Children’s Sermon June 28, 2026

Matthew 10:40-42

Sammy: Good morning everyone! 

 

Pastor: How are you doing, Sammy?

 

Sammy: I’m thirsty, Pastor.

 

Pastor: You’re thirsty?

 

Sammy: Yes, I need water. Can I have some water?

 

Pastor: I don’t have any water to give you. There’s a water fountain in the hallway.

 

Sammy: Even if I use the stool, I still can’t reach the water fountain. I’m thirsty, Pastor. I need a drink. Boys and girls, have you ever needed a drink? Maybe right before bedtime?

 

[Allow time for responses]

 

Pastor: I don’t have a drink for you, Sammy.

 

Sammy: Well, Jesus says if you give me a drink then you get a treat. I am just trying to help you out, Pastor.

 

Pastor: Oh, Sammy. Jesus is talking about how we should treat each other.

 

Sammy: I know that. I am a little one. I am thirsty. I would like a drink. I can’t reach the water fountain. Nobody is sharing a cup of water with me. 

 

Pastor: Hang on, Sammy. You are missing the point. 

 

Sammy: I don’t think so. I think I understand the point perfectly. I’m thirsty. I need a drink. You give me a drink. You get a treat. 

 

Pastor: Jesus is talking about how we should treat each other. People did not always treat Jesus or the disciples very nicely. There were men who brought God’s word to people. These men were called prophets. A lot of times, prophets spoke words of truth that were hard for people to hear. Sometimes, people listened to prophets, and sometimes they just got mad at the prophets.

 

Sammy: What does this all have to do with my drink?

Pastor: I am getting to that part. Jesus shows us that we need to be loving and welcoming to strangers and to people that are little. 

 

Sammy: I am little!

 

Pastor: Yes you are. Jesus is talking about how we need to focus on listening to people who follow God and we need to focus on loving and serving the littlest people in our lives–children.

 

Sammy: That makes sense to me.

 

Pastor: I don’t have a drink for you, Sammy. But I think after church I can help you get one. 

 

Sammy: That sounds great, Pastor.

 

Pastor: Boys and girls, will you please fold your hands and bow your heads? Dear Jesus, thank you for encouraging us to love and serve each other. Help us to always listen to you. Amen.

 

Sammy: Bye, everyone!

Pastor: Bye, Sammy!