In Sermon Illustrations: "Jesus And Children"

Jesus Is The Gospel.

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on May 19, 2016

JESUS IS THE GOSPEL. "Fundamentally, our Lord’s message was Himself. He did not come merely to preach a Gospel; He himself is that Gospel. He did not come merely to give bread; He said, "I am the bread." He did not come merely to shed light; He said, "I am the light." He did not come merely to ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-12, John 1:1-2

Tags: Jesus, Salvation, Gospel

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Rules

Contributed by John Crowe on Sep 2, 2016

Jesus did not go to heaven to get away form earth, he ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:6-8

Tags: Jesus' Authority, Jesus' Sovereignty

Denomination: Baptist

Following Jesus

Contributed by David Simpson on Mar 23, 2017

Mark Batterson said in his book: “All In” – “Most people in most churches think they are following Jesus, but I’m not so sure. They may think they are following Jesus, but the reality is this: they have invited Jesus to follow them.” Too many times I want Jesus to follow me, to serve my ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:11

Tags: Following Jesus, Follow Jesus

Denomination: Christian Church

Jesus Feet

Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Oct 5, 2020

His naked feet intrigued him, for they moved with purpose which his mind had not yet measured. Besides they each one wore a curious scar of some wound as yet unopened; yet they had been there long before his birth. What twist of meaning had Earthmaker given him, ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-4, John 1:14, John 3:16, James 5:16

Tags: Christmas, Easter, Salvation, Gospel, The Cross  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Seeking Jesus

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Dec 17, 2020

Luke 19:3 And he sought to see Jesus who he was; and could not for the press, because he was little of stature. People will climb a wall to catch a foul ball at the game, but find any excuse to miss church. Revival will be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:3

Tags: Desire, Priority

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus And I

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Jan 4, 2021

When missionary Dan Crawford's body was found, a well worn New Testament was found in the coat pocket of that great missionary to Africa. Inside he had penned the words of a man unashamed of the testimony of His Lord: I cannot do it alone! The waves dash fast and high; The fog comes chilling ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:12, Romans 1:16

Tags: Fellowship, Communion, Discipleship, Suffering, Testimony, Ashamed Of Christ  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Baptism Of Jesus

Contributed by John Bright on Apr 27, 2021

What do John the Baptist and Winnie the Pooh have in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Tags: John The Baptist, Winnie The Pooh

Denomination: Methodist

Knowledge Of Jesus

Contributed by Samuel M on May 16, 2024

The knowledge of you (Jesus) changes my understanding of who I am. The words I speak, the way I think, the life I live will radically change when I see you and get to know you Jesus. ‘I’ in me will alter (change or destroy) to become more like you (Jesus). Knowing and seeing you Jesus helps me to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:8

Tags: Faith, Knowledge Of God

The Children Of God Who Are Enjoying The ...  PRO

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Dec 3, 2005

The children of God who are enjoying the abundant harvest of eternal life and provision of God are to give a free will offering in portion to the blessings that God gives them. Exodus 23:16 tells Christians to what portion to give, “…with the firstfruits of the crops you sow in your field.” ...read more

Tags: Giving General

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"i Found Jesus There."

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Oct 24, 2022

I heard a story about a little boy that was to have heart surgery. The surgeon sat beside the boy's bed and his parents sat across from him. The surgeon said to the little boy, "Tomorrow morning, I'll open up your heart." The little boy interrupted the surgeon and said; ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:40-56, Isaiah 43:1-2

Tags: Children, Heaven, Salvation, Crisis, Surgery, Faith, Death, Jesus  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Changes Life

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on May 16, 2017

The word of God is Alive Half a century ago, in one of the Indian villages, there was a family. the family size was five( Husband, wife and three children). The Husband was a drunkard and notorious man. His wife was a home maker and simple lady. The man had all kinds of bad habits such as ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:11

Tags: Changed Life, Jesus Is The Life, Useful Earthern Pot

Denomination: Methodist

The Heartbeat  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 29, 2002

THE HEARTBEAT: A nurse on the pediatric ward, before listening to the little ones’ chests would plug the stethoscope into their ears and let them listen to their own hearts. Their eyes would always light up with awe. But she never got a response to equal four year old David’s. Gently ...read more

Tags: Children, Jesus Christ, Jesus Teachings

Yes, Virginia, There Is A Jesus  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 10, 2002

"YES VIRGINIA, THERE IS A JESUS." It is truly heartwarming to know that millions of people around the world believe in Santa. Sure, most are under four feet tall, but still it’s amazing that so many believe in the big guy in the red suit. Consider the following: Around the globe, today, live ...read more

Tags: Christmas, Birth Of Jesus

Jesus: Soft To Us

Contributed by Greg Nance on Dec 20, 2012

Why did Jesus come to us as a baby? To fulfill prophecy? To be one with us, one of us, one we could know and understand, one we could see and believe in, one who takes away our sins through his own body and blood? All this and much more! Let me share an insight from Brisa, my three year old ...read more

Tags: Christmas, Incarnation

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Children's Bedrooms Are Filled With Multimedia, ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 27, 2006

Children’s Bedrooms are filled with multimedia, according to USA TODAY. 68% of kids 8 to 18 have a TV in their bedroom, 54% a VCR or DVD, 49% a video-game player and 31% have ...read more

Tags: Children

Purity In Gods Children Is Not The Outcome Of ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

"purity in Gods children is not the outcome of obedience to His law, but the result of the ...read more

Tags: Grace

The Difficult Thing About Children Is That They ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

The difficult thing about children is that they come with no instructions. You pretty well ...read more

Tags: Children

For Children Is There Any Happiness Which Is Not ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

For children is there any happiness which is ...read more

Tags: Children

Children Are Very Nice Observers, And Will ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

"Children are very nice observers, and will often perceive ...read more

Tags: Children

Children Are The True Connoisseurs. What's ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

Children are the true connoisseurs. What's precious to them ...read more

Tags: Children