaches through Gospel of Mark 2:13–17, showing how many people misunderstood the heart of God. He explains how Jesus calls Levi, a despised tax collector, to follow Him, demonstrating that Jesus seeks those whom society rejects.

In this study, Josh teaches through Mark 1:40–2:12, highlighting how Jesus demonstrates divine authority by cleansing a leper and forgiving a paralytic’s sins. Josh explains how the healing of the leper shows Jesus’ compassion and His power to cleanse the defilement of sin, while the story of the paralytic reveals that forgiveness is humanity’s greatest need.

In this study, Josh teaches through Mark 1:21–39, showing how Jesus demonstrates His authority through both His words and His works. Josh explains how Jesus teaches with power unlike the scribes, casts out a demon in the synagogue, and heals many who were sick and oppressed, revealing His power to set people free from sin, sickness, and spiritual bondage.

In this study, Josh teaches through Mark 1:12–20, showing how Jesus moves from temptation in the wilderness into the beginning of His public ministry. Josh explains how Jesus’ victory over Satan demonstrates His humanity, His authority, and His ability to help believers overcome temptation. As the passage continues, he highlights Jesus’ message of repentance and belief in the gospel and the arrival of the kingdom of God.

In this study, Josh continues in 1 Corinthians 15:12-19 where Paul speaks on the what if question of what it would mean if Jesus didn't resurrect. Josh goes further into each verse breaking down Pauls points ultimately showing that the resurrection isn't about a matter of what if but a matter of Since Jesus did resurrect our faith has purpose and there is power in the gospel.

In this teaching, Frank speaks on the use of AI and the dangers there can be from using it for all things and likewise he speaks on that it can be useful but we need to be careful in what way we use it. Frank ultimately looks to the Bible to showing reasons why it's important for us to have discernment on when to use AI and not.

In this study, Josh teaches in Psalm 40:1-17.

In this study, Josh continues in 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 where we see Paul write about the resurrection and those who saw Jesus. Josh gives a little break down for each eyewitness showing how the resurrection changed them. So I ask you do you accept the facts of the resurrection?

In this study, Josh teaches in Psalm 103:1-22.

In this study, Josh continues un 1 Corinthians 14:20-40 where we see Paul focusing on the distractions the corinthians were facing telling them that they need to be more spiritually mature in their knowledge. Paul as well points out to the corinthians that speaking in tongues isn't good for bringing in new believers as they will think you're crazy so they need to be wise in these regards.

In this study, Josh begins the Gospel of Mark looking at Mark 1:1-11. Josh begins to lay the foundation with who Mark is and what the perspective is of this book focusing on Jesus the servant. Josh as well points out that Mark is the Gospel for the youth where we see more of Jesus' actions than teachings.

In this study, Josh continues in 1 Corinthians 14:1-19 where we see Paul pointing out that tongues speaks to God not men but prophecies do speak to men exhorting them and bringing them comfort. Paul's focus is to show the corinthians that speaking in tongues shouldn't be so focused on but that they should love and edify each other. So I ask you are you pursing love and going about your day building others up.

In this study, Josh finishes the life of Elijah series in 2 Kings 2:1-15 where we see Elijah taken up into heaven in front of Elisha passing on his spirit to Elisha. Josh speaks on this relationship of trust that they had with faith not only in God but each other.

This is a work shop on the Joy of reading God's word going over what it means to read the word and practical ways to do so.

This is a workshop on the Joy of meditating on God's word where we learn what it means to biblically meditate and how to do so practically.

This workshop is a teaching on how there is Joy in obeying God's word as well getting into some practical ways you can do this.

In this study, Josh goes into 2 Kings 1:1-8 where we see Ahazaih the next king after Ahab gets injured and send his men to go ask Baal-Zeebub the god of Ekron whether he'll recover or not. Elijah is then informed by God to go and tell them that Ahazaih will not leave his bead and surely die. Josh goes into how we aren't to substitute the lord with anything and speaks about things like mediums and the dangers of such acts. So I ask you what are you going to discern your future?

In this study, Josh continues in 1 Kings 21:17-19 where we see that God won't tolerate king Ahab's sinful acts and send Elijah to seek him out and deliver a message to Ahab saying that God is going to destroy his family meaning all his children will die and his wife. Ahab after hearing this from Elijah humbled himself before God and the Lord gave him grace saying that it won't happen during his lifetime. Josh point's out that we must not mistake God's patience for acceptance and tells us that we need to humble ourselves to the Lord .

