2000's Youth Group Nostalgia
This phrase—emblazoned on bracelets everywhere—helped teens pause before sinning and feel slightly cooler doing it.
What is WWJD? (What Would Jesus Do?)
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“Appreciated the restoration package: double livestock, new kids, fresh robes. Very generous. Small complaint — the wife who told me to drop dead during my trial? Still here. Apparently she didn’t fall under the ‘all things made new’ clause.”
Who is Job?
This enormous sea creature, described as impossible to control and breathing fire, is used by God to humble Job with its terrifying strength.
What is Leviathan?
“Our God is greater, our God is stronger, God You are…”
What is "higher than any other”
This computer-animated Christian show starring vegetables first introduced us to Larry, Bob, and God’s love for cheeseburgers in what year?
What is 1993?
Before Elevation and Maverick City were around, your youth group probably blasted this band’s hit “Meant to Live” to get you hyped for a sermon on 'Identity'
Who is Switchfoot?
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“Told me I’d have a kid at 90. I laughed. Then I actually had the kid. Never laughed again.”
Who is Sarah?
How Many of Each Animal Did Moses Have to Bring on the Ark?
What is 0? (Noah had to bring 2 of each though!)
The overwhelming, never-ending…
The very first WOW Hits compilation album dropped this year — and yes, it included DC Talk, Newsboys, and 4Him.
What is 1995?
This 2008 Christian movie tried to save your parents’ marriage with a “Love Dare” journal, a fireman who didn’t believe in divorce, and the unstoppable emotional force that is Kirk Cameron.
What is Fireproof?
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“Went from orphan to queen. Saved an entire people group. Plus I did it all in heels while fasting. Slay.”
Who is Queen Esther?
When temple taxes came due, this unlikely treasurer delivered payment straight from its mouth—no tithe envelope required.
What is a fish?
Heaven meets Earth like...
what is "A Sloppy Wet Kiss!"
The first season of The Chosen began its record-breaking, crowdfunded journey in this year — launching a Christian media empire from Galilee to your iPhone.
What is 2019?
This not at all plan to protect safe event used to go all-night and often involved dodgeball, pizza, and at least one kid accepting Jesus at 3 a.m. simply from pure exhaustion.
What is a 'lock-in'?
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“Promoted this guy, trusted him with everything, and what does he do? Refuses to sleep with my wife. Now I have a scandal AND bad PR.”
Who is Potiphar?
A prophet’s baldness was insulted by some rowdy young locals. Their field trip ended early—courtesy of these two very hairy enforcers summoned by God.
What are She-Bears?
When peace like a river attendeth my way, when sorrows like…
what is "Sea Billows Roll?"
This tear-jerking Christian drama had a single mom, a courtroom, a professor who gets saved after being HIT BY A CAR, and a Newsboys concert finale.
What is 2014? (God’s Not Dead)
Joel's favorite angsty 2000's teen punk band, who released hit albums "Letters to the President", "Smile it's the End of the World" and "______ is my friend" (the blank is the band name)
Who is Hawk Nelson?
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Tried eating grass like a cow. Would NOT recommend this Vegan diet, unless you bake it in a furnace 7 times hotter than usual.”
Who is King Nebuchadnezzar?
Part lion, part ox, part man, part eagle—this creature didn’t show up in Eden but definitely pulls throne room duty, complete with wings, wheels, and eyes all over.
What is a living creature (cherubim / seraphim)?
“When I die, hallelujah by and by"
What is "I'll fly away"
This youth group anthem by Hillsong United declared “I will call upon Your name” and had every teen crying during the bridge by the third chorus key change.
What is 2013? (Oceans [Where Feet May Fail])