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Matthew 2:1-12

Children's Sermon

Edward G. Hunter

Object: A blank piece of paper and a pencil with an eraser We are still at the beginning of a New Year and many people like to think in terms of getting a fresh start. In a sense, starting over again. Something like a blank sheet of paper, such as I hold in my hand this morning. There is nothing written on this paper. Let's say we haven't done anything in the New Year yet. Most of us would like ...

2. A Pilgrim Recounts

Psalm 107:1-43

Drama

Edward G. Hunter

A Dramatic Monologue My name is Silas. I am one of the original 103 pilgrims who sailed on the Mayflower from England to America, in the year of our Lord, 1620. I have now been in the new world for ten years, and each year since we first arrived we have celebrated three days of Thanksgiving in November. It is on that first day of thanksgiving, November 29, 1630, that I wish to recount some of the...

3. A Shepherd Returns

Luke 2:8-20

Drama

Edward G. Hunter

A Dramatic Monologue An elderly shepherd, one of the original group who heard the angelic announcement that first Christmas Eve, speaks to his son, also a shepherd, outside the cave where Jesus was born: "My son, here in this humble stable is his birthplace. I remember the night as if it were yesterday - though it is now 50, nay, 51 years ago! I have come here each year at this time. Something d...

4. Jesus Reflects -- A Dramatic Monologue

Isaiah 9:1-7, Luke 2:1-7, Luke 2:8-20

Drama

Edward G. Hunter

Jesus of Nazareth speaks: This is the 33rd year since my birth, and in my travels I have come to Bethlehem several times. But, this is the first time I have been here on the night of my birth. I felt drawn here this year, for somehow I instinctively feel I will be unable to visit it again. I know those who oppose me seek to silence me, and I fear before long they may succeed. But, I did not come ...

5. Jesus, the Light of the World

Luke 2:1-7

Children's Sermon

Edward G. Hunter

Object: A candle. Hold the candle in your hand and refer to it from time to time. You may wish to light it at one point in the story, perhaps when you speak of Jesus as the Light of the World. Today is Christmas Sunday. Did you know that the first Christmas trees had candles on them instead of small light bulbs? We believe it was Martin Luther, the founder of the Protestant Church, who first put ...

6. Joseph Ponders

Matthew 1:18-25

Drama

Edward G. Hunter

A Dramatic Monologue It is in the early hours of that first Christmas morn. In a natural cave just outside the city of Bethlehem is a young man, his even younger wife, and a newly-born child. The babe is nestled snugly in an animal-feeding trough deep inside the cave. Darkness still prevails, though the night has a thousand eyes with a myriad of stars. It will be several hours before dawn. The yo...

7. Mary Remembers

Luke 1:26-38

Drama

Edward G. Hunter

A Dramatic Monologue I remember 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 sl...

8. Melchior Reminisces

Matthew 2:1-12

Drama

Edward G. Hunter

A Dramatic Monologue My name is Melchior. I am one of the astrologers that came to Bethlehem several years ago in search of the new-born King of Israel. I am from Persia, and am in the court of the King of Persia. We, as magi, study the stars and are convinced they foretell the destiny of individuals and nations. My brethren and I are deeply religious, also, and believe that the Great God of the...

9. Praying Hands

Luke 2:21-40

Children's Sermon

Edward G. Hunter

Object: Albrecht Durer's "Praying Hands" (either a small statue of "Praying Hands" or a picture) Our minister will talk this morning about Simeon, one of the people who knew Jesus as a baby. Simeon was also one who prayed a great deal, and it was through prayer that Simeon found out that Jesus was the Son of God and the Savior of the world. But I want to talk this morning about another man who p...

10. Simeon Recalls

Luke 2:21-40

Drama

Edward G. Hunter

A Dramatic Monologue My name is Simeon. I am advanced in years, but the Lord revealed to me that before I die I would see God's Anointed One, the Messiah. I know we have waited centuries for him to come, but I tell you - he has come! I saw him, I held him - as an infant - in my arms. When his parents came to the temple the other day with this precious child the Lord revealed to me that he was ind...

11. The Christmas Gift

Luke 2:8-20

Children's Sermon

Edward G. Hunter

Object: A wrapped Christmas gift with a small mirror inside What is this I hold in my hand? (Christmas gift) Of course, it is a Christmas present! Do you like to get Christmas presents? Of course you do - and so do I. I'm sure there will be lots of these under your Christmas tree on Christmas morning. Where do you suppose the idea of giving gifts at Christmas time came from? Most people think th...

12. The Christmas Wreath

Matthew 1:18-25

Children's Sermon

Edward G. Hunter

Object: A Christmas wreath (If there is one in the sanctuary, point to it. If not, bring a small one or a picture of one.) You have all seen a Christmas wreath, I'm sure. See the one in the sanctuary (point if there is one) or (the one I hold in my hand). Tell me something about this wreath: What shape is it? Is it square? Is it round? Of course, it is round! Do you known why a Christmas wreath i...

13. The First Christmas Tree

Luke 2:8-20, Luke 2:1-7

Children's Sermon

Edward G. Hunter

Object: Point to a Christmas tree that may be in the sanctuary, or bring a picture of a Christmas tree. Do you know who first thought of the Christmas tree? No one knows for certain, but tradition tells us that Saint Boniface, a Catholic missionary in Germany in the eighth century, may have been the first one to pick the evergreen as a Christmas tree. He did so because the needles were always gre...

14. The Innkeeper Speaks

Luke 2:1-7, Luke 2:8-20

Drama

Edward G. Hunter

A Dramatic Monologue Allow me to introduce myself. I am Jerash, the former keeper of the caravansary in Bethlehem. I am up in years now, but my memory still serves me well. I want to tell you about a particular night a long time ago. Let's see, it would be something like 45 years ago now. I remember I turned away a young couple who were seeking shelter for the night. I remember the young woman was...

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