2016 April

John 12:20-33 At Just the Right Time (Edstrom)

This idea of timing - being just the right time, is talked about in the Bible. Jesus told his disciples, "The time has come for the Son of Man to be glorified" (12:23). He was telling them that everything God had planned for his life had happened, the time was just right, and soon events would happen that would glorify God. Jesus said to his disciples, "And I, if I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all people to myself" (12:32). We could think of what happens with a seed that, when the time is right, blooms. We can see, all these years later, that what Jesus did by dying and then being raised up to be with God, was a once in a lifetime thing that gives each one of us the opportunity to be a child of God. The time is right for us to accept God's wonderful love.

Dick Donovan2019-07-24T10:19:06-07:00Children's Sermons, John|

Ephesians 1:11-23 Spirit of Wisdom (Edstrom)

It is good to be smart and learn all we can learn, but we also want to be wise about how we use our skills. As we study, pray, and ask God to help and direct us, we "come to know him." We are given a "spirit of wisdom." God's love teaches us how to live peacefully and happily in the world.

Dick Donovan2019-07-26T13:46:29-07:00Children's Sermons, Ephesians|

Acts 16:9-15 Listen for the Call (Edstrom)

This story teaches us that we too can listen for God's Spirit to call us to service – to do something for others. Your call may not come in a dream as Paul's did, but you may have a "knowing within you" that you are being called to do something special. Listen for your call.

Dick Donovan2019-07-25T08:46:24-07:00Acts, Children's Sermons|

Ephesians 1:3-14 Brain Power (Edstrom)

Why shouldn't we praise God who created us and the beautiful world that surrounds us? When you wake up in the morning think of the things you might discover and praise God. As you fall asleep at night make a list of the miracles of your day and thank God.

Dick Donovan2019-07-26T13:42:34-07:00Children's Sermons, Ephesians|

John 4:12-23 Follow Me (Wuori)

Have you ever seen a really long train? The thing that's always fascinated me about watching those really long trains is how - sooner or later - all of the cars follow the same path as the first engine as it pulls them down the tracks.

Dick Donovan2019-07-24T10:13:29-07:00Children's Sermons, John, Matthew|

Acts 11:1-18 One Spirit for All (Edstrom)

Children's Sermon Acts 11:1-18 One Spirit for All By Lois Parker Edstrom Object suggested: Needle, thread, needlework project; hammer, nails, woodworking project. Can you think of two things that are very different, but work together well? Let's see if we can come up with examples. How about a needle and a thread? The needle [...]

Dick Donovan2019-07-25T08:43:00-07:00Acts, Children's Sermons|

Acts 10:44-48 Fell Like Rain (Edstrom)

In the crowd were believers who didn't worship in exactly the same way, but they all felt the Holy Spirit (God's Spirit) fall upon them. We could say the Holy Spirit fell like rain on this group of people. Just as people feel rain and know it as rain, these people felt the Holy Spirit and knew it as the presence of God. Every person felt God's Spirit. Before Jesus left to return to Heaven he said he would send the Holy Spirit to be with each believer. God's Spirit refreshes us and makes us grow. It is available to everyone.

Dick Donovan2019-07-25T08:41:25-07:00Acts, Children's Sermons|

Acts 10:34-43 We Are Witnesses (Klein)

We can be glad that people like Peter, and some of the other followers of Jesus, told about Jesus in this book. (Hold up Bible.) They knew the truth because they had seen Jesus. They shared what they saw with us in this book.

Dick Donovan2019-07-25T08:40:19-07:00Acts, Children's Sermons|

Dr. Dan Wuori

DR. DAN WUORI has devoted his professional career to improving the lives of South Carolina's young children. A former kindergarten teacher and school district administrator, Mr. Wuori's current work relates to public policy. A father of two young boys, he is active in the (lay) children's ministry of Living Springs Lutheran Church in Columbia. He [...]

Dick Donovan2016-04-22T07:32:11-07:00Sermon Writer|

Acts 10:34-43 The Way of Peace (Edstrom)

Just as musical notes can be played in harmony and cause us to feel peaceful, so too can we learn to get along with others in a peaceful way. We can use our God-given talents and God-given love to work with each other and compliment each other. The Bible tells us that God sent Jesus to bring a message of peace to everyone. If we all felt peaceful think of how that could change the world.

Dick Donovan2019-07-25T08:38:42-07:00Acts, Children's Sermons|

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