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  • Landon Winstead avatar

    Dealing With Loneliness Series

    Contributed by Landon Winstead on Dec 31, 2013
     | 6,719 views

    As children we are orphans no more.

    If you love me, keep my commands. And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another advocate to help you and be with you forever—the Spirit of truth. The world cannot accept him, because it neither sees him nor knows him. But you know him, for he lives with you and will be in you. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

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    The Christmas Spirit

    Contributed by Martin Ellgar on Dec 16, 2014
     | 5,174 views

    A drama for children: The Christmas Spirit

    1st Sunday After Christmas (This children’s talk is based on Luke 2: 22-40, where Mary and Joseph present Jesus at the Temple) Theme: The Christmas spirit. Objective: To teach that the spirit of Christmas continues throughout the year. To teach that the joy of Christmas is the joy of ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Ascension Of Jesus

    Contributed by Martin Ellgar on Dec 16, 2014
     | 7,250 views

    A drama for children: The ascension of Jesus.

    Ascension (Luke 24: 45-53, to celebrate the ascension of Jesus into heaven.) Theme: The ascension of Jesus. Objective: 1. To teach that Jesus ascended into heaven. 2. To teach that through the ascension of Jesus, he comes to us. 3. To teach that Jesus continues to give us joy, peace and ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Daily Nutrients

    Contributed by Martin Ellgar on Dec 18, 2014
     | 3,855 views

    A drama for children: Daily Nutrients.

    Daily Nutrients (This Children’s talk is appropriate for a Harvest Thanksgiving Service. It is based on John 6: 35 where Jesus declares, “I am the bread of life”.) Theme: Jesus gives the daily nutrients. Aim: 1. To teach the meaning of the word nutrients. 2. To teach that we ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Employment Conditions

    Contributed by Martin Ellgar on Dec 19, 2014
     | 4,970 views

    A drama for children: Employment Conditions

    Employment Conditions (Based on Matthew 10) Materials: a hard hat, a high visibility vest, a clip board with the following employment conditions. Setting: Building site, a new city hospital You are a Recruitment officer from the building site. You are speaking to the congregation to enlist ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Mr. Humble

    Contributed by Martin Ellgar on Jan 1, 2015
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     | 4,738 views

    A drama for children: Mr. Humble.

    Mr. Humble. (This children’s talk is based on Matthew 5: 21-37, as part of the Sermon on the Mount.) Theme: Jesus is Mr. Humble. Objective: 1. To teach the meaning of being humble. 2. To teach the good news that Jesus is Mr. Humble. Key Words/Phrase: 1. to be humble 2. Jesus is Mr. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Easter Key

    Contributed by Martin Ellgar on Jan 9, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,742 views

    A drama for children: The Easter Key.

    The Easter Key Introduction: The children’s talk for today is based on part of the Easter Sunday story, (Mark 16: 1-4). Theme: God opens doors. Aim: To teach that God opened the door to the tomb of Jesus so that all may see and learn that Jesus is risen. Materials: 1. One metal key for ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Round Door

    Contributed by Martin Ellgar on Jan 9, 2015
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     | 3,582 views

    A drama for children: The Round Door

    The Round Door A children’s talk suitable for Easter Sunday (Matthew 28: 1-10). Theme: Jesus is risen. Aim: To teach the children that Jesus is alive. Materials: 1. card and felt pen. 2. A large piece of cardboard, large enough to make a round door. Preparation: Make labels that would be ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Birth Not Worth

    Contributed by James Groce on Jul 18, 2001
    based on 26 ratings
     | 4,349 views

    The prodigal son came to himself and saw his mess. He felt like a "SERVANT" He felt that being a son was a matter of being WORTHY or not. He was wrong.

    BIRTH NOT WORTH ----------------------------- Luke 15:11-24 And he said, A certain man had two sons: And the younger of them said to [his] father, Father, give me the portion of goods that falleth [to me]. And he divided unto them [his] living. And not many days after the younger son gathered all ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Celebrating Pentecost

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jun 5, 2023
     | 1,835 views

    We celebrate Pentecost Sunday and the Birthday of the Church

    Note: I would note that Loran Livingston had an influence of ideas in this message. I listened to his message on May 21 on Pentecost Sunday. Title: Bring them to Jesus Theme: It is important that we bring our prodigal children to Jesus and lay them at His feet. Text: Mark 9:17 - 19 Opening ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Heart Of A Shepherd Series

    Contributed by Richard Burkey on May 16, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 8,423 views

    Through the heart of Jesus, fathers can follow 3 guiding principles to touch their children’s lives for eternity.

    The Great Life -- The Heart of a Shepherd June 15-16, 2002 Matthew 9:35-38 (New International Version) 35Jesus went through all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the good news of the kingdom and healing every disease and sickness. 36When he saw the crowds, he had ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Continuous Call Series

    Contributed by Alan Tison on Aug 18, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,880 views

    This is the second in a three part series we used fro recruiting adults to serve in our children’s ministry

    Introduction: USA TODAY recently gave the cost for rearing a child from birth to 18 years of age. The cost is $234,000; the breakdown is quite amazing; $89,000 for food $55,000 for clothing add $15,000 if it is a girl $35,000 for medical cost including over the counter medicine $29,000 for ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Magnet

    Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Sep 29, 2003
    based on 57 ratings
     | 4,135 views

    A children’s ilustration of the power of a magnet to attract iron as a parable telling that Christians have a similar response to God.

    THE MAGNET I was doing a repair job out of doors when unfortunately I dropped a tin of small nails on the gravel driveway. It was important that none be left mixed up in the gravel as I didn’t want the car to get a puncture! But it was difficult to find them among the loose gravel. Then I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Essence!

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Feb 21, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,106 views

    A phrase by phrase examination of the children’s hymn, "Jesus Loves Me," This hymn summerizes the essence of the Christian faith.

    The Essence! Romans 8:35-39 KARL BARTH was a German theologian who dominated the theology of the 20th century. In 1962, 6 years before his death, he made his only visit to the United States. One night he lectured at a seminary in Virginia and after the lecture he met with students in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    God's Kind Of Mother

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Dec 31, 2014
     | 12,625 views

    Some mothers give their self to their children. Others give their children to themselves. God's kind of Mother does this.

    God's Kind of Mother 1 Kings 3:16-28 Today is a very special day… a day when we honor and pay respect to a very special person ... our Mothers. To use the words of Abraham Lincoln, "It is altogether fitting and proper that we should do this" Mother‘s Day began in Virginia, back ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist