Exegetical Aim: The effort involved in loving God and one another.

Props: None. This sermon may need some adaptation if you have a large sanctuary; however, the sermon is designed to create commotion within the congregation and the closer to which this is allowed the better the effect. Especially if the reading of John 21:1-19 or 15-19 immediately follows.

Lesson: [When the children are settled:] I have a question for you this morning, "Do you love your mom and dad?" (response) Get as many children to answer as possible. If you love them, I want you to go to them and hug them and come right back. If your mo…