1. Youth Sunday
May 31, 2009
Brother Christian Pierce Martin

2. Table of Contents The Crown of Righteousness 3-14
The Incorruptible Crown 15-26
Modesty 27-28
Listening to God
Brother Christian Pierce Martin

3. The Crown of Righteousness
Brother
Nicolas Perry Martin
Brother Christian Pierce Martin

4. The Crown of Righteousness
Introduction
Why should we desire a crown
Scripture
Words of Relevance
Crown
Righteousness
How do I obtain the crown?
At home
At school
In the community and abroad
When will my crown be presented to me?
Who will present my crown to me?
What happens after I have my crown?
Brother Christian Pierce Martin

5. Why should we desire a Crown?
Christians must make a big personal decision as to how they will live their life on this earth
We should desire a crown because it’s an award we receive in heaven
Another reason why we should desire a crown is that we’ll be able to wear our crown or crowns and present them back to Christ
Finally, a crown is a gift given by God
Brother Christian Pierce Martin

6. Scripture Scripture for the Crown of Righteousness 1John 2:3-6
Christ walked righteous
Matthew 25:34-37
Example of righteousness
2Timothy 4:8
Enduring and finishing the race
Receiving your Crown of Righteousness
Brother Christian Pierce Martin

7. Words of Relevance Crown:
any of various types of headgear worn by a monarch as a symbol of sovereignty, often made of precious metal and ornamented with valuable gems
There are two words in the Greek for crown
Diadem: refers to a crown which is lasting
A little garland of wreaths: a wreath of leaves
Which was never meant to last
It was just something to indicate approval
It was to indicate that you have run a race well (was not meant for performance)
Brother Christian Pierce Martin

8. Words of Relevance Righteousness:
Morally upright; without guilt or sin: a righteous parishioner
In accordance with virtue or morality: a righteous judgment
Right living
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9. How do I obtain a Crown (At Home)?
Obey your parents
You can do stuff with out your parents telling you to do it
Finish all your homework
Take care of your house
RESPECT other family members
Exodus 20:12
Brother Nicolas Perry Martin
Brother Christian Pierce Martin

10. How do I obtain a Crown (At School)?
Get good grades
Behave in school
Do your best
Respect everybody and everyone
Don’t get sent to the principals office.
Brother Nicolas Perry Martin
Brother Christian Pierce Martin

11. How do I obtain a Crown (In my community and abroad)?
Show discipline and self respect
Stay upright and try not to sin
Always be aware of whose around you and be prepared to respond in a matter which would glorify and honor God
Equipped with your Spiritual Armor
Ephesians 6:10-18
Brother Nicolas Perry Martin
Brother Christian Pierce Martin

12. When will my Crown be presented to me?
It will be presented in heaven at the Judgment Seat of Christ
Revelation 3:7-13
Brother Nicolas Perry Martin
Brother Christian Pierce Martin

13. Who will present my Crown to me?
The crown I seek to obtain is the Crown of Righteousness
Well, you may know who will present this crown
That would be God
Brother Nicolas Perry Martin
Brother Christian Pierce Martin

14. What happens after I have my Crown?
After we receive our crown, we are going to cast it back like the elders did.
Revelation 4:10-11
Brother Nicolas Perry Martin
Brother Christian Pierce Martin

15. The Incorruptible Crown
Brother
Christian Pierce Martin
Brother Christian Pierce Martin

16. The Incorruptible Crown
Introduction
Why should we desire a crown
Scripture
Words of Relevance
Crown
Incorruptible
How do I obtain the crown?
At home
At school
In the community and abroad
When will my crown be presented to me?
Who will present my crown to me?
What happens after I have my crown?
Brother Christian Pierce Martin
Brother Christian Pierce Martin

17. Why should we desire a Crown?
Christians must make a big personal decision as to how they will live their life on this earth
We should desire a crown because it’s an award we receive in heaven
Another reason why we should desire a crown is that we’ll be able to wear our crown or crowns and present them back to Christ
Finally, a crown is a gift given by God
Brother Christian Pierce Martin
Brother Christian Pierce Martin

18. Brother Christian Pierce Martin
Scripture
Scripture for The Incorruptible Crown
1Corinthians 9:25-27
Self control, self-denial
Not living to satisfy my body
Brother Christian Pierce Martin
Brother Christian Pierce Martin

19. Brother Christian Pierce Martin
Words of Relevance
Crown:
any of various types of headgear worn by a monarch as a symbol of sovereignty, often made of precious metal and ornamented with valuable gems
There are two words in the Greek for crown
Diadem: refers to a crown which is lasting
A little garland of wreaths: a wreath of leaves
Which was never meant to last
It was just something to indicate approval
It was to indicate that you have run a race well (was not meant for performance)
Brother Christian Pierce Martin
Brother Christian Pierce Martin

