‘Hot Seat’ is a four-week sermon series dissecting tough issues that are often challenging to talk about in church. Each week looks at a different passage from the Psalms, and investigate not only the biblical stance on each topic, but also how believers can approach God concerning these often-divisive issues. This series guide will assist…
This 5-week sermon series through Leviticus examines with modern-day practicality the holiness of God, the Old Testament sacrificial system, and the Law of Moses, detailing how these instructions apply to Christians today. By considering the Law’s demand for holy living and the rigorous requirements for Israel to remain untainted by sin, this series lays a…
This five-week series will introduce your group to the many ways Christ shows up in the Old Testament. Jesus is the climax of the story of Scripture. He is the better Adam, Abraham, Jonah, and Hosea. Through this series, kids will learn that the whole story of Christianity is about Jesus, that (unlike Adam) Jesus…
This is a one-week message to use for an event like Missions Sunday or a similar evangelism campaign. This practical message will encourage your children to know that God can use anyone to share the Good News, no matter how young they are. Compare to Beyond (adult).
This four-week series walks through the book of Amos, focusing on how our spiritual walk with God affects our pursuit of righteous justice. How can we return (or rewind) to the basics of Christian devotion? How can we get back to the root of the faith? ‘Rewind’ charts a path to the heart of God’s…
This four-week series guide explores four spiritual routines: Bible reading, prayer, fasting, and Christ-centered community. This series emphasizes the clear application of biblical truths so that your children can confidently put into practice the key ideas of each week’s message. By ending with a message on authentic community, this series will be a helpful tool…
During the first week of the year, take time to speak about the vision of your children’s ministry. God willing, what will 2018 look like for your group? There is no accompanying sermon guide for this Sunday. Compare to Vision Sunday (adult).
This 4-week series is ideal for the summer blockbuster season. With so many big-budget movies hitting theaters this time of year, your group and community can’t help but discuss each week’s latest theatrical release. Why? Because films move our imagination and capture our attention like good art does. Each message in this ‘The Movie’ series…
This one-week sermon guide focuses on the freedom we find in Christ. Freedom is a precious gift, one to be celebrated by every person who is free in Christ. Because of Jesus, we are free from sin, death, and the legalism of earning our righteousness by our performance. Because of Jesus, we are free to…
This week, take time to rest and pray. Invite a guest speaker to teach to your group. There is no accompanying lesson guide for this week.
This eight-week sermon series guide looks at the judges of Israel who oversaw the nation between Joshua’s death and the establishment of the monarchy. With each week’s message focusing on a thematic deliverer story, this series explores the character traits of the judges and God’s faithfulness to use his people then and now for victory….
By looking at the life and ministry of John the Baptist, this four-week series will encourage your kids to judge their life not by a “normal” understanding of success, but by God’s definition. Serving God may not always be easy, but when we are obedient to Christ, we have a part to play in his…
This one-week children’s series emphasizes the theme of unity. When we are unified in Christ, others will take notice!
This four-week series addresses seasons when God seems silent or far away. What are Christians supposed to do during a dark night of the soul? When Christians feel far from God, we can survive periods of God’s silence by remembering his faithfulness in the past, relying on Jesus’ example, repenting for any sin that could…
This four-week series guide looks at the coming of Christ into the world through the perspective of the first chapter of John’s Gospel. Intended for use in the weeks leading up to Christmas, this guide provides a fresh look at the Light of the World invading our darkness to bring us salvation—the best gift of…
This three-week series has a compact theme: what is the purpose of the local church? By calling out the selfish deceitfulness of consumerism, this sermon set defines what church is supposed to be and declares what it is not. The church is a place to serve, to be connected, and to live on mission for…
This eight-week sermon series guide looks at the first half of the Gospel of Matthew. These messages examine the broader themes in Matthew like God’s character, Jesus as the fulfillment of the Old Testament’s promises for a Messiah, and the importance of internal integrity over external behavior. Laying out practical application points like the need…
This four-week series is a great way to build momentum in your student ministry. As your student teams compete against one another in a good-natured, month-long contest, this series analyzes the tools all Christians need to face life’s many challenges. Each week during this series will examine a different warrior from the Old Testament, examining…
‘You Asked for It’ is a four-week sermon series dissecting tough issues that are often challenging to talk about in church. There are two ways that youth pastors can plan this series. 1. Conduct a poll and have your students submit four issues for you to teach on. 2. Follow this guide where each week…
This one-night event can be used to minister to the young women in your youth ministry. The world’s fascination with external beauty adds intense pressure to young women today, and that pressure is heightened by the use of social media. This message encourages women of all ages to consider what 1 Peter says about the…
This is a one-week sermon guide to be used ideally near Thanksgiving. Looking at Paul’s instructions to the Philippians on rejoicing and thanksgiving, this message reminds students that their perspective determines their joy level, and they can choose gratitude despite their circumstances. Equivalent to Give Thanks (adult).
