Helping students think about sexual harassment/abuse, Environmental issues/stewardship of planet, Global child labor/working conditions/fair trade, Oppressed populations locally and globally, Helping students think about LGBTQ issues, Lessons from historical problems/social progress. Thank you!” – email. While each study presents plenty of “meat” for our daughters to chew on, they also offer fun appealing crafts and activities to help expand on each topic. “I am a 15-year-old girl and I have started a bible study with my younger sisters and their friends..their friends only came to the Lord about 2 weeks ago…thanks very much!” – email, “I was asked to teach youth Bible study at the last min. Have Christians done terrible things throughout history? First steps to take after accepting Jesus as Lord of your life. She has been a Christian most of her life but this will be her first Bible Study so I wanted to keep it simple.” – K. G. “Thank you! We’ve been there! What purpose does the Bible serve in our theology? What to do if you have a friend that is in trouble? What if do if you or a friend is in an abusive relationship? (a lesson on time management and goals), New beginnings, how to make this the best school year. Thank you so very much!!
How to think about sacrifices in the Old Testament? I told her she was getting the few studies she didn’t have yet and she perked up, getting especially excited over the Proverbs. A lesson talking about how Jesus always showed true love. How are you going to use your time off? Did God set everything into motion and forget about it? Then, using a passage of Scripture that speaks to Jesus imparting identity on us (Matt.
We started to take a closer look at the Beatitudes on Sunday so your study will be very useful! God’s relationship with Adam and Eve before the Fall and after the Fall. What service or mission is God calling you to? (The quality of your relationships). Being hard on yourself or pressuring yourself, Real life versus online persona (does who you are online match who you are in the real world), How to discern God’s calling in your life. But the one thing we want to stress is that in our belief, after 27 years combined experience in youth ministry, is that all good youth sermons relate directly back to Jesus. I am now printing one for my 13 year old daughter. If you are not as comfortable with theological topics as other issues, be sure to find reputable resources to help you prepare your lessons. Does God treat you differently when you become a Christian? There are infinite ideas for youth sermons – we just wanted to give you a list to turn to if you’re trying to figure out what to talk about next. (loyalty vs. grace), Handling drama in relationships and friendships. Many of these topics synthesize broad and core elements of our faith. Old Testament – Specific Bible Story Ideas – Youth Sermons. . Condiment Creations – Topic: You’re Fearfully and Wonderfully Made; Bible: Psalms 139:14. Few teenagers have an organized life of discipleship, and that’s why it is important to help them understand the rhythms and routines of Christian faith. All youth groups have issues that need managed and addressed from time to time.
“I am using the bible study for my own girls, but also am going to offer it to some ladies who are fairly new Christians and were saying that they needed a bible study like this to define how they need to present themselves. Possibly coupled after a mission/service outing. Old Testament – General Topics – Youth Sermons. There are potentially thousands of stories you could derive from the Old Testament, and this list is intended to help jump start your thinking about teaching from the Old Testament and represents many of the most well-known stories from its pages. A look into the spiritual discipline of fasting or the Fruit of the Spirit self-control.
Teaching youth to find their own expression and practice of faith will enable them to take ownership of their beliefs and create stability in their relationship with God. What is a good friend? Story of God’s calling of Moses with the burning bush, Story of Moses and Aaron confronting Pharaoh, Understanding the Old Testament Law/Covenant, Lessons on manna and God’s direction in the desert, Story of Moses’ failure to enter the Promised Land, Story of Joshua leading into the Promised Land, Stories from Judges (Samson, Deborah, etc), The near collapse/civil war of the tribes of Israel (end of Judges), Story of Nehemiah rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem, Messianic prophecies throughout the Old Testament, What the Old Testament prophets expected the Messiah to be like. What are Proverbs and how can you use them? Many teens are confused by the Bible, or only have a rudimentary understanding of it. Does God expect us to follow all the rules in the Old Testament? (identity topic or choices topic), Is it ok to celebrate Halloween? Number 16 What was the purpose of feasts for the people of the Old Testament? I used your teen bible study on the Fruit of the Spirit last night and it was the best class that we have ever had in the 2 months that we have been doing Teen Bible studies at my Church!!! Many of these topics synthesize broad and core elements of our faith. Discuss the Incarnation and God’s grace in becoming human. Make sure that what you teach is accurate! What is a bad friend? How many friends should you have? We hope we gave you at least an idea or two . FREE printable bible study Lesson for small groups, downloadable lessons on pdf worksheets for youth, teens, kids with questions and answers. She works in our church nursery and her teacher & I both are doing the same Proverbs study. This list is perfect for extremely tiny youth groups to large ones. This is simply an overview of best-known stories from the Gospels that you might turn to when teaching specifically about Jesus’ ministry.
