Children’s Sermon June 21, 2026

written by James FitzGerald | June 17, 2026

Scripture: Matthew 10:24-39

 

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! Did you bring your sword, Pastor?

 

Pastor: My sword?

 

Sammy: Yes your sword. I thought you could show the boys and girls the sword I found the other day.

 

Pastor: Yes. I remember that day. You were wandering around my yard and I invited you in for a drink.

 

Sammy: Yes you did. I was a thirsty lamb. You have good water.

 

Pastor: After you got your drink, you wandered around the house.

 

Sammy: Yes I did. I found all sorts of wonderful things in your house. So many fun toys and the sword. Show them the sword.

 

[If you have a play sword, a picture of a sword, etc. share this item with the children]

 

Pastor: Here is the sword.

 

Sammy: That’s a great sword!

 

Pastor: You know, Sammy, it’s great that you found this sword in my house ahead of this Gospel reading today.

 

Sammy: It is?

 

Pastor: Yes it is. Today in Matthew’s Gospel, Jesus says, “Do not think that I have come to bring peace to the earth; I have not come to bring peace but a sword.”

 

Sammy: What does that mean? What is Jesus saying?

 

Pastor: Jesus is talking about how when people believe in him, they sometimes have family and friends that don’t believe in him.

 

Sammy: Some of my family members don’t believe in Jesus. It’s hard for me to talk to them sometimes about how much I love Jesus.

 

Pastor: Don’t be discouraged, Sammy. When Jesus came to earth the first time, he brought a sword, and people were divided against one another. When Jesus comes back to create a new Heaven and a new Earth, we will have peace.

 

Sammy: I look forward to that day, Pastor. But until then, maybe hang on tight to that sword.

 

Pastor: I will, Sammy. Boys and girls, can you please pray with me? Let’s fold our hands and bow our heads. Dear Jesus, help us to pray for peace among our friends and family. We thank you Jesus for your love. Amen.

 

Sammy: Bye, everyone!

 

Pastor: Bye, Sammy!