The Incredibles – After School” (Stop at 2:05) Movies with a Message 2017 Iii

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vii. The Bible teaches = Be imitators of Christ! 1. 1 Corinthians 11:1 = “And you should imitate me, just as I imitate Christ.” (NLT) viii. Who you want to be like (hero)… should be Jesus!! b. Is Just Fitting In Ever Worth It? i. The premise of this movie is when “public opinion turns against superheroes – also called "Supers" – due to collateral damage from their crime-fighting activities. After several lawsuits, they are forced into civilian relocation programs. Fifteen years later, Bob and Helen Parr, formerly known as Mr. Incredible and Elastigirl, and their children Violet, Dash, and baby Jack-Jack live as a suburban family.” (Wikipedia.org) ii. Trying to fit in, but it is just not easy, especially for Dash at school (whose power is super speed):

Movie Clip = “The Incredibles – After School” (Stop at 2:05) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ZVPhUizo38 Movies With A Message 2017 iii. Mom doesn’t want Dash to face “temptation” and Part 4: The Incredibles encourages him to just “fit in” (like the whole family First Baptist Student Ministry - Wednesday, September 6, 2017 is trying to do now). iv. He struggles with not feeling “special” at all!

1. You are special! (In a genuine way) We are Intro Video + DVD Menu Intro Video + Logo Pic not supposed to fit in as Christians, we are Tonight we conclude this series, learning from your favorite Disney/Pixar not of this world! movies, with your #1 pick… The Incredibles! God wants you to be incredible… 2. “Do not love this world nor the things it offers you, for when you love the world, you I. Being Incredible Means Not Fitting In do not have the love of the Father in you.” a. Who Is Your Hero, Really? (1 John 2:15, NLT) i. Ever wished you could have superpowers? Be a 3. Love this world or your Father? superhero? Who is your hero (real life hero)? Relationships, possessions, popularity (in ii. Turn to 1 Corinthians 11 with me as we learn a little person or online), status… more important? something from this movie, this family, and God’s 4. Be careful not to try to “fit in” to this world Word! so much to where you leave God out… iii. Here’s the opening scene of this 2004 movie, c. Don’t Miss Your Opportunity! showing the awesomeness of Mr. Incredible during i. Mr. Incredible (Bob) is trying to fit in to this “normal” the “glory days” as they are called… life as well. Let’s see how he’s doing at Insura-care:

Movie Clip = “The Incredibles – The Glory Days” (stop at 2:30) Movie Clip = “Mr. Incredible Vs. His Boss” (Stop at 2:21) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6lW4hTepKqQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QhfFoM1FfYc

