This sermon encourages young people to reflect on the changes in their friendships, emphasizing the importance of choosing friends who positively influence their relationship with God, and challenging them to be that kind of friend in return.

The message encouraged students to recognize and respect the differences between genders, emphasizing that a heart changed by Christ should lead to loving others as God does—treating everyone, including the opposite sex, with kindness, dignity, and honor.

The sermon emphasizes the importance of allowing God to bring real change in our hearts and minds, rather than just trying to appear changed on the outside, by recognizing and overcoming temptations through daily commitment to prayer, scripture, and a renewed focus on Him.

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.