Youth Group Lesson on Sharing Faith: Empower Students Beyond Sunday

In today's world, students face numerous challenges when it comes to sharing their faith. This 5-week youth group lesson on sharing faith tackles these barriers head-on, equipping your students with the courage and confidence they need to live out their faith beyond Sunday mornings. By addressing common obstacles like fear and confusion about discipleship, this series empowers teens to step out with boldness and let Jesus do the heavy lifting.

Why Sharing Faith Matters for Today's Students

With the rise of social media and the pressures of modern culture, Gen Z and Gen Alpha often find themselves in a tug-of-war between their faith and societal expectations. According to Barna Group, many young people struggle with feelings of inadequacy and fear of judgment. This lesson series provides the tools they need to overcome these challenges, helping them to be authentic in their faith and confident in sharing it with others.

What Your Students Will Walk Away With

• Confidence in sharing their faith in everyday situations
• Practical strategies to overcome fear and hesitation
• A deeper understanding of discipleship and its importance
• The courage to prioritize God's opinions over the world's
• Empowerment to bring Jesus into their schools, teams, and friend groups

Series Overview: Outside These Walls

Outside These Walls is a 5-week series designed to help students break down the barriers that prevent them from sharing their faith. Each week focuses on a different challenge, such as fear, hesitation, and confusion about discipleship. Together, these lessons will transform how your students live out the Great Commission. Explore the full Outside These Walls series.

Week 1: The Wall of Fear

Matthew 28:16-17 and Mark 9:14-24 remind us that even the disciples grappled with doubt and fear. This lesson helps students see fear as a faith issue and encourages them to bring their fears to Jesus. By sharing personal stories of irrational fears and discussing how faith can overcome them, you'll help students take bold steps in their evangelism journey. Bottom Line: Overcome fear with faith.

Week 2: The Wall of Going

In Matthew 28:18-19, Jesus calls us to go. This lesson emphasizes the importance of taking the first step in evangelism, even when feeling inadequate. Using stories of laziness and missed opportunities, you can illustrate how God uses us when we are faithful to go. Bottom Line: God will use you when you go.

Week 3: The Wall of Discipleship

Matthew 28:19-20 and 2 Timothy 2:2 emphasize teaching others to follow Jesus. Through personal stories of great teachers, encourage students to see discipleship as an extension of evangelism. Bottom Line: Teach others how to follow Jesus.

Week 4: The Wall of Obedience

Obedience is an essential part of our faith in God, as seen in John 14:23-24. This lesson encourages students to see obedience as an expression of their love for Jesus. Share stories of disobedience and its consequences to illustrate how obedience strengthens relationships. Bottom Line: Love Jesus by obeying Him.

Week 5: The Other Side of the Wall

Concluding with Isaiah 41:10, this lesson reassures students that God is always with them. Use illustrations like a blindfolded student to demonstrate trust in God, even when we can't see Him. Bottom Line: God is with you outside of these walls.

Discussion Questions to Get Your Students Talking

1. What's an irrational fear you have? What's a very real fear you have?
2. How can God use us when we are faithful to go?
3. Why is it so important to teach others how to follow Jesus?
4. How does disobedience harm our relationship with God?
5. Why is it hard for us to have faith when we cannot see?

How to Teach This Series

When teaching this series, consider setting up the room to facilitate small group discussions. Use the bumper video to introduce each week's theme and structure your teaching block to include interactive activities that engage all students. Encourage quiet participants by breaking into smaller groups or using discussion prompts. Whether your group is five or fifty, adapt these lessons to fit your audience's needs.

What's Included When You Get the Full Series

With the full Outside These Walls series, you'll receive editable sermon outlines, series graphics, title slides, a bumper video, small group discussion questions, and social media graphics. Everything you need to preach this Wednesday is ready for you. See everything in the Outside These Walls series. Members also get access to all 200+ series.

Frequently Asked Questions

• How long does each lesson take? Each lesson is designed to fit within a 30-45 minute teaching block.
• What age group is this series designed for? This series is suitable for middle and high school students.
• Can I customize the outlines? Yes, the sermon outlines are fully editable in PDF, DOCX, and Google Docs formats.
• What scripture does this series cover? The series covers passages like Matthew 28:16-20, Mark 9:14-24, and Isaiah 41:10.
• Is there a free trial available? You can preview a free sample lesson from the series before purchasing.
• How can I adapt this for a small group? Tailor the discussion questions and activities to your group's size for maximum engagement.