You Are Here > Popular content / Popular content
Athletes typically respect one another. We all share a single-minded, committed lifestyle that tends to be laced with adversity, but the adversity is the price we pay to excel. An athlete’s identity and purpose all too often hinge on performance, so what happens when adversity strikes, making our performance less than ideal? If our identity is wrapped up in athletic success, then we are resting on shaky ground.
A PowerPoint that explains the FCA vision, mission, ministries, fundamentals, and values.
http://fcaresources.com/video/3-minute-drill-case-keenum-part-1
What are you “promoting” when you compete? Are you promoting yourself, your family, your school? Are you promoting God?
In what ways can we promote Christ on the field?
How can godly actions on the field model Christ to those watching?
Related Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-3, John 13:34-35
Please Note: This study corresponds with the Winning Edge videos found on the 2009 Inside Out DVD. Due to copyrights, the video cannot be made available online.
"Therefore, fear the LORD and worship Him in sincerity and truth. Get rid of the gods your ancestors worshiped beyond the Euphrates River and in Egypt, and worship the LORD. But if it doesn't please you to worship the LORD, choose for yourselves today the one you will worship: the gods your fathers worshiped beyond the Euphrates River, or the gods of the Amorites in whose land you are living. As for me and my family, we will worship the LORD." Joshua 24:14-15
Why is it dangerous for us to place sports as our top priority?
What would you do if your sport was taken away from you tomorrow?
Related Scripture: Psalm 33:4, Matthew 22:36-38, James 1:17
1 – How does a competitor demonstrate genuine love for his teammates?
2 – This is a great scripture on this theme. I John 3:16-18 (read text aloud)
Over a 32-year stretch of time, Les Steckel has coached championship football at the high school, college and professional levels. As different as each of those experiences has been, there’s one philosophy he has always shared with his players. “I used to tell my players, ‘Let me take you where you can’t take yourself,’” Steckel says. “That requires a willingness to cooperate and be committed.”
A three-page handout, with Bible verses arranged by topic.
Similar to the listings in the FCA Bible, this handout is great for high school and college huddles as well as for coaches and volunteers.
Browse the online list below with automatic verse references when you place your mouse over the verses.
Or, download the PDF using the "Download" button at the bottom of the screen.
Where To Look When You...
Audio from the 2010 Cove retreat at the Billy Graham Center in Ashville, North Carolina.
Session 1
Session 2
PGA golfer Mark Wilson, FCA Chaplain for the University of Alabama Gary Cramer, Sam Houston State head baseball coach Mark Johnson & FCA President Les Steckel.
http://fcaresources.com/video/3-minute-drill-ben-zobrist-part-1
As a Christian, what does it mean that Christ lives in you?
How does that affect the way you live? How does it affect the way you compete? How should it affect the way you live and compete?
Ben Zobrist says that when we understand that Christ is living and operating through us, we will be free of pressure. Think about that statement and explain what it means.
Read Galatians 2:20. What does it mean to be “crucified with Christ”?
Watch the video, then walk through the questions below.
Key Verse: I am teaching you the way of wisdom; I am guiding you on straight paths. – Proverbs 4:11
The FCA Monthly Prayer Calendar is a prayer guide to lift up athletes and coaches daily and consists of two pages. The PDF download is print-ready and can be single or double sided.
It’s all about power these days. We have Power Bars, Powerade®, Power Play, Power Training and Power Ratings. The world of sports is addicted to power. Bigger, faster and stronger is the ticket.
Strength training for any athlete is essential—you need to be an athlete of power. We know what an athlete of power looks like physically, but do we know what an athlete of power looks like spiritually? God wants us to be an athlete or coach of spiritual P.O.W.E.R. This is not power that the world offers, but the kind of power that only comes from God. What kind of athlete do you want to be? It’s time to P.O.W.E.R. up.
P - Pursue Purity
1 – Introduction – today we’ll talk about being selfless. That’s the direct opposite of being selfish or having a “Me First” attitude. Selfless people seek the best for others, before themselves.
2 – Read the text – Romans 12:3-5
Nashville Predators goalie Dan Ellis discusses the challenges and opportunities of being a Christ-follower in the NHL.
Begin by thanking God for the new day and then ask Him to help you learn from what you read. Prepare yourself by:
Read the chapter below. You can either read below or read your physical Bible. Read it slowly, take it all in.
Ask yourself the following questions after reading your chapter for the day. Write your answers down in a journal or notebook you can use just for your time with God.
Ministry
Sport
Book of the Bible
FCA Bible Topic