iv. Incredi-boy = studied all his moves, knew everything ii. Ever feel like you are supposed to stand up and do about him, wants to be just like Mr. Incredible… the right thing, even when it’s hard or not popular, v. Is that like you, wanting to be like Jesus? means you might lose your job? vi. What’s it mean to “imitate” someone? (Students share, show an imitation of someone famous) 1. Warning = “So whoever knows the right iii. Wise advise from mom = your identity is your most thing to do and fails to do it, for him it is valuable possession (know who you are in Christ!) sin.” (James 4:17, ESV) 1. But, what about this idea of hiding behind a 2. If God gives you an opportunity to do the mask (hold up mask)? right thing… please don’t miss it (sin)! 2. What are you hiding? From others? God? 3. 1 Samuel 16:7 = “People look at the II. Being Incredible Means Being Prepared outward appearance, but the Lord looks at a. Get In Shape For The Battle the heart.” (NIV) i. Mr. Incredible is challenged to get back into the a. Can’t hide anything from God, just “super” life and faces off with this robot called the be real, take the “mask” off! Omnidroid, it’s a “learning robot”. Check it out… iv. Mom also reminds Violet that she has more power than she realizes, it’s in her “blood”… Movie Clip = “Mr. Incredible Vs. The Omnidroid” (start at 0:24, stop at 2:53) 1. Truth = You have more power than you https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aX5zflBuN30 realize too, it’s in your blood, the blood of Jesus (if He is your “Lord”): ii. This robot learned and adapted during the battle. v. “If the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead Just like our Enemy! “Learning Satan”! dwells in you, he who raised Christ Jesus from the 1. Not omniscient, not all knowing, but he is a dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through learning enemy… watches what you his Spirit who dwells in you.” (Romans 8:11, ESV) struggle with and learns to attack there 1. Wow! Now, that’s power!! more often: iii. Spiritual warfare! = Ephesians 6:10-11 = “Be strong III. Being Incredible Means Living Unified in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on all of a. It’s A Family Matter! God’s armor so that you will be able to stand firm i. Speaking of power…right before this scene, Bob against all strategies of the devil.” (NLT) admits to Helen he doesn’t think he is “strong iv. Did you notice in this battle, Bob injures his back, enough”… Helen replies, “if we work together, you realizes he is out of shape? won’t have to be”! 1. Another scene show him working out (lifting ii. The final battle scene (new Omnidroid is now in the freight trains & things) to get back in shape. city) requires all them fighting together, unified… We must do the same to prepare for battle with our Enemy! Movie Clip = “The Incredibles 2004 Battle An Out Of Control Robot” (4:23) 2. Philippians 2:12 = “as you have always https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5pVzi2wi-Dg obeyed—not only in my presence, but now much more in my absence—continue to iii. Unified… like the church is supposed to be (we are a work out your salvation with fear and family of superheroes for Jesus!) trembling…” (NIV) 1. Ephesians 4:3-4 = “Make every effort to b. Where Real Power Comes From keep yourselves united in the Spirit, binding i. Mr. Incredible finds himself in trouble with a new yourselves together with peace. For there is enemy (Syndrome), who turns out to be none other one body and one Spirit, just as you have than his old wannabe, Buddy (Increbi-boy). been called to one glorious hope for the ii. The family finds out and comes to the rescue in their future.” (NLT) new suits, but is not sure they are up for this new iv. Are you unified with these people around you? This “super” life together, especially shy Violet: church? Ready to battle Satan? We need each other!

Movie Clip = “The Most Valuable Possession” (1:55) Side note: Incredibles 2 (June 15, 2018) = “Bob Parr (Mr. Incredible) is left to care for Jack-Jack while Helen (Elastigirl) is out saving the world.” (IMDB) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dpkuw3ztPQE Albertville First Baptist Church - AlbertvilleFBC.org © 2017 Justin Worden - 256.878.2291 office - 256.744.3355 cell II. Being Incredible Means Being ______

a. Get In ______For The ______

• Satan is NOT omniscient (all-knowing)!

• Ephesians 6:10-11

• Philippians 2:12

b. Where Real ______Comes From

• Your identity is your most valuable possession

• 1 Samuel 16:7 Movies With A Message 2017 • You have more power than you realize… Part 4: The Incredibles Part 4: The Incredibles • Romans 8:11 First Baptist Student Ministry - Wednesday, September 6, 2017

I. Being Incredible Means Not ______III. Being Incredible Means Living ______

a. Who Is Your ______, Really? a. It’s A ______Matter!

• Be imitators of Christ! • Ephesians 4:3-4

• 1 Corinthians 11:1 Movie Clips Used Tonight:

b. Is Just Fitting In Ever ______It? “The Incredibles – The Glory Days” (stop at 2:30) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6lW4hTepKqQ

• 1 John 2:15 “The Incredibles – After School” (Stop at 2:05) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ZVPhUizo38 “Mr. Incredible Vs. His Boss” (Stop at 2:21) • Be careful not to try to fit in with this world so much https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QhfFoM1FfYc to where you leave God out. “Mr. Incredible Vs. The Omnidroid” (start at 0:24, stop at 2:53) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aX5zflBuN30 “The Most Valuable Possession” (1:55) c. Don’t Miss Your ______! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dpkuw3ztPQE “The Incredibles 2004 Battle An Out Of Control Robot” (4:23)

