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Your role as a youth ministry leader is vitally important because you have the privilege of pointing students to Jesus. You get to join in on God’s activity in their lives. That’s so cool!
Keep up the great work you’re doing!
– Nick Diliberto, Ministry to Youth
FREE YOUTH GROUP LESSON
New Lessons:
Contentment – Bottom Line: True contentment provides peace and comes from trusting God and seeking His kingdom above all else. Bible: Colossians 3:23, Proverbs 21:5, Matthew 6:31-33, Isaiah 26:3, Proverbs 37:4.
Paul – Bottom Line: Paul’s journey from Saul to Paul teaches us that God’s grace can change anyone, that we need courage and endurance in our faith, and that love is the ultimate force that binds us together. Bible: Acts 9:1, Acts 9:3-6, Colossians 3:12-14, 1 Corinthians 13:4-7.
Solomon – Bottom Line: A wise life acknowledges God’s incredible, unparalleled love, strength, and faithfulness, and chooses to be obedient to Him. Bible: Ecclesiastes 12:13, Matthew 22:36-40.
David – Big Idea: David used his skills from previous trials to trust that God would help him defeat the real giant. We can do the same in our lives. Bible: 1 Samuel 17.
Wisdom – Big Idea: God is wiser than we can imagine, and He wants to give us His wisdom in every situation and circumstance. Bible: James 1:5.
Cliques – Bottom Line: Who is outside that you need to invite in? Bible: Matthew 9:10-13
Chasing After God – Big Idea: God wants us to chase after him and be the consuming pursuit of our lives. Bible: John 6:60-61, 66-69.
Power of Words – Big idea: Your words hold the power of life or death. Bible: Proverbs 18:21; James 1:19; Proverbs 15:1; Proverbs 16:24
Peter Walking on Water – Bottom Line: No matter the storm around—don’t take your eyes off Jesus! Bible: Matthew 14:22-33; Isaiah 43:1-2
Peer Pressure – Big idea: Following the crowd may be easy, but it’s not always the best way to go. Bible: Matthew 26:69-75; Galatians 1:10 and Daniel 3.
1 Timothy 4:12 – Big idea: Help students to not let anyone look down on them for being young and to be an example to others.
Psalm 23 (The Lord is our Shepherd) – A free youth group lesson on Psalm 23 helping students understand that the Lord is our shepherd who leads and guides us through life.
Worship – The big idea: Worship is our response to God’s awesomeness. Bible: Genesis 1:1,Psalm 19:1-4, Romans 1:20, Romans 5:8
God is our Refuge – Here is a free youth group lesson on how God is our refuge and strength, based on Psalm 46:1 and Psalm 18:1-2.
Lost & Found – Bible: Luke 15 (parable of the lost sheep, coin and son). The big idea: We are all lost before surrendering our lives to Jesus. But once we make the decision to follow Him, we are found.
Joseph – A youth group lesson on Joseph. Big Idea: God doesn’t always work the way we expect, but He can be trusted. Bible: Genesis 37:1-36; 39:1-6
Living Sacrifice – Here’s a free youth group lesson on being a living sacrifice based on Romans 12:1-5. Bottom Line: Following Jesus involves making a daily choice to be changed by God in the midst of the Christian family.
Holy Spirit – Here’s a free youth group Bible lesson on the Holy Spirit. Bible: Acts 2, John 14 & more. Bottom Line: The Holy Spirit lives inside us and is our helper.
God’s Will – Here’s a messy summer game with a quick Biblical lesson on God’s will, based on Hebrews 10:36.
Anxiety – Use this free lesson, based on Philippians 4:6-7, to help students gain a new perspective on anxiety and equip them to deal with it.
Baptism – The big idea: Baptism is an outward declaration of an inward reality. Bible: Matthew 3:13-17, Acts 9:1-8; Galatians 2:20; Philippians 3:8; Romans 6:2-4; Matthew 28:19-20
God’s Love – The Big Idea: God’s love for us is unending, ongoing, and everlasting. Bible: Jeremiah 31:3, Romans 8:38-39, and Romans 2:4.
Joy – Bible study lesson on Philippians 1. The Big Idea: Because of Jesus, we can experience joy in every circumstance – in good times and in difficult situations.
Bible Study on Identity, Faith & Obedience – Bible study lesson on 1 Samuel. Topics include: Identity, Faith, Obedience and Perseverance Bible: 1 Samuel 1:1-28, 3:1-21, 8:1-22; Ephesians 2:10
Humility – Bible: 26:36-39 and Philippians 2:5-8. The big idea: Humility means trusting God more than you trust yourself.
