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Unashamed

Bryan L. Carter

Concord Church • Aug 4, 2025 • 26 min

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Summary

On Back to School Sunday, Pastor Bryan Carter encourages students and parents to live unashamed in their faith. Drawing from 1 Timothy 4:12, the message outlines three core principles for young believers: walking with confidence in their God-given identity, standing out as a godly example, and making wise decisions guided by a relationship with Jesus Christ. Above all, parents and youth are reminded that surrendering one's life to Christ is the foundational decision that empowers believers to navigate life's challenges.

Themes

Identity in ChristYouth in MinistryChristian WitnessBiblical Decision-MakingParenting and DiscipleshipSpiritual Resilience

Pastor's Points

1.

Be Confident

2.

Be an Example

3.

Make Good Decisions

Key Points

1.
God has always called and empowered young people to fulfill His divine mission throughout biblical history.
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True confidence comes from knowing you are deeply loved by God, intentionally created for a divine purpose, and strengthened by Christ.
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Being an example means setting a pattern for others in speech, conduct, love, faith, and purity rather than conforming to the crowd.
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Jesus Christ is the ultimate example for how believers should face adversity, treat others, and live out their faith daily.
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Parents carry a primary responsibility to model faith daily, as children remember what they see in their parents more than what they hear.
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Consistently planting seeds of faith through daily prayers, worship, and spiritual encouragement builds a lasting foundation for children.
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Every daily choice—whether academic, social, or personal—shapes your future, but one bad decision does not have to lead to another.
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The most vital decision anyone can make is choosing to follow Jesus Christ, who gives daily strength, wisdom, and guidance.

Sermon Moments

“Don't let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, and in purity.”

“Whatever the gifts God has given you, you are here for a purpose... can't nobody beat you being you.”

“I write a note on her napkin so when she ate her lunch, she would see a note from her father that says, 'I am fearfully and wonderfully made. I am loved. I am strong.'”

“They will forget what we say, but they won't forget what they saw.”

“Every time you pray with your child, you are planting seeds of faith.”

“Just because you've made one bad decision doesn't mean you got to make another bad decision.”

“The most important decision you can ever make is to choose to follow Jesus Christ.”

This Week

Remind yourself daily of your identity in God by meditating on truths like Psalm 139:13-14 and Philippians 4:13.

Intentionally choose to be a Christlike example in your school, workplace, or team through your speech, conduct, and love.

Look to Jesus daily as your primary model for how to handle conflicts, mistreatment, and social pressures.

Parents: take time each day to pray with your children, whether on the drive to school or before bedtime.

Encourage family members by leaving written notes or messages reminding them of their value in God's eyes.

Pause before making difficult decisions this week and ask Jesus for wisdom and self-control.

Commit your life or renew your commitment to follow Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Savior.

Remember This

Living unashamed means walking in God-given confidence, serving as a Christlike example, and choosing to follow Jesus in every decision you make.

A Challenge for You

Decide today to surrender your life to Jesus Christ, trusting Him to walk with you, protect you, and guide your decisions every single day.

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