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Ephesians 4:1-16

Children's Sermon

B. Kathleen Fannin

... 's faces, I know the rest of this sermon is in God's hands; I have no idea what the children will say, and bite my tongue to not make suggestions before they have had time to think about possible replies. How often in a conversation it is important to allow the other person(s) space for silence, relinquishing our need to be in control.Finally, a tentative response comes: "Prayer?" "Yes," I answer, with delight, "we can use prayer. Prayer is like the needle that draws the two pieces of cloth back together ...

2. Prayer And Bumblebees

2 Corinthians 4:18

Children's Sermon

B. Kathleen Fannin

... stop talking and listen if you are going to hear the other person's part of your conversation, don't you?" The children again nod their agreement. "I think sometimes we forget that part of prayer needs to be listening too. If we do all the talking, how can God answer? Have you ever thought about that? Prayer isn't just talking to God; it is also listening to God. "Sometimes, when it seems like a prayer is unanswered, it may be because we aren't listening. Or maybe we don't know how to listen. Maybe God is ...

3. Carrying God's Mark

Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21

Children's Sermon

Various Authors

... and a dish of ashes and invite them to put their finger once in the oil, then in the ash. (Make sure you have some wet wipes available for clean-up!) One by one, invite the children to make an ash cross on the back of each of their hearts. Explain to them that during Lent, these hearts will represent very special prayers of thanksgiving and of petition (asking for help). The crosses on these hearts remind us of the crosses on our own hearts, which remind us that we belong to God and that God will help us ...

4. Children Of God

1 John 3:1

Children's Sermon

B. Kathleen Fannin

... answer. I realize I am on the point of confusing their theology, so I say, "The Lord Jesus taught us this prayer. That is why we call it 'The Lord's Prayer.' But to whom do we pray this prayer? Who is it we address when we say, 'Our Father...?' " "God?" one small voice questions. "Yes," I answer, "God. We are all children of God. In fact, everyone in this room is qualified to come up here for the children's sermon because everyone here is a child of God. And that's why God loves us, because we are God ...

5. The Pretzel

Children's Sermon

Kenneth Mortonson

... after his baking chores were over. In this way every bit of material was used so that nothing would be wasted. He formed the shape of the pretzel to represent the arms of children folded in prayer. To put these little loops of baked dough to good use, he began to give them to children as a reward for learning their prayers. In fact, the lowly pretzel came to be a symbol for excellence in many activities. (Note the symbol for the Olympic games.) This is just one illustration of the way that our Christian ...

6. The Wish

Hebrews 11:1

Children's Sermon

B. Kathleen Fannin

... A mechanical rabbit. Lesson: Hope; prayer; faith. "What is this?" I ask the assembled children as I hold up a small mechanical rabbit. "A bunny!" several of the kids reply. "Well now, since I brought a bunny rabbit today ..." I pause as if I'm uncertain of something "... is this Easter?" "NO!" the children emphatically assure me. "Well, if today isn't Easter, why did I bring a rabbit? I wonder ... Maybe you can help me figure this out. Is today any sort of holiday?" "Yes," the children reply, "it's Father's ...

7. Magic Prayers

Luke 11:1-13

Children's Sermon

Brett Blair

... . We can pray for our food. We can pray that God will help us to forgive one another and to help us do what is right and good. That's what real prayer is: we put away our selfish thoughts and we pray that God will help us love one another. That's how Jesus taught us to pray. Let's Pray: [Pray the Lord's Prayer or do this children's version.] I'll pray the right way this time: Father in heaven, we ask for your will to be done in our lives. Please bless us with food today and forgive ...

8. Dinner with God

Luke 24:36b-48

Children's Sermon

Various Authors

... and how God is in all these people as well. Emphasize the miracle of how so many people, places, and nonhuman life is connected in this one snack. Invite the children to eat their snacks prayerfully, thanking God for each bite. You might say a prayer yourself or invite the children to pray for each food item. For a craft, invite the children to think of their favorite things: foods they like to eat, things they like to do, people they love. Give each child a large of poster board (11x14) folded into thirds ...

