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Children’s Sermon: He Sat Down!

Terry Delaney — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 09:35:53 +0000

So then the Lord Jesus, after he had spoken to them, was taken up into heaven and sat down at the right hand of God.
–Mark 16:19 (ESV)

This could be the last children’s sermon in a series about the gospel of Jesus Christ, but can also stand alone. For those churches who have skits during the Children’s Sermon. (You do not need the skit. You can simply describe it and move into the sermon.)

Materials You Will Need

a chair that reclines
an ice-cold drink (tea, soda, water, etc.)
a newspaper, book, or even a working a television

Skit

Have a 20 or 30 year old male in the church come onto the stage and say something like, “Man what a day of hard work! I am glad I can come home to an air-conditioned house and rest when the work is finished.”

Have him make a big deal out of pouring a glass of iced tea and getting his book or newspaper or remote and sitting back down.

When he sits down, have him emphasize once again that the work is done.

Bible Lesson

When the skit is over, ask the children if they know how this could possibly apply to the Christian life. Most kids will have no idea (shoot, most adults will not figure it out!). After listening to some of their answers turn in your Bible (always read scripture from the Bible!) and read Mark 16:19.

Quickly explain to the children that after Christ died on the cross and was resurrected, He appeared to over 500 people over a forty day period. After the 40 days, he ascended into heaven and “sat down.”

Draw the allusion to the man sitting in the recliner sipping his soda reading and say that when you get done with all your work, you can sit down and relax. That is exactly what Christ has done. He accomplished all the atoning work necessary on the cross. When Christ sat down, there is no more He needs to do to redeem all who will be saved.

Now, you can leave it right here and pray thanking Christ for what He accomplished or you can continue and share further with the children about how we must repent of our sins.

Free Children’s Sermons

Tony Kummer — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 12:31:29 +0000

Giving the “children’s sermon” can be intimidating, even for experienced pastors or Sunday School teachers. But finding good object talks for kids has never been easier. Here are a few places to find the right Bible lesson for your next ministry moment. As always, use discernment. Our website has a growing collection of children’s sermons. You can read and print off a growing number from our site.

He Sat Down! – A simple reminder for kids and adults that Jesus finished our salvation and we must trust him rather than our own efforts.

Children’s Sermon About Creation (Days 1-4) – An interactive retelling of the first four days of creation.

Children’s Sermons In A Sack – Play ’stump the pastor’ with this approach to doing children’s sermons. It’s a creative option that can be used with very little planning.

Children’s Sermon for Father’s Day – Remind the children and congregation what the Bible says about fatherhood.

Children’s Sermon About Jonah & the Big Fish (Pt. 1) and (Pt. 2) -The story about Jonah is always a winner and lends itself to creative methods.

More Free Kids Sermons Online

Denise Day Spencer has posted several excellent object lessons for kids. She has a whole series on the parables of Jesus and adds something new every few months.
The Kentucky Baptist Convention also provides free children’s sermons on their website. Look to the right column for an index. You can also read their helpful how-to article (PDF file).
The website ChildrenSermons.com offers printable children’s sermons in both English and Spanish.
Sermons4Kids is another helpful resource. Be sure to see their index to find object talks by scripture or topic.

Children’s Sermon About Creation (Days 1-4)

Terry Delaney — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 13:53:49 +0000

Leader: Who knows what God created?

Children: everything, the earth, the sun, the universe, the stars, animals, people (let them give a good list to get the idea that all things were created by God).

Leader: Does anyone know what God created first according to Genesis 1? (Gen. 1:3-5) It is very important that we keep everything rooted in a particular book and verse

Children: Be prepared for them to say Jesus or Angels. The correct answer is Light. Note: This is not the sun! Make that very clear to them.

Leader: What did God create on the second day? (Gen. 1:6-8)

Children: Most will not get this answer. The answer is Heaven–God created separated the waters with an expanse. That expanse is Heaven.

Leader: What did God create on the third day? (Gen. 1:9-13)

Children: They will probably be guessing at this point. God created the Earth and formed the seas. He also created plants and trees.

Leader: Now, do you know what God created on the fourth day? (Gen. 1:14-19)

Children: God created the stars, the moon, and the sun.

***Now at this point the children should be a bit confused as to how there was evening and morning without the sun and moon. If they are not confused, then ask them how there could be evening and morning without a sun or moon.

As they try to answer this question, quietly turn your Bible to Revelation 21:23 and read about how the New Heaven and the New Earth will have no need for the sun because the glory of God is its light and that the lamb (Jesus) is its lamp.

Explain that the gospel of John tells us also that Jesus is the light of the world. Read John 1:1-5 (stopping at “light shines in darkness) and explain to the children that Jesus, who is God, created everything.

***Be careful that they don’t begin to think that Jesus was the light created on Day 1. In other words, be sure they realize that Jesus was not created. He is called “light” because he illumines our lives.

To conclude this message, have the children repeat what was created on the first four days and then explain where the light came from before day 4. Finally, have them describe who Jesus is according to this story (Creator, Light, Lamb).

Children’s Sermons In A Sack

Kristin Charles — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 10:38:24 +0000

I’m not certain who first coined the idea of “Sermons in a Sack,” but if you need a break from the usual children’s sermons, this is a good alternative for summer. These kids messages in a sack are creative, interactive ways of sharing Bible lessons, scripture passages, or characteristics of God. It’s an object lesson, utilizing an object of the child’s choosing.

