These are the chapel messages we are using for ESL students in our SYME (School of Youth Ministry in English) schools in Pyongtaek, Korea and Karuizawa, Japan. They are about 15 minutes in length and deal with 32 major discipleship topics. Feel free to use them if they are helpful. We will update these periodically. Just drop us a note and let us know how the Lord used this in your life and those you share with. Just CLICK on the titles to see the message transcripts and CLICK on the references to see the passage.
01. Assurance of Salvation: 2 Timothy 1:12
Is the God of Your Fathers, Your God? Genesis 28:20-21
Are You Sure? John 10:27-30
How Firm is Your Foundation? Matthew 7:24-27
***Music on Assurance
02. Prayer: Philippians 4:6
The Conditions of Prayer John 14:13-14; 1 John 5:14
Ask ... Seek ... Knock Luke 11:9-10
When You Pray Matthew 6:5-7
Why Prayers Are Not Answered Psalm 66:18
***Music on Prayer
03. The Church: Hebrews 10:25
Why I Need Church Hebrews 10:25
How to Find a Good Church John 17:20-23
The One Another Principle - Part 1 Romans 12:10
The One Another Principle - Part 2 Romans 12:10
04. Christian Worldview: Philippians 4:8
What Holds up the Elephant? Genesis 1:1-5
It's the Truth John 18:33-38
What Makes Something Right or Wrong? Deuteronomy 28:1-31
How Shall We Then Live? Romans 13:8-10
05. Temptation: James 4:7
How to Say No When Lust Says Yes - Part 1 James 1:13
How to Say No When Lust Says Yes - Part 2 Romans 13:14
How Temptation Works James 1:13-15
Man's Greatest Temptation Job 31:1
06. Old Testament Survey: Romans 15:4
Old Testament Teens - Joseph Genesis 37:1-4
Old Testament Teens - Naaman's Servant Girl 2 Kings 5:1-4
Old Testament Teens - Daniel Daniel 1:8-9
07. Scripture Memory: Psalm 119:11
The Benefits of Memorizing Scripture Proverbs 7:1-3
How to Get Started Psalm 119:11
Meditating on God's Word Psalm 1:2-3
T.H.I.N.K. on These Things Philippians 4:8
08. Godliness/Christlikeness: 1 Peter 2:21
What Would Jesus Do? Part 1 1 Peter 2:21; 1 John 2:6
What Would Jesus Do? Part 2 1 Peter 2:21; 1 John 2:6
Exercise Yourself to Godliness 1 Timothy 4:7-8
What Kind of Christian Are You? Matthew 16:24
***Music on Christlikeness
09. Evangelism: Acts 8:35
The Great Commission Matthew 28:19-20
Why Share Your Faith 1 Peter 2:21
The Relationship of Jesus with His Disciples - Part 1 John 1:35-39
The Relationship of Jesus with His Disciples - Part 2 John 1-4
10. Bible Study: Acts 17:11
How to Study the Bible - Part 1: Observation Acts 17:11
How to Study the Bible - Part 2: Interpretation 2 Timothy 2:15
How to Study the Bible - Part 3: Application James 1:22-25
11. The Tongue: Ephesians 4:29
God is Great, God is Good 1 Thessalonians 5:17-19
The CoverUp James 4:11
A Word of Encouragement Proverbs 12:25
12. Theology 1: Jeremiah 29:13
Is God Like Your Daddy? Hebrews 11:6
What is Doctrine? 2 Timothy 1:13-14
Whoever Takes the Son Gets It All John 10:30-33
Are You Plugged in and Turned On? John 14:16-17
13. Money: 1 Timothy 6:17
Contentment Proverbs 30:8-9
Guidelines For Giving 1 Corinthians 16:1-2
Big Spenders - Big Keepers 1 Corinthians 16:1-2
14. Quiet Time: Psalm 5:3
What's For Dinner Exodus 34:2
How Close Are You? Matthew 22:34-40
An Invitation to Quiet Time Joshua 1:8
15. Christian Family: Ephesians 5:22,25; 6:1
Biblical Picture of Marriage-Part 1: The Husband Genesis 2:18-20
Biblical Picture of Marriage-Part 2: The Wife Genesis 2:18-20
Biblical Picture of Marriage-Part 3: The Children Deuteronomy 6:4-9
