Youth Sermon: Ascended: A Journey to Spiritual Awakening

Waking up to Spiritual Reality (John 3:1-3)

Nicodemus was a big deal, a religious leader. But he was curious about Jesus, so he came to Him at night. Jesus told him something wild: to see God's kingdom, you have to be born again. It's like waking up to a whole new level of reality, a spiritual one.

To see God's kingdom, you have to be born again.

Giving in to God's Change (John 3:4-8)

Nicodemus was confused. How can someone be born again? Jesus explained it's like the wind. You can't see it, but you can feel it. That's how the Holy Spirit works in us. It's like letting go of the controller and letting God guide us through the game of life.

Holding on to Jesus (John 3:13-17)

Jesus told Nicodemus that He's the only one who's been to heaven and back. That means He's got the ultimate authority. Believing in Jesus isn't just about leveling up; it's about gaining eternal life.

Life Application

Think about your favorite video game. You can't level up without experience, right? It's the same with our faith. We need to experience God, let Him guide us, and trust in Jesus. That's how we level up in our spiritual life.

Small Group Breakout Questions

1. What does it mean to you to be "born again"?

2. How can you surrender control and let God change you?

3. Why is it important to recognize Jesus' authority and hold on to Him?

4. How can you apply the lessons from Nicodemus' conversation with Jesus to your own life?

Get the Full Youth Group Plan

• Icebreaker: Ice Breaker: "Spiritual Scavenger Hunt"
• Group Activity: Activity: "Wind of Change"
• Youth Challenge: Weekly Challenge: "Ascension Journey"