• James 4:17 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5pVzi2wi-Dg 3. The psalmist David believed so: Psalm 36:1 = ‘Sin whispers to the wicked, deep within their hearts. They have no fear of God at all.” (NLT) 4. We all let sin into our heart daily (unconfessed sin will stick around, eventually filling you up with so much trash you miss God’s voice and will for you)! a. “Garbage in, garbage out!” iv. WALL-E finds himself all alone, lonely, watching old movies about love, longing for his own love! v. Then arrives another ship carrying EVE (“Eva”) (pic on screen) 1. EVE = “Extraterrestrial Vegetation Evaluator”… One mission: find plant life! vi. WALL-E falls in love, helps EVE find plant life and he chases her (holding on to her ship) to humanity… b. For Humanity i. We discover everyone has been evacuated by Movies With A Message 2017 megacorporation Buy-N-Large on a giant star liner (the Axiom), enjoying life without even realizing it. Part 3: WALL-E WALL-E meets them all as he follows Eva… First Baptist Student Ministry - Wednesday, August 30, 2017 Movie Clip = “Fitless Humans (WALL-E)” (3:25)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s-kdRdzxdZQ Intro Video + DVD Menu Intro Video + Logo Pic

As our Disney/Pixar movies with a message continue tonight, we go futuristic as ii. The humans are still alive but are all fit-less, their we meet a little robot on a BIG adventure. This 2008 movie called WALL-E. bone density has shrunk over the years because of laziness… being entertained to death in their “easy Quiz: What does WALL-E stand for? (Pic on screen, Students answer) chairs”. 1. Is that you and me? I. A Grim-Looking Future 2. Do you believe too much of a good thing is a. For Earth bad? (Students share examples) i. The year is 2805, the world is not doing well, 3. It’s called “gluttony”… not just food: introducing WALL-E… 4. Philippians 3:19 = “They are headed for destruction. Their god is their appetite, they Movie Clip = “WALL-E Intro” (start at 0:29, stop at 2:07) brag about shameful things, and they think https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nLx_7wEmwms only about this life here on earth.” iii. What’s your “appetite”? = TV, social media, friends… ii. He is all alone on the earth with the sole purpose of cleaning it up this overwhelming mess! II. A Life-Giving Journey iii. WALL-E is a trash compactor, the only one of his a. From The Repair Ward… kind left we find out, his name stands for “Waste i. As WALL-E and EVE deliver the plant sample to the Allocation Load Lifter Earth-Class” captain of the Axiom, they discover the Auto-pilot 1. Do you think that’s possible… to end up robot (AUTO) never intended for them to return to with so much trash that earth is unlivable? earth in the first place… life on the Axiom is all they Hold up trash can 2. What about in our hearts? So much sin in need. WALL-E and EVE, and the captain, fight to gain our hearts… no place for God? control of the ship and return home. ii. During this encounter, these two find themselves in i. Obvious they get the plant back to the captain of the the “Repair Ward” (mental hospital) where they meet Axiom, where one last battle ensues between him a bunch of crazy, messed up friends, who they and AUTO the robot (controlling the ship and the accidentally set free. Watch this… destiny of humanity). Before the fight. Love this line:

Movie Clip = “Rogued Robots – Wall-e (Part 1)” (stop at 1:30) Movie Clip = “I Want To Live!” (0:31) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lokKpSrNqDA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gwN5Km_1X9E

iii. As we track these crazy robots throughout the ii. The captain says, learning to stand on his own two movie, we find they help WALL-E and EVE in their feet again, “I don’t want to survive, I want to live”. own unique way. iii. What do you think the difference is when it comes to 1. They may feel useless or ‘broken” but they your life? (Students share) help save the day. 1. Survive = make it day to day, just getting 2. You may feel useless or messed up, no by in this life, living comfortably good for God to use… wrong! 2. Live = making a difference with the time 3. “Thank you for making me so wonderfully God has given you on this earth, not always complex! Your workmanship is marvelous— comfortable but worth it! how well I know it… You saw me before I 3. 1 Peter 1:13 = “[ A Call to Holy Living ] So was born. Every day of my life was recorded prepare your minds for action and exercise in your book. Every moment was laid out self-control. Put all your hope in the before a single day had passed.” (Psalm gracious salvation that will come to you 139:14 & 16, NLT) when Jesus Christ is revealed to the world.” 4. Next time you find yourself thinking you (NLT) should be in a “repair ward” (busted), d. …To Earth remember that God doesn’t make mistakes! i. The humans eventually take control back of the ship b. …To The Escape Pod… and head back to earth, knowing plant life and life i. The plant sample, the only way to get the ship to itself is once again sustainable. turn around and head back to earth, has been ii. But, in the process… WALL-E’s busted beyond repair. hijacked and is about to be ejected into space, until iii. WALL-E gave his all for love (for EVE, for humanity, WALL-E steps in this escape pod and is willing to for earth, for life). sacrifice himself to save everyone else: III. A Love-Filled Life Movie Clip = “Wall-E The Space Rescue” (stop at 2:13) i. EVE tries her best to rebuild WALL-E with parts left https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aX5zflBuN30 back on earth, but he’s not quite himself anymore…

