The Bible reminds us that we need to get along and work together towards the same purpose. What do you think our purpose is as Christians? Yes! We want to help others and make a difference in our world. When we accept God's love we can then share that L-O-V-E with others. Isn't that a good way to use those letters?
Children's Sermon 1 Corinthians 1:3-9 Grace By Lois Parker Edstrom Objects suggested: Ballet shoes and ballet attire if available. Picture of a ballerina We like watching ballerinas dance because they are so graceful. We see grace in the way a ballerina moves. Everything about her is just right – toes pointed correctly, hands and [...]
Reading enriches your life with new words and ideas. Pay close attention to this word: enrich. (Display poster so children can see the word "enrich") To enrich something means to make it richer ––to make it better. The Apostle Paul speaks about this word in the Bible. He gives thanks to God for Christians living in Corinth because "in everything" they were enriched by Jesus "in all speech and all knowledge" (1:5).
We are asked to use our different talents and abilities to create harmony within our church, always asking God for direction. As we work together, just like a choir, we can become a church family that brings joy to its members and also to others who see and hear the good result.
The Bible asks us this question: "…why do you judge your brother?" (14:10) and reminds us that "each one of us will give account of himself to God" (14:12). Instead of fretting about the actions of another person, we should try to make good choices for our own behavior.
Although he had done nothing wrong, Jesus prayed for those who wanted to harm him. He prayed to his Heavenly Father and said, "Father, forgive them, for they don’t know what they are doing"(23:34). Jesus forgave the people who punished him and he asked God to forgive them too. We all make mistakes and we all do things we shouldn't do. Because Jesus was an example of forgiveness and took on the responsibility for all of our mistakes and sins, we are able to pray to God and be forgiven for our bad choices.
Jesus made a choice to give his life for all of us. The reason for his choice, the reason he did something so risky was because he loves us and wants the best for us. Because of his choice to follow God’s plan, Jesus became our connection to God.
Light not only comes from the sun, but from the life of Jesus Christ. It is a kind of light that helps us know the difference between what is good and what is evil. The light that comes from Jesus helps us make good decisions about our behavior. It helps us recognize what is honorable conduct and what is conduct that we would rather hide or keep in the dark.
Here is a Scripture verse for you to put on the refrigerator. It says: “I will remember God's deeds; for I will remember your wonders of old.” (Psalm 77:11) It is a promise always to remember God.
If you keep this commandment in mind - "love your neighbor as yourself" you will always know how to treat others, you will make good choices, and do the right thing. "Love your neighbor as yourself" is the sum of the Ten Commandments.