Sermons on Imagination:

A Greater Reality Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 4, 2023

Those of us alive today in the kingdom of God have a greater experience than John the Baptist because we have advantages that were once only dreamed about: the forgiveness of sin, Christian community, an indwelling Holy Spirit, and the mind-blowing beauty of the gospel story. These elements make the kingdom of heaven a greater reality for present-day followers of Christ.

Imagine you've been waiting for a package to arrive for weeks. You've been tracking it online, and you're so excited for it to finally get here. Then, one day, it arrives! The anticipation is over, and you get to enjoy what's inside the package. That's kind of like what it was like for people in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:2-11

Topics: Spiritual Growth, Divine Presence, Eternal Life, Heavenly Blessings

Grateful Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 4, 2023

Living a grateful life isn’t always easy or convenient but it’s worth it in the end. There’s great healing to be found in the regular practice of gratitude.

Today, we're going to talk about something that's often overlooked: gratitude. You know, being thankful for all the stuff in our lives. What I want you to walk away with is that living a grateful life isn't always easy, but it's totally worth it. There's great healing to be found in practicing ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Topics: Thankfulness, Positive Psychology, Emotional Wellbeing, Life Satisfaction

Take Up Your Cross Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 4, 2023

Jesus calls us to take up our cross, which means embracing the pain, loneliness, and partnership that comes with following Him. The journey may be difficult, but the reward is worth it.

Today, we're gonna talk about something taking up our crosses, and I've got a cool object lesson to help us understand it better. But first, let's dive into the message. You know, life can be pretty hard sometimes, right? Jesus actually told us that we'd face some tough times. Check out what He ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24, John 16:33

Topics: Discipleship, Spiritual Sacrifice, Divine Love, Redemption

Unhindered Kingdom Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 4, 2023

Embracing the freedom and unhindered faith that comes from a relationship with Jesus Christ and living in the Kingdom of God.

Today, we're gonna talk about something living an unhindered life of faith. Sometimes we feel like something's holding us back, like we're missing out on the amazing things God has for us. Well, God wants us to live free and unhindered lives, and we're gonna explore how to do that together. But ...read more

Topics: Spiritual Freedom, Unhindered Belief, Faith In Christ, Unrestricted Worship

Unhindered Gospel Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 4, 2023

The main idea is that the gospel is for everyone, and as followers of Christ, we are called to share it without hindrance to all nations, tribes, and tongues.

Today, we're gonna talk about the gospel. That's the good news about Jesus and how He came to save us all. But here's the cool part - this gospel is for everyone, no matter who you are or where you're from. It's like a light that shines in the darkness, and we get to share it with others. So let's ...read more

Topics: Evangelism, Spiritual Freedom, Gospel Message, Unhindered Faith

Unhindered Power Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 4, 2023

Through the Holy Spirit, we have the strength to share the gospel, persevere through difficult times, and love others with the love of Christ.

Today, we're going to talk about power! But not just any power, we're talking about the power that comes from the Holy Spirit. It's an awesome gift from God that helps us do amazing things in our lives. We're going to look at three ways the Holy Spirit gives us strength: to share, to persevere, and ...read more

Topics: Spiritual Power, Divine Guidance, Holy Spirit, Unhindered Faith

Kingdom Of Expectations Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 4, 2023

Embrace Jesus as our Savior, even when He doesn't fit our expectations.

Today, we're going to talk about something we all deal with - expectations. That refers to those things we think should happen or how things should be. Sometimes, our expectations can get in the way of seeing the real deal. So, let's dive into this idea and see how it connects to Jesus and our ...read more

Scripture: John 18:36

Topics: Divine Recognition, Expectation Vs Reality, Jesus' Identity, Spiritual Perception

Our Next Generation Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 4, 2023

We must pass on the history and reality of our faith onto the next generation.

Today, we're going to talk about the stories we tell and the impact they have on our lives and the lives of others. You know how we love to share stories, right? We share them on Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, and all over social media. But have you ever thought about the stories of faith in your ...read more

Topics: Parenting, Education, Sustainability, Legacy

Get Truth Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 4, 2023

Prioritize God's word in our lives, hold onto the truth it provides, and share this truth with others.

You know how when you're super thirsty, nothing tastes better than a cold glass of water? Imagine you're in the desert, and you've been walking for hours under the hot sun. You're parched, your throat is dry, and you're desperate for a drink. Suddenly, you see a water bottle in the distance. You'd ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:23

Topics: Spiritual Growth, Moral Integrity, Authentic Living, Divine Wisdom

He Threw A Party Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 4, 2023

Sometimes the biggest gap is between family members. God teaches us about bridge building through Jesus’ story of the prodigal son. We should offer grace to those we have broken relationships with and celebrate when those relationships are restored.

Today, we're talking about family drama. You know, those fights with your siblings or disagreements with your parents. We're going to learn from a story Jesus told about a son who messed up big time, but his dad threw a party when he came back home. We're talking about offering grace to those we've ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Topics: Forgiveness, Reconciliation, Compassion, Empathy

Breaking Barriers Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 4, 2023

Jesus brings peace and unites divided groups. Through Christ, we can reconcile any broken relationship.

Today, we're gonna talk about smashing walls and fixing broken friendships. When we do this, we find a peace and unity that's out of this world. So, as bridge builders, we gotta do something. In Ephesians, Paul talks about the beef between Jews and Gentiles and how Jesus fixed it all on the cross. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-18

Topics: Overcoming Obstacles, Constructive Communication, Cultural Integration, Social Inclusion

The Difficulty Of Love Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 4, 2023

Love can be difficult, especially when it involves people who are different or disagree with us. However, through humility and the help of the Holy Spirit, we can overcome these challenges and love like Jesus.

God, loving others can be really tough sometimes. Help us to love like you do, even when it's super hard. Thanks for loving us and giving us a way to forgiveness through Jesus. Today, we're gonna chat about the real deal about love. We all have those stories of times when it was super hard to love ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-3, James 4:7-10, Galatians 5:16-26

Topics: Divine Love, Humanity, Spiritual Growth, Compassion

Prayer Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 4, 2023

Prayer was important to Jesus, and as followers of Christ, we should follow His example.

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 ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:35, Ephesians 6:18

Topics: Spiritual Growth, Faith, Meditation, Divine Communication

Dig Deeper Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 4, 2023

True wisdom is not easily found or bought, but comes from a deep relationship with God.

Today, we're trying to figure out what wisdom is, where to find it, and how to use it. Imagine playing Minecraft. You're searching for diamonds, right? You can't find them just by wandering around. You have to dig deep, explore caves, and sometimes fight off some creepers. Just like finding ...read more

Scripture: Job 28:12-23

Topics: Wisdom, Knowledge, Intellectual Growth, Life Lessons

Learning Kingdom Values Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 4, 2023

Being part of God’s Kingdom means being born again and living according to His values. It’s not just about going to heaven; it’s about experiencing God’s Kingdom here and now.

This week, we're diving into what it means to be citizens of God's Kingdom. So, let's imagine for a second that you're a citizen of a country, say, the Kingdom of Candyland. Sounds fun, right? But being a citizen means you've got to follow the rules of Candyland. You can't just go around eating all ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:29-32

Topics: Spiritual Citizenship, Kingdom Living, Divine Allegiance, God's Sovereignty