Youth Sermon: Performance

Cadence in Relationships

Cadence is all about rhythm, and just like a catchy beat in your favorite song, our relationships need a good rhythm too. Ever been to a play or a musical? Think about a ballet like The Nutcracker. It's all about the rhythm and steps between the dancers. Our relationships are kinda like that too. There are certain steps we take, like being on time, answering texts, or bringing a gift to a party. These small actions are part of the dance of our relationships.

The Bible gives us some pretty cool tips on how to have good relationships. In Acts 2:42-47, the early church was all about teaching, hanging out, eating together, and praying. They shared everything and met up regularly. This is a great example for us to follow with our friends and family.

Cadence is all about rhythm, and just like a catchy beat in your favorite song, our relationships need a good rhythm too.

The Importance of Communion and Community

Hanging out with other believers is a gift, and there's something special when we come together. The early church met up every day, and while we might not be able to do that, we can still make time to hang out. It could be grabbing a coffee, a phone call, or a Bible study. The challenge is to keep a good rhythm of hanging out, even when life gets crazy.

Communion is another important part of our relationships. It's a time to remember Jesus and what He did for us. When we get together and share communion, we're saying that we believe in His death and resurrection. Communion reminds us that we're all in this together because of Jesus.

Resisting the Devil's Interference

But, sin can mess up our relationships, and the devil tries to mess up our community. We've got to stand strong and not let the devil cut in. Like Hebrews 12:1-3 says, we should get rid of anything that slows us down and keep our eyes on Jesus. We can't give up or get tired.

Imagine you're trying to listen to your favorite song, but someone keeps changing the volume, skipping parts, or even changing the song. It's frustrating, right? That's what the devil tries to do with our relationships. He tries to mess up the rhythm. But we've got to keep our eyes on Jesus and not let the devil mess up our beat.

Maintaining the Rhythm

Keeping a good rhythm in our relationships takes work and patience. But the Holy Spirit is here to help us. We need to check our relationship rhythm and make sure we're in step with our friends, our church, and Jesus. If we've gotten lazy or don't care as much, it's time to reevaluate and ask God to help us do better. Let's thrive in the good relationships and rhythms that God has given us.

Prayer: Jesus, help us build good relationships and keep a good rhythm with our friends and family. Guide us in our hangouts and communion, and help us not to give up or get tired. Amen.

Small Group Breakout Questions

1. What are some ways you can maintain a healthy rhythm in your relationships?

2. How can you resist the devil's attempts to disrupt your fellowship and community?

3. What does communion mean to you and how does it contribute to your relationships?

4. How can you apply the principles of the early church in your own relationships?

Get the Full Youth Group Plan

• Icebreaker: Relationship Rhythm Ice-Breaker
• Group Activity: Relationship Rhythm Challenge
• Youth Challenge: Weekly Relationship Rhythm Challenge