2018 Youth Sermon Calendar
52-week series and event roadmap for youth pastors.
January 3 - January 24
Artifacts: What God is Like
4 Weeks
This four-week sermon series covers the different attributes of God’s unchanging character.
January 31 - February 21
DM: Dating and Marriage
4 Weeks
DM is a four-week series designed to help students understand the importance of their relationships, and how they can better prepare themselves for a healthy, Christ-centered marriage.
February 28 - March 28
Third Act
5 Weeks
This five-week series will introduce youth to the many ways Christ shows up in the Old Testament.
April 4
Scavenger Hunt
1 Week
April 11 - April 25
Playlist
3 Weeks
This three-week series guide addresses the call of every Christian to live with an attitude that honors Jesus and attracts others to him.
May 2 - May 23
God on Film 2018 (Youth)
4 Weeks
Each message in this ‘God on Film’ series comes with a biblical text(s) and an upcoming film to illustrate some of the issues discussed in that passage.
May 30
Summer Kickoff Party
1 Week
Use this media bundle to celebrate the beginning of summer!
June 6 - June 27
Faceless: The Life of John the Baptist
4 Weeks
This four-week series will encourage your students to judge their life not by a “normal” understanding of success, but by God’s definition.
July 4
No Mid-Week Service (July 4th)
1 Week
Use this graphics bundle to announce a mid-week service cancellation.
July 11 - August 1
The Life
4 Weeks
This four-week series redefines what makes up “The Life,” when seen through the eyes of faith.
August 1 - August 15
We Are
3 Weeks
This three-week series has a compact theme: what is the purpose of the local church?
August 22
Guest Speaker – Youth
1 Week
Use this media bundle to promote your group's next guest speaker.
August 29
Ladies Night (2018)
1 Week
This one-night event can be used to minister to the young women in your youth ministry.
September 5 - September 26
You Asked for It (Student)
4 Weeks
‘You Asked for It’ is a four-week sermon series dissecting tough issues that are often challenging to talk about in church.
October 3 - October 24
Team Nights
4 Weeks
This four-week team competition series is a great way to build momentum in your student ministry.
October 31
Halloween Party
1 Week
This is a one-week sermon guide about fear that can be used by youth groups leading up to Halloween.
November 7
Guest Speaker – Youth
1 Week
Use this media bundle to promote your group's next guest speaker.
November 14
Thankful
1 Week
This is a one-week sermon guide to be used ideally near Thanksgiving.
November 21
No Mid-Week Service (Fall)
1 Week
Use this graphics bundle to announce a mid-week service cancellation.
November 28 - December 12
Christmas Cheer
3 Weeks
This three-week series is intended to help your students view the Christmas season as a time to give to others.
December 19
Youth Christmas Party
1 Week
Use this week to plan a "Christmas Party" with your group.
December 26
No Mid-Week Service (Winter)
1 Week
Use this graphics bundle to announce a mid-week service cancellation.