This Week in Peake Youth

Welcome to Chesapeake Church in Huntingtown, MD. At Peake Youth, our vision is to reach teens and help them grow into fully devoted followers of Jesus Christ. THIS WEEK IN PEAKE YOUTH is our weekly youth service messages, which include relevant Bible teachings for our Middle & High School students as they seek to live for Christ. We hope you find it a great resource to talk with your teens and help promote spiritual growth at home.

Joseph | Monumental 09/14/2023

Joseph | Monumental This week, we kick off another exciting season at Journey with worship and games! Peake Youth Director, Adam Galemore takes us through a look at the big picture of God’s love, grace, and forgiveness through the 66 books of the Bible. His love is deep and wide, and it’s onto that stage that Joseph will enter. /episode/index/show/theweekinpeakeyouth/id/28036035

Made To Serve | The Meaning Of Life 04/20/2023

Made To Serve | The Meaning Of Life On our own, life can seem meaningless at times. Wake up, eat, school, sleep, repeat. But when we begin to read God’s Word and obey His commands, we’ll learn what His will is for our lives. We’ll begin to find our purpose. As God’s love surrounds our lives, we’ll want to love Him in return. As we love God, He brings meaning and purpose to our lives through serving others and sharing His love with other teens who don’t know Him yet. /episode/index/show/theweekinpeakeyouth/id/26602506

Psalms & Prayers | Focus 03/16/2023

Psalms & Prayers | Focus Fasting might sound odd at first. Skipping meals, giving up our phones or social media for a period of time...but when we try it, we'll learn how it goes hand in hand with prayer. Through fasting, we'll grow closer to our Creator. Through fasting, we'll focus intently on Christ. And as we do, we are humbled, realizing our complete dependence on God for literally everything, even something as basic as food. /episode/index/show/theweekinpeakeyouth/id/26249934

Psalms & Prayers | Call on Me 03/09/2023

Psalms & Prayers | Call on Me Do you have that one friend who only calls when she needs something? That guy in your class who only texts when he doesn't understand the math assignment? God probably feels like that's us sometimes. Prayer is not a one-time thing or a desperate plea when we are in trouble. Prayer can be so much more! As we grow in a relationship with Christ, He teaches us that prayer can be a constant conversation with our Heavenly friend! /episode/index/show/theweekinpeakeyouth/id/26179560

Psalms & Prayers | Undivided Heart 03/02/2023

Psalms & Prayers | Undivided Heart Prayer can be intimidating. We start out praying for a pair of jeans or stumbling over our words. But, the more we learn to praise God for who He is and discover His will by praying His Word, the more we'll understand what prayer is all about. As we come to God with an undivided heart, we'll learn that it's all about a relationship with Him. /episode/index/show/theweekinpeakeyouth/id/26106762

Soundtrack | Open Arms 02/02/2023

Soundtrack | Open Arms The Creator of the universe, the painter of glorious sunrises, the Savior of the world...God is worthy of our worship and praise just for who He is. But, sometimes, we start to let other things become "gods" in our lives. Activities, sports, social media...all begin to crowd out our praise for our amazing God. This week, as we explore the beauty of Psalm 96, we'll see that we were created to worship. The more we experience God's beauty, power, and love, the more we'll want to come to Him with open arms. /episode/index/show/theweekinpeakeyouth/id/25805025

Soundtrack | Anti-Hero 01/26/2023

Soundtrack | Anti-Hero One of our Peake Youth college students shares from his heart what Psalm 51 means to him. Connor will share some of his own struggles as a teen, and how, when we live life with God, we can share our pain and challenges with God as a lament. Even this is worship, as we lean on God for strength and peace, giving over everything in our lives to Him. /episode/index/show/theweekinpeakeyouth/id/25737075

Soundtrack | What My World Spins Around 01/19/2023

Soundtrack | What My World Spins Around The closer we come to Christ, the more He becomes our shepherd. He leads, guides, and comforts us, even in our darkest moments. When pitch black is all that I see, He holds my hand, walks alongside me, and keeps me safe. He's what my world spins around. /episode/index/show/theweekinpeakeyouth/id/25661118

The Real Christmas Story | Joseph Fights a Good Fight 12/08/2022

The Real Christmas Story | Joseph Fights a Good Fight Joseph, engaged to a girl named Mary, found out she was pregnant. He could have done what the culture was telling him to do–divorce her, or even have her stoned for unfaithfulness. But, instead, he chose to be true to God's plan for the world. His faithfulness played a role in the Savior of the world coming to Earth as "God with us." /episode/index/show/theweekinpeakeyouth/id/25268727

The Real Christmas Story | Mary as a Vessel 12/01/2022

The Real Christmas Story | Mary as a Vessel As we learn from Mary's story of humble obedience, we'll come to realize that we were designed to be vessels of God's love. We can strive daily to be pure and holy vessels by reading His Word and talking to Him through prayer. /episode/index/show/theweekinpeakeyouth/id/25190913

