Youth Sermon: Devoted to Communion

Communion - Our Superhero Reminder

Today, we're diving into a super cool part of our faith - communion. You know, that time when we eat bread and drink juice at church. But it's way more than just a snack. It's all about remembering our ultimate hero, Jesus, and what He did for us.

So, communion is like our superhero reminder. It's all about remembering Jesus - His life, His death, and His comeback. He's like the ultimate superhero, right? He sacrificed Himself for us, and then rose from the dead. And the best part? He promised He's coming back. Communion is our way of remembering this together, because Jesus is the hero that ties us all together.

Imagine you're watching your favorite superhero movie. You know, the one where the hero always saves the day. Now, imagine if you could have a piece of that movie - a prop, a costume, something that reminds you of the hero's bravery and sacrifice. That's what communion is like. The bread and juice are like props from the greatest story ever told - Jesus' story.

Communion is our way of remembering this together, because Jesus is the hero that ties us all together.

The Power of Remembrance

We all forget stuff, right? Homework, chores, birthdays... But there are some things we really need to remember. In the Bible, people built altars to remember God's goodness. Communion is like our altar - a reminder of Jesus' sacrifice and His promise to return. But we gotta keep it real, no faking, no anger, no sin.

Seek Reconciliation

Jesus was all about peace and forgiveness. He said if we're mad at someone, we should sort it out before we worship. Same goes for communion. It's a holy moment, so we gotta deal with our issues before we take part.

Picture this - a youth group where everyone is all about unity, forgiveness, and kindness. Sounds awesome, right? That's the kind of community we see in Acts 2:44-47. In communion, we focus on our shared faith in Jesus and put our differences aside. It's not always easy, but it's worth it.

So, how can we apply this? Next time you're mad at someone, try to sort it out before you take communion. And when you do take communion, really think about Jesus - our ultimate hero - and His sacrifice for us.

Let's Pray

God, help us to remember Jesus and His sacrifice. Help us to forgive others and seek unity. And as we take communion, let us truly appreciate Your love and sacrifice. Amen.

Small Group Breakout Questions

1. Why is communion important in our faith?

2. How can we approach communion with a heart of forgiveness and unity?

3. What does it mean to you that Jesus sacrificed Himself for us?

4. How can we apply the principles of communion in our daily lives?

Get the Full Youth Group Plan

• Icebreaker: Memory Meal
• Group Activity: Communion Craft
• Youth Challenge: Reconciliation Challenge