Identity – A lesson based the story of Gideon in Judges 6:12-16 helping students understand who God says they are.
Sermon on the Mount Bible Study – A small group Bible study lesson on Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount about living in God’s Kingdom.
Jesus Parable – Parable of the Great Banquet in Luke 14:16-24. The big idea is: Jesus invites us to be a part of his coming kingdom.
Freedom from Sin – The lesson’s big idea: Jesus’ work on the cross breaks the power of sin in our lives… so we can choose to obey God and live by the Spirit. Bible: Romans 6:14-18.
Jesus – A small group Bible study lesson on the book of Mark helping students understand who Jesus really is. Bible: Mark 1:1, Mark 21-22, Mark 2:13-17, Mark 3:13-19 and John 1:9-15.
Social Media – The big idea of the lesson, based on Galatians 5:22-23 and Galatians 5:19-21, is that our social media posts should be consistent with the values of the Kingdom of God.
Truth – The main idea of the lesson, based on John 18:28-38, is: When we seek truth, we’re seeking God.
Clean Slate – Bible: Psalm 51:7; Genesis 6:5-22; Genesis 7:2-24; Genesis 8:1-22. Bottom Line: We do not have to carry the burdens of our past failings, sins, and grief throughout our entire lives because God offers us a clean slate.
Junior High Lesson on Identity – Bible: Ephesians 2:8-10 and Genesis 1:26-27. The main idea: Instead of asking, “Who am I?” I should be asking, “Whose am I?”
Junior High Lesson on God’s Word – Bible: 1 Thessalonians 2:13; 2 Timothy 3:16 and Philippians 4:8. Main idea: God uses His Word to speak to you and work in your hearts and lives.
Purpose – Bible: 1 Samuel 16-20; Psalm 138:8; Philippians 1:6. Main idea: When you let go of what you think your life should be, then you can discover God’s plans for you.
Small Group Lesson on 2 Corinthians – Bible: 2 Corinthians 1-3. Themes: Grace & peace; God’s comfort in times of trouble; Being strong in Christ; Forgiveness; and the New Covenant.
Friendships – Bible: Proverbs 17:17. Main idea: You have to be willing to take a risk to really love and serve your friends.
Rooted in God’s Word – Psalm 1:1-3; Ecclesiastes 3:11; Romans 1:19-20; 2 Peter 1:3; Romans 10:9-10. Main idea: When you are planted in God’s Word, He will produce growth in your life.
Summer Survival Guide – Bible: John 10:10. Main idea: Decisions you make today shape who you will become tomorrow.
Independence Day (Fourth of July) – Bible: Galatians 5:1 and various other passages. Main idea: Because of Jesus, we are free from the penalty and power of sin in our lives.
Lent:
Lent – Big Idea: Draw close to God and resist the temptation to sin. Bible: Matthew 4:1-11
Easter Lessons & Games:
Summer Lessons & Games:
Frozen Legos – Bible: 2 Peter 3:9; Topic: Patience
The Ultimate Race – Bible: Hebrews 12:1-3. Topic: With God’s help, you can “run the race” and come out victorious no matter what trials and temptations you face.
The Bigness of God – Bible: Psalm 19:1-2. Topic: In every moment, God’s existence, power, wisdom, and goodness, are being declared by creation.
Summer Slam – Topic: How to Treat Others. Bible: Philippians 2:1-4
Condiment Creations – Topic: You’re Fearfully and Wonderfully Made; Bible: Psalms 139:14
Youth Group Lessons on Racism:
Topical Lessons:
God’s Power – Isaiah 40:29 (NLT); Romans 7:24-25 (MSG)
Authenticity – 2 Corinthians 12:9-10; James 5:16; Philippians 2:5-11
Friendships – Ecclesiastes 4:9-10; Hebrews 10:24-25; Proverbs 27:17
Holiness – 1 Peter 1:14-16; Colossians 3:12-17
Father’s Day – Isaiah 64:8; Romans 8:15; John 14:9-11
Compassion – Hebrews 4:15-16; John 11:28-36
Strength – 2 Corinthians 12:7-10; 1 Corinthians 1:27
Valentine’s Day – Revelation 2:1-7; 2 Corinthians 5:14
Parables – Matthew 13:31-32; 2 Corinthians 4:7-8
Perspective – Colossians 3:1-4; Revelation 21:3-4
Mary and Joseph – Luke 1:26-38; Matthew 1:18-25
Going Deeper – John 7:37-39; Isaiah 55:1; John 4:14; Ezekiel 47:1-7; Ezekiel 47:8-12
Mother’s Day – Isaiah 66:13; 1 Corinthians 13:4-7
