Sermons on Spiritual Caution:

Clinging To Jesus Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

Prioritize our relationship with Jesus and follow His teachings to grow in our faith and understanding of God's love.

Today, we're going to talk about a story from the Bible where Jesus heals a blind man. This story teaches us some important lessons about our faith and how we should live our lives. So, let's dive in! In John 9, Jesus heals a man who was born blind. This guy didn't even ask to be healed, but Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-41

Topics: Faith, Spiritual Growth, Divine Guidance, Biblical Teachings

The Baptism Of Jesus Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

God's ways are often counterintuitive to our human understanding, but when we trust and partner with Him, we can experience His power and presence in our lives.

Hey everyone! Today, we're going to talk about something that might seem a bit strange at first, but stick with me, okay? We're going to look at how God's ways are often counterintuitive, which means they might not make sense to us at first. But trust me, there's a reason for it all. But first, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Topics: Divine Plan, Faith, Spiritual Trust, Counterintuitive Wisdom

Trust In Uncertainty Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

Develop relational trust in God who loves and guides us, even in uncertain times.

Imagine you're blindfolded and trying to navigate through an obstacle course. You can't see where you're going, and you're unsure of what's ahead. But, you have a friend who can see everything and is guiding you through the course. You have to trust their voice and follow their instructions, even ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23

Topics: Faith, Divine Guidance, Spiritual Strength, Overcoming Fear

Persistent Prayer Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

Prayer is an important part of our faith, and Jesus encourages us to pray more like the widow in Luke 18 who was patient, precise, and persistent.

Today, we're gonna talk about something important in our lives as Christians - prayer. You know, that thing we do when we talk to God. Sometimes, we might feel like our prayers aren't being answered, or we just forget to pray altogether. So, let's dive into a story Jesus told about a persistent ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Topics: Faith, Spiritual Discipline, Divine Communication, Prayer Life

Can God Trust You? Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

Little things matter in the Kingdom of God and trust is built or lost one small decision at a time.

Today, we're going to talk about trust. You know, that thing that helps us believe in our friends, family, and even ourselves. But here's a question for you: Can God trust you? Yeah, I know, it's a tough one. But don't worry, we're going to dive into this together. What I want you to walk away with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-13

Topics: Faith, Spiritual Growth, Divine Relationships, Moral Integrity

Ready & Faithful Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

In this passage, we receive the encouragement from Christ to be faithful and to remain ready. We can remain faithful because He is a good shepherd who looks over His flock. We stay ready because we don’t know the day or the hour when Christ will return, but we trust that He is coming soon.

Today, we're going to talk about being ready and faithful. Life can be pretty unpredictable, right? Sometimes we're prepared for what's coming, and other times, we're caught off guard. But when it comes to our faith, Jesus wants us to be ready and faithful all the time. So, let's dive into our main ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:32-40

Topics: Second Coming, Spiritual Preparedness, Faithfulness, End Times

Divided In Christ Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

Following Christ can bring division in relationships, but it is important to remain faithful and trust in Jesus' honesty and guidance.

Bring in a rope and have two volunteers come up. Have them hold the rope, one on each end, and explain that the rope represents our relationships. When we follow Jesus, sometimes it can cause tension and division in our relationships, like when we pull the rope tight. But Jesus is with us through ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:49-56

Topics: Spiritual Growth, Discipleship, Faith Journey, Biblical Teachings

Deny Yourself Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

Denying ourselves means looking introspectively, living with open hands, and not looking back at what we've left behind in order to fully follow Jesus and experience abundant life.

Today, we're going to talk about going "all in" for Jesus. You know, like when you're playing a game and you give it everything you've got? That's what we're talking about, but with our relationship with Jesus. So, let's dive in! Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24

Topics: Self-Denial, Spiritual Growth, Discipleship, Sacrificial Love

Unhindered Gospel Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 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

Anchored By Hope Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

As believers, we are encouraged to remain steadfast and committed in our faith through every trial and storm that life may bring. We are anchored by Jesus, our great hope, salvation, and savior.

Today, we're gonna talk about anchors: those big, heavy things that keep ships from drifting away. We're gonna see how anchors can teach us something important about our faith and our relationship with Jesus. Our main verse for today is Hebrews 6:19, which says: "We have this hope as an anchor for ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:19, Matthew 14:25-31

Topics: Resilience, Spiritual Strength, Faith Endurance, Overcoming Trials

When The Storm Comes Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

When the storms of life come, only Jesus will prevail as the firm and secure anchor for our souls.

Today, we're gonna talk about how to handle the storms of life. Those are the tough times when everything seems to be going wrong. But don't worry, we've got an awesome object lesson to help us understand this better. So, imagine you're on a boat, and suddenly a huge storm hits. What's the one ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27

Topics: Faith, Overcoming Adversity, Spiritual Growth, Divine Guidance

Remain Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

Learning to remain firm and steadfast in Jesus, as He is the only firm and secure anchor for our souls.

Today, we're going to talk about remaining firm and steadfast in Jesus. Life can be pretty crazy sometimes, and it's easy to get distracted or lose our grip on what really matters. But Jesus is like the ultimate anchor, keeping us steady and secure no matter what storms come our way. So, let's dive ...read more

Scripture: John 15:5-8, Psalm 23:1-3

Topics: Faithfulness, Divine Guidance, Spiritual Strength, Jesus' Teachings

Plant Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

Recognize the condition of our hearts as the soil in which the seed of the Gospel is planted, and to make conscious choices to create an environment where our relationship with God can grow.

Today we're going to talk about our hearts and how they're like soil for the good news of Jesus. We're going to look at a story Jesus told in the Bible, called the Parable of the Sower. You can find it in Matthew 13:1-9 and 18-23. So, let's start with a cool object lesson. I want you all to grab a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-9, Matthew 13:18-23

Topics: Spiritual Growth, Fertile Heart, Parables, Biblical Teachings

The Promise Of Heaven Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

The promise of heaven is eternal rest and freedom from all the sin, death, and destruction that permeates life. It's where weary travelers find everlasting rest and peace at the faithful feet of Jesus.

Today, we're gonna talk about the promise of heaven. That's that awesome place we get to go to when we believe in Jesus. But first, let me show you something cool. Object Lesson: Bring out a heavy backpack filled with rocks or books. Ask for a volunteer to wear it and walk around. See this ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:6-13, Matthew 11:28-30

Topics: Eternal Rest, Heaven's Promise, Afterlife, Spiritual Peace

Over Our Present Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

Our choices reveal who reigns in our lives, and by changing our patterns and trusting God's will, we can experience a transformed life under the reign of love.

Today, we're going to talk about how God's love can change our lives right now, in the present. We're going to look at Romans 12:1-2 and see how our choices show who's in charge of our lives, how changing our patterns can change our lives, and how trading our will for God's will leads to the best ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Topics: Faith, Divine Guidance, Life Transitions, Spiritual Growth