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876. With Heart and Hand and Voices

Luke 17:11-19

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Brett Blair

Martin Rinkart was a minister in the little town of Eilenburg in Germany some 350 years ago. He was the son of a poor coppersmith, but somehow, he managed to work his way through an education. Finally, in the year 1617, he was offered the post of Archdeacon in his hometown parish. A year later, what has come to be known as the Thirty-Years-War broke out. His town was caught right in the middle. In...

877. Wonder Bread

Luke 4:1-13

Children's Sermon

Brett Blair

Exegetical Aim: The body is more than food. Props: A loaf of bread (Wonder Bread if your region of the country sells it). Lesson: [Hold the loaf of bread before them.] What do I have in my hands? (response) Can you tell me some of the things we make with bread? (response) That's right. What's your favorite thing you make with bread? (response) Peanut butter and jelly sandwich? That's my favorite t...

878. Words to Remember

John 14:15-31

Children's Sermon

Brett Blair

Exegetical Aim: To remember and obey the words of Jesus. Props: None. Lesson: Good morning! (response) I have a question. What part of our body do we use to remember things? (response) We all have things we need to remember. Does anyone remember their telephone number? (response) Ask a few children to give their telephone numbers. Good! Does anyone remember their address? (response) Let different ...

879. Work and Worship

Luke 10:38-42

Children's Sermon

Brett Blair

Exegetical Aim: Sometimes we need to sit still, listen, and worship and not let the cares of this world draw us away from God. Props: A pot and a ladle. All other props are imaginary. Lesson: [As the children sit down, you look busy and distracted stirring and cooking.] Oh, I am so glad I came to church this morning! Motion to a place behind one of the children. Hand me some of that garlic over th...

880. Worship Cannot Be Confined to a Particular Place

John 4:5-26

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Brett Blair

In the Muslim religion there are three cities which are considered sacred: Mecca, Medina and Jerusalem. The Muslims believe that to worship in the city of Jerusalem is as good as performing 1000 acts of worship anywhere else in the world. Mecca and Medina would bring even greater honor. But meaningful worship...worship that is done in spirit and in truth...does not depend upon location. True Wors...

881. Worship, Work, Rest, and Play

John 4:1-26

Children's Sermon

Brett Blair

Exegetical Aim: To teach how worship fits into our lives. Key verses: 19-24. Props: Hammer and a piece of wood, Pillow, Football (or any kind of playing toy). Lesson: I have a guessing game for you this morning. I have four things for you to guess. Show the hammer. What is this? (response) OK. Begin to work on the piece of wood, the floor or the railing. (hammering, working) That's right. Can y...

882. Would You Take the Crown Without the Cross?

Mark 1:9-15

Sermon

Brett Blair

The local sheriff was looking for a deputy, and one of the applicants - who was not known to be the brightest academically, was called in for an interview. "Okay," began the sheriff, "What is 1 and 1?" "Eleven," came the reply. The sheriff thought to himself, "That's not what I meant, but he's right." Then the sheriff asked, "What two days of the week start with the letter 'T'?" "Today & tomorrow....

883. Would You Take The Crown Without The Cross?

Luke 4:1-13

Sermon

Brett Blair

884. Would You Take The Crown Without The Cross?

Matthew 4:1-11

Sermon

Brett Blair

885. Would You Take The Crown Without The Cross? - Sermon Starter

Mk 1:9-15; Lk 4:1-13; Mt 4:1-11

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Brett Blair

886. Written in the Heavens

Luke 10:1-24

Children's Sermon

Brett Blair

Exegetical Aim: The Kingdom of God surrounds us (v. 9) and our names are written in heaven (v. 20). Props: An XXL white t-shirt and permanent markers. Hide the t-shirt. Lesson: I have a question for you this morning: Name something that we are all very close to all day long. (ground) Even closer than the ground. (home, trees, parents are possible answers) Those are all good answers, but they're no...

887. You Are A Teacher

Matthew 28:16-20

Children's Sermon

Brett Blair

Exegetical Aim: To help the children see themselves as teachers of the Gospel. Props: Tray, Knife, Bread, Peanut Butter, Jelly. Lesson: Good Morning! (response) What are we going to make this morning? (peanut butter and jelly sandwich) Yes, we are and I am going to need your help. What's the first thing we need? (bread) Pick up a slice of bread and hold it in one hand. What's the next thing you do...

