Youth Sermon: The Sacrifice of Jesus and Our Response

The Ultimate Hero - Jesus

Hey guys, have you ever watched a superhero movie where the hero sacrifices himself to save the world? It's pretty intense, right? Well, I've got a real-life superhero story for you today. It's about Jesus, the ultimate hero.

You see, Jesus did something even more amazing than any superhero. He didn't just save a city or a planet; He saved all of humanity. He did this by sacrificing Himself on the cross to pay for our mistakes, our sins. It's like He took all the wrong things we've ever done or will do, and said, 'I got this. I'll take the hit.'

Why did He do it? To bring us closer to God. We were like on a deserted island, cut off from God because of our sins. But Jesus built a bridge with His sacrifice, so we can now walk right up to God, knowing we're welcomed and loved.

It's about Jesus, the ultimate hero.

Responding to Jesus' Sacrifice

So, how do we respond to this? It's like when you receive a gift. You don't just leave it wrapped up; you open it, right? The gift Jesus gave us is opened through repentance and faith. It's saying, 'I'm sorry for my mistakes, and I trust you, Jesus, to lead my life.'

You know when you take a shower, and you feel all clean and fresh? That's what baptism is like. It's an outward sign that we've been cleaned from our sins and are starting fresh with Jesus.

But it doesn't stop there. We live out our faith by loving God and others, following Jesus' teachings, serving humbly, sharing the good news about Jesus, and trusting in God's provision. It's like being on Jesus' superhero team, doing our part to make the world a better place.

Practical Application

So, here's the practical part. This week, think about one way you can live out your faith. Maybe it's helping a classmate with homework, standing up for someone being bullied, or sharing about Jesus with a friend.

Let's pray: 'God, thank you for Jesus, our ultimate hero. Help us to open the gift of His sacrifice through repentance and faith. Show us how to live out our faith this week. We love you. In Jesus' name, Amen.'

Small Group Breakout Questions

1. How can we show love to others in our daily lives?

2. What does it mean to serve humbly?

3. How can we share the gospel with our friends?

4. How does Jesus' sacrifice impact our relationship with God?

5. What are some ways we can live out our faith?

Get the Full Youth Group Plan

• Icebreaker: Save Your Brother
• Group Activity: Bridge Building
• Youth Challenge: Living Out Our Faith