A new 4-week youth ministry series exploring Jesus’s Sermon on the Mount and how His teachings turn the world’s values upside down.
Jesus didn’t come to give us a list of surface-level rules or show us how to blend in with the crowd.
Instead, He invites us into an upside-down Kingdom. His teachings call us to live differently — not just in our actions, but deep in our hearts.
In this series, we’ll discover how Jesus challenges us to live with authentic faith, shining His light in a dark world, and building our lives on what truly lasts:
Lesson 1: Jesus teaches us to live differently from the world.
Lesson 2: We can spread God’s love and shine His light in a dark world.
Lesson 3: Jesus wants us to follow Him with a true and honest heart.
Lesson 4: When we build our lives on Jesus, we are strong and secure.
ONE YEAR YOUTH CURRICULUM, VOLUME 5
This series is one of many in the One Year Youth Curriculum, Volume 5, which is a comprehensive and intentional year long teaching curriculum for youth ministry. Save 78% on one year of teaching series.
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Series Overview
Lesson 1: Upside Down and Backwards: The Beatitudes
Bible: Matthew 5:1-12, Matthew 11:29, John 10:10
Bottom Line: Jesus calls us to live in an upside-down and backward way from the world.
Lesson 2: Sprinkle and Shine
Bible: Matthew 5:13-16, Isaiah 60:2, John 3:19
Bottom Line: The Beatitudes help us to sprinkle and shine God’s love on a decaying, dark world.
Lesson 3: Inside Out
Bible: Matthew 5:21-48, Matthew 6:1-18, 1 Samuel 16:7b
Bottom Line: Jesus desires that we live with heart-level obedience and authentic faith.
Lesson 4: Unshakable and Solid
Bible: Matthew 6:20-23, Matthew 6:31-33, Matthew 7:24-27
Bottom Line: A life built on Jesus is unshakable, secure, and focused on what truly lasts.
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What’s Included?
- Series artwork for promotional purposes (cover slide and blank text slide)
- Social media graphics
- Lessons come in both Word & PDF format. Edit as needed and easily share with volunteers.
- Fun opening games
- Creative, relevant teachings
- Engaging small group discussion questions