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3676. Do Not Be Afraid!

Matthew 28:1-10

Children's Sermon

Brett Blair

... not know this. You have to guess but, if your wrong, he gets it. Guess. (response) Crush the egg. (response) If he jumps out of the way then examine the egg where it lands. If he stays put allow some time for everybody to look for the egg dripping--leave your hand in place. Now, take the egg in hand.As you show them the empty egg shell: You were afraid (name of volunteer) was going to get it because you thought there was egg inside the shell didn't you? (response) Jesus' disciples were also afraid because ...

3677. Erasers are for Mistakes

John 20:19-23

Children's Sermon

Brett Blair

... the eraser to one of the children. But first we need to write some things on the board. I want to write something down that I did wrong time for confession--come up with a legitimate wrong doing you can publicly admit and write it down (one word) leaving room for the kids confessions. Can you think of something you did wrong that we can write down? (response) When the list is complete ask the child who was given the eraser to come up and wipe the board clean. Holding the clean board before the children I ...

3678. My Sheep Hear My Voice

John 10:1-21

Children's Sermon

Brett Blair

... 's Sermon. Have the parent say something that would be a familiar common phrase within their home but instruct them not to say their child's name. If you have children who will be present record your spouse's voice or your own. Between each recording leave an ample amount of space so you can stop between recordings--about three seconds. You need to remember the parent's and the order of the recordings. Lesson: Good Morning! (response) Hold up the tape recorder. What is this? (response) That's right; it is a ...

3679. Ash Wednesday

Sermon

William Luoma

... the Cross of Jesus" Ash Wednesday ReflectionsReader 1:Sound the trumpet in Zion!Order a fast!Proclaim a solemn assembly!Call the people together,summon the community,assemble the elders,gather the children,even the infants at the breast,Let the bridegroom leave his bedroomand the bride her alcove.Between vestibule and altar let the priests,the ministers of the people, lament. (AS A SYMBOLIC GESTURE OF PENITENCE, THE MINISTER MAY APPROACH THE ALTAR AND KNEEL DURING A MOMENT OF SILENCE.) Minister:Spare your ...

3680. Valentine's Day

Luke 6:27-36

Children's Sermon

Brett Blair

... us so much that he unfold your heart died for us on the cross. Take out the prepared hearts with the crosses cut out. So this is God's Valentine to you! If you will give him your heart he will give you the heart of Christ. As the children leave say to them, "Give me your heart and I will give you the heart of Christ."

3681. Cookie Cutter Christian

Romans 8:29

Children's Sermon

Tim Carpenter

... cookie cutter, you are going to remember that you need to be what? Conformed to the image of Jesus. Let us Pray: Thank you God for sending us Jesus. Help us to be conformed in His image, so that we may live our lives like His. Amen. As each child leaves, give him/her a cookie.

3682. Walking on Water

Matthew 14:22-36

Children's Sermon

Brett Blair

... on the can it will do either. Continue with the objects in this manner and use the boat last. One night all twelve of Jesus disciples got in a boat. Show the boat here. What about a boat? Does it sink or float. (response) Put the boat in the water. Leave the boat afloat as you discuss the story of Jesus Walking on the water. And the disciples went way out into the sea and a storm came. The storm was threatening to turn the boat over. What happens if the boat gets turned over? Does it sink or float ...

3683. Stumbling On

1 Corinthians 8:1-13

Children's Sermon

Tim Carpenter

... ? (Response) Yes. And I suppose that if I said that it would hurt my mother's feelings. It would be like a stumbling block for her. The difference wasn't what I said, but how I said it. Just as it was okay to play blocks but not okay to leave them out, in the same way how we do something or say something is as important as what we are doing. So the next time you see a toy block, remember what Paul reminded us about how we do things. What did he teach us? Repeat it again with me ...

