RCLMD YTH

HEY, BIG MOUTH! : Your Words Have Superpowers

Your words carry more power than you think. In this teaching, we dive into Proverbs 18:21, James 3, and Ephesians 4 to uncover how our words can either bring life or start destruction. From jokes and group chats to encouragement and healing, we’ll challenge students to recognize that what comes out of their mouth reveals what’s happening in their heart. Your words have superpowers — so what are you creating with them?

The Great Exchange

In the trial before Pilate, two men stand before the crowd: one guilty and one innocent. The crowd chooses to release Barabbas, a murderer and rebel, while Jesus—the sinless Son of God—is condemned to the cross. In this message, we explore how this moment reveals the heart of the gospel: substitution. The guilty walks free while the innocent takes his place. Through the story of Barabbas, we see prophecy fulfilled, the meaning of Christ’s sacrifice, and the life-changing reality of the great exchange—our sin placed on Christ and His righteousness given to us.

Strait-Laced: A Holy Rebellion

In a culture that rewards compromise and mocks self-control, obedience to God is a quiet act of defiance. This week, we reframe “strait-laced” not as uptight or joyless—but as unbought, unpressured, and unashamed. Through the lives of Daniel, Shadrach, Meshach, Abednego, Joseph, and ultimately Jesus, we explore how true rebellion often looks like staying faithful when everyone else bends. This conversation challenges listeners to see holiness not as isolation, but as resistance—and to choose faithfulness even when it costs labels, comfort, or applause.

Hebrews 3 | DeeJay Macyke

Youth Pastor of Thrive Church in Greenville, SC, DeeJay Macyke, takes us through Hebrews 3 and encourages to have a tender heart, a sensitive spirit, and open ears to God.

GOD (IRL) (Creation & Solitude)

This week, we will focused on experiencing God through creation and solitude. We examined Jesus’ example in the scriptures and admire how he regularly connected with the Father.