Youth Sermon: The Kingdom Net

The Kingdom of Heaven is like a net

Imagine this: You're on a boat, and you've got this massive net. You throw it out into the water, and it sinks, capturing all sorts of fish. You pull it back in, and you've got a boatload of fish, all different kinds. That's what Jesus said the Kingdom of Heaven is like.

Jesus wasn't just talking about fish, though. He was talking about people. God's Kingdom is like a big net, and He wants to pull in as many people as possible. He doesn't care what they look like, where they come from, or what they've done. He just wants them in the net.

God's Kingdom is like a big net, and He wants to pull in as many people as possible.

God's love is for all

Let's do a little experiment. I've got a bag of mixed candies here. I'm going to pour them all out on this table. Now, imagine this table is the world, and these candies are people. Some are sweet, some are sour, some are hard, some are soft. But God, He wants them all. He's not picky. He loves every single one.

But here's the thing. At the end of the day, there's going to be a sorting. Just like when you pull in a net full of fish, you've got to sort out the good from the bad. Jesus said the same thing will happen with people. The good will be kept, and the bad will be thrown away.

Our role in God's Kingdom

So, what does this mean for us? It means we've got a job to do. We're part of God's fishing crew. We've got to help spread the net, tell people about Jesus, and bring them into the Kingdom.

This week, think about who you can share Jesus with. Maybe it's a friend, a family member, or a classmate. Don't worry about whether they're good enough or not. That's not our job. Our job is to spread the net.

Prayer

Dear God, help us to be good fishers for Your Kingdom. Give us the courage to share Your love with others and bring them into Your net. We know You'll do the sorting, so help us not to judge but to love. Amen.

Small Group Breakout Questions

1. How can we effectively spread the Kingdom Net in our daily lives?

2. Why is it important not to judge who is worthy of hearing the gospel?

3. How can we prepare ourselves to share the gospel with others?

4. What does the diversity of the Kingdom Net teach us about God's love?

5. How can we support each other in spreading the Kingdom Net?

Get the Full Youth Group Plan

• Icebreaker: Net Fishing
• Group Activity: Spreading the Kingdom Net
• Youth Challenge: Kingdom Net Challenge