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Romans 8:28-32

Children's Sermon

Kenneth Mortonson

... . Romans 8:28). So the important thing for us to remember in the New Year is to love God and follow his teachings and to ask him to be with us every day. Let's do that together in a prayer. (Use your own prayer.) Possible Times To Use This Illustration In The Home: When a child blames other people or things for his or her misfortune. When a child has been allowed to stay up until midnight on New Year's Eve. When a young child is afraid that some kind of monster is in the shadows or in the ...

1077. What Is A Lie?

Romans 13:10

Children's Sermon

Kenneth Mortonson

... telling the truth may cause you to have to face the consequences of what you did and that may hurt you; but if you lie to save yourself some pain, you will probably hurt someone else. If we love one another we cannot do that. Possible Times To Use This Illustration In The Home: When your child has told a lie. When someone in the family has been hurt by someone else telling a lie. When your child has failed to take responsibility for something that he or she has broken.

1078. The Control Center

Isaiah 6:8

Children's Sermon

Kenneth Mortonson

... to listen when people speak to us, and we want others to listen to us when we speak. This is an essential part of learning to get along with other people. It is also an important lesson for your parents as well as for you. Possible Times To Use This Illustration In The Home: When your child is having trouble listening to his parents or teachers. When your child seems to have a closed mind in church. When you have been using the remote control while watching television.

1079. The Strength Of Togetherness

1 Corinthians 12:12

Children's Sermon

Kenneth Mortonson

... you are, for you are part of our togetherness. As you help others, you strengthen your church and your home. The opposite is also true. When you are unwilling to cooperate with others, the unity of that special group to which you belong is broken. Possible Times To Use This Illustration In The Home: When your child is unwilling to cooperate with other people in the family. When your child needs to be encouraged to be a part of a team. When your child is using paper, for whatever reason.

1080. Why A Cross?

John 19:17-27

Sermon

Robert Beringer

... who follow Jesus Christ must take up that same ministry of reconciliation in our broken world. The radical love God displayed on Calvary's cross demands that we love and forgive one another in the same way God has forgiven and reconciled us. A moving illustration of this radical response occurred back in 1958 when on the evening of April 25th a young Korean exchange student at the University of Pennsylvania left his apartment, and walked to a corner mailbox to send a letter to his parents. The young man was ...

1081. Flashing Lights

Acts 9:1-19a

Sermon

Robert Beringer

... 's presence that some people feel when they receive the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper? If only just once God would speak to us like God spoke to Saul on the Damascus Road, we would never again doubt our faith! That longing in human hearts is illustrated in the story of the flight attendant who had just returned from a vacation trip in the Colorado Rockies. During a magical week in the mountains with sweet-smelling pines and blue sky, she had fallen madly in love with a very eligible bachelor. The bachelor ...

1082. Standing On Two Feet

Psalm 14:1

Children's Sermon

Kenneth Mortonson

... remember how important it is to get a complete education. Your Sunday education is just as important as your weekday education. I hope you will pay attention both here and at school so that you can learn all the important things you need for life. Possible Times To Use This Illustration In The Home: At the start of a new school year. When you have been to a circus and watched someone on a high wire. When a child is unwilling to learn new things.

1083. What Do You Do With Dust?

Psalm 115:16

Children's Sermon

Kenneth Mortonson

... all live in a cleaner, nicer church and home and world. Now, as you go back to your family, see if you can remember what I have just said. (Throw out pieces of paper to see if any of the children will pick them up.) Possible Times To Use This Illustration In The Home: When your child has failed to clean up after doing something messy. When you are housecleaning. When you are driving down a road where others have dumped garbage.

1084. Prayer

Ps 19:14 · Mt 6:9

Children's Sermon

Kenneth Mortonson

... talk to him all you need to do is to think the thoughts that you want to share with him and they shall be shared. I hope you boys and girls will take time, every day, to let your thoughts go to God in prayer. Possible Times To Use This Illustration In The Home: When on a picnic or camping and you are sitting around a campfire. When at home watching the fire in a fireplace. When you are teaching your child to say grace at the table or to say a prayer at bedtime.

1085. Being At Peace With One Another

Matthew 5:38-42

Children's Sermon

Kenneth Mortonson

... it because you have something special that we call love. And when we love one another then we will find a way to get along and not hurt each other. I hope you will keep this in mind as you live and play with others. Possible Times To Use This Illustration In The Home: When a child complains about not having friends. When your children have been fighting with one another. When someone has been picking on your child.

1086. A Lesson From A Shell

Proverbs 10:7

Children's Sermon

Kenneth Mortonson

... : what we have done is set. Remember, with each new day, you have a new chance to do good things that will produce good memories. (If you have a number of shells, you might give each child one as a reminder of your time together.) Possible Times To Use This Illustration In The Home: When you are on a vacation that enables you to find seashells. When your child has had a day of bad behavior and does not seem to be concerned about it. It can also be used when he or she has had an especially good day.

1087. Hands

Acts 14:3

Children's Sermon

Kenneth Mortonson

... things so that by your hands the people around you will know what a good person you are. Now, as you go back to your places, I would like each one of you to shake hands with the other boys and girls and with me. Possible Times To Use This Illustration In The Home: When your child has been using his or her hands in a destructive way. When someone in the family has hurt a hand and cannot use it for a while. When your child needs to be encouraged to practice a musical instrument.

1088. We All Need Help

Matthew 11:15

Children's Sermon

Kenneth Mortonson

... not very smart, either. The point I want you to remember is that there are times when we all need help and wise is the person who will ask for help when it is needed. Now, will someone please help me get up? Thank you. Possible Times To Use This Illustration In The Home: When your child needs help but is unwilling to accept it. When someone in the family needs new glasses, or a grandparent needs a hearing aid. When you want to encourage your child to help around the house.