20. Brother Christian Pierce Martin
Words of Relevance
Corrupt: antonym (opposite) of Incorrupt
Marked by immorality and perversion; depraved
To ruin morally; pervert
Incorrupt: antonym (opposite) of Corrupt
Free of corruption or immorality
Free of errors or faults
Morality: antonym (opposite) of Immorality
The quality of being in accord with standards of right or good conduct
Synonyms (same as) Morality
Goodness
Righteousness
Virtue
Immorality: antonym (opposite) of Morality
The quality or condition of being immoral
Synonyms (same as) Immorality
Evil
Sin
Wickedness
Wrong doing
Perversion
Depraved
Brother Christian Pierce Martin
Brother Christian Pierce Martin

21. How do I obtain a Crown (At Home)?
Obey your parents
You can do stuff with out your parents telling you to do it
Finish all your homework
Take care of your house
RESPECT your elders
Exodus 20:12
Things you do that could cause you to loose your crown
Not obeying your parents
Not Listen
Not Doing what your told to do
Being disrespectful
Talking back
Being sassy
Brother Christian Pierce Martin
Brother Christian Pierce Martin

22. How do I obtain a Crown (At School)?
Listen to Teachers
Be attentive (ready to learn and ask questions)
Treat others the way you want to be treated
Set examples for your peers
Do your best
Respect everybody and everyone
Don’t get sent to the principals office
Things you do that could cause you to loose your crown
Not obeying your teacher
Not Listen
Not Doing what your told to do
Being disrespectful
Talking back
Being sassy
Fighting
Brother Christian Pierce Martin
Brother Christian Pierce Martin

23. How do I obtain a Crown (In my Community and Abroad)?
Show discipline and self respect
Stay upright and try not to sin
Always be aware of whose around you and be prepared to respond in a matter which would glorify and honor God
Equipped with your Spiritual Armor
Ephesians 6:10-18
Things you do that could cause you to loose your crown
Not obeying those in positions of authority over your
Being disrespectful
Fighting
Brother Christian Pierce Martin
Brother Christian Pierce Martin

24. The Incorruptible Crown
When will my Crown be presented to me?
It will be presented in heaven at the Judgment Seat of Christ
Revelation 3:7-13
Who will present my Crown to me?
The crown I seek to obtain is The Incorruptible Crown and it will be presented by God
Brother Christian Pierce Martin
Brother Christian Pierce Martin

25. The Incorruptible Crown
What happens after I have my Crown?
After we receive our crown, we are going to cast it back like the elders did.
Revelation 4:10-11
Brother Christian Pierce Martin
Brother Christian Pierce Martin

26. Sister Renae Leanne Moore
Modesty
Sister
Renae Leanne Moore
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27. Sister Renae Leanne Moore
Modesty
Introduction
Preview
Your preview is an over view of your topic.
Main topics -- Three main points you’d like to argue. Is modesty cool? Does everyone dress modestly?
World’s definition of modesty
Reserve in speech, dress or behavior.
Renae’s definition -- Keeping yourself right in the sight of God by dressing right. Not wearing mini skirts, tube tops and strapless shirts. Not wearing big hoop earrings or extremely long dangly ones.
Biblical definition
I Timothy 2:9
Examples of your topic in the Bible
Scriptures
I Samuel 16:7
Exodus 28:43
Matthew 22:1-13
Questions to the audience and or in general
Your own example of modesty
Who -- Kayla Reese & Darious J.
What -- those to have been going out for a while and their always kissing and hugging each other and he touches her all over just last week he said “ men she’s my wife”. And I thought that wow they must really think that their relationship is going to last from 5 when they started going out through the rest of their life.
Where -- at school
When -- at the end of the day 2:09
Conclusion
please dress nicely and have self respect for you and others and don’t rush your life just take on step at a time and everything will fall in place.
Sister Renae Leanne Moore
Brother Christian Pierce Martin

28. Brother Richard Louis Moore III
Listening to God
Brother
Richard Louis Moore III
Brother Christian Pierce Martin

29. Brother Richard Louis Moore III
Listening to God
Introduction
Preview
I will talk about ways we listen to God. I’ll also discuss God’s view of us listening to Him. We will talk about biblical examples of biblical saints listening to God. I also discuss listening to sources other than God.
What is you definition of listening to God?
Do what he says, lay down your will and take up God’s.
Main topics
World’s view of listening to everyone but God
Examples and consequences
Good examples
Genesis 6:9 - 7:10
Genesis 22
Genesis 39
Judges 13 : 1-23
Bad examples
Genesis 3:6
Judges 16
Jonah
Biblical Examples and consequences
Who
What
Where
When
How
My view
How do I listen to God?
Examples of your topic in the Bible
Brother Richard Louis Moore III
Brother Christian Pierce Martin

30. Brother Richard Louis Moore III
Listening to God
Scriptures
Questions to the audience and or in general
Your own examples from your life
What happens when I listen to God
Why is listening to God important?
Can we see someone when they listen to God?
Conclusion
Romans 8:28 & 29
Brother Richard Louis Moore III
Brother Christian Pierce Martin