3684. Good News

Mark 1:14-20

Children's Sermon

Brett Blair

... paper rolled up. Have an older child prepared to drive by the altar on a small bicycle (with training wheels for control and humor) and throw a bible on top of the spread out newspaper. He should loudly and repeatedly yell "Good News" as he enters and leaves. They should be well rehearsed to yell the words. You will need to post two people to open the doors of the sanctuary on either end. Also, have the bible marked at Mark 1:15. Lesson: Good morning everyone! (response) I have something in my hands this ...

3685. Storms of Life

Mark 5:21-43

Children's Sermon

Brett Blair

... dollars in envelope number four or there is either a piece of paper. Do we get rid of the five and try for the twenty? (response) Do we take the risk? (response) If the kids ask you how sure you are on this one tell them you don't know. Leave it up to them. I will assume they have you go for the fourth envelope and they get the band-aid. All the money should be piled on the steps. Application: Well, we are left with a band-aid. We took a pretty big risk and all that we have ...

3686. A Sealed Promise

Ephesians 1:13

Children's Sermon

Tim Carpenter

Exegetical Aim: To illustrate the permanence of a seal. Props: A piece of writing paper, a pen, a candle, a match, and something to leave an impression in wax A ring with some kind of insignia would be best. You will probably want to practice this at home before doing it for the children. Lesson: Once upon a time, there were lots of kings. Kings were the most important people in the land. From time ...

3687. A Shepherd Returns

Luke 2:8-20

Drama

Edward G. Hunter

... was helpless to do anything about it. He had promised God a long time ago that he would not interfere in his life. He belonged to God. God had told him, through prayer, and in dreams, that he would take care of the lad. What more could he do than leave him in God's hands?" The elderly shepherd continues: "I followed his life closely. I heard him speak a number of times on the hillside, or in the temple courtyard. I saw him heal, even a man blind from birth. He healed the sick before my very eyes. He cast ...

3688. Mary Remembers

Luke 1:26-38

Drama

Edward G. Hunter

... Bethlehem. How could I possibly forget? My beloved Joseph and I made the 90-mile journey from Nazareth to Bethlehem in five days and nights. I argued with him that I should stay in Nazareth. It was too close to my delivery. He said he could not leave me there. It was too dangerous. He was right, of course. I could have been stoned to death for adultery. I saw the sly glances, the sneers on many faces. Some even accusing me of being unfaithful to Joseph. How could I explain to them this strange, bewildering ...

3689. Melchior Reminisces

Matthew 2:1-12

Drama

Edward G. Hunter

... he, too, had a dream in which he was warned to flee to Egypt, for Herod was determined to destroy the child! How could that be? Did not Herod know that God would protect this special child whose birth was proclaimed by the stars? Mary and Joseph planned to leave the next day, and we urged them to do so. I told them of the dream I had had, also, and we did not plan to return to Jerusalem. On our long journey home, my friends and I discussed the fascinating circumstances surrounding the birth of the Kingly ...

3690. Listening To God

John 8:31-41

Drama

Pamela Urfer

... . LEE: Well, there's teaching, preaching, deeds of power ... PAT: I wouldn't think it's one of those. LEE: Well, then what about healing, hospitality, leadership, speaking in tongues? PAT: No. Not one of those, either. LEE: (Impatiently) Well, what then? Decide! You can't leave it all up to me. VOICEOVER: Lee, listen. There's something I want you to tell Pat. It's important. PAT: (Reluctantly) Well, teaching, if anything. I've done a little of that. LEE: (Relieved) Okay, then! That's it! PAT: And how can I ...

3691. Whose Work Is It?

Philippians 1:1-11

Drama

Pamela Urfer

... only we had actually known Jesus! I'm sure that would have made a world of difference. EUODIA: Do you really think so? I'm not so sure. It seems as if even the brothers and sisters who did know him are having a difficult time adjusting to his leaving. SYNTYCHE: At least we have Paul to show us the way. EUODIA: Yes. That's right. Dear Paul! So what does his letter say? CLEMENT: (Reading) "Paul and Timothy, servants of Jesus Christ, to all the saints in Christ Jesus who are in Philippi, with the bishops and ...

