http://www.insidenhsm.com North Haven Student Ministries Tue, 31 Jan 2012 18:04:18 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Weekly messages from our Jr. High and Sr. High Programs. Also, occasionally we will have a devotional led by adults and students. North Haven Student Ministries North Haven Student Ministries http://www.insidenhsm.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/Podcast-Image-1.pnghttp://www.insidenhsm.com North Haven Student Ministries, North Haven Church, Bible, Devotional, Sermons, youth ministry, teens, no Nick nick@northhavenchurch.org http://www.insidenhsm.com/2012/01/the-church-communion/ http://www.insidenhsm.com/2012/01/the-church-communion/#comments Tue, 31 Jan 2012 14:52:40 +0000 Nick http://www.insidenhsm.com/?p=2147 http://www.insidenhsm.com/2012/01/the-church-communion/feed/ 0 This week we take a look at why we celebrate communion. Do you know why? Take a look at Luke 22:7-20. Here are 3 things you need to know about communion: Communion is a reminder of God’s love for Israel. Communion is a reminder of Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross. Communion is a reminder of God’s love for you. It was interesting, we took part in communion this week. What did you think? Here’s what we talked about in Small Groups: Being that communion reminds us about the sacrifice Jesus made for us, what’s the biggest sacrifice you’ve made for others? How did that impact the other person? Why do you think Jesus chose to have the conversation about his death over a meal? Jesus sacrifice was him showing us forgiveness, when do you find it hard to forgive someone? What are some things you can do to forgive people you have a hard time forgiving? This week we take a look at why we celebrate communion. Do you know why? Take a look at Luke 22:7-20. Here are 3 things you need to know about communion: Communion is a reminder of God’s love for Israel. Communion is a reminder of Jesus’ [...] 14:57 http://www.insidenhsm.com/2012/01/the-church-the-body/ http://www.insidenhsm.com/2012/01/the-church-the-body/#comments Fri, 13 Jan 2012 19:41:57 +0000 Nick http://www.insidenhsm.com/?p=2128 http://www.insidenhsm.com/2012/01/the-church-the-body/feed/ 0 This week, James talks about how the church is a body and together we need each other to work and accomplish the will of God. This week, James talks about how the church is a body and together we need each other to work and accomplish the will of God. 11:09 http://www.insidenhsm.com/2012/01/the-church-the-basics/ http://www.insidenhsm.com/2012/01/the-church-the-basics/#comments Thu, 05 Jan 2012 23:10:41 +0000 Nick http://www.insidenhsm.com/?p=2112 http://www.insidenhsm.com/2012/01/the-church-the-basics/feed/ 0 I hear many teens asking, “Why do I have to go to church?” Parents struggle getting their teen to church. Sunday mornings, many times, is a VERY stressful time in a family. That’s why we’re starting a series called “The Church”. We’re going to be talking about the purpose of church. Our main passage is from Acts 2:42-47. 3 basic things we learn about the church is this passage. The church is about the people. The church is about Jesus. The church is about making a difference. I hear many teens asking, “Why do I have to go to church?” Parents struggle getting their teen to church. Sunday mornings, many times, is a VERY stressful time in a family. That’s why we’re starting a series called “The Church”. We’re [...] 17:50 http://www.insidenhsm.com/2011/12/christmas-devo-5-choosing-well/ http://www.insidenhsm.com/2011/12/christmas-devo-5-choosing-well/#comments Sat, 24 Dec 2011 21:00:44 +0000 Nick http://www.insidenhsm.com/?p=2096 http://www.insidenhsm.com/2011/12/christmas-devo-5-choosing-well/feed/ 0 This devotional thought comes from Luke 2:15-20 Think about this after listening. What’s keeping you from being a more powerful teller of Jesus’ story? What can you do to be more committed to being someone who tells Jesus’ story to others? This devotional thought comes from Luke 2:15-20 Think about this after listening. What’s keeping you from being a more powerful teller of Jesus’ story? What can you do to be more committed to being someone who tells Jesus’ story to others? 3:44 http://www.insidenhsm.com/2011/12/christmas-devo-4-break-down-the-wall/ http://www.insidenhsm.com/2011/12/christmas-devo-4-break-down-the-wall/#comments Fri, 23 Dec 2011 21:00:49 +0000 Nick http://www.insidenhsm.com/?p=2094 http://www.insidenhsm.com/2011/12/christmas-devo-4-break-down-the-wall/feed/ 0 This devotional thought comes from Luke 2:8-14 Think about these after you’ve listened. Answer this: How does Christ coming into our world change things? What would your relationship with God be like if God had not designed it this way? Consider thanking God for His love that compelled Him to send Jesus into our world. This devotional thought comes from Luke 2:8-14 Think about these after you’ve listened. Answer this: How does Christ coming into our world change things? What would your relationship with God be like if God had not designed it this way? Consider [...] 