ii. It’s love… for EVE and for humanity to allowed Movie Clip = “Wall-E Ending” (stop at 2:55) WALL-E to be willing to sacrifice himself for others. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4KUBX5GwV3M 1. Sound familiar? In real life? 2. Only way to save us from our sin ultimately, a. We Are A New Creation save us from Hell, forever… i. WALL-E is alive, made new (because of EVE) 3. “For God presented Jesus as the sacrifice ii. You & I are made new… truly alive because of Jesus for sin. People are made right with God 1. 2 Corinthians 5:17 = “Therefore, if anyone when they believe that Jesus sacrificed his is in Christ, the new creation has come: life, shedding his blood.” (Romans 3:25, NLT) The old has gone, the new is here!” (NIV) 4. “There is no greater love than to lay down Never too far gone from earth, we’re never too far gone from God! one’s life for one’s friends.” (John 15:13, NLT) c. …To The Cockpit… Albertville First Baptist Church - AlbertvilleFBC.org © 2017 Justin Worden - 256.878.2291 office - 256.744.3355 cell • Psalm 139:14 & 16

• God doesn’t make mistakes!

b. …To The ______...

• Romans 3:25

• John 15:13

c. …To The ______...

• 1 Peter 1:13

Movies With A Message 2017 d. …To ______

Part 3: WALL-E First Baptist Student Ministry - Wednesday, August 30, 2017

III. A ______-Filled Life

I. A ______-Looking Future a. We Are A ______

a. For ______• 2 Corinthians 5:17

• Psalm 36:1 • You are never too far from God (home)!

b. For ______Movie Clips Used Tonight:

“WALL-E Intro” (start at 0:29, stop at 2:07) • Do you believe too much of a good thing is bad? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nLx_7wEmwms “Fitless Humans (WALL-E)” (3:25) • Philippians 3:19 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s-kdRdzxdZQ “Rogued Robots – Wall-e (Part 1)” (stop at 1:30) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lokKpSrNqDA “Wall-E The Space Rescue” (stop at 2:13) II. A ______-Giving Journey https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aX5zflBuN30 “I Want To Live!” (0:31)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gwN5Km_1X9E “Wall-E Ending” (stop at 2:55) a. From The ______... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4KUBX5GwV3M v. Romans 8:28 = “And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them.” (NLT) 1. This is a promise, but only for the godly 2. Love God, follow God… He’ll handle the rest b. The Fear That Holds You Back i. Just as things settle down for their new lives together (Marlin and Nemo), school is in session and Nemo heads off for his first adventure outside of his home… more adventure than expected…

Movie Clip = “Nemo Swimming Out To Sea” (stop at 3:00) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9RhX3lRJQMg

ii. Dad is constantly discouraging him: “You think you can do these things, but you just can’t…” iii. Dad (Marlin) has been paralyzed by fear and that fear translates into their relationship Movies With A Message 2017 iv. What are you afraid of, really? (Students share) 1. Ever been paralyzed by fear? Part 2: Finding Nemo 2. Fear (reverence) Him instead… “Serve only First Baptist Student Ministry - Wednesday, August 23, 2017 the Lord your God and fear him alone. Obey his commands, listen to his voice, and cling

