Intentional Change: Stepping Into 2025 with Purpose

At last night’s Amplify United service, Pastor Amanda challenged students to embrace intentional change as they step into 2025, both in their personal lives and within the youth group. Drawing from Isaiah 43:18-19, she reminded them that God is always doing something new and encouraged them to look forward with excitement rather than clinging to the past. She highlighted the importance of taking ownership of their faith, stepping up to serve, and contributing to the growth of the youth group, inspired by 2 Timothy 2:2. Finally, she emphasized the need to trust God in times of uncertainty, leaning on His guidance (Proverbs 3:5-6).

This message is a call to action for students to lead with purpose, build their relationship with God, and be open to the exciting opportunities ahead. Amplify Youth is ready for growth and transformation, and these students are at the heart of it all! 🚀✨

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• Dinner Table Discussion Guide

  1. Recognizing God’s New Work

  • Question 1: What’s one way you’ve seen God do something new in your life recently?

  • Question 2: How do you feel about changes in your life—excited, nervous, or unsure? Why?

  • Question 3: How can we, as a family, encourage each other to look forward to the new things God is doing?

  2. Taking Ownership of Faith

  • Question 1: What’s one way you can take ownership of your faith, either at church, school, or home?

  • Question 2: Who is someone that has poured into your life spiritually? How can you "pay it forward" and encourage someone else?

  • Question 3: If you could take on a leadership role in youth group, what would it be and why?

  3. Trusting God Through Change

  • Question 1: Is there a situation in your life right now where you need to trust God more?

  • Question 2: What helps you feel closer to God when things feel uncertain or overwhelming?

  • Question 3: As a family, how can we pray for each other to trust God more during times of transition?

• Sermon Outline

  STARTER

  • Share a fun icebreaker question: What’s the biggest or most exciting change you’ve experienced recently?

  • Discuss the idea that change can bring both excitement and uncertainty.

  • Ask: When you hear the word “change,” what’s the first feeling or thought that comes to mind?

  MESSAGE

  • Main Scripture: Isaiah 43:18-19 – “Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing!”

  • Key Points:

    1. God is always doing something new—let’s look forward with excitement.

    2. Taking ownership of your faith and role in the youth group is part of growing spiritually (2 Timothy 2:2).

    3. Trusting God’s plan is essential during uncertain times (Proverbs 3:5-6).

  • Illustrate with real-life examples from the sermon or students' lives.

  DIG DEEPER

  • Reflect on how God has brought change in your life before. How did you respond?

  • Discuss the difference between reacting to change and intentionally preparing for it.

  • Explore: What might God be calling you to do differently in this new season?

  APPLY

  • Write down one "new thing" you feel God is leading you to embrace.

  • Commit to one way you can take ownership of your role in the youth group or family.

  • Pray together, asking God for guidance and excitement for the changes ahead.