5 weeks showing students what it looks like to follow Jesus
$75.00
Everyone imitates someone. Students mirror what they admire, absorb what they follow, and slowly become what they consistently pursue. Social media proves it daily. Culture reinforces it constantly. Scripture names it clearly. Imitators is a 5-week youth ministry sermon series that helps students examine who and what they are modeling their lives after, and challenges them to intentionally pattern their lives after Jesus.
Built around a simple gospel lens, this series frames the entire journey: You will value what you follow. As students learn to follow Christ more closely, their values, priorities, compassion, and definition of greatness begin to shift.
Paul reflects on his former status, achievements, and reputation, and counts them as loss compared to knowing Christ. Students wrestle with what is weighing them down in their race of faith and consider what it looks like to release misplaced priorities in order to pursue Jesus fully.
Jesus, though busy and constantly in demand, intentionally withdraws to spend time with the Father. Students examine the importance of feeding their spirit through consistent time with God and learn that spiritual growth requires deliberate structure, even when it costs comfort.
On the night of His betrayal, Jesus redefines greatness for His disciples. In a world obsessed with status and recognition, students are challenged to pursue greatness through service, humility, and lifting others up rather than promoting themselves.
After receiving devastating news, Jesus is moved with compassion for a crowd in need and feeds over five thousand people. Students explore the difference between feeling compassion and acting on it, discovering that Christlike imitation requires stepping into needs rather than stepping away from them.
This event is a one-night experience designed to help students think more intentionally about what it means to follow Jesus. The night event involves a related activity, discussion, and reflection time.
Clarifies What It Actually Means to Follow Jesus
This series moves beyond vague encouragement and gives students concrete categories for imitation, including priorities, prayer, humility, service, and compassion.
Anchored in a Clear Gospel Lens
Each week reinforces the truth that following shapes valuing. As students invest time and attention into Christ, their hearts begin to align with His.
Balances Theology With Practical Application
Paul’s transformation, Jesus’ prayer rhythms, redefining greatness, and feeding the five thousand provide both doctrinal depth and everyday implications.
Addresses Real Student Pressures
Performance culture, distraction, busyness, comparison, apathy, and self-promotion are confronted directly through Scripture.
A Youth Sermon Series on Spiritual Discipline
Ideal for helping students develop consistent habits of prayer and focus.
A Youth Group Study on Identity and Influence
Strong for addressing the reality that students are shaped by what they follow, whether they realize it or not.
A Practical Gospel-Centered Series
Helpful for ministries wanting to connect doctrine to daily obedience in visible, actionable ways.
