This Little Light of Mine (an object lesson using a flashlight)
This children's sermon calls kids to be God's flashlights. As God's Spirit lives in us, He gives us the power to bring God's love and light to our world.
Children of God (an object lesson using a Dymo labeler)
Children of God (an object lesson using a Dymo labeler)
Work and Worship (an object lesson using a pair of gloves)
This Labor Day children's sermon teaches children that, whether our job involves wearing a pair of gloves, or some other uniform, or even a tie, we need to allow God to use us to the best of our abilities. And we'll find that we can worship Him even through our work!
Like a Seed (an object lesson using a packet of seeds)
Jesus said that if we had faith as great as a mustard seed -- and that's a tiny seed -- God could use us in a wonderful way. This children's sermon invites kids to thank god for what he is doing in their lives as he grows them up to serve him in special and exciting ways.
Take Me Out to the Ballgame (an object lesson using a baseball)
Imagine a baseball game in which only the pitcher showed up to play for one of the teams. He'd get clobbered! This children's sermon reminds kids that God gave us the church so that we wouldn't have to try to go it alone. Other Christians are there to help us, support us, and make us stronger.
Don’t Litter Your Life (an object lesson using cans, soft drink bottles, paper and other typical road-side litter)
With the help of some empty cans, bottles, & old newspapers, this children's sermon teaches that when we disobey God, it is like scattering litter in our lives. God wants the very best for us, and sin keeps us from being our best. That's why it's so wonderful that Jesus came and gave His life for us
Snap Your Fingers (An object lesson using your fingers)
In Sudan, people don't shake hands when they meet friends, they snap their fingers. So, in the language of Sudan, being reconciled to God is translated: "Meet, snapping fingers together again." This kids' sermon reminds us that God wants to snap fingers with us!
Living With an Eraser (An object lesson with an eraser)
"Why would a person want to invent an eraser?" is the question for children in this sermon. One reason is that we all make mistakes and the eraser helps us to correct those mistakes. Our faith in Jesus also gives us an eraser -- the forgiveness of God.
Decorating the Tree (An object lesson using Christmas tree decorations)
This children's sermon uses Christmas ornaments to remind kids that it's not just the tree that needs decorating. As we celebrate the birth of the Lord Jesus Christ and God's love for us, we ought to be decorating our lives with things that reflect God's love to others.