Youth Sermon: Covenant

Introduction

Imagine you're at school, and the coolest kid in school comes up to you and says, 'Hey, let's be best friends. But here's the deal, you gotta stick with me, no matter what. You in?' That's kind of like a pact, right? A promise between two people.

Now, let's take it up a notch. Imagine God, the creator of the universe, comes to you and says, 'Hey, I want to be friends with you. But it's not just about believing in me, it's about sticking with me, no matter what. You in?' That's what we call a covenant. It's like a super pact, a promise that's way deeper than any friendship bracelet.

That's what we call a covenant. It's like a super pact, a promise that's way deeper than any friendship bracelet.

Abraham's Covenant

Remember Abraham from the Bible? God made a super pact with him. He told him, 'I'll bless you and make you the father of a great nation.' And Abraham was like, 'I'm in!' He didn't just believe God, he trusted Him and stuck with Him. That's why he's known as the father of faith.

Jesus' Sacrifice

But here's the coolest part. Jesus, God's son, came to earth and paid the price for all the times we messed up our part of the pact. His sacrifice on the cross was like the ultimate friendship bracelet, showing us that God's super pact with us is still on.

Application

So, what does this mean for us? It means that being part of God's squad isn't just about believing in Him, it's about sticking with Him, trusting Him, and living our lives His way. Think about one area in your life where you can show your loyalty to God this week. Maybe it's being kind to that annoying kid in class, or helping out more at home.

Prayer

Hey God, help us to be like Abraham, trusting you and sticking with you, no matter what. Guide us this week as we try to live our lives your way. In Jesus' name, Amen.

Small Group Breakout Questions

1. What does it mean to have a covenant with God?

2. How can we show our faith and loyalty to God in our daily lives?

3. What does the story of Abraham teach us about faith and obedience?

4. How does Jesus fulfill the covenant with Abraham?

5. What is one area in your life where you can show more faith and trust in God?

Get the Full Youth Group Plan

• Icebreaker: Covenant Connections
• Group Activity: Covenant Creation
• Youth Challenge: Faith Like Abraham