to him.” (Deuteronomy 13:4, NLT) Intro Video + DVD Menu Intro Video + Logo Pic v. Speaking of fear, I am definitely afraid of sharks… Last week, as we kicked off this new series, we learned a little something from which we can learn from in this movie as well… Dory, but Dory got her start because of Nemo. Let’s see what this 2003 Disney/Pixar film has to teach us tonight… II. Scary Sharks, Angry Angler Fish a. Your Temptation Is Real I. Little Fish, Big Adventure i. At some point in their journey, Marlin meets Dory a. The Best Can Lead To The Worst (who we learned about last week) and they run into i. Have you ever thought something was great and it a group of sharks who are fighting the temptation of ended up being one the worst things ever? eating fish (“fish are friends, not food”). Relationships? Addictions or habits? Desires? ii. But, like all of us, temptation can be hard, like a ii. That’s where we begin with this story of Nemo’s life shark smelling blood in the water: and the beginning of this movie. iii. Marlin and Coral (Nemo’s parents) find some prime Movie Clip = “Shark Scene - Bruce” (start at 1:50, ends at 3:45) real estate to raise their family… tons of baby fish, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XWuPGKLJXe8 but this location gets them in trouble from the start: iii. The best part about temptation (from God’s Movie Clip = “Nemo Egg Scene” (stop at 1:49) perspective) is that it is not sin and doesn’t have to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DxbsTT1PcTI be… there is always a way of “escape” (escape) 1. 1 Corinthians 10:13 = “No temptation has iv. Sometimes things don’t work out the way we think it overtaken you that is not common to man. will, which is displayed all throughout this movie, but God is faithful, and he will not let you be we have to believe that God is still in control of it all: tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it.” b. The Unselfishness Of Him (NLT) i. God was anything but selfish we He came after you 2. Just trust the Lord will provide a means of and me, when He sent Jesus for us, when He proved escape no matter your struggle! His unending love for us. Much like Marlin for Nemo iv. But, be careful not to fall into the Disney / fairy tale (Nemo is saved, all is well, school is back): mindset of “let your conscience be your guide”. b. Your Conscience Is Deceiving Movie Clip = “Happy Ending” (stop at 1:46) i. Disney is all about… “follow your heart” (princess https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kAezL6z17Dg movies are all about this)! ii. Don’t! = your heart is messed up… “The human ii. God loves us much more than Marlin loves Nemo… heart is the most deceitful of all things, and 1. “This is real love—not that we loved God, desperately wicked. Who really knows how bad it is?” but that he loved us and sent his Son as a (Jeremiah 17:9, NLT) sacrifice to take away our sins.” (1 John iii. Marlin plays Dory’s conscience here & looks where it 4:10, NLT) leads them: iii. Don’t you just love Disney movies and how they always have a “happy ending”. Your happy ending in Movie Clip = “Angler Fish Chase (Normal Pitch)” (stop at 1:39) life is waiting for you… it is Heaven (only made https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xtgWo6h99Zg possible by a relationship with God’s Son)!

iv. They thought they saw “the light”, but it was just Better than “Finding Nemo” is being found by God (The Father)! trouble, like that angler fish! v. Instead of following your “conscience”, maybe you Albertville First Baptist Church - AlbertvilleFBC.org © 2017 should follow God’s Spirit (the true Light) Justin Worden - 256.878.2291 office - 256.744.3355 cell 1. Romans 8:14 = “For all who are led by the Spirit of God are children of God.” (NLT) 2. As God’s kids = led by His Spirit! (Still, small voice we talked about a while back)

III. Selfish Seagulls, Faithful Fathers a. The Selfishness Of Us i. I don’t think I could do a message based on this movie without including our favorite little seagulls, who love to say…? (Students guess) = “Mine”

Movie Clip = “Mine (full version HQ)” (1:35) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H4BNbHBcnDI&t=4s

ii. You have probably never thought of yourself as a seagull, but aren’t we just like that… since we were toddlers, saying everything is “mine”, always wanting what others have, always have to outdo others. We are so selfish! 1. God says, “Don’t be selfish; don’t try to impress oth ers. Be humble, thinking of others as better than yourselves.” (Philippians 2:3, NLT) 2. We should be more like God, our good, good Father! e. Your ______Is Real

• 1 Corinthians 10:13

f. Your ______Is Deceiving

• Jeremiah 17:9

• Romans 8:14

III. ______Seagulls, Faithful ______

Movies With A Message 2017 a. The Selfishness Of ______Part 2: Finding Nemo • Philippians 2:3 First Baptist Student Ministry - Wednesday, August 23, 2017

b. The Unselfishness Of ______

I. Little ______, Big ______• 1 John 4:10

a. The Best Can Lead To The ______• Your happy ending is waiting… Heaven!

