Raising The Next Generation

By Rev. Dr. Noel Monzon

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Intro: As history nears its end, God is preparing a new generation to lead the gospel into the most challenging times. 

Today, we will look at four biblical mandates that demand our full commitment to raise this generation for the end-time stage.

I. Equip Them with Truth and Training

1. The church must intentionally equip youth and young adults with solid biblical instructions, spiritual disciplines, and practical ministry skills. Hence, they stand unshaken in the last days. (2 Timothy 2:2)

2. In a world full of deception and confusion, especially in these last days, our youth need more than activities; they need deep roots in Scripture, prayer, evangelism, and spiritual warfare.

3. Some might say, “But Pastor, young people are too busy with school, sports, and social media.” Busyness is precisely why we must disciple them. If we don’t train them, the world will. (Ephesians 6:4)

4. Dietrich Bonhoeffer said, “The church that does not disciple its young people has already begun to die.” 

II. Inspire Them with Vision and Fire

1. Young people rise higher when they see a vision of what God can do through a fully surrendered life. (Jeremiah 1:7-8)

2. Jeremiah tried to excuse himself because of his youth, but God silenced his fear and filled him with divine purpose. 

3. Note: Some might think, “They’re too distracted by TikTok and trends to catch a vision.” When young people see adults living fully for Jesus and hear testimonies of God’s power, the Holy Spirit ignites passion in them. (Acts 2:17)

4. John Wesley said, “Catch on fire, and people will come for miles to watch you burn.”

III. Support Them with Prayer and Presence

1. Young believers need a covering, spiritual, emotional, and practical, to help them grow and thrive.  (Psalm 145:4)

2. Passing faith to the next generation isn’t passive; it is intentional. 

3. Note: Some might say, “They need to figure things out as we did.” That attitude produces spiritual orphans, not warriors. (1 Timothy 5:1-2)

4. Leonard Ravenhill says, “The greatest thing anyone can do for God and for man is to pray.”

IV. Release Them into Leadership and Mission

1. We must trust and release young people into real leadership roles now, not someday, because the mission is urgent. (1 Timothy 4:12)

2. Paul charged Timothy, a young pastor, to lead boldly despite his age. 

3. Note: Some might fear, “They’re not mature enough; they’ll make mistakes.” Failure is part of growth. (Mark 16:15)

4. A.W. Tozer says, “It is better to train ten people than to do the work of ten people, but easier to do the work than to train.”

 

Conclusion: Church, the end-time mission won’t be led only by yesterday’s generation—it will be carried by the young men and women right here in our church.