FCC Students Sermons

This video is about 11-11-26 | Taking the Gift & Ghosting the Giver | Luke 17:11-19

We all want God's blessings, but do we actually want God? In Luke 17:11–19, Jesus heals ten men with leprosy, yet only one returns to thank Him. Their story challenges us to examine our own hearts: Are we trusting Jesus even when His ways don't make sense, or are we more interested in what He can give us than in knowing Him? Discover how trading entitlement for gratitude can transform the way we see God, our circumstances, and the everyday blessings we so often overlook.

We all have been there: we've asked our students small group a question, only to be met with blank stares, awkward silence, & the classic "I don't know”. We’ve walked away from a group wondering if anything actually connected with our students. We’ve questioned our own involvement & effectiveness as a leader. If you’re been there, the good news is…you’re not alone!

BUT...what if a few changes to the way we lead conversations could make a huge difference in student engagement?

We're tackling one of the most practical skills you can develop as a youth leader: How to Get Students Talking, Thinking, and Engaging in Meaningful Conversations.

In this episode we explore:

• Getting students talking (even the ones who only give one-word answers).
• Asking better questions that lead to deeper conversations.
• Navigating awkward silence and challenging group dynamics.
• Creating an environment where students feel comfortable sharing honestly.
• Moving conversations beyond Bible knowledge toward real-life transformation.

This video is about 10-21-26 | Jesus Said Go. So Go. | Better Together

Jesus didn't just save us from sin; He calls us to live differently because of what He has done for us. When relationships get messy, our natural response is often to avoid, blame, gossip, or hold a grudge. But in Matthew 18, Jesus gives us a different way: examine our own hearts, confront sin with humility, pursue repentance, and extend forgiveness. Because Jesus has reconciled us to God, we are called to pursue reconciliation with one another.

This video is about 10-7-26 | Built to Belong | Better Together

We weren’t created to follow Jesus alone. From the very beginning, God designed us for relationship—and when we belong to Jesus, we become part of something bigger than ourselves: the body of Christ. In week one of *Better Together*, we explore what it means to truly belong to one another, why biblical community goes deeper than simply having friends or showing up to church, and how God uses His people to help us grow, find purpose, and reflect Him to the world. Following Jesus was never meant to be a solo journey—we really are better together.

This video is about 9-30-26 | Take the Next Step | Joshua 1:1-9

Joshua stepped into an unknown future, but God never asked him to figure everything out at once. He simply asked Joshua to take the next step. In the same way, we may not know what tomorrow, next year, or even next week holds, but we can trust that God is with us, strengthens us, and guides us through His Word. This will challenge student to recognize that faith isn't about having no fear; it's about choosing obedience and trusting God even when the next step feels difficult. You don't have to know the whole plan, you just have to be willing to take the next step with God.

This month we look at the 4 postures of student engagment & how leaders can meet each type of student where they are at.

God is always at work in our lives even when we can’t see it or understand it. Are we living in such a way that testifies to that truth? Are we standing up for what is right in every area of our life or are we bowing down and making excuses?

Scriptures:
 Esther 1 - 10 

Resources:
FaceBook- FCC Student Ministry
Instagram- @fccstudents
Email- [email protected]
Website- fccsantamaria.org

Students Should ask themselves: "Am I more concerned with how people see me or with who I am before God," and "What does it look like to honor God when nobody else is watching?" We want students to know God cares more about their heart than their image!

Scriptures:
1 Sam. 16:7, 1 Sam. 16:11-13, 1 Sam. 17:34-37, 1 Sam. 17:38-40

Resources:
FaceBook- FCC Student Ministry
Instagram- @fccstudents
Email- [email protected]
Website- fccsantamaria.org

What do you do when life doesn’t go according to plan? Joseph’s story takes him from a dream to a pit, from slavery to prison, and eventually to a place he never could have imagined. Through betrayal, disappointment, and unanswered question, God was present and working—even when Joseph couldn’t see it. Joseph’s story reminds us that we don’t have to understand what God is doing in order to trust that He is still at work.

Scriptures:
Genesis 37:3–11; Genesis 37:18–28; Genesis 39:1–6; Genesis 41:37–43; Genesis 45:1–8

Resources:
FaceBook- FCC Student Ministry
Instagram- @fccstudents
Email- [email protected]
Website- fccsantamaria.org