Youth Sermon: Kingdom Collision

Introduction

Today, we're going to talk about a cool story from the Bible that has a lot to do with the choices we make every day. It's about two kingdoms colliding and the tough decisions that come with it. So, let's dive in!

Our story comes from John 18:28-39. It's about Jesus being brought before Pontius Pilate, the Roman governor.

It's about two kingdoms colliding and the tough decisions that come with it.

The Coin Analogy

Now, I want to show you something that'll help us understand this better. I've got a coin here - heads represents God's kingdom, and tails represents the world's culture. When we flip the coin, it's like we're making a choice between the two. But here's the thing - we don't want to leave our choices up to chance. We want to be intentional about choosing God's kingdom.

In the story, Pilate chose the kingdom of Rome, and he condemned Jesus to death. This reminds us that we can't put our faith in the world's culture because it's always changing and can lead to destruction. Instead, we need to put our faith in God's kingdom, which is all about love, grace, and forgiveness.

Application

So, how can we apply this to our lives? Well, every day we face choices between God's kingdom and the world's culture. It could be as simple as choosing to be kind to someone who's been mean to us or standing up for what's right even when it's not popular. When we choose God's kingdom, we're making a difference in the world and showing others what it means to follow Jesus.

Prayer

"God, help us to choose Your kingdom over the world's culture every day. Give us the strength to stand up for what's right and to show Your love and grace to others. Thank You for always being with us and guiding us. Amen."

Small Group Breakout Questions

1. In what ways do you see the kingdom of culture influencing your life?

2. How can you make choices that align with the kingdom of God instead of the kingdom of culture?

3. What are some challenges you face when trying to live for the kingdom of God in a culture-focused world?

4. How can we support each other in choosing to live for the kingdom of God?

5. Share a time when you had to make a difficult decision between the kingdom of culture and the kingdom of God. What did you choose and why?

Get the Full Youth Group Plan

• Icebreaker: Kingdom Skits
• Group Activity: Kingdom Representatives
• Youth Challenge: Kingdom Challenge