Youth Sermon: Devoted to Prayer

Solo Prayer

You know how sometimes you just need some alone time? Well, Jesus did too. He would wake up super early, find a quiet spot, and just talk to God. It's like charging your phone at night. You wake up with a full battery, ready to tackle the day. So, try it out. Find a quiet spot, and start your day with a chat with God.

Find a quiet spot, and start your day with a chat with God.

Group Prayer

Now, let's talk about group chats. You know how fun it is to share memes and jokes with your friends? Well, praying together is kind of like that, but way more powerful. Jesus even gave us a group chat prayer, the Lord's Prayer. Notice how He uses our and us. It's a reminder that we're all in this together. So, grab your friends, and start a prayer group chat. Share your joys, your struggles, and see the power of praying together.

Power Prayer

And then there's the power prayer. You know how in superhero movies, the hero always has that one super powerful move? Well, prayer is like that. Jesus prayed and brought Lazarus back to life. That's some serious power! When we pray, we're talking to the all-powerful God. So, pray with confidence, knowing that God hears you and can do amazing things.

Stay Connected Through Prayer

Imagine your phone. It's pretty useless without a signal, right? Prayer is like your signal to God. Without it, you're disconnected. But with it, you're in constant contact with the Creator of the universe. So, keep your signal strong. Stay connected through prayer.

This week, let's try something. Dedicate 10-15 minutes each day to prayer. It's like setting aside time to charge your phone, but you're charging your soul instead. And why not start a prayer group chat with your friends? Share your prayer requests, and see the power of praying together.

Small Group Breakout Questions

1. Why is it important to find a quiet place for individual prayer?

2. How does praying together with others strengthen our community?

3. Can you share an instance where you experienced the power of prayer?

4. How can we incorporate prayer into our daily routines?

5. What challenges do you face when trying to pray regularly?

Get the Full Youth Group Plan

• Icebreaker: Prayer Pictionary
• Group Activity: Prayer Walk
• Youth Challenge: Devoted to Prayer Challenge