Youth Group Lessons and Sermons

OverviewBy Kurt Johnston and Katie Edwards Do you ever get tired of that comatose-like state your junior highers slip into as soon as you start your lesson time? We thought so, which is why we created these Active Bible Studies. Each lesson is based on a...

OverviewBy Johnny Scott Imagine sitting on a hillside in ancient Palestine as Jesus taught you and thousands of other people. But instead of hearing the predictable words that other religious leaders spoke, you were startled, shocked, amazed to hear this...

OverviewGrapple® Preteen Sunday School—Help preteens grapple with the real questions in their lives so they OWN their faith. Grapple Sunday school curriculum features: NEW lower price FULLY CUSTOMIZABLE - all lessons are on the DVD! Power-packed PARENT...

OverviewGrapple® Preteen Sunday School—Help preteens grapple with the real questions in their lives so they OWN their faith. Grapple Sunday School Curriculum features: NEW lower price FULLY CUSTOMIZABLE - all lessons are on the DVD! Power-packed PARENT...

OverviewGrapple® Preteen Sunday School—Help preteens grapple with the real questions in their lives so they OWN their faith. Grapple Sunday school curriculum features: NEW lower price FULLY CUSTOMIZABLE - all lessons are on the DVD! Power-packed PARENT...

OverviewGrapple® Preteen Sunday School—Help preteens grapple with the real questions in their lives so they OWN their faith. Grapple Sunday school curriculum features: NEW lower price FULLY CUSTOMIZABLE - all lessons are on the DVD! Power-packed PARENT...

OverviewBring the Old Testament to life for students in a fresh way that ignites their passion for Jesus with these Bible lessons for teens. When you invest in this youth ministry curriculum, you will be helping your junior high and high school students...

OverviewBy Greg Stier Toss around words like "evangelism" and "witnessing," and watch your teenagers run and hide. Many students are intimidated by the idea of sharing their faith with friends, but Greg Stier is convinced they don't have to be. In this...

OverviewBy Katie Brazelton Youth Group DVD Curriculum featuring Josh Griffin Every teenager's life is loaded with undeniable evidence of God's incredible plans for them, but who helps them unpack all those details to discover why they were born? The Way...

OverviewJesus' ministry. Bold followers. Transformational parables. Give junior high and high school students an opportunity to explore the profound accounts of the New Testament with these youth group Bible lessons. The resource 13 Essential Lessons...

OverviewBy Kurt Johnston Do your students think the Old Testament is old and dusty? Well, crack it open and take a new look at three incredible people and their relationship with God with this Jr. High Super-Series. After this, they'll see King Saul,...

OverviewBy Doug Fields Life is an adventure full of surprises and challenges. And there are a couple of areas in life that if they aren't managed wisely, can steal the joy and abundance from the treasured life that Jesus promised to those who follow Him...

OverviewBy Doug Fields Evangelism. Just the word alone conjures up a multitude of images--and most of them make students squirm. But sharing the Good News of Jesus doesn't have to be pulpit pounding or televangelist cheesy. In this three-week series, you...

OverviewBy Kurt Johnston Today's young teens are forced to grow up faster than ever. So it's important to help them through tough issues with God's truth in their heart. There are lots of issues your students are coming face to face with, and we've...

OverviewBy Doug Fields Sex sells. Sex tempts. Sex lies. Sex glorifies. How can one thing do all this? In Best Sex Ever, Doug Fields and Shaun Blakeney tackle this oh-so-difficult but oh-so-important topic. Students are bombarded daily with messages...

OverviewBy Doug Fields The teenage years are often times confusing and trying as students try to figure out their reason for existence. This 6-part series challenges students to answer the question, "What on earth am I here for?" and then to apply God's...

OverviewBy Kurt Johnston The Jr. High Small Group Super Pack is everything you'll need to get small groups started in your junior high ministry. It's got ideas for getting students to talk about themselves and to each other, presentation materials,...

OverviewBy Doug Fields This series tackles the difficult and often misrepresented topic of sex. Doug explores not just how students are assaulted by sexual messages, but how the choices they make will shape their entire lives. While this series addresses...

OverviewBy Josh Griffin One of these days, life will come to an end. Full of energy and vigor and a sense of invincibility, many teenagers struggle grasping the notion of death—and they have even more difficulty grasping the truth of what happens after...

OverviewBy Doug Fields If it seems like students are doing more today than they ever have before, it's because, well, they are. Everyone is busy and your students are no exception. In this series, Simplify Your Life, Doug Fields takes a look at how...

OverviewBy Doug Fields Students are faced with difficult circumstances every day. How they respond to adversity not only reveals the condition of their hearts, but also is a clear indicator of Jesus' influence on their lives. Rescued From An Ordinary...

OverviewBy Joshua Griffin When planning youth ministry sermons, it's sometimes tempting to shy away from deep theological topics. Why is there evil in our world? Why did God give Adam and Eve the choice to obey or disobey? Why does God permit boy...

OverviewBy Doug Fields Helping your students develop healthy habits for long-term, independent spiritual growth is the name of the game here. The HABITS Super-Series will bring them into the Word of God and give them tools to keep developing their...

OverviewBy Doug Fields As fallen humans, we often feel like we're missing something, that we're not good enough. The world offers its answers in the form of cosmetic solutions-a new car, a new house or an improved physical feature. But God has a better...