Amplify Sermon Summaries
This blog is a recap of the weekly Youth Sermons, both Middle School and High School. It is primarily a resource for parents, though it is useful for anyone.
Fan or Follower
Pastor Amanda’s message encouraged students to transition from being fans of Jesus to becoming fully committed followers, focusing on Christ, allowing Him to transform their lives, and demonstrating His love in daily actions.
Time to Get Real About Worship
Worship is more than singing songs or outward expressions; it is a declaration of God’s value in our lives.
Intentional Change: Stepping Into 2025 with Purpose
Pastor Amanda encouraged the youth to embrace and take ownership of intentional change in their lives and youth group, trusting God’s guidance and recognizing the new things He is doing in 2025.
Does God Answer Prayers?
God always listens to our sincere prayers and answers them, but His responses may come in unexpected ways or timing, reflecting His perfect knowledge of what's best for us.
Go and Make Disciples
Pastor Amanda's sermon encourages students to embrace their role as disciples of Jesus by living out the Great Commission, actively sharing the gospel, and making a difference in the lives of those around them.
A Model For Prayer
Pastor Amanda's sermon teaches middle school students about the importance of prayer, using the Lord's Prayer and the ACTS model to help them develop a deeper, more purposeful prayer life.
Go And Sin No More
Pastor Amanda’s sermon emphasized the importance of accepting Jesus' forgiveness, turning away from sin, and living a life that reflects God’s grace and mercy.
Roadblocks that Hinder Our Prayer
Pastor Amanda's sermon focused on identifying and overcoming common roadblocks to a strong prayer life, encouraging students to develop a consistent and meaningful relationship with God through prayer.
Go And Do The Same
Pastor Amanda's sermon encourages high school students to embrace Jesus' command to "Go" by being compassionate, prepared, and active in helping others, using the story of the Good Samaritan as a guiding example.
Prayer Is Like a Text Message
Pastor Amanda's sermon emphasized the importance of prayer as a vital, ongoing conversation with God, encouraging students to make it a daily practice, especially as they prepare for the challenges of the upcoming school year.
Campus Missionary: Give
Giving is essential in the Christian faith, reflecting God's nature, rooted in love, and supporting God's work and purposes.
Campus Missionary: Pray
The message emphasizes the importance of prayer and service as foundational disciplines for spiritual growth, effective influence, and collaboration in school campus ministries.
Campus Missionary: Serve
Pastor Amanda's sermon emphasized the importance of learning from the Book of Acts and becoming campus missionaries, focusing on serving others with the guidance and boldness provided by the Holy Spirit.
The Bible is Timeless
We emphasized that God's word is timeless, relevant across all generations, and provides hope and strength.
Fruit of the Spirit: Goodness
Tonight, we concluded our Fruit of the Spirit series by exploring how true goodness, guided by the Holy Spirit, is demonstrated through our actions and words, distinguishing us as followers of Christ.
Fruit of the Spirit: Kindness
In tonight’s Bible Study, I taught the students about the power of kindness as a fruit of the Spirit, emphasizing its ability to transform attitudes and create a positive impact in our daily lives and communities.
Fruit of the Spirit: Love
Pastor Amanda's sermon explored the three types of love—romantic, friendship, and God's unconditional love—emphasizing the significance of experiencing and sharing God's boundless love.
Fruit of the Spirit: Patience
Pastor Amanda led an interactive sermon exploring the concept of patience through team activities and biblical teachings, demonstrating how patience can significantly influence personal growth and spiritual understanding.