This three-week series is intended to help your students view the Christmas season as a time to give to others. By understanding the Father’s generous heart in offering Jesus to us, we can celebrate the joy of the season by giving back to God and to those around us. This series discusses several ideas: that…
This three-week series has a compact theme: what is the purpose of the local church? By calling out the selfish deceitfulness of consumerism, this sermon set defines what church is supposed to be, and declares what it is not. The church is a place to serve, to be connected, and to live on mission for…
This four-week series redefines what makes up “The Life,” when seen through the eyes of faith. Examining Jesus’s teaching in the Sermon on the Mount, this series wrestles with consumerism, fame, and fortune. Together, students will unmask culture’s superficial ideas of a what makes one successful in life, and contrast them with the truths found…
On paper, John the Baptist’s ministry doesn’t seem all that successful. He lived a secluded life in the desert, preached for a short time before being overshadowed by Jesus, and ended up in prison where he experienced spiritual doubt. Eventually, he was beheaded. However, we know that John the Baptist played a key role in…
This 4-week series is ideal for the summer blockbuster season. With so many big-budget movies hitting theaters this time of year, the people in your congregation and community can’t help but discuss each week’s latest theatrical release. Why? Because films move our imagination and capture our attention like good art does. Each message in this…
This three-week series guide addresses the call of every Christian to live with an attitude that honors Jesus and attracts others to him. When we get down to it, our life has a playlist. It’s making a noise, a melody, a distinct overall presentation that creates an atmosphere. As Christians, we need to ask ourselves:…
This five-week series will introduce youth to the many ways Christ shows up in the Old Testament. The third act of a movie or play completes the story and/or offers resolutions or answers. It ties together the narrative elements that came earlier. Weaknesses shown in the first act are overcome in the climax of the…
This four-week series is a cultural hot topic. In the world of teenagers, dating can often be seen as crush to crush concept with no end goal except self-gratification. While the Bible doesn’t speak on dating in particular (dating as we know it is a modern construct), DM is a series designed to help students…
This five-week series will introduce your group to the many ways Christ shows up in the Old Testament. Jesus is the climax of the story of Scripture. He is the better Adam, Abraham, Jonah, and Hosea. Through this series, congregants will learn that the whole story of Christianity is about Jesus, that (unlike Adam) Jesus…
This is a one-week message designed to be used for an event like Mission Sunday or a similar evangelism campaign. This practical sermon will encourage your congregation to know that everyone is called to make disciples and that therefore everyone should be ready to share their testimony. Your congregation will be exhorted to share the…
This four-week sermon series covers the different attributes of God’s unchanging character. By examining the Bible’s testimony of God’s holiness, eternal existence, justice, and love, this series will encourage your group to trust in each of these ancient descriptors and, ultimately, to trust in God wholeheartedly as he shares these parts of himself with us.
This four-week series walks through the book of Amos, focusing on how our spiritual walk with God affects our pursuit of righteous justice. How can we return to the basics of Christian devotion? How can we get back to the root of the faith? ‘Back to the Start’ charts a path, taking believers to the…
It’s important that pastors take time to remind their local church of their mission, their heart, and God’s vision for the future. This week, take an opportunity to address your congregation in this way. There is no accompanying sermon guide for this Sunday.
This three-week series is designed to highlight the relevant and important topics of happiness and contentment. Happiness means something different to different people. Many, in our modern society, attempt to “find” happiness through material possessions, a new job, or even a significant other. In the end, though, these things often leave us just as empty…
This four-week series addresses seasons when God seems silent or far away. What are Christians supposed to do during a dark night of the soul? When Christians feel far from God, we can survive periods of God’s silence by remembering his faithfulness in the past, relying on Jesus’s example, repenting for any sin that could…
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