Youth Sermon: He Rose from the Grave

Introduction

Hey guys, Happy Easter! Before we dive in, let's have a quick chat with Jesus. 'Hey Jesus, we're all ears. Speak to us. Amen.'

Imagine this. You're watching a movie, and the hero gets knocked down. It looks like it's game over. But then, against all odds, he gets back up. That's exactly what happened with Jesus. He was killed, but then He rose from the dead.

Think about it. What are the odds of someone coming back to life? It's like trying to win the lottery while being struck by lightning at the same time. But Jesus did it. He beat death.

He was killed, but then He rose from the dead.

Object Lesson

Now, let's do a little object lesson. I want you all to take out your phones. Yeah, you heard me right. Take them out. Now, imagine if your phone suddenly died. You'd be pretty bummed, right? But then, imagine if it suddenly came back to life, fully charged. That would be pretty amazing, wouldn't it? That's what Jesus did, but on a much bigger scale. He came back to life, fully charged, ready to save us all.

Why It Matters

So, why does this matter? Because Jesus' resurrection proves that He is who He said He was. It shows us that there's life after death. It gives us hope for our future.

So, here's the deal. Trust in Jesus. Live for Him. Because He's the real deal. He's the hero who got back up, the phone that came back to life, the one who beat the odds.

Prayer

Let's pray: Thanks, Jesus, for beating death and giving us hope. Help us to trust in you and live for you. You're the real deal. Amen.

Small Group Breakout Questions

1. Why is the resurrection of Jesus significant to you?

2. How does the resurrection give you hope for your future?

3. What are some ways you can live in the light of the resurrection this week?

Get the Full Youth Group Plan

• Icebreaker: Resurrection Relay
• Group Activity: Empty Tomb Craft
• Youth Challenge: Living in the Light of the Resurrection