• Better than “Finding Nemo” is being found by God! • Romans 8:28

Movie Clips Used Tonight: b. The ______That Holds You Back “Nemo Egg Scene” (stop at 1:49) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DxbsTT1PcTI • Ever been paralyzed by fear? “Nemo Swimming Out To Sea” (stop at 3:00) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9RhX3lRJQMg • Fear (reverence) Him instead… “Serve only the Lord “Shark Scene - Bruce” (start at 1:50, ends at 3:45) your God and fear him alone. Obey his commands, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XWuPGKLJXe8 “Angler Fish Chase (Normal Pitch)” (stop at 1:39) listen to his voice, and cling to him.” (Deuteronomy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xtgWo6h99Zg 13:4, NLT) “Mine (full version HQ)” (1:35) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H4BNbHBcnDI&t=4s “Happy Ending” (stop at 1:46) II. Scary ______, Angry Angler ______https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kAezL6z17Dg ii. “Pixar got its start in 1974 when New York Institute of Technology's (NYTI) founder Alexander Schure, who was also the owner of a traditional animation studio, established the Computer Graphics Lab (CGL), recruited computer scientists who shared his ambitions about creating the world's first computer- animated film…” (Wikipedia.org) iii. Steve Jobs = of Apple & chief executive officer iv. In 2006, Disney ultimately agreed to buy Pixar for approximately $7.4 billion! v. Finding Nemo (2003), along with its sequel Finding Dory (2016), as well as Toy Story 3 (2010) are among the 50 highest-grossing films of all time, with the lattermost film being the third all-time highest- grossing animated film with a gross of $1.063 billion vi. Big money, big entertainment… big message?

II. A Fish With Amnesia a. Meet Dory & Her Movie (pic on screen) Movies With A Message 2017 i. Her first appearance was in the movie Finding Nemo (2003), 13 years ago, has short term memory loss, Part 1: Finding Dory adventurous and crazy, caring and compassionate First Baptist Student Ministry - Wednesday, August 16, 2017 ii. This movie (from last year) takes us back to her childhood and throughout her journey (after

