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Romans 10:13

Children's Sermon

Tim Carpenter

Exegetical aim: Whoever calls on the Lord will be saved. Props: A telephone. Lesson: How many of you know what an emergency is? (response) Let’s name a few emergencies. (fires, etc.) A fire is a good example of an emergency. What things should we do in case there is a fire in our home? Lead the children to answer “Dial 911.” Bring out the telephone. So, the first chance we get we should dial 911...

2. A Blanket of Specialness

Acts 11:1-18

Children's Sermon

Tim Carpenter

Exegetical Aim: To teach that God makes only special things. Props: A sheet or a tablecloth and three other items (two very pretty items, and one very plain and worn item that has special significance to you. For instance, I will use a crystal dish, a piece of china, and an old football.) Wrap the three things in the tablecloth (sheet) and hold the tablecloth in a bundle. Lesson: Today, I want t...

3. A Body Strike

1 Corinthians 12:12-31

Children's Sermon

Tim Carpenter

Exegetical Aim: To show that every member of the body is important. Props: None needed. Lesson: Let's play a game this morning. But for this game, I need a volunteer. (response) Pick one child who you know will follow directions. When I say, "Go," I want you to go over to the piano and then come back to this spot. Can you do that? (response) There's one other thing. While you are going, I'm goin...

4. A Chosen Vessel

Acts 9:1-19a

Children's Sermon

Tim Carpenter

Exegetical Aim: To show that God uses unlikely people for his work. Props: A designer vase with a small mouth, one very plain (maybe even ugly) vase with a larger mouth, and a number of wrapped flowers that can only fit in the plain container (because of the size of the bouquet). Lesson: I have some very nice things to show you this morning. What are these? Show the vases. (response) Pick up the...

5. A Clear Conscience

1 Peter 3:8-22

Children's Sermon

Tim Carpenter

Exegetical Aim: Keeping a clear conscience. Props: A dry erase board positioned for all to see, markers, and an eraser. Lesson: Do any of you like to draw on chalkboards or dry erase boards? (response) What are some things that you like to draw? (response) You like to draw all sorts of things: people, words, shapes, and animals. Once there was a little boy, and he enjoyed writing on chalkboards....

6. A Created Purpose

Ephesians 2:10

Children's Sermon

Tim Carpenter

Exegetical Aim: To demonstrate that God "created us in Christ Jesus for good works." Props: An alarm clock, an electric hand mixer (with an outlet nearby), and a football Lesson: Good morning! I have brought with me today some items that I want to show to you. When I show you the item, I want you to tell me what it is, and also tell me what it does. In turn, bring out the clock, hand mixer, and ...

7. A Fresh Life

Romans 5:12-21

Children's Sermon

Tim Carpenter

Exegetical Aim: To demonstrate how sin came into the world through Adam and salvation through Christ. Props: a cup 1/2 full of water with some dirt to muddy the water, a container to pour the dirty water in and a pitcher of clean water. Lesson: Today I want to show you a cup of water. I've left it sitting out over night and I was wondering if it was okay to drink. What do you think? (response) W...

8. A Fruity Life

Ephesians 5:8-10

Children's Sermon

Tim Carpenter

Exegetical Aim: The fruit of being in the light. Props: An apple, orange, banana, and a bag in which all three are hidden. Lesson: Do you know what? Sometimes in the middle of church I get hungry. Do you ever get hungry while you're in church? (response) What do you do about it? (response) Well, today I came prepared. Hold up the bag. The first thing I did this morning was go to my garden, I dug...

9. A Great Debt

Romans 8:12

Children's Sermon

Tim Carpenter

Exegetical Aim: We are debtors to God, but through Christ we are freed. Props: A twenty-dollar bill, a football, a piece of play jewelry, and a sign on which is written “Store.” Lesson: Today I want to play “Going to the Store.” I need a volunteer to be the storekeeper. (response) Choose a mature child to handle the store and set up the sign and merchandise beside them. Whisper to the shopkeeper...

10. A New Thing

Isaiah 43:14-28

Children's Sermon

Tim Carpenter

Exegetical Aim: God is at work renewing our lives. Props: Small easel, sheet of drawing paper, and markers or crayons. You will need several greens and blues followed by a few browns, reds, oranges, and blues. Lesson: As the children arrive hand them their marker and say: We are going to do something new today. I want you to take a marker. Now, what color do you have? (response) I want you to us...

11. A New Walk in Life

Romans 6:4b

Children's Sermon

Tim Carpenter

Exegetical Aim: To demonstrate the necessity of walking with Christ. Key Verse: 4b, "We also should walk in newness of life." Props: A crutch, or a cane Lesson: [Hold the crutch or cane as if you are using it.] Good morning. What do I have here in my hands? (response) What do you use a cane for? (response) Have any of you ever had to have a crutch, or a cane, or maybe a cast on your leg or ankl...

12. A Poisonous Tongue

James 3:1-12

Children's Sermon

Tim Carpenter

Exegetical Aim: To teach that the words we speak can be very harmful. Props: A picture of a poisonous snake, and a bottle of chemicals (such as weed killer) that has a "poison" warning on it. Lesson: This morning I want to show you three things that are poisonous. But before I show you these things, does anyone here know what the word "poisonous" means? (response) Something that is poisonous can...

