Sermons on Teaching Children:

Change And Become Like Children Series

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Apr 9, 2010

We need to put our whole focus into humble trust and dependence on God as we seek to serve His will and follow His commandments.

Change And Become Like Children Change Part Two Text: Matthew 18:1-3 Introduction This evening we continue a short series centered on change. You may have noticed quite a bit of talk about change in the media these days. Change is taking place all around us, in every aspect of our lives it seems ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Play Dough: A Children's Sermon

Contributed by Ken Pell on Jan 11, 2009

We need hearts that are soft so God’s Holy Spirit can make us like Jesus.

Children’s Sermon Play Dough Proverbs 28:14 Hello everyone! It is wonderful to be worshipping with you today. Worshipping with other Christians is a great way for us to learn about God and become more like him. That’s what we are looking at this morning in our worship service – how we can become ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 28:14

Denomination: Nazarene

Before The Children Went Away

Contributed by Terry Tuley on Nov 21, 2000

A sermon on the importance of families living for Christ

“Before The Children Went Away” ( Job 29:1-5) There is no one in the Bible that can so touch the heart of compassion than God’s servant Job. In one fell stroke of providence, Job was robbed of everything he had in life. Let me take you on a journey down to the Uz mortuary. There is a receiving ...read more

Scripture: Job 29:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Helping Children To Know God

Contributed by Robert Leroe on May 10, 2015

Children need to know God's Truth; they can't simply take on their parent's beliefs, but need to understand and receive the truth of God on their own. Parents have a responsibility to guide children in the way they're to go.

Being a parent is an enormous responsibility. I can’t think of anything in life that’s more challenging. I’ve been to war, and I’ve had kids; war was easier. Proverbs 22:6 tells parents to “Train up children in the way they should go, and when they are old, they ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:1-9

Denomination: Congregational

Do Not Touch!: A Children's Sermon

Contributed by Ken Pell on Dec 23, 2008

This children’s sermon was presented on Christmas Eve 2008 and emphasizes the incarnation of Christ.

Children’s Sermon: “Do Not Touch!” Hello everyone! This is a special night isn’t it? It is Christmas Eve. Are all of you ready for Christmas? Me too! I want to show you something very special this evening. Let me unwrap it. It’s a big bowl isn’t it? Now you say, “What’s so special about a bowl?” ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:14-16

Denomination: Nazarene

Visiting The Iniquity Of The Fathers On The Children Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jan 9, 2025

In this sermon, we'll explore the biblical basis for this concept, provide examples from both the Old and New Testaments, and discuss its implications for us today.

The Bible teaches that God visits the iniquity of the fathers on the children, a concept that can be difficult to understand. In this sermon, we'll explore the biblical basis for this concept, provide examples from both the Old and New Testaments, and discuss its implications for us ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:5

The Turning Of The Hearts Of The Fathers And The Children

Contributed by Abraham Shanklin on Jun 28, 2003

Welcome to Father’s Day 2003. This is a great day to reflect on being a father, having a father, or being a witness to the value of a father in the life of children whether you had a father or not.

The Turning of the Hearts of the Fathers and the Children Scripture Reference: Malachi 4:5 – 6 Introduction Welcome to Father’s Day 2003. This is a great day to reflect on being a father, having a father, or being a witness to the value of a father in the life of children whether you had a father ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 4:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Home For All God's Children

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Aug 29, 2006

We all need shelter for the body. Even more, we need shelter for our souls.

A Home for All God’s Children John 6:47-69 August 27, 2006 During the second week of June, Toni accompanied a group of 25 youth from her church to New Orleans to work toward restoring some homes that had been destroyed by the hurricane and flood of last year. When she came back, she told me that ...read more

Scripture: John 6:47-69

Denomination: Methodist

Children: A Gift From God

Contributed by Akindele Opoola on Jul 13, 2025

Beloved in Christ, we live in a time where the value of children is often misunderstood or minimized. Psalm 127:3 offers a divine perspective that stands in contrast to the cultural noise around us. It reminds us of a fundamental truth: Children are not burdens; they are blessings.

Sermon Title: "Children: A Gift from God" Text: Psalm 127:3 — “Behold, children are a heritage from the Lord, the fruit of the womb a reward.” Introduction: Beloved in Christ, we live in a time where the value of children is often misunderstood or minimized. Psalm 127:3 offers a divine ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:3, James 1:17, Genesis 33:5, Proverbs 22:6, Luke 18:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The "S" Word: Parents And Children Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on May 9, 2007

Paul continues his expansion on the concept of submission he introduced in verse 21 by describing what it should look like in the parent / child relationship.

1. A Spirit-filled home requires submissive children (6:1-3) a. Submissive children obey their parents (6:1) b. Submissive children honor their parents (6:2) c. Submissive children bless their parents (6:3) 2. A Spirit-filled home requires submissive parents (6:4) a. Parents who are submissive ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Children… Our Door Of Hope Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Sep 22, 2006

Looking at the critical social issues of our day in light of perhaps the most compelling words Christ ever imparted to us “You are the salt… the light… world.”

Continue in our series entitled Holding Out Hope For A Wounded World… a series I plan to conclude over the next couple of weeks… a series looking at the critical social issues of our day in light of perhaps the most compelling words Christ ever imparted to us “You are the salt… the light… ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Children, Parents; Servants, Masters.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 2, 2024

Doing all as to the Lord.

CHILDREN, PARENTS; SERVANTS, MASTERS. Ephesians 6:1-9. We are continuing to unfold the practical implications of ‘Submitting yourselves one to another in the fear of God’ (Ephesians 5:21). Children are exhorted to obey their parents “in the Lord” (EPHESIANS 6:1). The first reason given is, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

The Responsibilities Of Children In The Family Setting Series

Contributed by Duane Smith on May 30, 2007

Children need to be instructed on their resposibilities within the family. This message is designed to help both parents and children to know how children should interact with parents.

THE BIBLICAL FAMILY: The Responsibilities of Children Ephesians 6:1-3 & Colossians 3:20 INTRODUCTION A. You know, God pretty well has this old world figured out. 1. The Bible says, “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.” 2. If we were to continue to read through the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-3, Deuteronomy 1:7

Denomination: Baptist

Only Children Go To Heaven

Contributed by Chris Hodges on Jul 30, 2003

To note the attitude necessary to be great in the eyes of the Lord.

Only Children Go To Heaven Text: Matthew 18.1-4 Thesis: To note the attitude necessary to be great in the eyes of the Lord. Introduction: (1) Here is a story I came across: I am hereby officially tendering my resignation as an adult. I have decided I would like to accept the responsibilities ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