reuniting Nemo and his family) to find her family Intro Video + DVD Menu Intro Video + Logo Pic b. Watch That Undertow Welcome to a brand new school year and our brand new message series based i. One of the first scenes of the movie (just a couple on your favorite Disney Pixar movies (voted on by you)! minutes in) is about her parents teaching her an extremely important lesson about the undertow: I. A Movie With A Message a. The Power Of Movies Movie Clip = “Undertow Song” (0:58) i. Have your ever thought about the power of a movie https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wvXZ37E7vUQ in your life? Movies touch us, change our minds, redirect our attention, give us quotables, inspire us ii. The undertow is real = “an underlying current, force, to do something (more than just entertain us). or tendency that is in opposition to what is apparent” ii. Ever wondered about the subluminal messages these (Webster’s dictionary definition) producer/directors have in these movies… (scary) iii. Rip current… dangerous (pic on screen) = like sin! iii. What is your favorite all-time movie? (Students 1. Forget about it and it could snatch you right share) Why is it your favorite? (Students share) up… and pull you deeper in. Don’t let it! b. The Message Within Them 2. Psalm 69:13-15 = “But I keep praying to i. What if we viewed every movie with a godly you, Lord, hoping this time you will show worldview? What could God be teaching me through me favor. In your unfailing love, O God, this? Is this something that is contrary to God’s Word answer my prayer with your sure salvation. or character in the first place?! Rescue me from the mud; don’t let me sink c. The Passion Of Animation any deeper! Save me… pull me from these i. Have you heard of Pixar Animation Studios? (pic on deep waters. Don’t let the floods overwhelm screen of building in Emeryville, CA) me, or the deep waters swallow me, or the pit of death devour me.” (NLT) c. Shhh… Pay Attention To Their Advice ii. Ever feel that way with God? So sorry and unworthy i. Dory’s journey continues, searching for her parents & of being called a part of His “family”? encountering new adventures and memories along iii. Acts 2:38 = “Each of you must repent of your sins the way, like when someone tells her to “shhhh…” and turn to God, and be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. Then Movie Clip = “Chased Giant Octopus” (2:50) you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.” (NLT) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6C2vR_PxcC4 iv. We are family, we are forgiven (no matter what), that’s true UNCONDITIONAL love!! ii. Moving through this new part of the ocean, not b. Dory Teaches Us About Freedom knowing what they will encounter, is a lot like life… i. In one of the final rescue scenes of the movie, Dory but others have been there and can warn you along helps free Nemo, Marlin, and all her new friends from the way! the truck taking them to another state/institute. 1. Proverbs 12:26 = “The godly give good ii. Remember, these are wild sea creatures, bond up in advice to their friends; the wicked lead captivity, and Dory sets them free! Watch: them astray.” (NLT) 2. Listen to godly advice, trust those who have Movie Clip = “Epic Truck Falling Scene” (1:08) been there and know! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-0kJ5-3IAzY iii. Dory gets separated from Marlin & Nemo in this journey (which leads them to the Marine Life iii. This is exactly what Christ did for us! Remember this Institute) and needs help… introducing Hank: simple passage? = John 8:36 = “So if the Son sets you free, you are truly free.” (NLT) Movie Clip = “Funny Hank The Octopus Scene” (start at :10, stop at 1:00) iv. “Truly free” means “fo real freedom”! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4yEs3H0WejY v. Like my sermon illustration gone bad a couple years back, handcuffs (needed help) = show shadow box d. What Kind Of Friend Are You? c. Dory Teaches Us About Faith i. Hank is no doubt a huge help to Dory throughout the i. One final clip, the very end of the movie (besides the remainder of this story, but he can do something end credit hidden scene… love those) that helps him but can be detrimental to you. Can ii. I know Dory is just a little fish, just an animated you guess what that is? (Students guess) movie, but this little fish gives us the greatest ii. His skin can camouflage… helpful in hiding message of all… “you can do it” (no matter how 1. We are not called to be “Camouflage small you are or how big the “ocean” is in front of Christians” = Matthew 23:15 = “What you)… sorrow awaits you… Hypocrites! For you cross land and sea to make one convert, Movie Clip = “Happy Ending” (start at :04, ends at 2:15) and then you turn that person into twice the https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IuE8QldfyUU child of hell[a] you yourselves are!” (NLT) iii. Be genuine… Christ expects it, your “real” friends iii. Disney reminds you, “You can do whatever you put need to see it (live it out 24/7) your mind to…” iv. God reminds you, “For I can do everything through III. A Reunion Of The Heart Christ, who gives me strength.” (Philippians 4:13, a. Dory Teaches Us About Forgiveness NLT) i. Eventually Dory finds her family but immediately 1. My daughter, making the basketball team… feels the remorse of why she was lost in the first 2. It is so much more than that = everything!! place, watch their reunion… v. He is your strength if you will only trust Him… vi. If Dory can do it, so can you. Movie Clip = “Dory Find Her Family” (start at 1:19, stop at 3:41) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YVBXeD46FCw Albertville First Baptist Church - AlbertvilleFBC.org © 2017 Justin Worden - 256.878.2291 office - 256.744.3355 cell

b. Watch That ______

• Psalm 69:13-15

c. ______... Pay Attention To Their Advice

• Proverbs 12:26

d. What Kind Of ______Are You?

• Matthew 23:15

Movies With A Message, Part 1 III. A ______Of The ______First Baptist Student Ministry - Wednesday, August 16, 2017 a. Dory Teaches Us About ______

• Acts 2:38 I. A ______With A ______

b. Dory Teaches Us About ______a. The ______Of Movies • John 8:36

b. The ______Within Them c. Dory Teaches Us About ______

• Philippians 4:13 c. The Passion Of ______Movie Clips Used Tonight: • Pixar Animation Studios (Emeryville, CA) “Undertow Song” (0:58) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wvXZ37E7vUQ • Disney / Pixar = 2006 ($7.4 billion) “Chased Giant Octopus” (2:50) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6C2vR_PxcC4 “Funny Hank The Octopus Scene” (start at :10, stop at 1:00) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4yEs3H0WejY “Dory Find Her Family” (start at 1:19, stop at 3:41) II. A ______With ______https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YVBXeD46FCw “Epic Truck Falling Scene” (1:08)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-0kJ5-3IAzY a. Meet ______& Her Movie “Happy Ending” (start at :04, ends at 2:15) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IuE8QldfyUU