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Outline:
I. The Problem: Believing the lie that says “Every sin puts a Christian
in jeopardy of hell.”
II. The Solution: Believing the truth that Jesus’ Blood continually
cleanses the faithful Christian.
Visual: Lay a rope on the ground at the front of the room. Act like it is a
tight-rope and you are trying not to fall off. Say “Too many Christians feel
like they’re constantly walking on a tight-rope. They think that if they sin,
then they lose fellowship with God [pretend to fall to one side]. “They feel
like they are in constant danger of going to hell, and they lack the assurance
that God says Christians can have.”
Challenge: Let God’s continual forgiveness through Christ’s blood bring you
continual peace.
Outline:
I. The Problem: Believing the lie that says “God only forgives sins that
are explicitly confessed, so if I forget to confess one, then I am in
danger of going to hell.”
A. Some Christians feel like they are only in fellowship with God
between the time of their last confession and their next sin.
II. The Solution: Believing the truth that our salvation is not based on
our ability to remember every sin we have committed.
Visual: Act out a skit with a member of the class which you have prepared
beforehand. You are a customer and the volunteer is the pizza delivery man.
Pretend to order a pizza for delivery and call on your cell phone saying:
You: “Hello, I’d like to place an order for delivery…I’d like 2 large pizzas…one
pepperoni and one beef.
[volunteer pretends to make pizza and deliver it ringing the door bell]
You: Thank you very much, here’s the money for the pizza and a tip.
Volunteer: Hello, Pizza palace…would you like to try one of our new 18 meat
pizzas for only 18 dollars?
You: No thank you, I just wanted to call about my pizza. I ordered two
pizzas, one pepperoni and one beef, but when they were delivered, I only got
the meat.
Volunteer: Oh…yes sir…about that. I’m sorry, we can only deliver the things
that people specifically name over the phone. So for those pizzas all you can
possibly get is the meat. Next time please be sure to mention the crust,
sauce, cheese, and any toppings. Once again, I’m sorry. Have a great day!
Challenge: Confess your sins, but realize that your salvation is not based on
your ability to remember and confess each one.
Outline:
I. The Problem: Believing the lie that says “your salvation is based on
what you do, so you’d better be good enough and do enough good
works to ensure that you’re saved.”
II. The Solution: Believing the truth that our salvation is a gift from
God and is not based on our works.
Visual: Ask the class to help you make a list on the board of all of the good
things Christians should do. (Ex. Attend church, pray, sing, don’t curse, read
your Bible every day, etc…). Ask questions like “so which one of these
things can save us?” and “Do you feel less saved or less of a Christian when
you miss a Sunday? Should you?”
Challenge: Put your faith in Christ and not in yourself.
Outline:
I. The Problem: Believing the lie that says “you may be a Christian,
but you’ll always be haunted by your past.”
B. This guilt robs these Christians of the joy and freedom that
Christ promises.
II. The Solution: Believing the truth that a Christian has been freed
from the guilt and penalty of their past sins.
C. John 8:36, Gal. 5:1a—Christ has set us free from our sins. He
has also freed us from the guilt associated with those sins.
Christ wants us to continue in this freedom and not be burdened
by guilt.
Visual: Bring a stack of boxes. Ask the class to name some common
burdens that are a result of past sins or painful experiences that a Christian
might carry around. (Ex. Abuse, Divorce, Addiction, etc…). Label the boxes
with a marker as they name each burden. Ask for a volunteer and begin to
place the boxes in their arms. Ask questions like…”Is this what Christianity is
supposed to look like?” and then say “Let’s take a look at what the Bible says
about our pasts.”
Challenge: Accept God’s forgiveness and let Christ free you from your guilt.
Outline:
I. The Problem: Believing the lie that says “There’s no way the Bible
can be totally right. Science has proven some parts of it to be wrong.”
II. The Solution: Believing the truth that God created the heavens and
the earth and that His word is truth.
Visual: Borrow a science book from a local public school or university. Find
examples where the teaching is contrary to God’s word. Show your class
how God’s word turns the world’s “wisdom” into foolishness.