3692. He Has Done Great Things

Luke 1:46-56, Luke 1:39-45

Drama

Pamela Urfer

... lowliness of his servant. Surely, from now on all generations will call me blessed. ELIZABETH: And with good reason! MARY: For the Mighty One has done great things for me, and holy is his name. ELIZABETH: Amen! (The two women get up from their stools, bow to the audience and leave the stage.)

3693. Great Africans Of The Bible: The Shulamite

Song of Songs 1:1-17, Song of Songs 2:1-17

Drama

Pamela Urfer

... the fields and lodge in the villages. There I will give you my love. SOLOMON: (Taking her hand) Set me as a seal upon your heart for love is as strong as death. BELOVED: I will! Oh, yes, my darling! I will! And now nothing will come between us. They leave together.

3694. Reward

Matthew 6:1-4, Matthew 6:5-15, Matthew 6:16-18, Matthew 6:19-24

Drama

Pamela Urfer

... : Probably because the truly holy people never get the admiration they deserve. Sarah: Exactly! Come on! Let's go tell him how wonderful he is. Poor man! He could certainly use a little encouragement. I've never seen a more miserable person in my life. Simon: Right behind you! They leave together.

3695. Monologue: Moses' Mother

Exodus 2:1-10

Drama

Lynda Pujad

... heard he is a God of miracles. But tell me about my son. Have you ever heard of Moses? Did he ever have the chance to learn of our God? I wish I could have known more about the son I was forced to give up. He never knew me. (Leaves slowly)

3696. Monologue: Hannah

1 Samuel 1:1-20

Drama

Lynda Pujad

... had to trust God to give Eli the wisdom and the capacity to be a good role model for my son and to take care of him properly. I would only see my small boy once a year when we came to make our Sacrifice. It was extremely difficult to leave my son there, and I felt as though I was abandoning him. He would not be my child. I would not see him on a daily basis. I could not love him as I would like to. I would not see him in the morning, or put him to bed ...

3697. Monologue: Esther

Esther 1:1-22

Drama

Lynda Pujad

... proud of me. She did not teach me how to be a queen, she taught me about believing in God and in prayer. (Looks toward audience) If you are a mother, please tell your children about God. They need to learn from you, and mothers do the best job. (She leaves slowly)

3698. Monologue: Mary Magdalene - Liberated Woman

John 20:1-9, John 20:10-18

Drama

Robert F. Scott

... , words about betrayal and death and rising again. All that was forgotten in the glorious march into Jerusalem, shouts acclaiming him as Son of David, Messiah. We were crushed and broken on that terrible day when he was arrested, condemned, crucified. Even then we could not leave him, As his body hung on the cross, we huddled together: his mother, Salome, Mary the mother of James, and I. We heard his last words; we wept when he died. How we longed to take him down, at least to give him a decent burial ...

3699. The Big Meaning of a Small Gift

Mark 12:41-44

Children's Sermon

Brett Blair

... everything she had. Her small gift was the biggest of all! Let’s pray: Lord, teach us to give. Amen Epilogue: Of course some of your money is still out. As soon as you end the prayer hold the plate up and look at the children. If they start to leave and do not notice your intent clear your throat. If they turn and refuse to put the money in then point to the plate. Don’t say anything. Allow them to struggle. When they comply say thank you and dismiss them.

3700. Love Everyone

Luke 10:25-37

Children's Sermon

Brett Blair

... matter do they? (response) You might have freckles or you might be black: you might where glasses are have red hair. Either way, you are still my friend and if you are ever in trouble I want to help you. As the kids return to their seats or leave the sanctuary it would be fitting to lead the congregation in the tune: Jesus, Loves the Little Children. By the Way. This is not a bad transitional song to use during every service between the children's sermon and where you go next. If you follow with the sermon ...

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