cKids and Youth Sunday SMALL GROUP STUDY GUIDE
Summary
This sermon focused on Youth Sunday at Celebration Church, highlighting the importance of youth ministry and the challenges facing young people today. The service featured youth participation in various roles, from worship to scripture reading. A significant announcement was made introducing Leighton and Cason Moore as the church's new youth directors. The sermon emphasized the critical need for consistent spiritual investment in young people's lives, especially given the challenges of social media and modern culture.
Intro Prayer
Heavenly Father, as we gather to discuss the importance of reaching and nurturing the next generation, open our hearts to understand how we can better serve and support young people in their faith journey. Help us to be receptive to Your guidance and wisdom in this discussion. In Jesus' name, Amen.
Ice Breaker
What is one memory from your teenage years that stands out to you, and how does it compare to what teenagers experience today?
Key Verses
Deuteronomy 6:6-9
Joshua 1:8
Psalm 119:9-11
Matthew 19:14
Ecclesiastes 12:1
Questions
This sermon focused on Youth Sunday at Celebration Church, highlighting the importance of youth ministry and the challenges facing young people today. The service featured youth participation in various roles, from worship to scripture reading. A significant announcement was made introducing Leighton and Cason Moore as the church's new youth directors. The sermon emphasized the critical need for consistent spiritual investment in young people's lives, especially given the challenges of social media and modern culture.
Intro Prayer
Heavenly Father, as we gather to discuss the importance of reaching and nurturing the next generation, open our hearts to understand how we can better serve and support young people in their faith journey. Help us to be receptive to Your guidance and wisdom in this discussion. In Jesus' name, Amen.
Ice Breaker
What is one memory from your teenage years that stands out to you, and how does it compare to what teenagers experience today?
Key Verses
Deuteronomy 6:6-9
Joshua 1:8
Psalm 119:9-11
Matthew 19:14
Ecclesiastes 12:1
Questions
- How has social media changed the landscape of youth ministry compared to previous generations?
- What role should parents play in their children's spiritual development according to Deuteronomy 6:6-9?
- Why is it important to make youth attendance at church activities a priority rather than just an option?
- How can the church better support parents in raising spiritually healthy children?
- What are some practical ways we can help young people combat negative messages from culture with biblical truth?
- How can we make scripture memorization and biblical teaching more engaging for youth?
- What role do you think adult mentorship plays in youth spiritual development?
- How can we create a church environment where youth feel both welcomed and challenged in their faith?
Life Application
This week, commit to investing in a young person's spiritual journey. This could be through prayer, mentoring, volunteering in youth ministry, or simply taking time to have a meaningful conversation with a young person about faith.
Key Takeaways
This week, commit to investing in a young person's spiritual journey. This could be through prayer, mentoring, volunteering in youth ministry, or simply taking time to have a meaningful conversation with a young person about faith.
Key Takeaways
- Youth ministry requires consistent, intentional investment beyond just Sunday services
- Modern challenges like social media require a stronger spiritual foundation for youth
- Scripture memorization and biblical teaching are essential tools for youth spiritual development
- The church and parents must work together to nurture young people's faith
- Youth ministry is not optional but a biblical mandate for the church
Ending Prayer
Lord Jesus, thank You for the next generation of believers. Give us wisdom and strength to guide and support them in their faith journey. Help us to be intentional in our investment in young lives, and use us to make a lasting impact for Your kingdom. May we be faithful in training up children in the way they should go. In Jesus' name, Amen.
Lord Jesus, thank You for the next generation of believers. Give us wisdom and strength to guide and support them in their faith journey. Help us to be intentional in our investment in young lives, and use us to make a lasting impact for Your kingdom. May we be faithful in training up children in the way they should go. In Jesus' name, Amen.