Youth Video Lessons
In order to strengthen spiritual growth at home and apart, Rocky River Youth Ministry will be release videos every week.
These videos are to help students and parents remain connected to God's Word and his Church during this time of social distancing. Rocky River Youth Ministry believes it is through God’s Word and His presence in our lives that our stories are transformed, these videos are for sharing His story.
Not So With You is a four-part series focusing on how the culture has a way of convincing us to use power, words, energy, and influence for personal gain and advantage.
In the New Testament many of the Old Testament prophecies find their fulfillment. The New Testament also gives us the climax of the entire Bible in the book of Revelation.
The Prophets spoke God's word during their time to help guide and warn the people of Israel. Their words are still important to us today.
In this video we discuss the importance of the wisdom and poetry books to the grand narrative of scripture.
In this week's video we learn about the historical books of the OT testament which covers more a 1,000 years of Israel's history.
In this week we learn about the five foundation books that guide the entire Bible: The Torah (Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy).
What did Jesus mean when he speaks of taking up your cross and denying yourself. Take an in-depth look at those words and more in this video about the hard sayings of Jesus.
What was Jesus trying to address with speaking in graphic and shocking language. (Matthew 5:27-30)
What does Jesus mean when he says that his body is real food and his blood is real drink?
In this series, we are going to tackle some of the hard sayings of Jesus and try to being some clarity to them.
In the third and final week of the series, we look at how both parents and students are a gift to each other.
In week we examine the two different roles that both parents and students play within a family.
Together lets look at the Biblical dynamic of parenthood and childhood and how they interact.
To experience the change we are seeking in Christ, we must allow him into our minds and hearts transforming them with His word and presence.
Being consistent in your walk with God is not enough. God calls us to be consistent and persistent in know.
In this video lesson we discuss the things that could be holding us back from having a relationship with Jesus that is truly transformational.
In this new series we are going to discuss all about how we can begin to experience real change in our lives through our relationship with Jesus.
Answering the objections to Christ claim as the only way to God.
Watch, as we look at some of the differences between Christianity and the secular society we live in today.
In this series we are going to look at what some of the major beliefs actually believe and then look at how they contrast to Christianity.
Finally, in the last week of this series, we look at the importance that other people play in our faith walk.
This week is all about keeping our minds focused on Jesus, our true north.
Without these three important aspects of travel, anyone would be lost and confused. This is also true about our walk with Christ.
At perhaps Jesus' weakest moment, we learn a tremendous amount about trusting in God and getting through the dark nights of the soul.
The prophet Jeremiah saw the destruction of Jerusalem at the hands of Babylonians. Join me as we study how Jeremiah handled this most devastating loss.
When Jesus originally described himself as the Way, the Truth, and the Life it had tremendous implications on culture and what it meant to be a follower of Jesus and it still does today.
In this One Verse, we take a look at how the two criminals on the cross responded to Jesus and his teachings.
How much work do I need to do for God? What kind of work does God desire? How is salvation not something that I work for too?
In this One Verse, we return to the whiteboard to take a deep dive into understanding what is the motivation for Christian service.
How a Christian answers these particular questions reveals a lot: Why do you follow Christ and what are you seeking from him?
Death is the entrance into a new beginning, a new life. In the face of death the Christian has eternal hope. "Do you believe this?" The question Jesus ask all who follow him.
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to see Jesus face to face? Ever wondered what Jesus' face would look like? Watch today's One Verse.
His forgiveness and our love.There are only two people who are recorded to have walked on water, Peter and Jesus. How was Peter able to do this miraculous thing?
When does something that is good become an idol? Watch this One Verse.
How does Jesus save us? What is salvation? What do I receive when I accept salvation from Jesus? Watch this One Verse video as I address these questions.
Righteousness can be a life-altering truth if we come to fully grasp its biblical meaning.
Is there a difference between the love we find in Scripture and love we find in our culture?
Grace and mercy, two words heard all the time in Christian circles. Sometimes they seem interchangeable, but how can you distinguish them from each other?
Paul took Timothy under his wing and taught him to strengthen and grow through the power of the Spirit of God. What powers of the Spirit did Paul want to remind Timothy of? What strengths of the Spirit are available to us?
Why does Jesus say we must become like a child to enter the Kingdom of Heaven?
What was one of the first things God had to root out of his apostles in order to grow his church?
Achieving the crown of victory drives athletes in there strict training. Listen as Paul compares this with the crown Christians are also training for.
Join me as we read 2 Peter 1:16 and explore the reality of the person, Jesus Christ.
How did John see his ministry and what can we learn from him for all ministries today?
What does one of Jesus' last teachings say about temptations? Listen to the reading and discussion about Mark 14:38.
What unique perspective did Paul take when he saw the cross? What does it mean to be crucified with Christ? How does the cross change me?
Leadership is critical for our society; however, the description of leadership is different in Scripture. Watch today to see how Christian leadership differs.