Youth Sermon: Prayer

Prayer: Our Power-Up and Epic Quest

Ever wonder how Jesus did all the amazing things He did? Besides being God's Son, He was always praying. If it was a big deal for Jesus, it should be a big deal for us too.

Imagine you're playing a video game. You're on the final boss level, and it's tough. But then, you find a power-up. It gives you extra strength, speed, and abilities. You use it, and boom! You defeat the boss.

Prayer is like that power-up. It's our direct line to God, giving us strength, wisdom, and courage. It's our secret weapon in life's battles.

Prayer is like going on an epic quest. It's how we connect with God in the middle of our crazy lives. It shows us what's really going on in our hearts and lets God do His thing in us. There's a lot to say about prayer, but let's focus on three things.

Prayer is like that power-up. It's our direct line to God, giving us strength, wisdom, and courage. It's our secret weapon in life's battles.

Jesus: The Example of Constant Prayer

First, Jesus was all about praying all the time. Sounds intense, right? But God wouldn't ask us to do something we can't handle. He gave us the Holy Spirit to help us out. Instead of seeing constant prayer as a chore, think of it as a power-up. God wants to hang out with us, to hear about our highs and lows.

Bravery in Prayer

Second, we can be brave in prayer. We can talk to God with confidence because Jesus gets us. He faced the same stuff we do. So, when we pray, we can trust that God is listening. We can be bold and bring all our stuff to Him.

Prayer for Everyone

Lastly, prayer isn't just for our friends and family. It's for everyone, even the people who annoy us. Jesus told us to love our enemies and pray for those who give us a hard time. It's easy to pray for our buddies, but it's tougher to pray for those who've hurt us. But these are the people who need our prayers the most. Just like Jesus died for us when we were still messing up, we can pray for those who bug us.

Conclusion

Prayer was a big deal for Jesus. He always made time for it, no matter what was going on. As His followers, we should do the same. It's a key part of our life with Jesus.

This week, let's challenge ourselves to:

- Pick a time each day to pray.

- Be brave in our prayers, especially for the big and tough stuff.

- Pray for the people who annoy us or have hurt us.

Let's make room for prayer, just like Jesus did.

Small Group Breakout Questions

1. How can you make prayer a more consistent part of your daily routine?

2. What does it mean to be bold in prayer?

3. Why is it important to pray for our enemies?

4. Share a time when prayer made a significant difference in your life.

Get the Full Youth Group Plan

• Icebreaker: Prayer Chain
• Group Activity: Prayer Walk
• Youth Challenge: Prayer Challenge