Outline:
I. The Problem: Believing the lie that says “You can’t be totally sure
that the Bible is right. What about all of the inaccuracies and
inconsistencies? Aren’t there more books that should be in the Bible?
And, what about modern-day prophets?”
II. The Solution: Believing the truth that God’s word is accurate,
complete, and sufficient for salvation.
B. Jude 1:3—Jude says that “the faith” was handed down once
and for all. This means that there will be no more revelations
given or needed for a person to be saved.
Challenge: Trust God when He says He’s given you everything you need in
His word.
Outline:
I. The Problem: Believing the lie that says “faith is based on feelings
and experiences and if you haven’t had a ‘religious experience’ or felt
a certain way then there must be something wrong with your faith.”
II. The Solution: Believing the truth that faith comes from hearing the
words of Christ.
Outline:
I. The Problem: Believing the lie that says “God set creation in motion,
but has let the laws of nature take their course since then. He is no
longer active in any way in the world.”
II. The Solution: Believing the truth that God is active in the world,
and even within each Christian through His Holy Spirit.
Visual: Many of us have watched our favorite movies over and over,
sometimes wishing for a different ending, but knowing that we are powerless
to change it. Talk about how God is different. He’s not sitting back with a
bucket of popcorn watching His creation as if uninvolved.
Challenge: Thank God for His provision. Pray to God and let Him continually
transform you through His Holy Spirit.
Outline:
I. The Problem: Believing the lie that says “Christians are supposed to
be like Jesus…perfect in every way…and since I’m not, I have to hide
my faults from other Christians or they will look down on me.”
II. The Solution: Believing the truth that though Christians are called
to stop sinning, they still sin, and God looks at Christians who sin as if
they are as righteous as Jesus because His blood covers us.
Visual: Bring in a mask and prepare a skit beforehand with two volunteers.
Address one volunteer as a non-Christian friend from whom you hide very
little. Address the other as your Christian friend from whom you hide much.
Say things to the non-Christian without your mask on like “oh, you wouldn’t
believe how awesome that movie was last night! Did you see it when they…”
Then, say things the same things with your mask on to your Christian friend,
but make them “church appropriate.” Use this as an introduction into your
lesson.
Outline:
I. The Problem: Believing the lie that says “man-made traditions are
just as important as God’s commands. We must practice Christianity
according to these traditions.”
II. The Solution: Believing the truth that Christians must seek unity
and follow God’s word above all else.
Challenge: Learn and follow God’s commandments so that you can ensure
that both you and others are united and worshipping in spirit and in truth.
Outline:
I. The Problem: Believing the lie that says “true ministers and
evangelists receive a special ‘calling’ from God into those roles. If you
haven’t had such an experience, then you must not be ‘called.’”
II. The Solution: Believing the truth that God calls all Christians
through His word to minister to, and share the good news with, others.
Visual: Have each person write out 1 Pet. 2:9 in their own words on one side
of their paper, and then have them write out what that might look like in
their lives on the other side of the paper. God has called you for a purpose.
Who in your circle still needs to hear the good news? Discuss ways that they
might approach the topic in their conversations.
Challenge: Believe God when He says He’s called you. Now, proclaim His
Excellencies to the world!
Outline:
I. The Problem: Believing the lie that says “You must not be as good
as or have as much faith as other Christians.” Or, “You’re too young to
be able to make a difference in the church.”
II. The Solution: Believing the truth that God gives gifts to all
Christians and He looks on all members as valuable to His purposes.
B. Rom. 12:3-8—We do not all have the same function within the
church. Each must use his own gifts for the edification of the
others.
Visual: Bring in a tape measure. Walk around and start measuring how tall
each person is. Start with the tallest people in the room. Pretend to be
disappointed when you measure yourself and you don’t measure up to the
others. You can even prepare the tape measure beforehand to say good
things at other heights like “great parent,” “wonderful teacher,” and “terrific
prayer warrior.” Have it say something at your height like “doesn’t measure
up,” or “never good enough.”
Challenge: Let no one look down on you, but rather be a good example to
others and serve Christ’s church with your gifts, for all are needed.