3:56 http://www.insidenhsm.com/2011/12/christmas-dev-3-big-news-small-package/ http://www.insidenhsm.com/2011/12/christmas-dev-3-big-news-small-package/#comments Thu, 22 Dec 2011 21:00:46 +0000 Nick http://www.insidenhsm.com/?p=2092 http://www.insidenhsm.com/2011/12/christmas-dev-3-big-news-small-package/feed/ 0 This devotional thought comes from Luke 2:1-7 After listening, think about: Do you ever feel pressure to be perfect, or geed enough for God? How does it feel knowing that God values and loves you as you are? And that he loves you enough to send His son? This devotional thought comes from Luke 2:1-7 After listening, think about: Do you ever feel pressure to be perfect, or geed enough for God? How does it feel knowing that God values and loves you as you are? And that he loves you enough to send His son? 4:14 http://www.insidenhsm.com/2011/12/christmas-devo-2-the-god-of-no-limits/ http://www.insidenhsm.com/2011/12/christmas-devo-2-the-god-of-no-limits/#comments Wed, 21 Dec 2011 21:00:23 +0000 Nick http://www.insidenhsm.com/?p=2090 http://www.insidenhsm.com/2011/12/christmas-devo-2-the-god-of-no-limits/feed/ 0 Our passage for today comes from Luke 1:34-38 After listening, think about: Is you vision of God too small because you put limitations on Him? How might your relationship with God be different if you saw Him for who He was? Take a few minutes and praise God for His ability to constantly surprise us and keep us in awe. Ask for God to show you ways He has made the impossible “possible” in your life. Our passage for today comes from Luke 1:34-38 After listening, think about: Is you vision of God too small because you put limitations on Him? How might your relationship with God be different if you saw Him for who He was? Take a few minutes and [...] 3:57 http://www.insidenhsm.com/2011/12/christmas-devo-1-a-god-of-action/ http://www.insidenhsm.com/2011/12/christmas-devo-1-a-god-of-action/#comments Tue, 20 Dec 2011 21:17:02 +0000 Nick http://www.insidenhsm.com/?p=2082 http://www.insidenhsm.com/2011/12/christmas-devo-1-a-god-of-action/feed/ 0 We’re putting together a devotional a day until Christmas. Over the next 5 days, listen to a Christmas Devotional. This first one comes from Isaiah 9:6-7 and Luke 1:26-33. After you listen to this devo take a moment to jot down some thoughts using these to help you: God has had a plan to redeem you from the consequences of your sins for all eternity. How does that help you trust Him with your worries, concerns, and future? Take a moment to pray to God, thanking Him for being a God of action who works in the world, the lives of His followers, and your own life. We’re putting together a devotional a day until Christmas. Over the next 5 days, listen to a Christmas Devotional. This first one comes from Isaiah 9:6-7 and Luke 1:26-33. After you listen to this devo take a moment to jot down some thoughts [...] 4:42 http://www.insidenhsm.com/2011/12/life-of-jesus-incredible-miracles/ http://www.insidenhsm.com/2011/12/life-of-jesus-incredible-miracles/#comments Thu, 15 Dec 2011 23:19:29 +0000 Nick http://www.insidenhsm.com/?p=2066 http://www.insidenhsm.com/2011/12/life-of-jesus-incredible-miracles/feed/ 0 Road signs prepare us for what’s ahead. The miracles Jesus performed did just that, they prepared us for what was ahead. Jesus did some great miracles. One of my favorites is Mark 6:30-44. Go ahead, read it. 2 things come to mind: Natural limitations don’t limit Jesus. Nothing is too big or too small for Jesus. In small group we discussed the following questions: Why do you think Jesus performed so many miracles? What are some ‘limitations’ that keep teenagers from pursuing lives that honor God or follow God’s purposes? What challenges are you facing right now that seems too big for God – or seems too small for Him to care? How would you describe your level of trust in Jesus right now? Do you find it difficult to trust him? What steps might you take to grow in your trust and faith this week? Road signs prepare us for what’s ahead. The miracles Jesus performed did just that, they prepared us for what was ahead. Jesus did some great miracles. One of my favorites is Mark 6:30-44. Go ahead, read it. 2 things come to mind: Natural [...] 19:42 http://www.insidenhsm.com/2011/12/life-of-jesus-healing-people-in-need/ http://www.insidenhsm.com/2011/12/life-of-jesus-healing-people-in-need/#comments Sat, 10 Dec 2011 04:58:04 +0000 Nick http://www.insidenhsm.com/?p=2053 http://www.insidenhsm.com/2011/12/life-of-jesus-healing-people-in-need/feed/ 0 We asked, “What’s the most amazing thing you’ve seen?” Here’s the responses we got in a live text poll. Make a live audience poll at Poll Everywhere Our message came from Mark 5. We get 3 things from the life of Jesus and His healings in this passage. Jesus’ healings amazed the crowds Jesus’ healings revealed his compassion for people Jesus’ healings displayed his authority and power In small groups, we discussed Do you believe Jesus still heals people today? Why or why not? What would be different about your prayers if you truly believed that Jesus had the power to help and heal? When people are hurting or sick, how often do you tend to respond like Jesus, who felt compassion? What are some ways you can develop more compassion for hurting people? We asked, “What’s the most amazing thing you’ve seen?” Here’s the responses we got in a live text poll. Make a live audience poll at Poll Everywhere Our message came from Mark 5. We get 3 things from the life of Jesus and His healings [...] 14:28