In this study, Josh continues 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 where we now see Pauls response to the previous chapter where he says he'll show the corinthians a more excellent way than just desiring the best gifts. Paul tells them that the most important thing is love and without it the gifts and all we do is nothing. Josh goes to break down what love is and explains multiple points of it as well challenges us to replace our names with love and see where we can grow.

In this study, Josh continues in 1 Corinthians 12:12-31 where we see Paul handling the problem of division being created from people in the church thinking certain gifts are better than the others. Paul breaks this down by relating it to a body and that all is needed in the end and that we are all used to further the kingdom of God.

In this study, Josh continues in 1 Kings 19:11-21 where we see how God brings Elijah back by providing for him and we see that with love, compassion, and gentleness. Josh goes over how God met Elijah where he was and provided him food, listened to him, and even corrected him while giving Elijah a job and a purpose.

In this study, Josh goes into Romans 12:6-8 to finish with the last few gifts that we've been going over through 1 Corinthians 12. We look at the gifts of hospitality, evangelism, mercy, and giving. Josh continues to break down what these gifts mean and show where they can be seen in the Bible. Josh speaks on how we aren't able to do any these things without God's help so be dependent on Him and see what He'll do in your life.

In this study, Josh continues 1 Kings 19:1-10 where we see Elijah become depressed and fearful for his life running away because Jezebel has order for Elijah to be killed. Through this section we can see how we are like Elijah and relate to him because just like him we can fail after a victory and be discouraged so much so that we push away the Lord. My question to you is when you fall into these moments of depression and discouragement do you close yourself off or seek God and His love?

In this study, Josh continues in 1 Kings 18:41-46 where we look at Elijah praying and trusting in the Lord for rain to now fall down after 3 and a half years of no rain. We can see through Elijah five P's that are great to follow with prayer the place, the posture, the persistence, the promises, and the power of prayer. So I ask are you praying daily building your relationship with the Lord.

In this study, Josh continue in 1 Corinthians 12:28 where Josh expounds on the gifts of teaching, administration, exhortation, and helps showing various different places in the Bible where these can be seen. Josh as well goes further into what they mean and the difference between gifts and offices.

In this study, Josh continues in 1 Kings 18:20-40 where we see Elijah go against the prophets of Baal in a god battle for who really follows the truth. Josh points out that Elijah wasn't there to just beat the other prophets showing that Jehovah is the real God but to win over the hearts of all who were watching as he even ask them how long they will falter between two opinions. So I ask you are you fully committing yourself to The Lord or are you sitting on the fence thinking you can serve both God and the world.

In this study, Josh goes into 1 Corinthians 12:10 where we look at three more gifts of the Spirit and Josh breaks down when these gifts should be used and when not used like the gift of tongues especially as there are requirements for it. Josh not only explains them but speaks on his personal experience of these gifts being in work.

In this study, Josh continues 1 Corinthians 12:9-10 where he covers the gift's of Faith, Healing, Miracles, and Prophecy going into where they can be seen in both Old and New Testament. Do You know what your gifts are?

In this study, Josh continues in 1 Kings 18:1-19 where we see God now calling Elijah to go and confront King Ahab and around this time we are also introduced to Obadiah a man of God who was in charge of Ahab's house. We see through Obadiah and Elijah that what God's will for people are different we aren't all meant to be the same. Josh points out the difference's between Elijah and Obadiah but focuses on that they were both used uniquely by God to fulfill His purpose.

In this study, Josh continues in 1 Kings 17:17-24 where the widows son has died and Elijah goes onto put his confidence and faith in the Lord to bring the child back to life. After the child came back to life the widow then knew that Elijah was a man of God and that his words were truth. So I ask are you giving people the evidence that God is real and living through your life?

In this study, Josh continues in 1 Corinthians 12:4-8 where Paul say's there are differences in gifts, ministries, and activities but that they all work under God. Gifts of the Spirit are meant to be used for all and we learn that no gifts are above another they are all equal and used to further the Kingdom of God being in unity.

In this study, Josh continues in 1 Corinthians 12:1-3 where Paul starts to now get into spiritual gifts and they are gifted through the Holy Spirit. Throughout the study Josh focuses heavily on the Holy Spirit and are need for Him in our lives and walks with the Lord. Do you know what your spiritual gifts are?

In this study, Josh continues in 1 Kings 17:8-16 where God tells Elijah to go to Zarephath which is where the Lord would refine Elijah even more as Elijah had just been alone focusing on his private life with God. Elijah is then told that a poor widow will take care of him and we see the faith of this widow as Elijah tells her to make him bread although she doesn't have enough oil and flower but God provides and they eat for many days. So I ask you how is your faith being refined and are you submitting to the Lord?