When did God get a hold of your heart?
This week we will look at why Youth ministry is so important. As we launch our series “Reaching” we will have an opportunity to hear about ministry to students all over Escondido and Valley Center.
Romans 10:14 How, then, can they call on the one they have not believed in? And how can they believe in the one of whom they have not heard? And how can they hear without someone preaching to them? 15 And how can anyone preach unless they are sent? As it is written: “How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!”
Sermon Discussion
When did God get a hold of your heart? For many it is in their teenage years. Share your story with your group or in pairs in your group.
Consider Romans 10:14 -15
“How, then, can they call on the one they have not believed in? And how can they believe in the one of whom they have not heard? And how can they hear without someone preaching to them? And how can anyone preach unless they are sent? As it is written: “How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!”
This scripture is used in the sermon as a reference for Engaging others in the gospel. How did you first hear the gospel? Who brought it to you? Have you been involved in bringing the gospel to others?
Consider Timothy 3: 16-17
“All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.”
This scripture is used in the sermon as a reference for Equipping us to serve. What is your approach to studying the scripture so that you are equipped for good work?
Consider Hebrews 10:24-25
“And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching.
This scripture is used in the sermon as a reference for Equipping in community - what’s an example of a time when you were spurred on toward love and good deeds by another believer - how have you been encouraged?