Children’s Sunday Sermon
August 2, 2026
Good morning, boys and girls.
Today I want to tell you a story about a tiny ant carrying a very large twig. It was so long and heavy that the little ant’s legs wobbled with every step. Before long, the ant came to a crack in the sidewalk that looked far too wide to cross.
The ant stopped and thought, “Now what am I going to do?”
Then an idea came to him. He pushed the twig across the crack until it rested on the other side. The heavy load he had been struggling to carry became a bridge that helped him continue on his way.
Sometimes we feel as though we have been given a heavy load too.
Maybe you’re asked to help around the house when you’d rather be playing. Maybe you’re asked to visit someone who is sick or lonely. Maybe you’re asked to share with someone who has less than you.
Those things don’t always seem like fun.
But Jesus teaches us that loving and serving others always has a purpose. Often, what feels like a burden becomes a blessing—not only for someone else, but for us as well.
The little ant thought he was carrying a problem. Instead, he was carrying a bridge.
This week, whenever you cross a bridge, remember that story. Ask yourself, “How can I build a bridge to someone today?” A kind word, a helping hand, or a caring heart can become a bridge that brings people closer together—and closer to Jesus.
Children’s Sunday Sermon
August 9, 2026
Good morning, boys and girls.
Have you ever wondered what makes a computer work? Inside every computer is a tiny chip that acts like its brain. What’s amazing is that those chips are made from silicon, a material that comes from ordinary sand.
Isn’t that incredible? Something as common as sand can become part of a machine that helps people learn, create, and solve problems.
When you press the power button on a computer, you expect it to turn on. You trust that it will work.
Jesus asks us to have that same kind of trust in Him—only even more.
The Bible tells us about many miracles Jesus performed. He healed people who were sick, gave sight to those who couldn’t see, and even brought Lazarus back to life. Those miracles remind us that nothing is impossible with God.
Jesus still works in our lives today. He helps us make good choices. He gives us courage when we’re afraid. He teaches us to forgive, to share, and to love others.
Every day we can choose to open our hearts to Him.
Just as a computer needs power to do its work, our hearts need the power of Jesus’ love. When we stay close to Him, He helps us become kinder, stronger, and more loving people.
So this week, every time you switch something on—a computer, a lamp, or a television—remember to ask Jesus to switch on His love in your heart.
Children’s Sunday Sermon
August 16, 2026
Good morning, boys and girls.
Have you ever thought about what you want to be when you grow up? Maybe a teacher, a doctor, a firefighter, an engineer, or an artist. Those are wonderful dreams.
People often say, “You can do great things if you put your mind to it.” That means working hard, practicing, and never giving up.
But today I’d like you to think about something even more important.
Jesus isn’t just interested in what you’ll do someday. He’s interested in the kind of person you’ll become.
The Bible teaches us to love one another, to tell the truth, to forgive, to share what we have, and to help people in need. Those are goals that every one of us can begin working on today.
When we put our hearts into following Jesus, something wonderful happens. Little by little, we begin to look more like Him in the way we treat other people.
You may grow up to have many different jobs, but God has already given every one of you the same important calling—to love Him and to love your neighbor.
So work hard in school. Dream big dreams. But most of all, put your heart into following Jesus every day, because becoming the person He created you to be is the greatest goal of all.
Children’s Sunday Sermon
August 23, 2026
Good morning, boys and girls.
Let’s take a quick survey. Raise your hand if something made you smile this week.
That’s wonderful!
There are lots of things that make us happy. Birthdays. Vacations. Playing with friends. Ice cream on a hot day. Opening presents at Christmas.
Those are all wonderful gifts from God.
But have you ever noticed that some kinds of happiness don’t last very long? The vacation ends. The birthday is over. The new toy eventually becomes old.
Jesus teaches us about a different kind of happiness.
When we help someone who needs us…
When we share with someone who has less…
When we forgive instead of staying angry…
When we show kindness to someone who feels left out…
Those moments bring a happiness that lasts much longer because we know we are doing what Jesus asks of us.
Real joy grows when we love other people the way Jesus loves us.
So this week, don’t just look for things that make you happy. Look for someone you can make happy. You may discover that helping another person is one of the happiest feelings of all.
Children’s Sunday Sermon
August 30, 2026
Good morning, boys and girls.
For many of you, summer is almost over, and that means it’s nearly time to go back to school. Some of you are excited. Others might wish vacation could last a little longer!
When school begins, you’ll learn reading, math, science, history, and many other important subjects.
But today I want to talk about another kind of learning.
The first four books of the New Testament—Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John—are called the Gospels. Do you know what the word “Gospel” means?
It means Good News.
The Good News is that God loves us so much that He sent Jesus to show us how to live and to bring us close to Him. Jesus taught us to love God, love our neighbors, forgive others, and care for people in need.
Those are lessons that will help us all our lives.
Every time we read the Gospels, we learn a little more about Jesus and how He wants us to live.
So as you get ready for another school year, remember that there is one book we should never stop learning from—the Bible. It teaches lessons that last much longer than any school year because they help us become faithful followers of Jesus.
Now that’s truly Good News.
