Revolution Christmas Videos

Here are videos we played at our Christmas Party . . . our Students did a great job with “A Very Mobby Christmas” – Great job guys!

And the most embarrassing video of all time:

Change is Coming to Revolution 1.9.10

Here is a video with our Senior Pastor explaining the upcoming change to Revolution.

Want to Win Steeler Tickets? We’re Giving them Away For Free!

This weekend at our Church we’ll be giving away free Steelers Tickets at every service. All you have to do to have a shot at winning them is simply show up! This is a great weekend to bring your friends to church, think about it, the more people you bring, the better your chances are of winning! Don’t forget to wear your Steelers gear – it’s a black a gold weekend at Victory!

Here is a video promo for Steelers Weekend staring our senior pastor! Hilarious!

See you Sunday!

How to Revolutionize Your School

7And the word of God increased; and the number of the disciples multiplied in Jerusalem greatly… -Acts 6:7

We’re just finishing up our Viva Revolution series here at Revolution and I am getting absolutely stoked for what God is going to do at Rev and in all of our students lives. We’re called to revolutionize the surrounding school districts with the message of God. I thought I’d share some thoughts and ideas on how you as a student, can revolutionize your school:

1.) Get on Fire For God Yourself- You can’t give what you don’t have. Fall in love with God, spend time with Him, get in His Word, come to Rev, find friends who will talk God with you, etc.

2.) Don’t Just Talk, Live It – Anyone can talk a good game, anyone can say they’re a Christian, but are you actually living it? When you say your a Christian, you represent Jesus everywhere you go. If you’re talking it, but not living it, you’ll be considered a hypocrite, and people will run from God.

3.) Be Bold – This is probably the hardest step for students. Being bold and standing up for what you believe, regardless of what comes against you. You’ll have to say no to things that you may want to say yes to, you may be made fun of for not doing what everyone else is doing, or you may not get to go to all the places everyone else does. BUT, I promise you that long term it’s worth it. You’ll establish yourself as a leader, you’ll earn people’s respect (regardless of what they say), and ultimately people will see you living a life that they wish they could. Then comes your opportunity to share your faith with them. BE BOLD! (Joshua 1:9)

4.) Invite Friends to Revolution - One of the best ways to Revolutionize your school is get friends to go to youth group with you. Talk about Rev as much as you can, talk about all the sweet events, act like it’s the best thing going on in Pittsburgh (Cause it is!), then grab your friends and say, “You gotta come!!!” Whatever it takes, get them here!

5.) Respect the School and it’s Policies – This is the most important. You can be doing all these things, but if you’re doing them by breaking school rules and policies, you’re going to Unrevolutionize your school. Remember, your life will speak louder than anything. Live the life, respect the school, and watch God revolutionize your school.

I recently heard of some testimonies from school districts in South Carolina being revolutionized by teenagers from a certain youth group. Teachers were giving testimonies of how their lives were changed as a result of what God was doing in students lives. Entire school districts were and are becoming on fire for God. I believe that is what God has called us to here at Revolution. We can’t do it without you. Your the ones who can and will Revolutionize your schools!

Are you up to the challenge?

What are you going to do with what God’s put in you?

Will your high school be different because you went there?

You are the Revolution

Attn: Pastors and Youth Pastors- An Offer You Can’t (or Shouldn’t) Refuse on Sexual Purity

Dear Pastors and Youth Pastors,

I’ll make this short and to the point: We just hosted an event for sexual purity called “Silver Ring Thing” and it was a huge success!

Our final numbers were: 1300+ Students, 500+ commitments to sexual purity, and nearly 150 salvations!

We’ve hosted this event for 3 years in a row and have seen tremendous success all 3 years. It brings in people from all over our city. I’d strongly encourage you to consider hosting a Silver Ring Thing event at your church or somewhere in your community.

Here is some more information on SRT:

What is it: A Sexual Abstinence program where students commit to sexual purity by putting on purity rings provided by SRT. For More Information Go Here!

You Can also watch Promotional Videos Here!

Cost: The Cost is very minimal compared to what you get. Definitely worth it!

What They Do: Then they run a highly media driven production promoting sexual purity. Silver Ring Thing will bring their own people, own staging, lighting, merchandise, they even advertise for you! Basically, they’ll work with you to make the event the best it could possibly be.

How to Host an Event: E-mail JC Andrews at jc@silverringthing.com and let him know Bubba informed you about this opportunity. Or fill out an application online here.