Things Are Changing 11/17/2022

Things Are Changing As a middle schooler, it seems like everything in your life is changing. Your classes, your friendships, and even your body itself is changing. In the midst of all of this change, we can allow Christ to change us for the better. As we read His Word, obey God's ways, and join Him in His work in the world, we will be transformed! /episode/index/show/theweekinpeakeyouth/id/25050558

The Truth | Watchful 11/10/2022

The Truth | Watchful Jesus is patient with us, not wanting anyone to perish. As we wait for His return, this message reminds us to be watchful. The world will try to distract us, telling us to just have fun and enjoy ourselves, but in Christ, we can find true joy and meaning in our lives. Join us as we learn how to be found spotless and at peace with Christ when He returns. /episode/index/show/theweekinpeakeyouth/id/24970242

The Truth | On Guard 11/03/2022

The Truth | On Guard Today's world tells us that we each have our own truth, but the Bible has a different message for us. As we read its words, we discover that so many false teachers and messages try to compete for our time and attention. This often leads us down a dark path as we give in to evil desires and temptations. We can escape a corrupt world by knowing our Savior, Jesus Christ...the Truth who will set us free. /episode/index/show/theweekinpeakeyouth/id/24895761

The Truth | Everything We Need 10/27/2022

The Truth | Everything We Need The more we know Him, Christ's own glory and goodness begin to call us to live a godly life. This week, we will dive deep into the first chapter of 2nd Peter, learning how to study the Bible for ourselves. As we do, we'll discover ways that we can deepen our faith and qualities that we can develop that will lead us toward greater understanding, and ultimately, a deeper obedience to Christ. /episode/index/show/theweekinpeakeyouth/id/24824346

Back to Basics | How Can I Read & Study the Bible in Meaningful Ways? 10/06/2022

Back to Basics | How Can I Read & Study the Bible in Meaningful Ways? We often think of the Bible as a boring, old book covered with dust. But, when we dust it off and open up its pages, we find a fascinating story...involving us! When we turn the pages, we'll be swept up into the story and ultimately find the Truth that will set us free! /episode/index/show/theweekinpeakeyouth/id/24607647

Back to Basics | How Can I Trust the Bible & Why Does it Matter to Me? 09/22/2022

Back to Basics | How Can I Trust the Bible & Why Does it Matter to Me? These days, it’s easy to be skeptical when something claims to be the Truth. The thing is, the Bible is just that. It’s a book that can be fully trusted. Not only because it’s historically accurate, but because it leads us to a relationship with a person, our Savior, Jesus Christ who is Himself the Truth. And the exciting thing is that He wants to know you personally! He wants to offer you the free gift that will save you from sin and lead you to life…forever! /episode/index/show/theweekinpeakeyouth/id/24459393

Back to Basics | What is the Bible & How is it Organized? 09/15/2022

Back to Basics | What is the Bible & How is it Organized? The world today is constantly changing and things seem so unstable. In the midst of what seems like chaos, the Bible is our constant. The 66 books of the Bible provide us with wisdom for our everyday lives and guidance for life's important decisions. Most of all, the Bible is God's grand story of salvation through His son Jesus, who saves us from sin and leads us to eternal life. The Bible is full of God's never-changing promises for all of us! /episode/index/show/theweekinpeakeyouth/id/24387579

Prism | In Good Company 05/12/2022

Prism | In Good Company It can be hard to know where you fit in. Your friendships are constantly changing, the world seems uncertain, and you’ve been through a lot. Here at Journey, you have a place to fit in and enjoy Christian friendships. These relationships remind us that we are never alone! Jesus experienced pain in His relationships, too, but He is here to offer healing and peace. And when we know the love of Jesus, we’ll want to share it with others and help them feel less alone, too! /episode/index/show/theweekinpeakeyouth/id/23083592

Prism | Past Forward 05/05/2022

Prism | Past Forward We all make mistakes and do things we regret. Sin can lead our lives and relationships into a dark place. Yet, because of Jesus, there is nothing so big that it can’t be forgiven. Through His death on the cross, Jesus’ grace takes away our shame, and we can be healed. Let’s step away from the burdens we carry, and into freedom and healthy relationships through Christ’s work in our lives. /episode/index/show/theweekinpeakeyouth/id/23017652

Prism | Life to the Full 04/28/2022

Prism | Life to the Full Does "life to the full" mean having 1,000 Instagram followers? Does following Jesus bring fame and fortune? We'll explore these questions and come to understand that life with Jesus is the best life possible, but it's not pain-free. As Jesus changes our perspective, we'll realize that even suffering has a place in God's plan. Our enemy may have another thing in mind, but Jesus wants us to have life to the full! /episode/index/show/theweekinpeakeyouth/id/22935821

