Youth Sermon: Doing Life Together

Introduction

Hey guys, ever watched the Wizard of Oz? Remember how Dorothy and her friends journeyed together towards the Emerald City? They faced some pretty scary stuff, but they stuck together. That's kind of like us in our church community.

That's kind of like us in our church community.

Object Lesson

Imagine you're on a road trip. You've got your snacks, your playlist, and your destination. But what if you had to do it all alone? It would be pretty boring, right? Now imagine that same road trip with your best friends. Way more fun, right? That's what doing life together in the church is like.

Main Teaching

Jesus talked a lot about the Kingdom of God, which is like our Emerald City. The church is like our road trip crew, journeying together towards that destination. We share the good times and the tough times, just like God planned.

Our church community works through worship, learning, hanging out, caring for each other, and reaching out to others. These things help us journey together towards the Kingdom of God.

Big church gatherings are like a concert - great for worship and teaching. Small groups are like hanging out at a friend's house - perfect for fellowship and compassion. Together, they help us reach out to others.

Biblical Images of the Emerald City

The Bible talks about a future city, a place where we're all headed. It's a city built by God, full of light and healing. This city is our ultimate destination.

For Ever and Ever

We're heading into forever together, so why not start practicing now? Let's invite others to join us on this road trip. There's only one way, truth, and life, and we can share it with others.

Conclusion

The Kingdom of God, the New Jerusalem, our Emerald City, is like Heaven on Earth. It's worth giving everything for. The church is our road trip crew, journeying together towards this destination. As we intentionally move towards the Kingdom of God, our needs will be met.

What do you need right now? Jesus wants to meet your needs as you become part of this awesome community. Let's journey together towards the Emerald City, the Kingdom of God.

Life Application

This week, think about who you can invite to join our road trip. Maybe it's a friend who doesn't know Jesus yet. Maybe it's someone who's been feeling lonely. Let's make our road trip crew as big and as welcoming as possible.

Small Group Breakout Questions

1. How can we better support each other in our journey towards the Kingdom of God?

2. What obstacles might we face in our journey and how can we overcome them together?

3. How can we invite others to join us in our journey?

4. What does the "Emerald City" or the Kingdom of God look like to you?

Get the Full Youth Group Plan

• Icebreaker: Emerald City Journey
• Group Activity: Building Our Emerald City
• Youth Challenge: Inviting Others to Join the Journey