Bottom line – this event  should be an offer you can’t refuse. The way Silver Ring Thing puts on a show to make teenagers aware of sexual abstinence is amazing. You will not find a better program that covers that material – it’d be a great way to kick-off a sex series, to connect with other churches and youth groups, and to see the lives of your students change forever while they receive a visual reminder (the ring) of their commitment! You need to host one of these!

If you have any questions, send me an e-mail at bsmith@lifeatvictory.com and I’ll do the best I can to get you started in the right direction.

Host an Event – You Won’t Regret It!

Bubba Smith

Silver Ring Thing, No Ding Before The Ring, Second Chances, and Your Friends

I am very excited about having Silver Ring Thing come to our Church this Sunday. Silver Ring Thing is a purity program allowing people to commit to sexual abstinence until they are married.  I posted on purity and the program last year that you can read here.

When: This Sunday (August 30th) from 6-8 p.m. with an after concert with Third from First from 8-9 p.m.

Cost: $5 online, $8 at the door, and $20 for the Ring!

To Register for the Event Go Here: http://www.silverringthing.com/registrationdisplay.asp?regID=281

Directions to Victory: Click here

I can’t encourage you enough to invite as many people as you can to this event. This event has, can, and will change lives forever. If you’ve invited your friends to church and they didn’t want to come, try this out… tell them it’s all about sex! Do whatever you can to get them here!

If you’re a youth pastor – it’d be beyond beneficial to get your students here! Register Now!

Here is the promo video for the event:

iTour Promo from Jared Ott on Vimeo.

And some other videos to wet you’re appetite on sex and dating, compliments of LifeChurch.tv

See you on Sunday!

4:12 Summer of Service Tribute!

¹²Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith and in purity. – I Timothy 4:12

We just finished up our summer of service program. It’s a program where we have students come in twice a week during the summer for personal and spiritual growth along with working behind the scenes at our church in several ministries. This has been the 3rd year we’ve done it and every year I fall in love with the students we have come in! It’s so fun to watch the students grow personally, learn to work with one another, and pursue God with all of their hearts!

Here is a tribute to each one – Over our dinner celebration we gave each student an “Award” that we made up on the spot.

Ryan Nuzzo – “The Never Here Award” – Nuzz! You’re the man! Thank you for having a servants heart, for knowing and sharing the Word of God with everyone, and for making hilarious videos, or at least coming up with ideas for them!

Giant -”The Golden Toe Award” – Giant, you have a great heart and a ton of potential. Believe it!

Aaron Schmelzer – “Flirt of the Year Award” – Schmelz – we love you’re compassion. You love people and that is obvious to everyone. Thanks for making us laugh and most of all – thanks for the hugs!

Swanson – “The Most Super Powers Award” – Swanson! You’re the man! Thanks for your sarcasm, desire for personal growth, your heart for people, and willingness to be taught. You have a bright future ahead of you!

Brian Schmelzer – “The Most Plain Colored Shirts Award” – Tom Schmelzer!!! Haha… I love you brother! If you want to know what you’ll be like in 20 years – Look at your dad! Never stop being you bro!

Niki Wolbert – “Female Flirt of the Summer Award” – WOLLL – B! It’s been great having you for 2 years! You’re a leader and a great MC. I love your desire for the things of God… never lose that and watch the places where God will take you – you won’t be able to believe it!

Anjelica – “Blondest Award” – Anjelica, we are so glad you became a part of S.O.S. this year. I know you want to go into ministry and I could totally see that! You have such a heart for people! I can’t wait to see how God uses you!

Allison Hammerle -  “Most Likely to Kill Someone Award” – Allison! You’re a born leader! We love having you come in – SOS would not be the same without you, neither would Rev! Thanks for everything you do!

Ellen Limback – “Shoe Fettish Award” - Ellen, it was great having you this summer! I loved your nugget! Never lose your servants heart!

Josiah Long – “Rat Pack Award”- Josiahhhhhhhhh!!! Where would we be without you! Thanks for always coming through and being faithful! It doesn’t go unnoticed and God will promote you and take you to great places!

Michael Hampson! – “The Strongest Virtual Intern” – Hampsonite!!! I’m going to take you at in UFC 2009! Get ready! Thanks for coming in this summer – you were a blessing! Can’t wait to see how God uses you at Rev over the next few years!

