Prayer brings transformation in us and situations.

Prayer isn’t just talking into the air—it’s praise, thanksgiving, and confession.

God calls us to let go of yesterday’s chains, embrace today’s shift, and step forward in faith into the new thing He is doing.

This devotion emphasizes that faith is not a sprint but a race of endurance, urging students to finish strong, reflect on the legacy they are leaving, and keep "driving" forward as they enter a new season with the SHIFT to Wednesday nights.

Just like a car’s check engine light warns of hidden problems, God gives us spiritual indicators to examine our hearts, and if we ignore them, the damage grows—so we must daily invite Him to search us, reveal what’s wrong, and do the work only He can do to make us whole.

This sermon uses the metaphor of a long bridge and the need to check your fuel to emphasize the importance of staying spiritually filled with the Holy Spirit daily—through prayer, worship, and God's Word—so that we don’t run on empty and can navigate life’s challenges with strength, direction, and purpose.

This sermon challenges students to develop a deep, daily, and active faith in Jesus—like strong tire tread—so they can stay spiritually grounded, withstand life’s pressures, and leave a lasting impact for Christ.

This sermon reminds students that pressure is a part of life, but through prayer we can release that pressure, and in return, God gives us peace that guards our hearts and minds.

This week’s message challenged students to examine their spiritual alignment with God by recognizing how small compromises can slowly lead them off course, and encouraged them to trust God’s direction, rely on His Word, and invite accountability to stay on the right path.

When life gets slippery and out of control, having a firm grip on God’s Word gives us the spiritual traction we need to stand strong, move forward, and not spin out—no matter what challenges come our way.

This sermon kicks off the summer contest by using a racing theme to encourage students to embrace the journey God has planned for them—one that requires purpose, movement, and focus—reminding them they are not accidents but were created with intention for something great.

Living with integrity means choosing to do what's right—especially under pressure—by aligning your actions with your faith, even when it's difficult or when no one is watching.

This Mother's Day message uses a backpack object lesson to illustrate the often unseen but heavy burdens moms carry—like managing schedules, finances, chores, and spiritual care—and challenges students to respond with honor, help, humility, and gratitude, reflecting God’s heart for those who selflessly serve.

This sermon encourages students to embrace their identity as followers of Christ by standing firm in their faith and being intentionally different from the world, even when under pressure, because their true citizenship is in heaven and their lives should reflect God's values.

Students learned how to identify the "bullies" of stress and anxiety in their minds, and were encouraged through Job's story to trust God with their pressures, especially during the stress of school life.

This sermon concludes the “Be a Bringer” series by encouraging students to share Jesus with others through personal testimony and intentional evangelism, using biblical examples to challenge them to identify and reach three specific people in their lives: someone unlikely to come to church, someone open to an invitation, and someone who has walked away from faith.

This sermon encourages young people to reflect on the changes in their friendships, emphasizing the importance of choosing friends who positively influence their relationship with God, and challenging them to be that kind of friend in return.

The sermon emphasizes the importance of sharing our personal testimonies as part of God's greater story, encouraging believers to overcome fear and simply tell others what Jesus has done in their lives, following the biblical example of people who encountered Jesus and couldn't help but spread the news.

The message encouraged students to recognize and respect the differences between genders, emphasizing that a heart changed by Christ should lead to loving others as God does—treating everyone, including the opposite sex, with kindness, dignity, and honor.

The sermon emphasizes the importance of sharing personal testimonies to bring others to Jesus, encouraging students to recognize the value of their own faith journeys, practice telling their stories, and actively invite others to church, especially in preparation for Easter.