Exegetical Aim: Treating others the way we want to be treated.
Props: Wear shoes with laces.
Lesson: [Start this sermon conveying an agitated state.] Okay, I don't want anyone poking me, because I don't like being poked. Okay? (response) Good. Fold your arms and harrumph. Wait a few seconds and reach over and poke one of the older children on the arm. Then fold your arms again. Allow some time for this to sink in. If no one says anything or does anything, reach over and poke another one of the older children and wait again. If someone pokes you, do the next three sentences. If no one pokes you, then skip the next three sentences. Hey! I told you I don't want anyone poking me. Why did you poke me? (response…
CSS Publishing Company, Children's Sermons A to Z, by Brett Blair