Children’s Sunday Sermon
February 1, 2026
Good morning, girls, and boys. Let’s begin with a riddle:
What is white when it’s dirty and black when it’s clean?
That’s right — a blackboard!
You all look very clean and ready for the day, which probably means you used soap when you washed up this morning. Whether you took a bath, a shower, or just washed your hands and face at the sink, soap helps remove the dirt and things that don’t belong there. It helps keep us clean and healthy.
There’s a well-known brand of soap that once claimed it was “ninety-nine and nine-tenths percent pure.” That meant almost nothing unclean was left behind.
In our Bible, Jesus invites us to aim even higher. He tells us to be pure in heart. That doesn’t mean perfect, but it does mean letting our thoughts and actions be guided by love. It means thinking kindly about others, treating people with care, helping when help is needed, and choosing what is good.
A pure heart is not crowded with things that block us from seeing God’s love. Instead, it stays open, gentle, and ready to care.
Jesus says, “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.” So, the next time you wash your hands and watch the soap make them clean, remember this too: God wants our hearts to be clean and loving as well.
Children’s Sunday Sermon
February 8, 2026
Good morning, girls, and boys. Let’s talk about light. We all know what light does — it allows us to see. Without it, everything would be dark. But what is light?
Scientists tell us that light travels incredibly fast — about 186,000 miles per second! The light we see from the sun began its journey long before it reached our eyes. Light is a kind of energy that helps our eyes work so we can see the world around us. Isn’t that amazing?
In the Bible, Jesus says, “I am the Light of the world.” God sent Jesus into the world to shine a light of love, truth, and goodness so we wouldn’t have to walk in darkness.
Some of you may remember a time when the dark felt a little scary at night. Maybe a small nightlight helped you feel safe, reminding you that you weren’t alone and that someone who loved you was nearby.
God’s light works the same way. Even when things feel dark or confusing, God is right there, shining His light into our lives.
In the Book of Genesis, we read that before anything else was created, God said, “Let there be light.” And God saw that the light was good.
When you look in a mirror, you see light reflected at you. That reflection helps you get ready for the day. In the same way, you can reflect the light of Jesus. When you live with kindness, honesty, and love, you help others see His light shining through you.
Children’s Sunday Sermon
February 15, 2026
In some old cartoon stories, characters try to trick one another by offering something tempting — something that looks good but leads to trouble. A favorite example was dangling a carrot to lure a rabbit in the wrong direction.
That’s a good picture of how temptation works in real life. The Bible tells us that the devil tries to tempt us into doing things God does not want for us. He doesn’t use carrots, but he does use promises — telling us we’ll be happier, more popular, or better off if we only think of ourselves.
He whispers things like, “Do this and you’ll get what you want,” or “Don’t worry about others — take care of yourself first.” But those promises don’t lead to goodness or joy.
When the devil tempted Jesus, he offered Him power and riches. Jesus answered firmly, saying that only God deserves our trust and worship.
That same choice is given to us. When temptation comes, we can say “No” to what pulls us away from God, and “Yes” to what brings us closer. Saying “Yes” to God means choosing kindness, honesty, generosity, and love — and that is the path that truly makes us strong.
Children’s Sunday Sermon
February 22, 2026
Boys and girls, many of you enjoy mystery stories. Sometimes they’re called “whodunits,” because something has happened, and we don’t yet know who is responsible. As the story unfolds, clues help us piece things together until the mystery is solved.
Life has mysteries too — and the greatest mystery of all is God. Who is this God who created the universe? Who is this God who created each of us?
Jesus gives us an important clue. He tells us that God is love. And then He shows us what that love looks like through His life and actions. When we try to love others the way Jesus taught us, we begin to understand God a little better.
Each time you share kindness, forgive someone, or help another person, you catch a glimpse of what God’s life of love is like.
That glimpse brings joy, and it gives us a hint of what heaven will be like.
One day, we won’t need clues anymore. In heaven, the mystery will be complete, and we will see God fully. Until then, we live the clues — loving, sharing, and caring — as we grow into God’s great mystery of love.
