Friday Night Live

Countering the Culture of Criticism

Presented by Clyde Kilough - June 25, 2018

“My soul is among lions; I lie among the sons of men who are set on fire, whose teeth are spears and arrows, and their tongue a sharp sword.” What? Were memes and social media, politicians and commentators around back in David’s time too? People have always been snarky, negative and quick to find fault, but it seems that what David described 3,000 years ago in Psalm 57:4 is worse now than ever! The culture of criticism is insidious, eroding basic values of Christianity, and at times it has damaged our relationships as brothers and sisters. This study focuses on resisting this mind-set, because if we don’t counter it, we’ll get caught up in it.   

Don’t Merely Experience—LEARN

Presented by Mark Winner - May 18, 2018

What have your experiences in life netted you? While we cannot control every circumstance in our lives, we can control the general direction of our lives. But that is assuming one very important point—that we are learning from our experiences as opposed to merely experiencing life.

20 Ways You Can Serve the Church of God

Presented by Joel Meeker - March 19, 2018

In 1 Corinthians 12:18 God states that He places each member in the Body of Christ, just as He pleases. He does this because He has things He wants us to do; we each have works of service to perform. Here are 20 specific ways young adults can serve in the Church of God.

5 Major Messages for the Next Generation

Presented by Doug Horchak - March 15, 2018

The next generation has witnessed a severe deterioration of moral authority in society. You’ve seen leaders at the highest levels brought down by scandal. Add to this the uncertainly of a difficult economy, and the future can seem daunting and unfriendly. Yet Millennials and members of Gen Z are good at collaboration, consensus building and multitasking. You are talented communicators and very media savvy. Each one of you is facing crucial challenges and decisions that will dynamically shape your future and that of the Church of God. Join Doug Horchak for five major messages that will be pivotal for our young adults’ success in an uncertain future.  

The Deciding Decade: Why Your 20s Are Important and What to Do With Them

Presented by Dave Myers - March 15, 2018

Our 20s. Are they a time of freedom, travel, exploration and fun? Or are they a critical time to set our life’s course and lay our foundation for the future? Or are they both? We invite our older teens, our 20-something young adults, and those beyond to discover how we might best use this deciding decade of our lives. Please join Dave Myers as we explore the deciding decade.

Ach Shamar

Presented by Scott Lord - December 14, 2017

From Genesis to Revelation, the Bible is a book about relationships. Building a relationship with God is what our Christian calling is all about. But God also wants us to learn how to relate to our fellow man—whether a stranger, a neighbor or a brother. Please join Scott Lord as we explore what it means to be our brother’s keeper.

Lessons From Elijah

Presented by Paul Carter - December 11, 2017

There are many individuals in the Bible from whom we can learn lessons. Some are only briefly mentioned, while others made a lasting impact in their time and left an abundance of examples for us to learn from. Join us as we look at the life of Elijah and some of the lessons we can gain from what is recorded in Scripture.

The Place of Safety?

Presented by Doug Horchak - September 15, 2017

For years, the Church has recognized references in Scripture to God protecting His people during the future time of God’s punishment of mankind. Where did this teaching originate? Is there any scriptural precedent to God protecting His people? Does the Bible teach of such a safe place for the Church in the future? If so, where might this place of protection be? Join Doug Horchak as he walks us through the Church’s historical teaching on this subject, coupled with what we can (and cannot) know from the Bible about the “place of safety” for God’s elect during the Tribulation and Day of the Lord.

Downloads

Place of Safety Petra Map

Place of Safety Scripture Chart

How to Produce Godly Children

Presented by Dave Myers - September 15, 2017

Many tuning in to this study are parents with young children. Conscientious parents are concerned about how to raise their children in a godly manner. As parents, we can feel like we are wandering in the wilderness when it comes to finding solid guidelines by which to train our children. Yet our goal is to produce godly children that God will be pleased with and that we can be properly proud of. What are the most important values and behaviors that we should instill in our children?