Children’s Sermon Advent 1

Scripture: Matthew 24:36-44

Script:

Pastor: Good morning boys and girls! Let’s say good morning to our friend Sammy and see if she is there. Ready? One, two, three…Good morning, Sammy!

 

Sammy: Good morning everyone! Pastor, I really liked the Gospel message today.

 

Pastor: Me too, Sammy. Tell me what you liked about the Gospel reading from Matthew 24.

 

Sammy: Well, I liked that Jesus is teaching about how he is going to come back one day. And I like the story of Noah. And he talked about Noah here.

 

Pastor: Yes he did. Jesus teaches about how He will return and his return will be like the flood. People were working, eating, drinking, and marrying each other.

 

Sammy: And then the flood came!

 

Pastor: And then the flood came and Noah and his family were saved by God because they were living righteous lives.

 

Sammy: And all the animals were saved, too!

 

Pastor: That’s right!

 

Sammy: Except the dinosaurs. They literally missed the boat! Baaahhh!

Pastor: Boys and girls, can we try to name some of the animals that would be on Noah’s ark?

 

[Allow time for responses]

 

Sammy: Great answers! Don’t forget the sheep. And remember, Noah had to have room for two of each kind of animal. That’s a lot of animals!

 

Pastor: Yes it is. Sammy, I like how you and I are talking about Noah. You see, a lot of people read this passage, and they are afraid of Jesus coming back. We as Christians do not have to be afraid. We are chosen by God, truly loved by him, and given the gift of eternal life by his son Jesus. Because we believe in Jesus, we get to spend an eternity with him in heaven. We do not need to fear his return.

 

Sammy: Just like Noah didn’t fear the flood. God gave him everything he needed to prepare his heart. God even sent the animals to Noah. We have a good God.

 

Pastor: Yes we do. Boys and girls, will you please pray with me? Please fold your hands and bow your heads. Dear Jesus, Thank you for returning to us. Please guide our hearts to you. Help us to have faith like Noah. Amen.

 

Sammy: Bye, everyone!

Pastor: Bye, Sammy!