Matthew 6:5-13 | What do Christians believe about prayer?

WDCB: Heaven and Hell | Revelation 21:1-8

Pastor Andrew taught from Revelation 21:1–8 that heaven is the final place of joy, perfection, and the presence of God for those who belong to Christ, while hell is the just judgment for those who reject Him. Through Jesus, God is making all things new and restoring what was broken by sin. The message reminded students that eternity is real, and this life prepares us for the life to come. Those who trust in Christ and endure in faith will be with Him forever.

What Do Christians Believe About Baptism and Communion?

This week, Pastor Andrew taught students that baptism and communion are two ordinances Jesus gave the church to unify His people and exalt Him. From Romans 6 and 1 Corinthians 11, we saw that baptism is an outward symbol of the inner work God has done in a believer's life, picturing Christ's death and resurrection while marking us publicly as His followers. Communion is the meal Jesus instituted so that His church would regularly remember His broken body and shed blood, proclaiming His death until He returns. The big takeaway: both of these are personal acts of faith done in the family of God, and they call every believer, even students, to live with serious, worshipful obedience to Jesus.

What Do Christians Believe About the Church? | Acts 2:42-47

This week, Pastor Andrew walked students through Acts 2:42-47 to show what the church really is and what it's for. The early believers devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching, fellowship, communion, and prayer, and they sacrificially shared what they had so that others were cared for. The main idea is simple: the church is the people of God who gather to worship Him and support one another, and God uses a healthy, loving church to draw others to Jesus. The challenge for every student is to ask whether they're truly committed to the local church — growing, serving, sacrificing, and pointing others to Christ — or just showing up to check a box.

Matthew 6:5-13 | What do Christians believe about prayer?

This week, Pastor Andrew taught from Matthew 6:5-13 on what prayer truly is and how Jesus teaches us to pray. The main idea was simple but powerful: prayer is not a performance or a list of empty words, but communion with God through Christ in the power of the Spirit. Jesus warns us not to pray to impress others or to babble without meaning, and instead gives us a model that includes praising God, seeking His will, asking for provision, confessing and extending forgiveness, and asking for deliverance from evil. The big takeaway is that God truly hears us and desires a real relationship with us, so prayer becomes our lifeline, not a chore.

What Do Christians Believe About Assurance?

Pastor Andrew taught from 1 John 5:1–15 that believers can have real assurance of their salvation because it is grounded in the work of Christ, not their own performance. The passage shows that when Jesus saves someone, He changes them, gives them new life, and keeps them secure. Students were reminded that evidence of salvation includes faith in Jesus, love for God, and a growing desire to obey Him. Most importantly, salvation is a gift from God that cannot be lost because God Himself is holding it together. The takeaway is clear: we can live with confidence in Christ, not based on our feelings, but on God’s promises.