Youth Sermon: Firm in Faith

Be Encouraged

Paul starts his letter by giving a shout-out to the Thessalonian church for their faith, love, and hope. He tells them to keep going and not give up. We all need people in our lives who can cheer us on. Who's your cheerleader?

Paul starts his letter by giving a shout-out to the Thessalonian church for their faith, love, and hope.

Build Each Other Up

In the New Testament, there's a lot of talk about building each other up. Paul uses this language to talk about how we should encourage each other. We're called to build each other up in faith, just like Jesus said He would build His church. We continue this work, knowing that Jesus will ultimately win.

Stand Firm

By faith, we believe in Jesus and His return. Jesus warned us that trouble would come, and the enemy would try to trick us. But we must stand firm until the end. Our battle is not against people, but against the enemy. We must put on the full armor of God and stand firm in our faith.

Imagine you're in a tug-of-war game. You're being pulled in different directions, but you have to dig your heels in and hold on tight. That's like our faith. We may feel like we're being pulled in different directions, but we have to hold on tight to what we know is true.

If you're feeling like you're being pulled in different directions, find a small group or ask someone for accountability. Holding on tight to your faith isn't easy, but it's worth it. Think about your own faith journey and the areas where you can grow in faith, love, and hope.

Small Group Breakout Questions

1. How can we encourage each other to stand firm in faith?

2. What does it mean to you to 'stand firm' in your faith?

3. How can we apply Paul's message to the Thessalonians in our lives today?

4. What are some practical ways to 'put on the full armor of God'?

Get the Full Youth Group Plan

• Icebreaker: Tug-of-Faith
• Group Activity: Building Blocks of Faith
• Youth Challenge: Stand Firm Challenge