888. You Got To Bring The Bread

John 6:25-59

Children's Sermon

Brett Blair

Exegetical Aim: Our Eternal life depends on the bread that God offers in Christ. Props: A lunch box with everything in it except the bread. Place a jar of peanut butter, jelly jar, baggie, apple, cookies, and a drink of some kind. If the baggie is big enough put the sandwich items inside. If you want a reaction from the children spoon out the peanut butter and jelly and spread them on the inside o...

889. You Have to Work At It

John 21:15-25

Children's Sermon

Brett Blair

Exegetical Aim: The effort involved in loving God and one another. Props: None. This sermon may need some adaptation if you have a large sanctuary; however, the sermon is designed to create commotion within the congregation and the closer to which this is allowed the better the effect. Especially if the reading of John 21:1-19 or 15-19 immediately follows. Lesson: [When the children are settled:...

890. You Must Be Born Again

John 3:1-21

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Brett Blair

The Chevy Nova was a relatively successful American car for many years. Encouraged by U.S. sales, Chevrolet began to market the American Nova throughout the world. Unfortunately, the Nova did not sell well in Mexico and other Latin American countries. Additional ads were ordered, marketing efforts were stepped up, but sales remained stagnant. Sales directors were baffled. The car had sold well in ...

891. You Must Become As A Child

Mark 10:13-16

Sermon

Brett Blair

One day Jesus was in Judea, when a great crowd came to hear him preach. The children came also in great numbers. The disciples, perhaps caught up in their own self-importance, saw them as a nuisance and an annoyance and ordered them away. There position doubtless was: This is serious business; we don't have time for this; don't bother the man. It is hard to imagine the disciples taking such a pos...

892. You Owe Me Nothing

Luke 7:36-50

Children's Sermon

Brett Blair

Exegetical Aim: Great forgiveness produces great love. Props: Pencil over your ear, clipboard in hand, and four invoices on the clipboard. Invoices are for $1, $5, $20, and $100. To help remember this sermon, you might print it and put it on top of the clipboard. Lesson: I have invoices here. Take the pencil from your ear and sign the invoices as you hand them out to selected children. Once they...

893. You Shall Know They Are Mothers By Their Love

John 13:31-38

Children's Sermon

Brett Blair

Exegetical Aim: A person's beliefs and who he/she is, is evident by one's actions. Key verses: 34-35. This may be used for Mother's Day also. Props: A clock (big face with second hand), a stuffed animal (dog), and a photo of one of the children's moms. Lesson: Good morning! (response) I have a few things to show you this morning and I want you to tell me what they are. Hold up the clock. What i...

894. You Won't Regret This

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Brett Blair

Regret is a part of life. Lost opportunities and lost health but life can also be filled with things we'll never regret. Here's a short list: Showing kindness to an aged person. Destroying a letter written in anger. Offering an apology that will save a friendship. Stopping a scandal that was ruining a reputation. Helping a child find themselves. Forgiving a wrong. Taking time to show consideratio...

895. You’re Different

Mark 10:1-12

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Brett Blair

A seminary students told the story about a course he had to take with all the other beginning theologs called Supervised Ministry. It was non-credit, but still required. He was assigned community work at a Head Start center near downtown. Every Monday he would go down there and volunteer his time. All of the children, as well as the adults, were black. After he had been there for some weeks, a chi...

896. You're Gonna Fry

Luke 4:14-30

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Brett Blair

There's a musical group called "The Austin Lounge Lizards" (I would imagine that none of you have heard this group!) Sometime back they had a song out and the lyrics went like this: I know you smoke, I know you drink that brew I just can't abide a sinner like you God can't either, that's why I know it to be true That Jesus loves me but he can't stand you I'm going to heaven, boys, when I die 'Ca...

897. Zacchaeus

Luke 19:1-10

Sermon

Brett Blair

We owe Luke a great debt. For in his Gospel alone is told a dramatic story that capsulizes for us what the mission of Jesus was all about, and in turn what the mission of the church is all about. The event happened while Jesus was passing through Jericho, the city of palms. Writes Luke: “And there was a man named Zacchaeus. He was a chief tax collector, and he was rich.” In one sentence we are to...