Typically, one child is given a brown paper lunch bag to fill with any item. The “sack” is then given to the teacher. It is the teacher’s responsibility (and challenge) to teach about God, using that particular object. Children will love the opportunity to stump the teacher! If the message is given during the regular service, adults get a pretty good kick out of this as well. Everyone appreciates a good visual; the more random, the better.

Using Children’s Sermons In A Sack

1. Introduce the concept.
Start off with a random item of your choosing in a paper bag. Use that object to teach a lesson. Remember to always end up at the cross, sharing the crux of the gospel. Be creative!

2. Select a child to be the recipient of the first paper bag.
Encourage him/her to stump the teacher with an item of their choosing. Have the child return the bag the following week.

3. If you are good on your feet, teach the object lesson utilizing the child’s item.
If not, have a second item of your own selection ready to go for the Bible lesson. Then at the end of your lesson, reveal what the child brought in as a “teaser” for the next week.

4. Distribute an empty bag to another child in order to keep the sermons going.
The whole church will look forward to this each Sunday, especially if you can do tie the object back into the Gospel story.

5. It’s always good to keep a spare “Sermon in a Sack” ready to go, in the event that the child with the bag is not present.
Being prepared will save you and the forgetful child from being embarrassed. Another option is to hand out the bag to a child during Sunday school, this means they will have to think quick with their classmates help.

Optional: Put Pastoral Staff On The Spot
If your church’s ministry will play along, have a different staff member attempt to give the children’s sermon each week. This can be a easy & fun way for the other ministers to be more involved in the children’s ministry.

Share Your Children’s Sermon Ideas?

Have you tried sermon’s in a sack? What creative objects have you utilized for teaching purposes? What are some of the most random things you have used to share the gospel?

Children’s Sermon About Jonah & the Big Fish (Pt. 2)

Terry Delaney — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 10:51:28 +0000

Last week we talked about Jonah’s disobedience to God. We saw that when God punished him, he repented and asked for forgiveness. After that, the big fish spit Jonah onto the shore so he could go into Nineveh and preach the message of forgiveness that God wanted him to preach.

The Ninevites responded to Jonah’s message with repentance. Do you think that made Jonah happy? No, it did not.

After they repented and God turned from His punishment, Jonah went outside of the city to see what would happen to the city. There God caused a plant to grow and be shade for Jonah because the sun was so hot. This made Jonah happy. However, God sent a worm to eat the plant and cause it to die leaving Jonah without any shade in the hot sun. This made Jonah mad.

Do you think Jonah had a right to be mad because God forgave the Ninevites? No!

Do you think Jonah had a right to be mad because God took the plant away? No!

The Bible teaches us that all good things come from God. (James 1:17)

What should have been Jonah’s response to the Ninevites repenting? He should have rejoiced that God had forgiven them just as He had forgiven Jonah.

The Apostle Paul teaches that we should be content which means “satisfied” in all things (Phil. 4:11). How can you practice being content or satisfied in all things?

Children’s Sermon About Jonah & the Big Fish (Pt. 1)

Terry Delaney — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 18:00:36 +0000

We all know the story of Jonah and the big fish. (aka Jonah and the Whale). We all know that Jonah was given instructions to preach to the Ninevites God’s message of forgiveness. We also know that Jonah did not want to preach this to the Ninevites because he did not like them and did not want them to be forgiven by God.

What happened to Jonah when he refused to follow God’s command?

Do you think you will get swallowed by a big fish? Me, either!

But, do you think God was happy or unhappy with Jonah for not following his command?

Right, God was unhappy.

When God punished Jonah for disobeying Him, how did Jonah respond?

Right, he prayed and asked for forgiveness.

Do you ever disobey your parents? I have. Did you know that when you disobey your parents, you are actually disobeying God? The apostle Paul says, “Children, obey your parents in the Lord for this right” (Eph. 6:1 ESV). We are commanded by God to obey our parents, just like Jonah was commanded by God to preach to the Ninevites.

Do you think God will punish your disobedience? Yes, He will.

Did you know that Jesus took our punishment for us on the cross when He died for our sins? But, we need to ask for forgiveness and put our trust and faith in Jesus alone if we are to be saved from God’s punishment.

Children’s Sermon for Father’s Day

Terry Delaney — Thu, 28 May 2009 10:29:56 +0000

And call no man your father on earth, for you have one Father, who is in heaven. Matthew 23:9

What is Jesus telling us when He says “call not man your father on earth?” We celebrate Father’s Day every year because Daddy’s are a special gift given to us by God. Jesus is not saying that we cannot call your Dad Daddy. No, you keep calling him Daddy.

But, Jesus is pointing us to an even greater special gift. You see, God created everything in the universe and God created you and your parents and brothers and sisters and me and Pastor ________. Whenever we repent of our sins and put our faith in Jesus Christ alone, we are adopted into Jesus’ family.

Do you know what that makes God to us? That makes Him our Daddy! This is what Jesus is saying when He says, “For you have one Father, who is in heaven.” When we are adopted through our faith into God’s family, He becomes a Daddy to us and we then get all of the benefits of being a child of God!

Let us pray . . .

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Need more help? Then check out our Sunday School lessons for Father’s day, getideas for father’s day, or browse our Bible verses about parents. See also (Exodus 20:12, Proverbs 4:1,23:22-24, Ephesians 6:1-4, Colossians 3:20).