Sermons on Children Shine:

Isaac's Prayer: A Prayer For Children Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 27, 2015

If you want to lay hold of God’s willingness in prayer, just keep on asking God to keep His Word, counting on Him to work in unusual and unstoppable ways.

Mark Ashton, in his book, A Voice in the Wilderness, talks about a small boy who was writing a letter to God. Christmas was approaching and he wanted to ask God for certain Christmas presents he badly wanted. He began his letter with these words: “I've been good for six months now.” ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:19-26

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Children, Honor Your Parents Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Jul 20, 2016

Obedience to your parents begins with a heart attitude of honor for them.

This sermon is part four of the series, “Five Words for a Godly Home.” Each of these words come from a study of Ephesians 5 and 6, a text which instructs us on the relationships within the Christian home. HUSBANDS are instructed to LOVE their wives. WIVES are instructed to RESPECT ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Children Honor Your Parents Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Jul 22, 2016

Children, obedience to your parents comes from a heart attitude of honor.

This sermon is part four of the series, “Five Words for a Godly Home.” Each of these words come from a study of Ephesians 5 and 6, a text which instructs us on the relationships within the Christian home. HUSBANDS are instructed to LOVE their wives. WIVES are instructed to RESPECT ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ten Commandments For Raising Children

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jul 24, 2016

These Israelite parents were to teach their children obedience morning and night, so these words would not become a matter of formal legalism, but a response based upon understanding. Remember obedience is formed when its a way of life.

Ten Commandments for Raising Children Deuteronomy 6:6-7NKJB What My Parents Taught Me: My parents taught me TO APPRECIATE A JOB WELL DONE: "If you’re going to kill each other, do it outside - I just finished cleaning!" My parents taught me RELIGION: "You better pray that will come out of ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:6-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Ten Commandments For Raising Children

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Aug 1, 2016

These Israelite parents were to teach their children obedience morning and night, so these words would not become a matter of formal legalism, but a response based upon understanding. Remember, obedience is formed when its a way of life.

Ten Commandments for Raising Children Deuteronomy 6:6-7NKJB What My Parents Taught Me: My parents taught me TO APPRECIATE A JOB WELL DONE: "If you’re going to kill each other, do it outside - I just finished cleaning!" My parents taught me RELIGION: "You better pray that will come out of ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:6-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus Loves The Little Children Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jun 10, 2018

This is the 5th sermon in the "Playing A New Game" series.

Series: Playing A New Game [#5] JESUS LOVES THE LITTLE CHILDREN Luke 18:15-17 Introduction: As I did last week, I checked the calendar to see what things are celebrated today. I found something very interesting. Today is “Abused Women and Children’s Day” as well as “Multicultural American ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

Living With Children: The Persistent Liar Series

Contributed by Coz Von on Aug 27, 2017

Lying is one of the most difficult problems to deal with and a major parent-child power struggle - How to deal with Lying Children:

Q: We’re very concerned about our eight-year-old grandson’s lying. He always pleads innocence and wonders plaintively why no one ever believes him. When someone confronts him with some misdeed they saw him do (for example, poking holes in the back door screen), he merely shrugs his shoulders and ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Parable Of The Mom And Two Children

Contributed by Nickolas Kooi on Sep 13, 2017

The Parable of the Two Sons retold in a modern way for children. This is set up as a play, but can easily be told as a story or sermon illustration. The modern context helps create a gateway for children to see themselves in the story.

The Parable of the Mom and Two Children Narrator: There once was a Mom who had two children (The mom walks out and waves to people). Narrator: Her oldest daughter, Emily, loves sports (The reader pauses and lets Emily walk out. They wait five seconds. She walks out and waves to the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:28-32

Denomination: Lutheran

"Building A Legacy For Our Children":

Contributed by David Henderson on May 9, 2016

A message for Mother's day designed to speak especially to Moms who are doing their job alone. Eunice and Lois, together raised Timothy in the Lord. Timothy became a powerful witness for our Lord due to their godly influence.

HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY! “Building a Legacy” 2nd Timothy 3 On this day that we honor Moms, it’s good for us to think about how much they really do. By the time a child reaches 18, a mother has had to handle an extra 18,000 hours of work. 1000 hours a year. I heard recently ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:12-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Two Distinctions Of The Children Of God Series

Contributed by Jordan Muck on Sep 9, 2016

Sermon Series on 1 John

Series: 1 John Week: Ten Passage: 1 John 3:1-3 Title: The Two Distinctions of the Children of God Focus: Christian Living INTRODUCTION: A group of expectant fathers were in a waiting room, while their wives were in the process of delivering babies. A nurse came in and announced to one man that ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Father Appeals To His Children Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Nov 24, 2014

God's love is a purifying force. God's love for us seeks to free us from all defiling influences.

2 CORINTHIANS 6:11-7:1 [GAINING PERSPECTIVE Series] A FATHER APPEALS TO HIS CHILDREN [Ephesians 2:20-22] Love seeks to draw those loved nearer, and as we are drawn near to God our ability to love is enlarged and purified. God's love is holy and is therefore jealous of what would harm those He ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

What Is The Value Of Children In The Church?

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Sep 7, 2021

Children of the church can be viewed as those who are new to the church. Why will the church leaders not listen to these people? Time to leave power behind and lead!

Mark 10:13 And they were bringing children to Him so that He might touch them; but the disciples rebuked them. 14 But when Jesus saw this, He was indignant and said to them, "Permit the children to come to Me; do not hinder them; for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. 15 ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-16

Denomination: United Methodist

Lesson 25: Children And Parents Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 30, 2018

The church is not relevant to many Christian parents, because if it were they would do everything they could to encourage their children to attend church.

Commentary on the Book of Ephesians By: Tom Lowe Date: 1/17/18 Lesson 25: Children and Parents (Ephesians 6:1-4) Introduction The teaching of this passage is profoundly counter to today’s culture. Sadly, in many ways it is also counter-church-culture. For Paul seems to expect that children ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Children In The Temple Lesson 26 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 28, 2018

Jesus arrives Palm Sunday

A. WHEN JESUS COMES IN! 1. Palm Sunday. After Jesus rode triumphantly into Jerusalem (Mark 11:1-11). 2. No fruit. After Jesus cursed the fig tree (Mark 11:12-14). 3. After Jesus examines the temple. “Jesus entered . . . into the temple, and when He looked around” (Mark 11:11). a. What does ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Dedicating Our Children To The Lord

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Mar 24, 2020

We share in Mary and Joseph's desire to give our kids the best possible spiritual foundations

I want all of us who are parents to think back to a time when you presented one of your children for baptism. What was it that you were asking God to do when you brought your child for baptism? Grandparents, if it’s fresher to think about your feelings at the birth of a grandchild, do that. What ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-40