16. World Missions: Mark 16:15
What Do You See? Isaiah 6:1-9
Give It Back Mark 8:34-37
The Call to Missions Mark 16:15; Luke 16:19-22; Acts 16:9
Money for Missions 2 Corinthians 8:1-4
17. Personal Testimony: 1 John 1:3
The Testimony of Paul Acts 26:1-5
The Testimony of Jacob Genesis 2:18-20
The Testimony of Rahab Joshua 2:1-21
The Testimony of Nebuchadnezzar Daniel 4
18. Will of God: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
What is the Will of God? 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
Gideon's Fleece Game Judges 6:11-40
Making Wise Decisions Psalm 139:14-16
Obeying the will of God Proverbs 3:5,6
19. Self Image: Psalm 139:14
How to Be Happy with Yourself - Part 1 Psalm 139:14-16
How to Be Happy with Yourself - Part 2 2 Corinthians 12:7-10
How to Be Happy with Yourself - Part 3 Genesis 1:27
How to Be Happy with Yourself - Part 4 John 15:16
20. Christian Growth: 1 Peter 2:2
How to Grow as a Christian Hebrews 5:12-14
You've Got Mail Exodus 16:14-21
Info on the Road Ahead Isaiah 48:17
Secrets of the Vine John 15:1-8
21. Spiritual Gifts:1 Peter 4:10
What are Spiritual Gifts All About? 1 Corinthians 12:1-7
What are Your Spiritual Gifts - Part 1 Romans 12:3-8
What are Your Spiritual Gifts - Part 2 Romans 12:3-8
How to Use Your Spiritual Gifts 11 Peter 4:10-11
22. Theology 2: Romans 10:10
The High Price of Sin Proverbs 28:13; 1 John 1:9
Salvation from Sin Philippians 1:6
Learning About Angels Psalm 34:7
23. Baptism & Lord's Supper: Acts 8:36-37
Remembering the Lord's Supper 1 Corinthians 11:23-34
I Pledge Allegiance Ephesians 2:13,19
The Most Important Thing About Baptism Matthew 28:19-20
24. Cults: Matthew 24:4,25
What is a Cult? 2 Corinthians 11:4
Witnessing to the Mormons Galatians 1:6-8
Witnessing to the Jehovah Witnesses Deuteronomy 18:20-22
What to Do When Cults Knock at Your Door 2 Timothy 2:24-26
25. New Testament Survey: John 20:31
New Testament Teens - The Prodigal Son Luke 15:11-19
New Testament Teens - Mary Luke 1:26-45
New Testament Teens - Timothy 1 Timothy 4:12
26. Lordship of Christ: Luke 14:33
Lord of All or Not at All Luke 6:46-49
Let Go of God's Things - Part 1 Luke 14:33; 1 Corinthians 6:19-20
Let Go of God's Things - Part 2 Luke 14:33; 1 Corinthians 6:19-20
27. Forgiveness: Ephesians 4:32
How Often Should I Forgive - Part 1 Matthew 18:23-27
How Often Should I Forgive - Part 2 Matthew 18:28-35
Like Father, Like Son? Ezekiel 18
The Conditions of Forgiveness Matthew 6:14-15
28. Theology 3: Proverbs 3:5-6
Take a Look in the Mirror James 1:23-25
What on Earth is the Church Supposed to Be Doing? Ephesians 4:11-12
Back To the Future 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18
Three Dimensional Theology Matthew 23:23-24
29. Walking in the Spirit: Romans 8:1
The Four Men 1 Corinthians 2:13-3:3
How to Receive the Holy Spirit John 14:16-17
How to Be Filled with the Holy Spirit Ephesians 5:18-21
How to Walk in the Spirit Galatians 5:16-18
30. Servanthood: Mark 10:45
How to Be a Great Leader 1 Kings 12:6-7
Serve Like a Child Matthew Matthew18:2-5
Serve Like a Bondslave Matthew 20:20-28
Serve Like a Waiter Luke 22:24-27
***Music on Servanthood
31. Discipleship: 2 Timothy 2:2
Elephants & Rabbits 2 Timothy 2:2
The Cost of Discipleship Matthew 16:24
Discipleship in Action Hebrews 5:12-14
***Music on Discipleship
32. Faithfulness: 1 Corinthians 4:2
A Cord with Three Strands Ecclesiastes 4:9-12
Don't Quit Galatians 6:9
Takes a Lickin' and Keeps on Tickin' 1 Peter 1:6-7
***Music on Faithfulness