Flow Series

Flow Series: 4-Week Youth Group Study in James

Flow invites students to experience a faith that moves. This four-week youth group study in the book of James helps students see that good works aren’t a grind. Good works are the natural overflow of a heart rooted in the gospel. Through teaching, discussion and practical challenges, Flow encourages young people to live out the good news in every area of life.

Series Overview

Each week examines a key passage from James and calls students to respond from a place of freedom rather than obligation.

• Week 1 – Christian Actions Are Simply Reactions (James 1:21-25): Students discover that good works are reactions to God’s Word and grace, not attempts to earn His favor. Faith without action is like hearing without doing; a life of flow listens to the Word and responds in obedience.
• Week 2 – People Reflect the God You Respect (James 3:3-9): James teaches that our words reveal who we worship. When we see people as made in God’s image, we’ll speak with honor and kindness rather than sarcasm or gossip. Respecting God transforms how we talk to others.
• Week 3 – Freedom Fuels the Friends You Find (James 4:4-5): Students learn that Christian freedom helps them choose wise friendships. It’s not about rules or isolation; it’s about knowing your own temptations and surrounding yourself with people who help you follow Jesus.
• Week 4 – Success Is a “Who” Measure, Not a “Do” Measure (James 5:1-6): James reframes success from a checklist of accomplishments to a question of character. God cares more about who you are becoming than what you achieve. When you measure success by who you reflect, life and faith flow together.

Why Choose the Flow Series?

• Gospel-centered: Shows students that good deeds flow from a secure identity in Christ, not from striving.
• Relatable: Uses stories, sports and pop culture to connect ancient truths with modern teen life.
• Practical: Gives students real-life ways to live out their faith in words, relationships, and priorities.
• Leader-friendly: Comes with clear teaching notes, small group questions and ideas for interactive activities.

What’s Included

• 4 video messages
• Teaching guides
• Small group questions
• Interactive discussion activities
• Graphics