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I'm always looking for a little different angle of approach to your normal Sunday School lessons. Use the youth Bible studies on this page to help your kids realize that it's time for them to make a commitment to Christ and participate fully in "the body of Christ." It would be a mistake to assume that all of the kids in your Sunday School class are Christians just because they were brought up in a Christian home and/or come to church regularly.
Ready to print Sunday School lesson handouts for teens:
The goal of this lesson is to give kids a different perspective on what is means to be a Christian. Instead of the usual “What can God do for me?” approach, this lesson focuses on what it means to be a possession of Christ and indwelt by the Holy Spirit. This lesson may cause some kids to re-examine their commitment to Christ while others might realize for the first time that this facet of commitment to Christ needs to be added to their faith. This is a one page lesson plan with a pre-lesson activity* and with leaders guide. I've left plenty of time to pursue the following suggestion:
At the completion of this lesson a clear statement of the Gospel message is needed with an opportunity to accept it. My suggestion is to use The Four Spiritual Laws, developed by Campus Crusade for Christ. You can down load it from this web link: http://www.everystudent.com/features/gettingconnected.html
*Pre-lesson activity: I show a clip from the original Star Trek series where Captain Kirk gets inhabited by an alien. That seemed to be a weekly occurrence. Sometimes I will wear my Star Trek uniform. The kids get a good laugh but it sparks the conversation about being "possessed" or having one's personality taken over by a spirit. They think about what it really means to have been purchased by God and now they are owned.
This website is totally awesome for great answers to deep questions teens ask.
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Baptism:
The goal of this lesson is to give the kids a theological understanding of baptism. In addition we consider making a commitment to “the body of Christ”.
I encourage kids to consider being baptized. I suggest that they contact the pastor to begin the process. Sadly, some churches make this very hard and have lots of restrictions and requirements. If your students are determined, go to bat for them and plan a special baptism service. I do not suggest “rocking the boat” of your church's particular style or traditions surrounding baptism. However, I can tell you that kids this age can make a sincere decision to become an active member of the church family. This is a key element of their growth into mature participating members. Once a teen experiences ownership within the church they are far more apt to continue attending and participating in a church as they grow up.
This is a short one page lesson with a water-balloon activity. It makes for a fun outdoor lesson on a hot summer day. Pepper the back of the Sunday school lesson plan with pictures of the kids.
Follow up with the lesson on Spiritual Gifts below.
Supernatural Small Group Curriculum
By Doug Fields
Simply Youth Ministry
This book is quoted in the lesson. Get a copy by clicking here.
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Spiritual Gifts or Super Powers:
The goal of this lesson is to give the kids an accurate overview of spiritual gifts and how the Holy Spirit uses them today. This is a two page lesson plan with teachers guide. You should order the Spiritual Gifts Questionnaire to go along with the teaching.
This lesson was born from my disappointment with churches that tend to emphasize the mystical gifts of healing, speaking in tongues, miracles in an effort to better their lives or bring a sense of spiritual excitement to a congregation where none exists. It's a shame that people don't think they have any spiritual gifts because they assume that's reserved for the flashy showmen on stage.
Most kids don’t believe that they have any spiritual gifts. Boy, are they shocked when they find out they already do. You can see their brains light up with possibilities of serving God and their church with their special gifts.
It's not too early to give the spiritual questionnaire shown below to the kids.
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Finding Your Spiritual Gifts Questionnaire - Updated and Expanded By C. Peter Wagner A ministry tool no congregation should be without! An easy-to-follow new format---with an updated 137-question Houts inventory---helps church members, group leaders, teachers, and pastors identify and use their spiritual gifts. Now complete, this booklet lists 27 gifts found in Scripture, with references and descriptions. "Plug it in" and discover the power to serve! |
