Youth Sermon: Sing, Sing, Sing!

Singing is a Superpower

Did you know that singing is like a superpower? Seriously, it's a gift from God that lets us use our voices to make awesome sounds and express how we're feeling. The Bible even tells us to sing to the Lord 22 times. Singing can make us feel good, make us smarter, and even help us live longer. It's good for our bodies, our memories, and our immune system. But the coolest part? Singing is a way for us to worship and praise God.

Imagine you're at a concert. The lights are low, the crowd is buzzing, and your favorite band is about to take the stage. You're pumped, right? Now, imagine that God is the headliner, and we're all here to cheer Him on. That's what singing to God is like. It's our chance to show Him how much we love Him and think He's awesome.

Singing is a way for us to worship and praise God.

Reasons to Sing to God from Psalm 96

Psalm 96 gives us a bunch of reasons to sing to God. First, God actually wants us to sing to Him. He wants to hear our voices declaring how amazing He is. Second, we should sing because God is the greatest. He's way above any other gods, who are just pretend. Third, we should sing because God made everything, even the stars in the sky. Fourth, we should sing because God is beautiful. Just look around at His creation. Fifth, we should sing because God is here with us. He's in this place and deserves our worship.

Sixth, singing is a way to worship God. It's like saying, "God, I love you and think you're awesome." Seventh, we should sing because God is our King. He's in charge of everything and He's totally fair. Eighth, everything in creation was made to celebrate God. The sky, the earth, the sea, everything should be full of praise. Ninth, we should sing because God is coming back. When He does, He's going to judge the world with fairness. And tenth, we should sing because God is faithful. He keeps His promises and will judge us based on our faith in Him.

Connecting with God through Singing

So, what does this mean for us? It means that singing isn't just for the shower or the car. It's a way for us to connect with God, to show Him our love, and to remind ourselves of how great He is. So, let's make some noise for God, not just in church, but every day.

Before we wrap up, I want to give anyone who hasn't yet put their faith in Jesus a chance to do that now. Jesus is going to judge us based on our faith in Him, not just our actions. If you want to put your faith in Jesus, you can pray something like this: "Jesus, I know I mess up and need a Savior. I invite You into my life to be my Lord and Savior. I want to live for You. Amen." If you prayed that prayer, I encourage you to tell me or a Christian friend and ask for their support. If you need someone to pray with you, don't be shy to ask.

Prayer

Hey God, we're here to join the awesome tradition of singing to worship and praise You. Help us to really get into it and experience the cool benefits of singing for You. Amen.

Small Group Breakout Questions

1. Why do you think God asks us to sing to Him?

2. How does singing make you feel?

3. Can you share a time when singing helped you connect with God?

4. How can we incorporate more singing into our daily lives?

5. What does Psalm 96 teach us about the reasons for singing to God?

Get the Full Youth Group Plan

• Icebreaker: Sing It Out!
• Group Activity: Songwriting Session
• Youth Challenge: A Song a Day