In a little over a month, we will be celebrating Children’s Day on 14th November.
In recent times, with the extent of children’s exposure to the screen and their truncated attention span, it has become increasingly difficult to bring and have children stay inside church along with their parents.
More and more churches have Sunday school or day care, or babysitting facilities arranged for children that happen simultaneously during the church service so that parents can focus without being ‘distracted’ by their children.
Many churches ‘wait’ for their children to grow up into adults before they can be taught ‘deep biblical truths.’
It is important for the church to recognize that children are a crucial part of the church, and they play a vital role in the growth of the church.
Not only are they important because they are the future of the church but having children in the church also makes them happier, healthier, and better adjusted individuals as children and later, adults.
So, as you look towards children’s day, we’d like to share with you a few ideas that could help you with preparing an impactful children’s day sermon for your congregation.
1. Our children’s spiritual nurture is our responsibility
A significant part in the journey of your church becoming the church God intended for you has to do with the generation of children you are now raising.
How will they turn out? What kind of adults will they grow up to be? What kind of values will they live by? What kind of influence will they have on the societies they live in?
The truth is that somewhere in the shadow of every church member there is a child who is watching, listening, imitating, assimilating their values, morals, and levels of commitment.
From the life of Eli, the priest (1 Samuel 2), it is clear that it is our responsibility to lead, guide, and direct the children of our church and community, and there certainly are severe consequences that is due to us when we neglect this God-given responsibility.
For pastors seeking deeper reflection on what makes a “good” sermon, consider exploring our article on What is a ‘good’ sermon? to understand how values like compassion and responsibility can shape young hearts.
2. Children are a blessing and means of instruction to the church
The Bible says that children are a gift and a heritage from the Lord. God’s promise of children to Abraham and Sarah was a sign of His blessing not only to the couple but for the generations to come.
They are a blessing to the parents and community at large. When Jesus taught His disciples about what is required of us to make it to heaven, Jesus used a child as an illustration of how they are to become in order to enter the kingdom of heaven.
Children teach us in tangible ways of what it means to be humble, sincere, loving, accepting of others, and easily forgiving. Often times, the character of adults is shaped by children before theirs is by adults.
3. Children are a blessing and means of instruction to the church
One of the most profound truths for every church to recognize and always uphold is that God speaks to and reveals Himself even to little children.
He never ‘waits’ for them to grow up before He can meet with them or reveal Himself to them. If a child is in Christ, she is the church of today.
Children, therefore, are the church of today and not just tomorrow. Jesus came to this world to die for every single person, child and adult alike, making every child an active and equal part of the church and heir to every promise in Christ.
Paul speaks of the parts of a human body that are not visible and yet play some of the most significant roles in the functioning of the body.
This can also extend past spiritual gifts and include children and their significance in the church today.
Should the church choose to ignore the role of the ‘hidden’ parts, it would certainly have a bearing on the efficient functioning of the church which would be largely and negatively impacted.
Through these ideas we hope that you are able to encourage and nurture your congregation to recognize and uphold that the spiritual growth of children in your church is evidence of and fruit of your obedience to God, His great commandment and Great Commission.
For more related sermon ideas, take a look at:
- Sermon ideas for Small Bible Study Groups for creating relatable and interactive messages.
- Sermon ideas on Generosity to instill values that can shape children and adults alike.
- Pastor’s Preparedness and Sermon Preparation if you’re interested in creating impactful messages
- Timeless Sermon Topics, which offers enduring messages that resonate across generations.
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