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Youth Sermon: Where Is God When You Don’t Get What You Want?

They had to learn for themselves that God IS still good, even when we don’t get what we want.

Let’s pray together.

(Pastor: Hopefully you’re able to see the movie soon after delivering this youth ministry sermon. Seeing the movie together will provide you with ample talking points to connect with kids. I pray that new doors open between you and your students. And that God gives you wisdom and discernment in your responses.)

I Still Believe Youth Sermon Follow-Up Questions

Use these discussion questions:

  • Why didn’t God just heal Jeremy Camp’s wife? Wouldn’t that have been the best for everyone?
  • God raised Lazarus from the dead. Couldn’t he have raised her also?
  • If God is good, why do people die? Why doesn’t God just take away sickness and death?
  • How do I wait well and keep my faith even after I haven’t received any answer in a long time?

This free youth sermon is part of a powerful campaign for the I Still Believe movie. Not only do you get free access to this youth ministry sermon. You also get two adult sermons, a sermon-series planning guide, PowerPoint template, sermon bumper videos, motion background videos, and promotional and social media images.

Use this free youth sermon to help students answer the big question: Where Is God When You Don’t Get What You Want?