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Surge Student MinistriesBeing Young - Faith Over Fear (Jeremiah 1:4-8)In this episode, we encourage young people to overcome the feelings of fear that can prevent them from taking risks for God. Ultimately what you believe is what you fear. If you believe God more than anything else in this world then nothing can stop his purpose from being fulfilled in your life even as a young person.2024-08-1535 minSurge Student MinistriesSeeing Friendship Through The BibleStudent/Parent Service - In scripture, Christ gives us a perfect example of real selfless friendship. In this episode we will unpack what it really means to be a friend, who to treat as a friend and how to deal with the difficulty of not having any friends. Ultimately, our friendships were meant to reflect and glorify God for all to see. When we commit to this purpose then we will all be filled with His joy.2024-08-1234 minSurge Student MinistriesBeing Young - Not The Exception (Jeremiah 1:5)This episode is intended to equip young people with a passion to glorify God by pursuing his purpose for their life starting now. Like the prophet Jeremiah, your age is not the exception it’s the expectation. God wants to use you to do great things for his kingdom now.2024-08-1233 minSurge Student MinistriesThoughts - Chris ThompsonIn this episode, we answer some key questions regarding our thought life and how knowing God results in our freedom. Even in the areas of life that no one can see.2024-07-1830 minSurge Student MinistriesRest - Chris Thompson (Matt 11:28-30)In this episode we learn how to rest in a biblical way and recognize the nearness of God.2024-07-1820 minSurge Student MinistriesThe Summer Struggle - Chris ThompsonIn this episode, you will be challenged to be diligent in your connection with God and fight against the attitude of laziness that can so easily beset us during the summer months.2024-07-0823 minSurge Student MinistriesA Tale Of Two Seeds - Colton SchipperIn this episode, Colton Schipper teaches us about the theme of the serpent throughout scripture and its profound implications of how we relate to the brothers.2024-07-0818 minSurge Student MinistriesA Relationship with God - Part 2Pastor Chris continues our discussion on what it looks like to have a relationship with God.2024-02-1530 minSurge Student MinistriesLoving God and Loving OthersPastor Chris teaches us how our relationship with God should impact our relationship with those around us.2024-02-1523 minSurge Student MinistriesA Relationship with GodPastor Chris has begun a journey with us, we are going to be covering the topic of relationships. First and foremost, we spend time discussing our relationship with God.2024-01-1829 minSurge Student MinistriesThe Lord is my Provider - Matthew 6:11Pastor Chris teaches us about having the Lord as our provider.2023-12-1426 minSurge Student MinistriesOur Father - Matthew 6:9In the midst of our series on prayer, Pastor Chris unpacks the depths of why we might say, "Our Father" when praying and ultimately answering the question, Who are we praying to?2023-10-1140 minSurge Student MinistriesHow NOT to Pray"Pastor Chris Thompson begins a series going the basics of prayer. In this episode we learn the "don'ts" of prayer. Come join us, plop on the couch, grab your food, cause you're in for a treat."
- Nathaniel Stelzner2023-10-0536 minSurge Student MinistriesJames 5:7-20Pastor Chris closes out his series on James with one final thought and summary of what we learned.2023-09-2637 minSurge Student MinistriesThe Fruit Of Your SufferingIn this message Hunter Kahl teaches on suffering; he covers what you might face, how to get through it and what will come after.2023-09-0626 minSurge Student MinistriesA Warning to the Proud - James 4:11-5:6Pastor Chris teaches us on seeing ourselves and treating others in light of who God is.2023-08-1738 minSurge Student MinistriesThe Battle Against Worldliness - James 4:1-10Pastor Chris teaches on our sinful nature, worldly desires and passions, calling us to a place of repentance, to turn away from unfruitful lifestyles and allow Christ to change our hearts.2023-08-1136 minSurge Student MinistriesWisdom & MeeknessIn our book study on James, Pastor Chris takes this episode to discuss meekness, and how its teaching applies to our daily lives.2023-07-2029 minSurge Student MinistriesAct Your AgePastor Chris teaches on spiritual maturity, and calls us to a higher level for this next week at NAYC.2023-07-2040 minSurge Student MinistriesTo Tame Your Tongue - James 3:1-12Pastor Chris teaches on the importance of our words, asking us the question, "Who's in control of your life?"2023-06-2324 minSurge Student MinistriesFaith and WorksPastor Chris takes this time to introduce our upcoming 6th graders. He summarizes what we have been learning about for the last 2 weeks.2023-06-0826 minSurge Student MinistriesFaith vs Works - James 2:20-26Pastor Chris continues teaching on the message of salvation, this time we are discussing the topic of works.2023-06-0237 minSurge Student MinistriesReal or Fake - James 2:14-19Pastor Chris begins a teaching on salvation and asks us to examine our faith, is it a real faith?2023-06-0242 minSurge Student MinistriesWithout Partiality - James 2:1-13Pastor Chris teaches on partiality answering the question, what is it and how should we as Christians respond to this concept?
