Foreword
Introduction
Message 1: Don’t Be a Fool, Keep Your Cool
Anger, violence, becoming a peacemaker
Genesis 4:1-12, 16; Proverbs 29:11; Ephesians 4:26-27; James 1:19-20

Message 2: Love: It’s a Risky Business!
Loving the unlovable, reaching out, unselfish friendship
Luke 10:25-37

Message 3: Bad ‘Tudes, Dark Moods, and Soul Food
Attitude, mood swings, positive influence
Psalm 42:3-11; Proverbs 15:15; 2 Corinthians 3:2-3; Philippians 4:8

Message 4: Pre? Sex?
Don’t Be Used, Abused, or Confused
Premarital sex, marital intimacy, purity
Genesis 39; 41:15-57; Proverbs 7:6-23; 1 Corinthians 6:15-20

Message 5: R-E-S-P-E-C-T
Respect, unity, commitment, love
1 Samuel 18:1-4; 20; Matthew 22:37-40

Message 6: The Servant’s Life
(It Ain’t Flashy—But It’s Real)
Serving, laying down our lives for others, sensitivity, kindness
Matthew 20:26-28; 22:39b; John 15:12-13; Philippians 2:1-11

Message 7: Get Outta the Box!
(God Has Big Plans for You!)
Gifts from God, God’s plan for us, hope
Jeremiah 29:11; Matthew 25:14-30

Message 8: Developing an Unsinkable Faith
Developing tough faith, dealing with doubt, what faith is
Genesis 15:6; Job 1:13-22; 2:7-13; 42:1-6; Matthew 8:5-10, 13; 9:1-8, 20-22; 14:25-31;
Hebrews 11:1, 6, 11; 1 Peter 1:3-10

Message 9: But Enough About Me?
What Do You Think of Me?
Self-centeredness, sensitivity to others, love
Matthew 22:34-39; Galatians 5:19-23
Message 10: Breaking Free 58
Bad habits, drugs and alcohol, sin
Genesis 6:5-6; Proverbs 15:9; Matthew 5:6, 29-30

Message 11: One Thing Never Changes—Change
Changes, life is an adventure
1 Samuel 17:17-30; 18:1-16; 20

Message 12: God Is Speaking
God’s voice, availability and obedience to God, seeking God
Deuteronomy 5:32-33; Matthew 13:14-16

Message 13: Get Your Truth On!
Honesty, pleasing God, character
Genesis 25:24-34; 27:1-40; Proverbs 12:13, 21-22

Message 14: Fly Like an Eagle!
Expectations (high and low), pleasing others, purpose
Esther; Matthew 14:25-33; Mark 6:34-44

Message 15: Mind Control
Evaluating media, renewing the mind, creating standards
Proverbs 10:23; Romans 12:1-2; 1 Corinthians 6:12; 10:23, 31; 11:1; Philippians 4:8

Message 16: Have G.U.T.S.! (Get off Your Buts!)
Spiritual courage, moving beyond excuses and perceived limitations
Exodus 3:1-4,17; 5:1-5; 7:14,11:9; 12:1-42; Numbers 13:1, 14:40; 1 Samuel 17;
Matthew 3:1-11; Mark 6:17-29; Luke 1:11-17

Message 17: Forgiveness for Free (for Real!)
Forgiveness, grace, Christlike love for others
Matthew 6:14-15; Mark 11:24-25; Luke 15:11-32; Ephesians 4:32; Colossians 3:12-14

Message 18: Perfectly—Imperfect!
Perfection, flaws and weaknesses, patience
Matthew 5:43-48; 2 Corinthians 12:9-10; Ephesians 4:2-6; Philippians 1:6; Colossians 1:28-29

Message 19: Power Prayer
The Lord’s prayer, prayer, intimacy with God
Matthew 6:5-15; 1 John 4:4

Message 20: Love Overflow Versus Hate Undertow
Hatred, love, hardened heart
Zechariah 7:9-12; Ephesians 4:3-6; 1 John 1:8-9; 2:9; 3:11-12, 14-15