Posts in High School
February 23 - High School

There are questions of the mind like “How can I know ____” and then there are questions of the heart. This week, we will have an honest conversation about an overarching question of the heart: Why does God allow this? Whether it be pain, hurt, anxiety, or death, looking at Job’s story will help us see that while God allows it, He also has felt it, and has a master plan to redeem it.

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High SchoolAl Shepard
February 16 - High School

As we begin our series addressing some of the big doubts and questions submitted by our students, we will explore five foundational truths to build on when processing this question: Is this even real? Whether students are skeptical or just looking for more solid footing, walking through scripture will lead each of us to a place where we are invited to trust more deeply in Jesus.

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High SchoolAl Shepard
February 2 - High School

As we’re getting into 2025, we’ve been taking some time to consider who we want to be in the new year. This week, we will have a conversation about applying our beliefs to our everyday lives. King Solomon is said to the wisest person to ever live, yet his wisdom did not result in faithfulness to God; why is this? Because he didn’t apply the wisdom of God to his life. As we close the page in the first month of the year, a question we must ask ourselves is… Does the wisdom of God actually direct my life?

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High SchoolAl Shepard
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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High SchoolAl Shepard
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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High SchoolAl Shepard
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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High SchoolAl Shepard
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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High SchoolAl Shepard
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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High SchoolAl Shepard
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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High SchoolAl Shepard
November 10 - High School

It’s discussion night!! This is our students’ opportunity to engage in the teaching content and discuss the teaching in real time. This week’s conversation is about influence. Students will learn that in their relationships and their entire lives, God has given them an opportunity to influence the world around them towards Him with their speech, conduct, love, faith, and purity.

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High SchoolAl Shepard
November 3 - High School

We will be hearing from 3 leaders at each campus as they answer questions about relationships, sexuality, and following Jesus. They will be tackling topics like God’s grace, God’s calling in our lives, and how we should view relationships as Jesus followers.

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High SchoolAl Shepard
October 27 - High School

As we continue our Not Normal teaching series, we will discuss the common misconception that we often live into: That God only cares about the spiritual part of our lives. This belief can cause us to diminish sexual sin, dismiss God’s calling on our lives, and place our faith journey into a smaller box than it was ever intended to be placed in. Students will be reminded that because God created us and redeemed us, we are called to follow him with all of us.

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High SchoolAl Shepard