1089. Reading Faces

Luke 9:51-56

Children's Sermon

Kenneth Mortonson

... to them with this sticker to make them happy. And remember to watch the other people in your home and watch your friends. Try to read their faces and respond to what you see. (Be sure to give them a big smile as they leave.) Possible Times To Use This Illustration In The Home: When a child looks bored and needs to be encouraged to do something. Make a game of it. Suggest that the child watch some people outside or on television and see how many people he or she can tell are sad or happy just by the way ...

1090. You Belong

John 11:17-37

Children's Sermon

Kenneth Mortonson

... so that it will remind you that you are a part of a special group of people. Remember, you belong to a group of people who love you and we want you to do your part to make your home a happy place to live. Possible Times To Use This Illustration In The Home: When siblings are not getting along with each other. When looking at family photographs; or when you receive a family picture from a friend or relative. When you have been to a wedding or funeral. Comment on how important it is for the family to be ...

1091. Setting Things Right

Luke 10:25-37

Children's Sermon

Kenneth Mortonson

... that is not right or someone who needs help, we can often set things right by correcting their mistake or by offering to help the person in need, if we can. That is an important lesson for every Christian to remember. Possible Times To Use This Illustration In The Home: When you and your child see someone helping another person. When a child refuses to clean up a mess because he or she did not cause it. When they make a mistake and a parent has to fix something. Scriptural Background: "But a Samaritan ...

1092. Summer Fun

Proverbs 17:17

Children's Sermon

Kenneth Mortonson

... it is also important to share your life with people who are away from you. Summer is a good time to think about how you can do this. Remembering others is an important part of life that all of us need to keep in mind. Possible Times To Use This Illustration In The Home: When your child says there is nothing to do, or that he or she is bored. When a friend has moved away, or you have moved away. When you are trying to motivate a child to write to other relatives.

1093. The Shepherd's Staff

Luke 15:1-7

Children's Sermon

Kenneth Mortonson

... which is a reminder of the shepherd's staff. I have a candy cane for each one of you and I hope you will remember that part of the spirit of Christmas is to care for one another, not only today but all the time. Possible Times To Use This Illustration In The Home: When a child is being selfish at Christmas time. When an older child is asked to help care for a younger sibling and is unwilling to do so. When you are talking to your child about the true meaning of Christmas. Scriptural Background: "And when he ...

1094. The New Year

Luke 14:28-30

Children's Sermon

Kenneth Mortonson

... in your room to remind you of the things you need to do. God has given us a brain so that we can plan ahead, and it is important to learn to do that. It helps us to be prepared for what is to come. Possible Times To Use This Illustration In The Home: When a child has forgotten to do something important. When you are celebrating the start of a new year. At the start of a new year, take a calendar and help your child mark the important dates that need to be remembered.

1095. A Lesson From A Mirror

James 1:23, 24

Children's Sermon

Kenneth Mortonson

... when those who love us help us to see that thing in our life that needs to be changed for the better. I hope you will remember that when someone at home or school tries to help you. Thank you for helping me this morning. Possible Times To Use This Illustration In The Home: When your child has accepted a type of behavior that is not pleasing to others in the family. When your child has been using a mirror to comb his or her hair, or some similar activity. When a child has been told something time and time ...

1096. Bubbles

2 Timothy 2:5 · Prov 17:17; 18:24

Children's Sermon

Kenneth Mortonson

... rules about how God wants us to live. Since God created us, he knows what is the best way to live. When we do what God tells us to do, we get the best results out of living. I hope you will remember these things. Possible Times To Use This Illustration In The Home: When you are working in the kitchen, especially if you are going to make gravy. When a child wants something special but is not willing to do what is needed to obtain that goal. When a child does something wrong and then is upset with the end ...

1097. Freedom

John 8:31-32

Children's Sermon

Kenneth Mortonson

... restriction. I hope you boys and girls will always be thankful that you live in a country where people are free. Now, I have a bowl with some wrapped candy in it, and you are free to take one before you return to your seats. Possible Times To Use This Illustration In The Home: When a child is studying past battles for freedom. When the news tells about people living under a dictator. When someone is unable to use one arm for a while.

1098. What Is Work?

1 Thessalonians 4:10-12

Children's Sermon

Kenneth Mortonson

... need them. Every day we all have work that needs to be done, and we should be thankful that we have things to do and the strength and ability to do it. We should also be thankful for those who have done things for us. Possible Times To Use This Illustration In The Home: When a child is asked to do some work around the house. When a child asks the parents why they have to go to work. When a child wonders why he or she has to go to school. (Part of getting an education is being prepared for ...

1099. What Do You Do When You Are Lost?

Luke 19:10

Children's Sermon

Kenneth Mortonson

... from must be someone you can trust. If the time ever comes that you feel lost, turn to someone you trust for help. You should be able to find such a person at home or in your church home or in a teacher at school. Possible Times To Use This Illustration In The Home: When a child has been lost while the family is shopping. When a game has been played that used a blindfold, like pin the tail on the donkey. After seeing a movie or hearing a story about someone who was lost.

1100. The Lesson Of "O"

John 13:34; 15:5

Children's Sermon

Kenneth Mortonson

... to show that we are his followers (Cf. John 13:34). The donut is shaped like an "O," but we have been thinking about what is included in the "O," so instead of a donut, I have a donut hole for each one of you. Possible Times To Use This Illustration In The Home: When your child has excluded a friend from his or her play time. When a child does not want to take part in a group activity. When you have shared a donut or donut hole with your child.

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