Children’s Sermon October 19, 2025

Luke 18:1-8

Pastor: Good morning boys and girls! Welcome! Let’s say good morning to our friend Sammy. Ready? One, two, three: Good morning, Sammy!

Sammy: Hello boys and girls! Hey pastor! Can I have a snack?

Pastor: No not right now Sammy. Boys and girls. How do you ask your parents for something? What are some words that you say?

Wait for Responses

Sammy: Those are great answers. Pastor, can I pleeeaaaase have a snack?

Pastor: The way you asked wasn’t the issue, Sammy. It’s not the right time for a snack. It’s time to talk about Jesus!

Sammy: Okay Pastor. It just would be easier for me to learn if I had a snack first.

Pastor: Ugh. Fine. Here is your snack! You’re welcome.

Sammy: Thank you, Pastor! Omnomnomnomnom.

Pastor: Actually, what just happened is a great demonstration of what Jesus taught us today.

Sammy: What does Jesus have to do with snacks pastor?

Pastor: Jesus today taught us about persistence and prayer. How you asked me for a snack is a great example of how often we should be praying to God.

Sammy: Oh, I didn’t realize all I needed to do to get snack was to ask God so much it annoys him.

Pastor: Well, no Sammy. Really you should be praying a lot about lots of different things. Not just because you want something. But because you love God and he loves you.

Sammy: Oh I get it. We don’t ask our parents for things because of the things we get, but we know they are safe people to ask and they love us. Just like God.

Pastor: Exactly Sammy. Boys and girls, can you please pray with me? Dear God, Thank you for loving us. Help us to pray more and thank you for all the good things you give us. In Jesus name we pray. Amen!

Sammy: Bye, everyone!

Pastor: Bye, Sammy! Boys and girls, before you go, I have a little snack for you to enjoy later today. Please enjoy these with your parent’s help.