2023-05-1331 minSurge Student MinistriesActions over Words - James 1:21-27Pastor Chris teaches us on the importance of not just hearing the scriptures, but more importantly obeying them.2023-05-1142 minSurge Student MinistriesDon't Believe The Lie - James 1:12-20While teaching through the book of James, Pastor Chris covers the subject of temptation and reaches for us to apply this message to our daily lives.2023-04-2741 minSurge Student MinistriesCount it all Joy - James 1:2-12Pastor Chris continues our study in the book of James, he challenges us to change our attitudes during our seasons of testings.2023-04-2037 minSurge Student MinistriesFrom Skeptic to Servant - James 1:1Pastor Chris is beginning a series on the book of James, on our first lesson we dive deep into the character of James. Understanding who the author is will help us to grasp and understand what he has written to the churches.2023-04-1937 minSurge Student MinistriesThe History of the BiblePastor Chris spends time informing us of the history of our Bible. Equipping us to answer questions like, "Why do you believe the Bible to be true?", "How did the Bible get here, wasn't it written by man?" or "How do you know which books belong in the scripture?"
2023-03-3133 minSurge Student MinistriesBut I have prayed for youColton Schipper teaches on the power of intercession, and calls us all to be in prayer for one another.2023-03-2417 minSurge Student MinistriesThe Origin Of Offense - Part 1This week Pastor Chris starts off a new sermon series titles, 'The Origin Of Offense'. Tune in to see how a Biblical look on offense might differ from what is natural.2023-03-1131 minSurge Student MinistriesApproval AddictionChris and Mariah Thompson provide a precise and practical teaching on our desire/need to always have the approval of others.2023-02-1627 minSurge Student MinistriesThe Lord is my Shepherd - Part 4The finally of our 4 part series, pulling together every lesson and challenging us all to answer the call to repentance.2023-02-1134 minSurge Student MinistriesThe Lord is my Shepherd - Part 3In the third part of our series, Pastor Thompson takes it a step further and challenges us to not simply be sheep, but become disciples makers and shepherd our personal circle of influence.2023-02-0241 minSurge Student MinistriesThe Lord is my Shepherd - Part 2Continuing on from last weeks message, Pastor Thompson puts before us the second part of Psalm 23:1, "Can you truly say, I shall not want?"2023-01-2629 minSurge Student MinistriesThe Lord is my Shepherd - Part 1As the new year begins Chris Thompson starts a series that is designed to challenge the students with this foundational question, "Can you truly say the Lord is your shepherd?"2023-01-1932 minSurge Student MinistriesCounter Culture 1In the first lesson of this series, we talk about how to engage in fighting with the enemy (spoiler alert: carnal armor doesn't work!). Guess what?! We use spiritual armor (the armor of God!) 2022-09-1627 min
Surge Student MinistriesLet's Fight #2In this episode, Seth talks about how to throw some punches at the enemy.2022-05-2448 minSurge Student MinistriesGethsemane (Chris Thompson)In this episode, Chris Thompson dives into the garden of Gethsemane and real life application for us today. 2022-05-2435 minSurge Student MinistriesThe Real Thing (Seth Boyte)In this sermon, Seth talks about the difference between "The Real Thing" and a cheap imposter. 2022-05-2441 minSurge Student MinistriesAnointed Sheep + Wayward Goats (Blake Soto)In this episode, Blake Soto talks about the difference between "anointed sheep" and "wayward goats"2022-05-2438 minSurge Student MinistriesInfluencers #2In this second part of our two-part series, we continue talking about influencers, how they have some level of integrity, and they trust the process.2022-03-2518 minSurge Student MinistriesInfluencers #1In the first part of this two-lesson series, we address the idea of influencers in social media, and what it means to be a godly influencer. Influencers invite people to "the journey".2022-03-2517 minSurge Student MinistriesGuest Speaker: Susan Al-SaadiWe're always thrilled to hear from the wonderful, the loving, the caring, the passionate, Susan Al-Saadi. 2022-03-2536 minSurge Student MinistriesHow To Study The Bible #4The Bible is not silent on culture! In this episode, we talk about how to study the Bible from a "word study" or "topical study" standpoint. 2022-02-2437 minSurge Student MinistriesHow To Study The Bible #3In this episode, we break down how to study the Bible from a daily devotional standpoint.2022-02-2243 minSurge Student MinistriesHow To Study The Bible 2In this second sermon in our series, we talk about how to study the Bible using the "Book study" path. When we understand the context of book, we can further explore WHY the writer says certain things. 2022-02-1345 minSurge Student MinistriesHow To Study The Bible 1In this lesson, we talk about how to study the bible by utilizing the idea of a "character study". We discuss some real-life applications through the life of Jonah, and we can take some key questions and apply to any character in the Bible.2022-02-1340 minSurge Student MinistriesTo Be Continued 3In our final series of split sessions, Chris continues in the life of Daniel.2022-02-0148 minSurge Student MinistriesEmotions 3In our final series on emotions, we discuss some common trigger emotions that attack our hearts (as adapted from Enemies of the Heart from Andy Stanley). 2022-02-0138 minSurge Student MinistriesTo Be Continued #2In this lesson, we continue talking about the life of Daniel and some real-life application for us today.2022-01-2541 minSurge Student MinistriesEmotions #2In this episode we continue talking through emotions and how to navigate them2022-01-2541 min
Surge Student MinistriesTo Be Continued #1In this episode, Chris Thompson discusses the early life of Daniel and the Hebrew children that faced adversity.2022-01-1340 min
Surge Student MinistriesEmotions #1In this episode, we talk about our emotions, but more importantly, we discuss how Jesus experienced emotions and how that should inspire us to treat others with compassion. 2022-01-1350 minSurge Student MinistriesSurge Family Podcast IntroHey fam! Just wanted to introduce this podcast to everyone. Thanks for joining us on this space, we hope to bless your family!2021-12-1301 min