Prism | The End of Separation 04/07/2022

Prism | The End of Separation You can invite others to know Christ. Many of us feel lonely at times. Maybe you’ve lost a friendship, your parents are getting a divorce, or you don’t feel like you fit in anywhere. At Journey, there’s always a place for you! Here, we’ll discover that even Jesus felt lonely and betrayed by friends. We’ll uncover His unconditional love for us and steps we can take to grow closer to Him. Through Jesus’ death on the cross and resurrection from the dead, He made a way for us to grow close to God…for eternity! /episode/index/show/theweekinpeakeyouth/id/22708808

The One | Perspective Power 03/31/2022

The One | Perspective Power You pick your perspective. Whether you are in the midst of a difficult breakup, just thinking about who to date, or you still think girls have cooties…it’s time for a change in perspective. The way we look at things can help us move on after a tough relationship, and it can help us keep our focus on the things that matter most. Dealing with disappointment in any part of life can be really hard, but when we change our perspective, we’ll learn how to rejoice and focus on the right things, no matter what we are going through. /episode/index/show/theweekinpeakeyouth/id/22638560

The One | Break Up Goals 03/17/2022

The One | Break Up Goals You look down at your phone, and all of a sudden, your world is rocked! That breakup text can send you right for a pint of Ben & Jerry’s and an all-night vent session with your bestie. The thing is, a breakup doesn’t have to break you…or the other person. This week, we’ll explore what it means to be humble in our relationships and how to treat others with dignity. We’ll explore healthy ways to cope and explore who we can reach out to…even before you’re ready to start dating or ready to break up! /episode/index/show/theweekinpeakeyouth/id/22475294

The One | Obsessed 03/10/2022

The One | Obsessed We are all obsessed with something, right? That binge-worthy show...that video game...that YouTuber...It's ok to have things we enjoy doing and people we enjoy spending time with, but when they take over our world, it can get a bit extra. This week, we'll learn how our friends and mentors can help keep us accountable when we start to go overboard. Sometimes we just need a little bit of wisdom and an outside perspective! /episode/index/show/theweekinpeakeyouth/id/22399967

The One | Becoming The One 02/17/2022

The One | Becoming The One There’s a lot of pressure related to dating, right??!! To have that Instagram-worthy photo of you and your boyfriend. To find the right girl to go on a Snapstreak with. But what if we stopped worrying so much about finding love and started working on our own heart instead? This week, we’ll talk about love’s greatest qualities, and how you can have them! Not by finding the right person, but by becoming the right person. /episode/index/show/theweekinpeakeyouth/id/22162220

Counterfeit | Constant Faith 02/10/2022

Counterfeit | Constant Faith Developing habits can be helpful. Learning Algebra, doing pliés in ballet class, practicing your jump shot...something that seems like work at first becomes incredible over time. In a similar way, if we only do spiritual things at church, we’ll never grow. We need to practice our faith! We can learn to connect with God personally through the things we do everyday. When we develop a daily spiritual habit, it can grow our faith into a faith of our own and bring us closer to God. And then we can encourage our friends to do the same! /episode/index/show/theweekinpeakeyouth/id/22085222

Counterfeit | Growing Pains 02/03/2022

Counterfeit | Growing Pains Sometimes everything can be just fine and then...plot twist...rough road ahead! Even Jesus experienced tough times and deep emotions. We all want to find meaning in the world and understand why these things happen. We don’t always know why they do, but we can allow God to use these turning points to change us. No matter what we are facing–our best day, or our worst–Jesus is right there in the midst of it with us. Weeping or rejoicing right alongside us. /episode/index/show/theweekinpeakeyouth/id/22014959

Counterfeit | IRL 01/27/2022

Counterfeit | IRL We all want to find our purpose in life. What if we found our God-given purpose, and then went and lived it out? Stepping out and stepping up to serve can grow your faith into an authentic one as you find your unique gifts and put them into action. Don't miss out on joining God in what He is already doing in the world! Like the friends who brought a paralyzed man to Jesus, our serving in faith might just change someone else's life, too! /episode/index/show/theweekinpeakeyouth/id/21912035

Counterfeit | The Friendship Effect 01/20/2022

Counterfeit | The Friendship Effect Real faith doesn't develop on its own when we are by ourselves. The people around us affect our faith. Bad friends can corrupt us, but good friends help us stay strong and sharpen us into who God intended us to be. The more we surround ourselves with people who make us better, and Christian mentors who guide us in our faith, the wiser we'll become. If you want to move in a better direction, hang out with people who want the same thing! /episode/index/show/theweekinpeakeyouth/id/21832256

Counterfeit | Real Faith 01/13/2022

Counterfeit | Real Faith Sometimes our faith can seem like the real thing, but it's really counterfeit. We aren't supposed to listen to the Word of God and then go back to our everyday lives unchanged. Instead, we should go out and do what it says! And when we do, we'll find that God changes us on the inside, for the better. The more you make your faith your own, the more you'll want to go out and put it into action! /episode/index/show/theweekinpeakeyouth/id/21765215

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