Ask the Youth Pastor - Youth Ministry of Crosspointe Baptist Church

Teenagers and adults alike are full of questions. These questions range from the trivial to the important. During this yearly sermon series teens and parents submitted questions to Pastor Caleb using an online form or by submitting them anonymously and slipping them into Pastor Caleb's box at church.

2016 ASK THE YOUTH PASTOR

1.6.16_Part One

1.13.16_Part Two

1.20.16_Part Three

Teen Dating?
I've been wondering - do we have "rules" for youth group?
Was Jesus not able to sin? or was He able not to sin?
What are some practical ways to witness to coworkers who are already set in another religion like Catholicism?
We hear a lot about leaders. What are you looking for in leaders in the youth group?

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1.27.16_Part Four

What's a good way to do devotions on a busy schedule?
When would it be biblically acceptable to stand up for you biblical/political rights?
I love camp but is it really as important as we make it out to be? And, if we do have to go to camp I (and a bunch of others) really liked going to the WILDS for camp. Will we get to go back there someday?
How do i know/find God's will for my life?

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Where do babies go when they die?
Does God view all sin the same? Or are some sins "worse" than others?
It seems like people talk a lot during announcements. What can we do to stop that?
Why do you think Jesus was born in the winter?

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2.10.16_Part Five

If Jesus flipped the table at the tabernacle, wouldn't that be wrath or anger? Isn't that a sin?
Is Mel Gibson's "The Passion of the Christ" a Catholic movie? I've heard some people say they love it and watch it every year but others say they will never watch it.
How can I know if I should participate in an "extra-curricular" activity?
What should you do if people in the youth group don't like you?

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I know you have already preached on teen dating, but I want to know what you think about girls and guys "liking" each other. Do you believe it is wrong for a girl and a guy to "like" each other? "Liking" someone is different than dating them.
How do you minister to a family member or friend that is somewhat religious, when you're just considered a child?
What kind of unity do you want to see in the youth group?
If God knew what was going to happen, why did he give us the choice to sin?
If there are degrees of sin, is there any sin a Christian can commit that would not be forgiven?

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2017 ASK THE YOUTH PASTOR

1.11.17_Part One

1.18.17_Part Two

How should Christian's respond to "Gay Marraige"?
Isn't "X-mas" a deliberate attempt to remove Christ from Christmas?
Why do people make fund of you while you are trying to do right?
Having been here for almost 2 years how do you feel about the youth group?
Is there a danger in having "unspoken prayer requests" be a part of a regular prayer meeting?

2017_ATYP Part 1.mp3
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Why should I believe that the Bible is true? What evidence is there that proves the Bible is true?
Is it okay to miss church for a sporting event?
What does the Bible say about the Christian and cussing?
Why do we have so many cliques? I feel so alone.

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1.25.17_Part Three

Why are people so concerned with "looking Christian"? Isn't our faith supposed to be between us and God?
Is it possible for a Christian to attain sinless perfection?
Can you prove God's existence just by looking at His creation?

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2.15.17_Part Five

As we've been studying the names of God during Sunday School you've stated that we need to dig into who God is. Is it really necessary for us to think so hard when we come to church?
Do guardian angels exist?
It seems cruel that God would harden Pharaoh's heart. Is that fair?
I've been doing my devotions every day but I'm still not really getting anything out of it. Am I doing something wrong?

2017_ATYP Part 5.mp3
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2.8.17_Part Four

How do you reach a wayward sibling?
What does the Bible say about global warming and climate change?
What will Christians do for all eternity in Heaven?
I want an accountability partner, but I don't want to risk the person I ask to laugh at me and reject me. What do I do?

2017_ATYP Part 4.mp3
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2018 Ask the Youth Pastor

1.10.18_Part One

Is it biblically wrong to be an introvert?
Why would God create Lucifer knowing he would fall and cause so much destruction?
Can you be saved and not really desire spiritual things like going to church, reading your Bible, serving others, etc.? Like, do you have to "bear fruit" to be saved?
How could you help someone who is having suicidal thoughts?

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1.18.18_Part Two

Do you think gay Christians exist? Do you think anyone can live a homosexual lifestyle but otherwise be living for God?
Do we have a youth group dress code?
Where do you draw the line on what to watch for entertainment?
Why do so many people make fun of Christian families like the Duggars and the bates because of their strict but biblical rules and convictions about high modesty standards?

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1.24.18_Part Three

Is it wrong for me to stay home and work instead of going to college? What good is going to college anyway? Is it okay to go to Ivy Tech or IUPUI instead of going to a Christian college?
Why do so many theologians and/or pastors disagree about important topics including but not limited to church attendance, creation, and/or homosexuality?
How do you take a stand with your friends for right when they are doing wrong? What do you do when you have a friend that is becoming a rebel?

2018_ATYP Part 3.mp3
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1.31.18_Part Four

What does the Bible say about speaking in tongues and other miraculous gifts? Are they still around today?
How do I prevent becoming angry when favoritism is shown to certain kids?
The great dating question.
It's really heard to find consistent and godly friends who share my same biblical beliefs and convictions in our youth group. What should I do? Who should I hang out with?
Can we go to nursing homes more to sing?

2018_ATYP Part 4.mp3
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2.7.18_Part Five

Why do you preach through different series' in youth group? Do you ever run out of ideas for what to preach?
At what time do you give up trying to correct a person and leave them to their "foolishness" (like in Proverbs)?
Why do we worship on Sunday instead of Saturday? I know of some churches that meet on Saturday and I read of the Israelites meeting on the "Sabbath" in the Old Testament.
Do you tithe on birthday or Christmas money?
Do we get a mansion in Heaven?

2018_ATYP Part 5.mp3
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