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  • Drew Brees - Pro Perspectives Study

    August 07, 2010

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    Drew Brees-New Orleans Saints
    One Day At A Time By Faith


    Key Verse: "What good is it, dear brothers and sisters, if you say you have faith but don’t show it by your actions? Can that kind of faith save anyone?" -  James 2:14

    • Drew Brees talked about his team getting beat badly in the first half, but they never gave up. Can you think of a game when your team was down by a lot of points?  How did you and the team respond?

    • What characteristics do you need as a player to overcome this type of deficit? 

  • Core Strength Study

    August 07, 2010

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    Key Verse: "We also pray that you will be strengthened with all his glorious power so you will have all the endurance and patience you need. May you be filled with joy…" - Colossians 1:11

    • How does your core strength affect your athletic performance?

    • What are some things you can do to strengthen your core physically?

    • How does your physical core strength relate to your spiritual core strength?

    • Read Colossians 1:11.  The core strength values for FCA are integrity, serving, teamwork, and excellence.  Which of these areas are you the strongest?  Weakest?

  • Colt McCoy - Pro Perspectives Study

    August 07, 2010

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    Colt McCoy-Cleveland Browns
    Leadership-Honesty

    Key Verse: "Honesty guides good people; dishonesty destroys treacherous people." - Proverbs 11:3

    • Colt talks about being honest in every situation.  Where do you struggle with being totally honest?

    • Honesty and integrity are main ingredients to a successful person/athlete.  How would you define both words?

    • When you get into trouble in your sport or home, why is honesty the best policy?  

  • Being Good Enough Study

    August 04, 2010

    Being Good Enough Study

    Katelyn- High School Basketball Player

    Key Verse: "Whatever you do, do it enthusiastically, as something done for the Lord and not for men, knowing that you will receive the reward of an inheritance from the Lord—you serve the Lord Christ." -  Colossians 3:23-24

    Watch the video and then work through the questions below.

    • Can you feel Katelyn’s pain and pressure?  What are her biggest struggles?

    • How is she showing integrity toward her mom? 

  • Andy Pettitte - Pro Perspective Study

    August 04, 2010

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    Andy Pettitte-New York Yankees
    Pray, Pray, Pray

    Key Verse:  "Always be joyful.  Never stop praying.  Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus." - 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

    • Andy talks about praying at all times during his games.  Is that something you do as well when you compete?  Explain.

    • As an athlete, why is it important to pray for your testimony?

    • When is prayer most effective for you as an athlete/Christian?  How do you pray before, during, and after your games? 

  • To Save a Life - They are Judging Me Study

    August 04, 2010

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    Summary
    Jake and Amy go to the youth group meeting, and Amy immediately feels judged, first by Andrea, then the senior pastor and his son, and finally by other girls in the group. Amy decides to leave, and Jake chooses to stay and scolds the group for being judgmental.

    Verse
    “Don't criticize one another, brothers. He who criticizes a brother or judges his brother criticizes the law and judges the law. But if you judge the law, you are not a doer of the law but a judge. There is one lawgiver and judge who is able to save and to destroy. But who are you to judge your neighbor?” - James 4:11-12

    Discussion Questions

  • To Save a Life - I Feel So Alone Study

    August 04, 2010

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    Summary
    Jake was looking at Roger’s blog and realized how alone Roger felt.  As he reads the blog it flashes back to how Roger felt about his life at school.  Roger talks through his pain and struggle of why he felt so hopeless and alone.

    Verse
    “My eyes are always on the LORD, for He will pull my feet out of the net. Turn to me and be gracious to me, for I am alone and afflicted. The distresses of my heart increase; bring me out of my sufferings.” - Psalms 25:15-17

    Discussion Questions

    1. Many students in your school have felt like Roger did.  What are some of the warning signs you can look for?

  • To Save a Life - I Don't Want To Be Some Christian Study

    August 04, 2010

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    Summary
    Jake goes to youth group but never leaves the back of his truck.  Chris comes out to go home and they discuss about why someone should believe in God.  Jake remarks there are so many “fakers” in the group, and he did not want to be “just some Christian”.

    Verse
    “The Lord said: Because these people approach Me with their mouths to honor Me with lip-service—yet their hearts are far from Me, and their worship [consists of] man-made rules learned [by rote]—"  - Isaiah 29:13

    Discussion Questions

  • To Save a Life - Freshman Year Study

    August 04, 2010

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    Summary
    Jake is at the funeral of Roger Dawson and recounts the last time they actually talked. After a basketball game their freshman year, Jake and Roger had made plans hang out, but Amy, pretty freshman cheerleader, invited Jake to a party instead.  Jake asked if Roger could come along, but Amy said there was only room for one more in their car.

    Verse
    “A man with many friends may be harmed, but there is a friend who stays closer than a brother.”  - Proverbs 18:24

    Discussion Questions

  • The Starting Line - Your New Life In Christ

    August 03, 2010

    The Starting Line - Your New Life In Christ

    Take The Challenge To Start Fast And Finish Strong!

    The Starting Line may be the most life-changing study you’ll ever complete. It will set the foundation for your relationship with Jesus. Whether you’re a new Christian or in need of a spiritual “jump start,” The Starting Line will bring focus and direction as you come out of the blocks in your “run” with Christ—both on and off the field of competition. Going through this study is just the starting point of a lifelong race of adventure, sacrifice, and commitment in your life with Jesus.

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