Children’s Sermon Trinity Sunday
Matthew 28:16-20
Sammy: Good morning everyone!
Pastor: How are you doing, Sammy?
Sammy: I am doing well, but I am a little confused.
Pastor: What are you confused about, Sammy?
Sammy: What does authority mean?
Pastor: That’s a great question, Sammy. Boys and girls, let’s try to help Sammy understand this word.
Sammy: Wait–I have a guess.
Pastor: Go ahead, Sammy. What do you think authority means?
Sammy: Well, you heat up water on the stove, and then you get a mug, and you put dried leaves in the mug. Author-it-tea.
Pastor: That’s not right, Sammy.
Sammy: Well, it was worth a try.
Pastor: It’s always a good idea to try. Even if you are wrong. Still try. Anyway, boys and girls, what do you think authority means?
[Allow time for responses]
Pastor: I love all of these answers. Authority means that person is in charge. He or she is given something to rule or command. And everyone needs to look to that person for where to go or for what to do.
Sammy: So what is Jesus given authority of?
Pastor: Jesus says, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me.” All authority. Everything in Heaven and on Earth belongs to Jesus.
Sammy: Woah. Everything?
Pastor: Everything.
Sammy: Everything? Are you sure?
Pastor: Sammy, Jesus is God. Everything belongs to him. Everything in Heaven and everything on Earth.
Sammy: Pastor, that means all of us belong to Jesus too.
Pastor: That’s right, Sammy. Jesus has authority over our good days, our bad days, our happy moments, and our sad moments. He is with us at school, on the playground, at church. There is nothing too big or too small for Jesus. He has authority over everything.
Sammy: I have so much peace knowing that Jesus has authority over everything. That means, no matter what, he is King.
Pastor: That’s right, Sammy. Boys and girls, will you pray with me? Dear Jesus, we thank you for your authority. We praise you for your love and for holding our lives in your hands. Amen.
Sammy: Bye, everyone!
Pastor: Bye, Sammy!