9. Don't Lose Your Marbles!

2 Timothy 1:7

Children's Sermon

B. Kathleen Fannin

... -control. Thank you for giving us the wisdom, direction, and courage it takes to make the right choices. Help us always to remember that we CAN choose how we behave. We offer this prayer in Jesus' name. Amen." 1. Because the Youth Choir sang at our early service on this Sunday, the average age of the children was considerably older than at the second service. During early worship, five marbles were dropped and went bouncing across the sanctuary's hardwood floors, under the pews, to the back of the church ...

10. Getting Ready

Luke 3:4-5

Children's Sermon

B. Kathleen Fannin

... attention, I ask, "Have any of you ever cleaned a carpet?" I am surprised at the number of hands which go up, indicating which children have done so. "Wow! What a bunch of helpers you must be at home!" I tell them. Then I ask, "Well, when you clean ... lot more room for us to receive Jesus and his love. "Will you pray with me before you go?" As the children and I bow our heads, I offer this prayer: "God, we are here together in this Advent time, this waiting time -- and sometimes it's very hard to wait. So ...

11. Protect Them

John 17:6-19

Children's Sermon

Various Authors

... see you this morning. How are you? (Let them answer.) Notice, I have something on my hand. What is it? (Children answer ― “a glove.”) Yes, it’s a glove, and I am wearing it for a special reason. And the ... you glove, for protecting my hand.” Jesus was going away. He would not be with his disciples any more. So Jesus prayed a protection prayer. He asked God to protect his disciples. “Protect them,” he says, “from the evil one. Protect them and guard them from choosing wrong paths. Protect ...

12. Lifting Hands

1 Timothy 2:8

Children's Sermon

Tim Carpenter

... above your head and let out a quiet scream to create a bit of levity. But there is one other reason why people raise their hands. Put your hands in a prayer position. The children will most likely say, "To pray." That's right. We also can lift our hands in prayer. Application: A long time ago the Apostle Paul told the church to lift up hands in prayer and not in anger. What do you think he meant by that? Which is better, praying or fighting? (response) Yes, that is right. It is better to pray than to fight ...

13. Traffic Signals

Colossians 4:2-6

Children's Sermon

Teresa L. Major

Concept: A traffic signal tells us to go, to slow down, or to stop. God answers our prayers in the same way. Preparation: A picture or model of a traffic signal, if available. Look what I've got today. (Display picture.) Do you know what this is? (Children respond.) This is a picture of a traffic signal. Do you know what the different colors mean? How about the light at the top, the red one, what does it mean? (Children respond.) It means "stop." It doesn't mean slow down a lot or go slow. It means "stop" ...

14. Turned On

1 Corinthians 1:17

Children's Sermon

B. Kathleen Fannin

... chancel steps to the outlet in the front of the sanctuary. Then I welcome the children and ask, "What do I need to do to get this lamp to work?" "Plug it in," several children assert as one voice. "Okay, then ... Let's see, we need a power source ..." ... my obvious relief. "So, what are some other ways in which we get turned on to God?" I ask. "Through prayer?" Janice offers. "Yes, definitely through prayer," I answer. "We also connect with God in other ways. We connect with God whenever we follow the example ...

15. Thank You!

Mark 8:6

Children's Sermon

Wesley T. Runk

... something for which he was thankful. Let me see if you can tell me something that you are very thankful for, and if you would like to pray like Jesus you can fold your hands and bow your heads and close your eyes. (Let a couple of the children say sentence prayers) I like to do things like Jesus because the more things I do like him the more ways I can do things for other people. I mean, if I start telling God "Thank you" then maybe I’ll start telling people like Mom and Dad "Thank you" and the teacher ...

16. The Better Part

Luke 10:38-42

Children's Sermon

B. Kathleen Fannin

... him the basket with instructions to hold it up by hanging onto the rubber band attached to the handle. By now the rest of the children have become quite intrigued. Addressing the young man holding the basket, I say, "Adam, we're going to put some things into the basket. I ... a lot like that basket. We get them so filled with things that keep us busy, we don't have time for church, for prayer, for our relationship with God. And when our lives get that full, we suffer in another way too. We start to feel what we ...

17. 911 - Rescue

Romans 10:13

Children's Sermon

Tim Carpenter

... 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? Someone show me how to do that. Have a children dial. What do you tell them? (response) Let me hear ... Bible says that whoever calls on the Lord will be saved. How do we call on the Lord? With a telephone? (Prayer) That’s right, we call on the Lord in prayer, in our hearts. And if our hearts are looking from help from God, he promises that he will give us the ...

