Children’s Sunday Sermon
January 1, 2026
Good morning, girls and boys! Today is the very first day of the New Year, and I want to wish each and every one of you a very Happy New Year! Did you know that the celebration of the New Year is one of the oldest holidays of all? It was first observed about 4,000 years ago.
In our country, there are many different customs for celebrating the New Year — things like big parties, banging pots and pans at midnight, and even eating certain foods. Perhaps the most popular tradition of all is making a New Year’s resolution.
What does that word resolution mean, boys and girls? It means deciding to do something — being “resolved” to make a change in how we live our lives in the year ahead. What are some things people resolve to do? That’s right — many people decide to eat better, exercise more, or save money. Those are all good goals.
Here’s an interesting fact: thousands of years ago, one of the most common New Year’s resolutions was to return borrowed farm equipment! Times certainly have changed. But today, God has a much more important resolution in mind for each of us — to do a better job of being faithful and loyal followers of Jesus.
Many of you may enjoy a special New Year’s meal today. In some parts of our country, people eat black-eyed peas or cabbage for good luck. In other cultures, people enjoy sweet treats to begin the year on a happy note. No matter what food you enjoy, the most important thing to remember is the resolution we make — not just today, but every day.
So let’s make our New Year’s resolution together:
This year, I will try to follow the example Jesus has set for me.
This year, I will try to do the good work God asks of me.
By remembering these promises each day of the year, you’ll be making the very best New Year’s resolution of all.
Children’s Sunday Sermon
January 4, 2026
Good morning, girls and boys! I hope you’ve been thinking about your New Year’s resolution this week. Today, we’re going to start by talking about something fun — music!
If you have a favorite song, raise your hand. Great — that’s just about everyone! Now raise your hand if you know all the words to your favorite song. Very good — most of you do. Now let’s see a show of hands for who would like to come up and sing one of those songs for us right now. Hmm… not too many hands this time!
That’s okay. Most of us, including me, feel a little nervous about singing in front of others. And you know what? It can be the same way with another favorite — the Bible. The Bible is often called the greatest book ever written. Many of us know its words, but sometimes we’re hesitant to show others how well we know them by the way we live.
We gather each week to hear Bible stories and learn Jesus’ teachings, but we don’t always practice those lessons in our daily lives. So what should we do?
I’m not going to ask anyone to sing today. Instead, I invite you to think about learning not just the words of the Bible, but how to live those words. When we live what we’ve learned, our hearts sing the beautiful music God wants the world to hear.
Let’s start with one short verse to remember and live:
“Love one another as I have loved you.”
When we do that, don’t you think God hears our hearts singing?
Children’s Sunday Sermon
January 11, 2026
Good morning, girls and boys! There once was a man who became known for saying, “Every day is a miracle.” Wherever he went, he ended his conversations with those words — and he was right.
Each day God gives us is truly a miracle. We see it in trees and flowers, birds and skies, mountains and oceans. But the greatest miracle of all can be seen when you look in a mirror. That’s right — you are one of God’s greatest miracles.
Of all the people who have ever lived, no one else is exactly like you. Each of you is wonderfully made and has a special purpose. And because you are one of God’s miracles, you also have important work to do here on earth.
Some of you may become doctors, teachers, artists, firefighters, or inventors. But no matter what job you have someday, what matters most is whether you live the lessons Jesus taught us — kindness, compassion, forgiveness, and love.
If everyone did that, the light shining from people’s hearts would be so bright it could change the world. That’s a miracle worth working toward. So let’s get busy — learning, growing, and doing the work God asks of us. And never forget: every day is a miracle.
Children’s Sunday Sermon
January 18, 2026
Good morning, boys and girls! Have you ever gone grocery shopping with your mom or dad and noticed all the labels on food packages? Those labels tell us what ingredients are inside and help people make healthy choices.
There’s also a set of ingredients for living well — and we can find them in the greatest recipe book ever written: the Bible. Some of those ingredients include compassion, mercy, humility, patience — and the most important one of all: love.
Since we have a new year ahead of us, let’s imagine a “Recipe for a Happy New Year.”
Take twelve fresh months and clean away any leftover anger or sadness from last year. Cut the months into days and take them one at a time. Into each day, mix faith, hope, prayer, kindness, patience, generosity, courage, and a little humor. Pour love over everything and stir with enthusiasm. Sprinkle with smiles and laughter.
If you follow this recipe, you’ll be well on your way to a happy and faithful year.
Children’s Sunday Sermon
January 25, 2026
Good morning, boys and girls! You’ve probably heard people say, “He has a bad attitude,” or “She has a great attitude.” But what does attitude really mean? It’s how we think, feel, and act toward others and situations.
We all have difficult days, and sometimes our attitude slips. But over time, we get to choose whether we approach life with kindness and hope or with negativity and frustration. That choice matters — especially as followers of Jesus.
So how do we develop a good attitude? A dictionary can tell us what the word means, but the Bible teaches us how to live it. Jesus showed us an attitude of love, compassion, forgiveness, and generosity.
Feelings like jealousy, gossip, and selfishness can lead to a poor attitude. But caring, sharing, and loving others help us build a good one. These lessons are found all through the Bible.
This week, try sharing your smile where it’s needed most. You never know — your good attitude might help someone else feel lighter and brighter.
