For students, life can feel like walking through a minefield—relationships, dreams, and hopes can blow up without warning. In those moments, it’s easy to retreat into self-protection and adopt a “mine” mentality: my time, my stuff, my way.
But the gospel calls students to flip that script. Jesus invites them into a posture of generosity and Kingdom-mindedness, helping them discover that life isn’t about holding tighter but about opening up to what God is doing. Mine equips students to see giving not as loss but as alignment with God’s Kingdom.
Many students feel like life has already taken so much from them that they can’t risk giving away more.
They’re bombarded by cultural messages of self-preservation and consumerism.
Shame or fear from past mistakes causes them to close themselves off.
They struggle to see how generosity connects with everyday faith.
They want to live with purpose but don’t know how to translate that into tangible action.
The Mine series redefines giving as a Kingdom posture rather than a financial transaction. Through the lens of Jesus’ teaching and example, students will learn how loosening their grip on “mine” leads to Kingdom growth and personal freedom.
Scripture: Matthew 6:9-10
The Point: “Mine” undermines the Kingdom.
Summary: Jesus’ prayer teaches us to seek God’s Kingdom first, but a self-protective mindset blocks us from participating in His work.
Scripture: Matthew 26:39
The Point: You bring the Kingdom down when you give your kingdom up.
Summary: In Gethsemane, Jesus surrendered His will to God’s. Students learn that giving up their “mine” is the way God’s Kingdom breaks through.
Scripture: Revelation 4:6-11
The Point: The reality of your past won’t last.
Summary: John’s vision reveals that everything already belongs to God, so clinging to “mine” is temporary. Giving becomes an act of worship and trust in God’s eternal Kingdom.
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Teaching Guides (Message Manuscripts)
Small Group Questions
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Q: Is this series mainly about money?
A: No. While generosity may include finances, Mine is about a broader Kingdom posture of giving your time, talents, and trust to God’s purposes.
Q: How is this relevant to students who don’t have jobs or income yet?
A: The focus is on heart posture—generosity is something every student can live out with their relationships, service, and daily choices.
Q: What makes this different from other “stewardship” series?
A: Instead of focusing on rules or obligation, Mine points to the freedom and transformation that comes when students let go of self-protection and align with God’s Kingdom.
Q: Can this connect to small group conversations easily?
A: Yes. The small group guides break down big themes into relatable scenarios, helping students process how to live generously right now.
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