January 29 - Middle School

As a follower of Jesus, we often work really hard to exhibit things like love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control; We know these are the very habits and practices that should mark our lives, but how do we get them? During this teaching, Luke will talk about how prioritizing the life, ministry, and your own living-breathing relationship with Jesus can lead to your life reflecting the things he cares about.

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January 22 - Middle School

Why does Jesus often seem difficult to find? Why do some people seem to talk about him like he’s a close friend while others struggle to understand who he is and why he matters? This week, students will learn that Jesus wants to be discovered by them and will be encouraged to continually get to know him in Scripture and prayer.

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January 19 - High School

Alright, we know that January is already more than halfway done, but if statistics are true, most peoples’ attempts at reinventing themselves that began on January 1 have already failed and you may be ready for a fresh restart as well! During this teaching, we will look at the value of great friends and the detriment of close friendships that pull you off course!

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January 15 - Middle School

As we begin our first series of 2025, we will ask an important question: What does it mean to be a Christian? Does being a Christian mean being a nice person, going to church, staying out of trouble, and respecting others? During this teaching, students will be challenged to think bigger about what it means to be a Christian.

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January 12 - High School

The High School Lifeline community is beginning the new year with a night of worship! During this worship night, we will take the time to look back on how God has been faithful to teach us and grow us over this season. Students will experience this powerful reminder: Praising God for what He has done builds your faith to trust in what He will do.

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December 15 - High School

Merry Christmas to all! As we take an evening to focus on Christmas together as one High School Lifeline community, we will have the opportunity to hear from lifeline students about how God has spoken hope and joy into their story in the midst of difficulty. Students will be challenged to not give up on the God who speaks into the silence.

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December 11 - Middle School

The Countdown to Christmas is ON and we are excited to focus our hearts on the arrival of Jesus during this season. This series will focus on the image of light that is not only captured in the prophecies and stories of the birth of Jesus, but is also a key theme throughout Scripture. This week there is a student teaching at each campus about how the light of Jesus outshines the darkness that we find ourselves navigating in our lives.The students have worked thoughtfully and prayerfully to bring this important message to their Lifeline peers!

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December 8 - High School

This week, we have the pleasure of hearing from a student at each campus! These high school students have prayerfully prepared a sermon to bring to their peers at their campus! Check out campus-specific Bottom Lines and Scripture below!

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December 4 - Middle School

The Countdown to Christmas is ON and we are excited to focus our hearts on the arrival of Jesus during this season. This two-week series will focus on the image of light that is not only captured in the prophecies and stories of the birth of Jesus, but is also a key theme throughout Scripture. This week there is a student teaching at each campus about how the light of Jesus outshines the darkness that we find ourselves navigating in our lives.The students have worked thoughtfully and prayerfully to bring this important message to their Lifeline peers!

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November 24 - High School

This week is our night of prayer! This is a night of Lifeline, dedicated to lifting up our request to God. Throughout the night, we will be going through the Psalms and praying for…

  • Other nations

  • Our city and neighborhoods

  • Praying through Scripture

  • The sin in our lives

  • That we would represent God in our lives moving forward

Students will be exposed to the variety of ways they can pray and will be directed to the Psalms as a great resource to put to words the things they may be feeling and experiencing! We are looking forward to learning and experiencing prayer through the psalms!


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November 20 - Middle School

Tonight we will be taking a look at the story of Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead! We will unpack the story with a bit of context, in hopes to see the beauty of it! Jesus gives Lazarus life! We will then spend some time looking at how Jesus can give life to us as well. We will dig into the wages of sin, and see how we all are dead to sin! But, Jesus gives life! So we will answer the question: how do I receive that life? - You believe!

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November 17 - High School

It is the final week of our “Not Normal” teaching series! As we conclude this series about relationships, sexuality, and going against the norms of the greater culture around us, we are going to focus on the extravagant grace of Jesus. When the religious leaders bring a woman caught in adultery to Jesus, he shows her his perfect grace and love in a moment when she felt shame and brokenness. Students will be reminded that Jesus has given us the gift of his love, which unlike the often conditional love experienced from others. This week is an invite night and students are encouraged to bring a new friend to experience Lifeline!

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