Can God do things in ways that aren’t outlined in the Bible? Why did Jesus have to become a human being? Have an event where the youth can share all of the things they are thankful for and hold a big youth group family dinner. We hope this list helps spur your thoughts and we’d love to hear about any great youth sermons or ideas that you are able to piece together from ideas on this list! Why did God decide to give us the Bible, instead of some other form of communication? Coming up with ideas for youth sermons can be tough! What does the Holy Spirit do after you accept Jesus? How did Jesus’ death fix the problem of sin? What to do if you have a family member that is in trouble? The Jewish relationship with the Torah and Old Testament. What are Psalms and how can you use them? By what method did God create the universe? My class loves your studies!” – Rev.
Mrs. St. George challenges girls to examine their own behavior and measure it against God’s word and to become doers of the word, not hearers only. Thank you. (This could be taught by youth leader and/or youth themselves as a sharing night). One of the most important things we can do is teach students about who Jesus is and what He’s done. In-depth, yet compact and easy-to-understand youth Bible lessons covering topics relevant to teens. Who were the writers of the New Testament? What are you going to do after high school? !” – Wayne, “I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE THESE STUDIES! Perhaps at no other point in life are relationships and friendships thought about so much as during the teenage years. The Bible is the foundation of most of our understanding of faith, and helping youth grow in their understanding of the Bible is a way to equip them for a lifetime in faith. and was so very happy to find these lessons, they were a quick study and very easy to explain………..Thank you all so very much…………Love IT!!! What is an epistle and how were they written? Traditional worship. Spiritually Hungry is a Christian website developed to encourage and guide you into a closer relationship with God by focusing on breaking down barriers to a deeper spiritual life. We started with “Far Above Rubies” last week and it went wonderfully. Tami, “I am one of a number of facilitators that shares with a group of senior teens at our Church. (View) Printable Version (PDF), Conclusion (View) Printable Version (PDF), Part 1 - Friendship (View)Printable Version (PDF)Leader’s Guide (Shop), Part 2 - Friendship (View)Printable Version (PDF) Leader’s Guide (Shop), Part 3 - Friendship (View)Printable Version (PDF) Leader’s Guide (Shop), Part 1 - Purity (View)Printable Version (PDF)Leader’s Guide (Shop), Part 2 - Purity (View)Printable Version (PDF)Leader’s Guide (Shop), Part 3 - Purity (View)Printable Version (PDF)Leader’s Guide (Shop), Part 4 - Purity (View)Printable Version (PDF)Leader’s Guide (Shop). DISCUSSION BASED BIBLE STUDIES FREE downloadable and printable small group Bible Study lessons for youth, college, adults (both men and women).
A lesson on self-esteem, self-worth, independence. (Explore from your church’s perspective). Explain the meaning behind the holiday, what St. Patrick’s ministry was and what we can learn from it today. ), Legal drug use (self-care, depression, etc. LEADER PREP Honesty is one of those areas that students that we serve can see Christ very clearly or vice versa. Who is the nation of Israel and where did they come from? What happened between the Old Testament and the New Testament? All?
Our Old Testament selections cover many of the most popular stories. Should you be instantly changed when you become a Christian? Sermons and lessons focused specifically on this topic can encourage students to have a stronger relationship with the Bible and demystify its role in the Christian life.
Seriously, every youth sermon can relate directly to Jesus. Topics related to social justice and mission are broad and cover a wide-range of political and cultural issues. I used them for ages (girls and boys) 7-14.” – Wendy, “Just wanted to send you a huge THANK YOU! What to do if you don’t understand something in the Bible? You want to have relevant youth sermons for your students, but feel like you’re scraping the barrel to come up with what direction to go next! As part of our duty to shape youth into critically-thinking adults, we need to address theological issues with teens. (View) Printable Version (PDF), Part 2 - Who Am I? What is a prophecy in the Bible and how should you think about it? She has served in ministry positions such as co-pastor, youth minister, and spiritual director. See what we mean? (View) Printable Version (PDF), Part 3 - What is the Role of My Parents and Family? Discipleship Bible Study Lessons for youth: Ministry to Youth offers 54 engaging discipleship lessons including such topics as: Grace, Priorities, Evangelism, Prayer and Faith. Wrap up the lesson with some small group questions that focus on exploring false identity and social media use, the reasons behind it, how God wants us to think about our identity, and how we should respond to people who use fake identities online.