18. All In The Family

Genesis 9:18-29

Children's Sermon

Marti Kramer Suddarth

... You see, I’ve been doing some research and I discovered an ancestor for each one of you. Do you know what his name is? (Let children give answers.) It is Noah! (Show the card stock printed with the scripture and verses and read them.) “The sons of Noah who went out of ... others to treat our family members because that’s exactly what we’re doing! We’re going to have a prayer now, and after the prayer, I have a Family History page for each of you. This is a list of questions to ask family members to help ...

19. Non-Stop Praying

1 Thessalonians 5:16

Children's Sermon

Tim Carpenter

... .) Okay, here goes. Get ready. What do we do when it's time for . . . supper! (All the children hold up their hands) Good. What do we do when it's time for . . . bed? (Repeat response) Good. What about when it's time for . . . church? (Repeat response) Okay, what about when it's time for . . . . . . . . . . . . nothing at all? Gauge the response Some of you hesitated or didn't raise your hands in prayer. Why not? (Response) Because I said "nothing at all?" Transition: Well the Bible says this about praying ...

20. Actions Speak Louder Than Words

Matthew 21:28-32

Children's Sermon

Marti Kramer Suddarth

... a present. Speaker: I know. Don’t worry. I’m going to give you something nice. (Speaker returns attention to the children and again comments on the weather, a current event in the news, a new outfit someone is wearing, as before.) Assistant: ... help us remember that people are watching us and that we’re teaching them about us and about God by what we say and do. Prayer: Dear Lord, thank you for this beautiful day and for loving us so much. Please help us to remember that other people may be looking ...

21. Never Stop Praying

Ephesians 1:16

Children's Sermon

Objects: A prayer list (an index card with names written on it.) Some blank index cards for the children. Good morning, boys and girls. How many of you like your friends and family to remember ... attention so that she will not only get well, but also that she will have special strength to have a happy heart even while she is sick. There are other people on my prayer list, like the man who needs a job and can't seem to find one, and the lady who needs to move into a new house because her old one is being torn ...

22. Prayer

Ps 19:14 · Mt 6:9

Children's Sermon

Kenneth Mortonson

Purpose: To help children understand the nature of prayer. Material: If you feel it is safe to do so, you might have a prayer written on a piece of paper and burn it on a metal tray. Lesson: Today I want to talk to you about something we do together each Sunday and which I assume you have done at home. We call it "praying." You may use prayers in your family when you sit down to have a meal or when you are getting ready to go to sleep. These are special times for prayers, but I hope you know that you can ...

23. Does God Use Children?

2 Kings 5:1-27

Children's Sermon

Marti Kramer Suddarth

... trusted him and were willing to do what he wanted. It doesn’t matter how old you are, either. The characteristics that God looks for most are trust and willingness to serve him. Like the children in these Bible stories, you can serve God, too. Whether you are a child or an adult, God can use you if you are willing to trust him. Prayer: Dear Lord, thank you so much for this beautiful day, and thank you for allowing us to be a part of your plans. Please help us to remember that you are always with us and ...

24. Oh, Lord, It's Hard To Be Humble

Luke 18:9-14

Children's Sermon

Brett Blair

... , they are mean and nasty, and they lie all the time. God, I thank you I'm better than those other boys and girls; I am so good because I give my money to the church. Amen." Well? Pause and look around at the children, expressing a desire for a response about how you did in your prayer. If no response is given, ask them for one: How did I do? (response) What was wrong with that? (no) Why? (response) You mean I shouldn't say that other boys and girls are mean and nasty and call them a bunch of brats ...

25. Listening and Paying Attention

Matthew 13:1-23

Children's Sermon

B. Kathleen Fannin

... into sunflowers?" I ask. "Plant them in soil that doesn't have other stuff growing in it and that isn't full of rocks." These children catch on quickly. "So, what you're telling me is that I need to be careful where I plant them; that I need to put ... God's words cannot take root in us and grow into the love and compassion which are its fruits." I thank the children for coming and we have a short prayer before they go back to their seats: "God, thank you for giving us the ears to hear your words, the eyes to ...

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