Nathan Hampson – “The Most Likely to Build a Cyborg from Spare Parts from Intelligent Lights Award” – I tell you this everyday, but you’re the man and we couldn’t do what we do without you. Thank you for being faithful and for dreaming big for Rev! We’re going to touch a generation together bro!

Emily Franco – “Flagger Award” – Emily! You’ve grown so much in the past 3 years! It’s been awesome watching that! You’re MCing opportunities will come! Keep being faithful and serving! You’re awesome!

Peter Reynolds – “Flirt of the Century Award” – Peter! You’ve grown so much in the past few years as well! We all love you at Rev! It would definitely not be the same without you! God has big things for you bro – believe that!

Michael Zilka – “The Best Kept Secret Award” - Zilk, your quiet, but amazing! Never quit being you – you have so much to offer and you were a huge blessing this summer! Thanks!

Thank you guys so much for the memories, growth, ideas, videos, and all of the hard work this summer. I hope it’s a summer you’ll look back on and realize it changed your life! Love you guys!

Some Recent Revolution Videos…

It’s been a while since I’ve posted some Rev videos… Here are some recent ones:

Opportunity: Fall Internship with Revolution Student Ministries

I interned with Revolution from 2003-2005 and it changed my life forever. If you’re 18-25 and looking for a great ministry internship – I’d highly recommend this internship. See below for details!

What: Revolution Student Ministries Internship

About: The Revolution Internship is a 5 month program designed to allow you to see and be involved in the behind the scenes of ministry, develop your leadership skills, and to develop you spiritually.

Who is Eligible: Young Adults/College Students 18-25 year

When: August – December 2009

For more information or to apply please go here: http://iamrevolution.tv/connect/internship/ or e-mail Bubba Smith at bsmith@lifeatvictory.com

Apply By July 1st, 2009

Catalyst West Coast: Day 2 Recap

What an incredible day… I’m literally blown away and I stand in awe of what God is doing in the world through the body of Christ. I literally can’t put into words what God is stirring up in my heart…

Here are my highlights from the talks:

Session 1: Andy Stanley

• Uncertain times are the arena where great leaders are born
• You don’t learn anything in good times or in times of certainty
• It’s ok to be uncertain, it’s not ok to be unclear
• To be clear in uncertain times, go back to the vision that God put in your heart
• The clearer you are on what God’s called you to do, the less uncertainty will matter
• Would you do what God is calling you to do even if nobody came with you?
• We need to be more concerned about the people we haven’t met, then the ones we have
• Leadership isn’t about making decisions alone, it’s about owning the decisions once they’re made

Session 2: Guy Kawasaki

• You’ll never appeal to everyone, when you try to, you create mediocrity
• Making people happy or unhappy is a lot better than making them indifferent
• If people won’t get your message in 15 minutes, they probably never will
• Ignore the bozos…

Session 3: Catherine Rohr

***Catherine runs an amazing ministry…. you need to check it out!

• Are you known for the worst thing you’ve ever done? Neither should other people… (Grace)
• A lot of times we need to look at people as human beings instead of animals
• We need to do life with people and help them achieve their “proudest moments” in life

Session 4: Jud Wilhite

• Until you settle the identity issue – you’ll never be or have enough
• There is no “There” so learn to enjoy the journey
• Surrender your view of you for God’s view of you
• We should talk to ourselves more than listen to ourselves
• When you believe something other than what God says about you, you’re calling God a liar

Session 5: Ravi Zacharias

*I need to listen to this talk again… Ravi is amazing and he said so many amazing things…

• What you applaud you encourage, be careful what you celebrate
• People can’t argue love

Session 6: Brian Houston

• Be a church planter and builder, not a church critique
• WE are the Church… the Church is so much bigger than one person
• If we don’t believe in what the church is supposed to be, how will the world?
• When you’re a part of the house of God -> you ALWAYS Flourish!

Session 7: Nick Vuljicic

• “It’d be dishonoring to God to live my life and not believe that I could change the world
• God uses people based on availability, not ability
• FEAR – False Evidence Appearing Real
• 2 Questions Jesus will ask us: 1.) Do you know me? 2.) Who did you bring?
• FAITH = Full Assurance In The Heart
• You’re a miracle to someone when you give them Jesus
• Satan wants to take your joy from you… period
• Just because you can’t see something, doesn’t mean it’s not there
• Trust is a daily choice

Overall a great day… really looking forward to tomorrow…

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