898. Zacchaeus - Sermon Starter

Luke 19:1-10

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Brett Blair

We owe Luke a great debt. For in his Gospel alone is told a dramatic story that capsulizes for us what the mission of Jesus was all about, and in turn what the mission of the church is all about. The event happened while Jesus was passing through Jericho, the city of palms. Writes Luke: "And there was a man named Zacchaeus. He was a chief tax collector, and he was rich." In one sentence we are tol...

899. Zip-lock Protection

John 17:11

Children's Sermon

Brett Blair

Exegetical Aim: Jesus and God protect us from the corruption of the world. Props: A package or jar of cookies--you will need enough to give every child two or more cookies--and zip-lock bags. Lesson: Good morning. (response) I have something to give you this morning. Show them the cookies in the package (or cookie jar) but keep the zip-lock bags hidden for now. What are these? (response) If you ...

900. Zip-Lock Protection

John 17:6-19

Children's Sermon

Brett Blair

Exegetical Aim: We are protected from the corruption of the world. Key verse: 11. Props:A cookie jar full of cookies and zip-lock bags. You will need enough to give every child two or more cookies. Lesson: Good morning. (response) I have something to give you. Show them the cookie jar but keep the zip-lock bags hidden for now. What is this? (response) I bet you can guess what’s inside? (response) ...

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876. With Heart and Hand and Voices

Luke 17:11-19

Illustration

Brett Blair

877. Wonder Bread

Luke 4:1-13

Children's Sermon

Brett Blair

878. Words to Remember

John 14:15-31

Children's Sermon

Brett Blair

879. Work and Worship

Luke 10:38-42

Children's Sermon

Brett Blair

880. Worship Cannot Be Confined to a Particular Place

John 4:5-26

Illustration

Brett Blair

881. Worship, Work, Rest, and Play

John 4:1-26

Children's Sermon

Brett Blair

882. Would You Take the Crown Without the Cross?

Mark 1:9-15

Sermon

Brett Blair

883. Would You Take The Crown Without The Cross?

Luke 4:1-13

Sermon

Brett Blair

884. Would You Take The Crown Without The Cross?

Matthew 4:1-11

Sermon

Brett Blair

885. Would You Take The Crown Without The Cross? - Sermon Starter

Mk 1:9-15; Lk 4:1-13; Mt 4:1-11

Illustration

Brett Blair

886. Written in the Heavens

Luke 10:1-24

Children's Sermon

Brett Blair

887. You Are A Teacher

Matthew 28:16-20

Children's Sermon

Brett Blair

888. You Got To Bring The Bread

John 6:25-59

Children's Sermon

Brett Blair

889. You Have to Work At It

John 21:15-25

Children's Sermon

Brett Blair

890. You Must Be Born Again

John 3:1-21

Illustration

Brett Blair

891. You Must Become As A Child

Mark 10:13-16

Sermon

Brett Blair

892. You Owe Me Nothing

Luke 7:36-50

Children's Sermon

Brett Blair

893. You Shall Know They Are Mothers By Their Love

John 13:31-38

Children's Sermon

Brett Blair

894. You Won't Regret This

Illustration

Brett Blair

895. You’re Different

Mark 10:1-12

Illustration

Brett Blair

896. You're Gonna Fry

Luke 4:14-30

Illustration

Brett Blair

897. Zacchaeus

Luke 19:1-10

Sermon

Brett Blair

898. Zacchaeus - Sermon Starter

Luke 19:1-10

Illustration

Brett Blair

We owe Luke a great debt. For in his Gospel alone is told a dramatic story that capsulizes for us what the mission of Jesus was all about, and in turn what the mission of the church is all about. The event happened while Jesus was passing through Jericho, the city of palms. Writes Luke: "And there was a man named Zacchaeus. He was a chief tax collector, and he was rich." In one sentence we are tol...

899. Zip-lock Protection

John 17:11

Children's Sermon

Brett Blair

900. Zip-Lock Protection

John 17:6-19

Children's Sermon

Brett Blair

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