Children’s Sermon March 22, 2026

written by James FitzGerald | March 21, 2026

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! It’s almost, Easter, Pastor!

 

Pastor: Yes it is, Sammy. 

 

Sammy: I cannot wait to see all of the kids looking for Easter eggs. 

 

Pastor: It’s a great time of year for hunting for eggs, Sammy, but that’s not what Easter is about.

 

Sammy: That’s right. It’s about celebrating the return of chocolate eggs and bunnies to the store. I just love chocolate eggs, chocolate bunnies, cream eggs, and all of the different Easter treats.

 

Pastor: That’s not what Easter is about, Sammy.

 

Sammy: Oh. Well I guess it’s about the Easter bunny, right? Seeing the Easter bunny at the mall or at our church.

 

Pastor: No, Sammy. That’s not what Easter is about, either. Boys and girls, do you know what Easter is about?

 

[Allow time for responses]

 

Sammy: Oh I get it! Easter is about the resurrection of Jesus from the grave. He died on the cross and rose again after three days. That’s what Easter is all about. Easter is all about Jesus.

 

Pastor: That’s right, Sammy. Easter bunnies and chocolates are wonderful, but they are not the reason for Easter. Easter is all about Jesus, God’s Son. 

 

Sammy: So what is going to be special about Easter at church?

 

Pastor: Easter is a time of baptism, renewal, and joy. We are going to have bells, trumpets, special music, and a special Gospel reading.

Sammy: You know, Pastor, I really like Jesus’ promise to us in this reading today. 

 

Pastor: I do too, Sammy. Jesus says, 25 Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. Those who believe in me, even though they die, will live, 26 and everyone who lives and believes in me will never die.”

Sammy: Jesus shows us exactly this with Lazarus and with how he raises from the dead, too.

 

Pastor: That’s right, Sammy. One day, all of us will live with Jesus in Heaven forever. Let’s pray: can everyone please fold your hands and bow your heads? Dear Jesus, thank you for Easter. Thank you for creating us. Thank you for being our God. We love you. Amen.

 

Sammy: Bye, everyone!

 

Pastor: Bye, Sammy!