13. A Rainbow Church

1 Corinthians 12:12

Children's Sermon

Tim Carpenter

Exegetical Aim: To demonstrate how the Spirit makes us one body in Christ. Key verse: 12 Props: A poster board with an outline of a rainbow. Prepare beforehand 7 areas for top to bottom: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo dark blue, and violet. Mark each area in the appropriate color, so that the children will be able to know where to fill in their particular color. Plenty of crayons in th...

14. A Savior Like Us

Philippians 2:1-11

Children's Sermon

Tim Carpenter

Exegetical aim: To demonstrate that Jesus became like us. Props: A baby doll, a rattle, or some baby toy. How many of you have a baby brother or sister? (response) Okay, how many of you at one time had a baby brother or a sister? (response) How many of you have every seen a baby? (response) When you talk to a baby, do they understand what you are saying? Can you understand what they are saying? ...

15. 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 t...

16. A Seed Must Die Before It Can Live

1 Corinthians 15:35-58

Children's Sermon

Tim Carpenter

Exegetical Aim: That life eternal begins only with death. Props: Four recognizable seeds and the photographs on the seed packets or other larger photographs representing the grown plants. Suggested seeds: Watermelon, Acorn, Apple, and a carton of regular chicken eggs. Lesson Good morning. (response) I have some seeds and I don't know what kind of seeds these are but I think they grow up to be th...

17. A Tempting Offer

1 Corinthians 10:1-13

Children's Sermon

Tim Carpenter

Exegetical Aim: To communicate God's love for us as he tells us to guard against temptation. Props: Hershey's Kisses and a plate. Lesson: [Bring out the candy in a bag. Tell the children that you have something for them, and then pour the candy out on the plate, slowly.] I have something for us to see this morning. What are these? (response) Yes, they are Kisses. Don't touch them! Let me just po...

18. A Tree Planted By Waters

Jeremiah 17:8

Children's Sermon

Tim Carpenter

Exegetical Aim: Trusting in God gives life Prop: A fresh root: the bigger and more gnarly the root the better. A tree planted by a source of water would create a stronger tie in. Lesson: Good morning. (response) Hold up the root. I went out in the woods yesterday and found this. What did this come off of? (a tree) That’s right and it’s getting a little warmer now. In a few weeks the trees will s...

19. Abounding Love

Philippians 1:9

Children's Sermon

Tim Carpenter

Exegetical Aim: To demonstrate that God's desire is for our love to abound more and more. Props: A pitcher of water, a large glass, and a pan. Lesson: Good morning. Look at what I have today. Hold up the pitcher of water. I thought that today I might get thirsty, so I brought some water just in case. I think I'm kind of thirsty now, as a matter of fact. Do you mind if I have a drink? (response) ...

20. Adopted Love

Romans 8:1-17

Children's Sermon

Tim Carpenter

Exegetical Aim: Help children understand that they are part of God's family. Props: A live puppy or kitten would be best, but a stuffed animal will do. Lesson: I have brought something to show you today. Would you like to guess what is in this big box? (response) It's a puppy dog. If it is a live puppy, explain to all of the children not to pet it yet, but just to look. Who here has a puppy? (re...

21. All Filled Up

Ephesians 5:18

Children's Sermon

Tim Carpenter

Exegetical Aim: To demonstrate that Christians should focus on spiritual things to add life and not material things. Props: Some balloons not blown up, a piece of pizza (or any food item), some coins, and a shoe. Lesson: This morning I have brought something that I think all of you will like. Hold up the package of balloons. Who likes balloons? (Response) I do, too! Let's do something fun. Let's...

22. All in All

Colossians 3:1-17

Children's Sermon

Tim Carpenter

Exegetical Aim: To demonstrate that there is no partiality in Christ. Key verse: 11. Props: A bowl of plain M&M's. Lesson: Today I want to share with you some of my favorite candy. Show them the candy. What kind is it? (M&M's) Right! M&M's! Let's all say, yea! (response) I'm going to give each of you some of this, but first you have to tell me which color you like the best. (response) I personal...

23. Ambassadors for Christ

2 Corinthians 5:20

Children's Sermon

Tim Carpenter

Exegetical Aim: To demonstrate that Christians are to be ambassadors for God's kingdom. Props: One child who is a "plant." Before the children's sermon, you have spoken to this child and he/she is instructed on what to do at the appropriate time. Lesson: Who would like to play a game? (response) What's your favorite game? (response) I would like to teach you a game today. The name of my game is ...

24. Appropriate Laughter

Genesis 18:1-15

Children's Sermon

Tim Carpenter

Exegetical Aim: Sarah laughs because the gap between divine promise and human possibility seems too big and seems ridiculous, but nothing is ridiculous for God. Props: Cartoon strips either from the newspaper, in a book collection or from a website like www.comics.com or www.ucomics.com. Lesson: Good morning. Response. Today I want to talk to you about laughter. I am a very big fan of the right ...

25. Ask Nicely

Philemon 1:8-9

Children's Sermon

Tim Carpenter

Exegetical Aim: Our requests of others should be polite. We should use kindness whenever possible. Props: A bottle of vinegar, an onion, a jar of jelly, and a packet of Kool-Aid. Lesson: Today I want to take a survey to see what kind of things you like, okay? Hold up the jar of vinegar. How many know what this is? (response) Now, how many people like to have a big, cold glass of vinegar on a war...

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