The Moral of the Story

5 Weeks

Big Idea of the Series

Jesus was a master storyteller. He found a way to take objects, customs, and practices that people understood, and use them to illustrate the nature of God, salvation, and obedience. We live in an age dominated by stories. Even more than most, teenagers are captivated by stories. This five-week sermon series guide for students looks at some of the parables Jesus told about the kingdom of God as recorded in the book of Matthew. Each of these parables examines God’s desire for us to love him with our whole heart. “The Moral of the Story” is insightful, practical, and relevant for young people today.

Using This Series Guide

What is the Series Guide?

The Series Guide is a comprehensive resource designed to help you lead your congregation through this sermon series. It includes weekly sermon outlines, discussion questions, and key theological insights to support your teaching preparation.

Each guide has been thoughtfully crafted to provide you with both depth and flexibility as you prepare your messages.

This series includes 5 weeks of content.

What is the Series Guide Not?

The Series Guide is not a word-for-word sermon script. It's not meant to replace your own study and preparation, but rather to complement it with additional resources and structure.

It also doesn't include all media assets - those are available in the downloads section.

How Do I Use this Series Guide?

We recommend starting with the series overview to understand the big picture themes. Then, for each week, review the scripture passages, main points, and illustrations provided.

Use the discussion questions for small groups or to spark your own thinking. Feel free to adapt any content to fit your congregation's specific needs and context.