Children's Sermon Jonah 1-2 Jonah and the Whale Check out these helpful resources Biblical Commentary Sermons Children's Sermons Hymn Lists Jonah 1-2 Jonah and the Whale By Lois Parker Edstrom The story of Jonah and the whale is a very odd story. Jonah heard God speaking to him, telling him to [...]
Children's Sermon Jeremiah 31:31-34 Written in the Heart Check out these helpful resources Biblical Commentary Sermons Children's Sermons Hymn Lists Jeremiah 31:31-34 Written in the Heart By Lois Parker Edstrom Long ago, God spoke to the nation of Israel and said, "I will put my law in their (your) inward parts, [...]
Children's Sermon Jeremiah 31:7-14 Hard Times Check out these helpful resources Biblical Commentary Sermons Children's Sermons Hymn Lists Jeremiah 31:7-14 Hard Times By Lois Parker Edstrom You all look like happy children, but I think we all, at some time, experience difficult things. Most adults can look back on their lives and [...]
Children's Sermon Jeremiah 18:1-11 Another Chance Check out these helpful resources Biblical Commentary Sermons Children's Sermons Hymn Lists Jeremiah 18:1-11 Another Chance By Lois Parker Edstrom From the Bible's book of Jeremiah, we learn that many, many years ago, God was displeased with a certain group of people. They went their [...]
Children's Sermon Jeremiah 2:1-13 Be Astonished Check out these helpful resources Biblical Commentary Sermons Children's Sermons Hymn Lists Jeremiah 2:1-13 Be Astonished By Lois Parker Edstrom Our lesson today consists of just two words. They are found in the Bible, in the book of Jeremiah. One of the words may [...]
Children's Sermon Jeremiah 1:4-10 The Right Words Check out these helpful resources Biblical Commentary Sermons Children's Sermons Hymn Lists Jeremiah 1:4-10 The Right Words By Lois Parker Edstrom Today we are going to talk about the prophet, Jeremiah. God called Jeremiah to speak to others about God's truths. But Jeremiah [...]
What do you think we can learn from this story? Yes, the story teaches us that Jesus has God-given power and knowledge. He saw and knew things his disciples did not. It is good to learn all we can about how to do something that is new to us. It is also good to remember that we don't have all the answers. When we study the Bible and pray, we must also listen for God's guidance.
Jesus said, "Feed my lambs" (21:15). "Tend my sheep" (21:16). "Feed my sheep" (21:17). This may sound like an unusual answer, but what Jesus meant was that if you love me there is a way you can prove it. Jesus compared how one would take care of sheep with how we care for each other. We feed and care for each other with God's love. So, the way we can prove our love for God is by giving backhis love to others. When we accept God's love and add it to our lives, then give it away to others, we prove our love for him.
Then Jesus asked Peter a question––and he asked him the same question three times. The question Jesus asked Peter was: “Do you love me?” I think Jesus meant “Do you love the God I’ve showed you; do you love the things you’ve done when I was leading you?” Peter said Yes, and yes again, and three times yes! Then Jesus said,“Then let’s get going! We have things to do!” (Or something like that). Jesus wasn’t mad at Peter for betraying him. He wanted Peter to come with him! Jesus forgave Peter. Now Peter and all the Disciples knew what to do. It was time to follow Jesus!
Jesus said, “Thomas, you believe because you saw. But there will be lots of people [like us] who never get to see me but they will believe any way. That’s a good thing.” We never see lots of important things. We don’t see the wind, we don’t see love, but we feel them; we know they are there. Even though we don’t see Jesus and we don’t see God, we know they are with us; we know they love us. Don’t be like Doubting Thomas. Trust God’s love and God’s power. We don’t need to see God’s love. We know it is there!