Resources

Andy Pettitte - Pro Perspective Study

August 04, 2010
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?
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Facing the Giants

August 04, 2010

Set:

My first year of coaching was with a football program at a small Christian school. I believe there were only 20-22 players on the team. We were lacking size and had average speed. With only so few players, most of the starters played "iron man" football. A few players played the whole game on defense, offense, kick off and kick return. Would you be willing to bet those players were both physically and mentally spent by half time, much less the end of the game?
To Save a Life - They are Judging Me Study

August 04, 2010

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
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To Save a Life - I Feel So Alone Study

August 04, 2010
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?
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To Save a Life - I Don't Want To Be Some Christian Study

August 04, 2010

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
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The Mentality of a Man

August 04, 2010

Set:

PICTURE THIS: Its Wednesday morning July 28, 2010. Its 6:30 AM, time for my morning run. It’s raining. Its decision time…to run or not to run that is the question. Put up or shut up, go hard or go home, don’t be a punk were some of the thoughts that ran through my mentality as mind kept reminding me that it was raining. OK Chad, what’s it gonna be?

To Save a Life - Freshman Year Study

August 04, 2010

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 Complete Package

August 04, 2010

Set:

Having proclaimed Christ as Lord and Savior for nearly three decades, you would think that I’d be able to share my beliefs without hesitation. But the truth is that for many of those years, I was content to be just a casual, amateur Christian. I’d let my actions be my witness. A few years ago, there was a great opportunity for me to share Christ with my brother, and in truth, I blew it. I hadn’t been practicing consistently; as Christians that means searching the scriptures, being constantly in prayer and fellowship with other believers.

Sports superstars usually have the “complete package”; they seem to excel in every aspect of their sport. Great sprinters get out of the blocks, accelerate to top speed, and finish strong.

2010 Black Mountain Boys Camp

August 03, 2010

The following audio is from the FCA Black Mountain boys camp, July 12-16, 2010. Each MP3 download contains the entire audio from the given speaker. The Open Mic testimonies are included as well. Simply click the link to be prompted to download the file.

You Play To Win the Game

August 03, 2010

Set:

A few years back, Herm Edwards was speaking in a post game interview as the head coach of the New York Jets. He was asked by a reporter how he felt about the loss and did it matter to Edwards considering how poorly the team had been performing that season.

Edwards responded "This is what's great about sports, the greatest thing about sports is you play to win the game. Hello? You play to win the game. You don't play just to play it. That's the great thing about sports, you play to win. And I don't care if you have any wins. You go play to win. When you start telling me it don't matter, then retire... GET OUT! Because it matters. This whole conversation bothers me."