Are You Connected? (Youth Lesson)
EKKLESIA YOUTH LESSON ARE YOU CONNECTED? John 15:5-8 Adapted from Church Anniversary Sermon by Rev. Ahmmad Edmond BIG IDEA Being around church isn't the same as being connected to Jesus. Real connection with Jesus produces real change. --- ICEBREAKER Ask everyone: - How many of you have ever asked, "What's the Wi-Fi password?" - How frustrating is it when your phone says "No Internet Connection?" - Have you ever thought you were connected, but nothing was loading? Say: Someti

Stephan Kirby - Ekklesia
Jun 28
FREEDOM FROM THE COURTROOM
When you belong to Jesus, your past may testify against you, but it no longer has the authority to condemn you. Romans 8:1-4 (NLT) "So now there is no condemnation for those who belong to Christ Jesus." Romans 8 opens with one of the most liberating declarations in all of Scripture. After spending Romans 7 describing humanity's struggle with sin, Paul now announces God's verdict over those who are in Christ. The word condemnation is a legal term. It refers to a guilty verdict

Stephan Kirby - Ekklesia
Jun 24
WHEN GOD GIVES YOU WHAT YOU INSIST ON
Sometimes God's judgment is not His refusal—it is allowing us to have what we keep demanding instead of trusting Him. 1 Samuel 8:19-22 (NLT) "But the people refused to listen to Samuel's warning. 'Even so, we still want a king,' they said..." Israel was never intended to be like the surrounding nations. God Himself was their King. Through judges, prophets, and His divine guidance, He led His people differently than every other nation. Yet the people became dissatisfied with G

Stephan Kirby - Ekklesia
Jun 22


FREEDOM DELAYED IS NOT FREEDOM DENIED
Juneteenth 2026 Many people remain imprisoned by fear, shame, guilt, bitterness, religion, addiction, regret, or unforgiveness long after Christ has declared them free. Leviticus 25:10 (NLT) "Set this year apart as holy, a time to proclaim freedom throughout the land for all who live there. It will be a jubilee year for you." Additional Scriptures: John 8:36"So if the Son sets you free, you are truly free." Galatians 5:1"So Christ has truly set us free. Now make sure that you

Stephan Kirby - Ekklesia
Jun 19


