“The Riches of God’s grace that he Lavished on us” Ephesians 1:8 -

Gospel idea: Demonstrate visually what it means for God to “lavish” his grace and goodness on us. Show the children a serving tray with a plate, bowl and cup. Demonstrate how a very stingy person might give a very small portion. Then have fun filling everything to overflowing and explain that is how God lavishes is grace and love to overflow on us, his children.

Objects needed: Plate, bowl and cup (and perhaps a tray underneath to catch any overflow) and some appropriate food items.

Full Children’s Message: God morning children!  One of our bible readings this morning is from the book of Ephesians (NIV or ESV). In verse 8 of chapter 1 Paul says that God “lavished” his grace and goodness on us. That is a word you may or may not know. To lavish means to be super generous. It means to give to overflowing. Let me show you what I mean.  (Pull out your tray with the plate, bowl and cup).  Now, if you came over to my house for dinner and I gave you a very small portions like this (very carefully place a little bit of food /water in the containers.) How would you feel about that?

Now, let’s see what it would look like if I decided to “lavishly” dish out the food. (Have fun pouring large quantities of food out. Make sure you really fill things up till they overflow.) To lavish a plate with food is to make it overflowing so there is more than enough.

Now the bible says God “lavished” his grace, forgiveness, love and goodness on us. He has given us these things in abundance so that they can overflow in our lives.

All of us have times when we feel sad and alone. However, if you are feeling that way remind yourselves that God’s love for us is lavished on us to overflowing. His grace (unmerited favor) towards us full to overflowing too.

Children’s Prayer: Dear God, thank you that you are not stingy with your forgiveness, love and grace. Thank you that you lavish these on us so that they overflow from our lives into the lives of others. In Jesus’ name, Amen!  Feel free to use this on Sunday morning but please give credit to Sundaychildrensfocus.com and please "like" this page. 

Free Coloring pages for Sunday School -

Only a few here so far but there will be more coming!  (Thank you Echo for drawing these!)

-->Acts-214-Peters-Sermon-at-Pentecost.pdf

-->Acts-1615-Lydias-Conversion.pdf

--> Acts-1624-Paul--Silas-in-Prison.pdf

 ---> In_the_Begining_coloring_page.pdf

--> Childrens_Advent_Wreath.pdf

-->Jesus_in_Temple_coloring_page.pdf

-->Jesus_lord_of_all_coloring.pdf

-->Jesus__His_Disciples_coloring.pdf

-->Jesus__Nicodemus.pdf

-->Jesus__The_Blind_Man_coloring.pdf

-->Letters_to_Gods_People_coloring.pdf

-->Jeus__Lazarus_coloring.pdf

-->Palm_Sunday_Coloring.pdf

-->shepherds_coloring_page.pdf

-->The_Crucifixion_coloring.pdf

-->The_Holy_Spirit_coming.pdf

-->The_Lords_Supper_coloring.pdf

-->The_Lord_is_My_Shepherd_coloring.pdf

-->The_Ressurection_coloring_page.pdf

-->The_Road_to_Emmaus_coloring_page.pdf

--> Check back later - more to come!

Children's Sermons - Free (Christian (Gospel) object Lessons for kids - Children's Church / Sunday School (or Homeschool) /Bible lessons etc. Season of Lent  (Planning to include asap short kids videos on YouTube) 

- Object lesson for Easter Day -  orTry this Resurrection Easter skit -

 Text for this week Matthew 21:1-11    Palm Sunday - (Stay tuned: Planning to make short videos that I can send out to our children during this time of Covid-19) or Check out this for Palm Sunday and Holy Week - (Walking with Jesus - Palms, Bread and Wine, and the Cross.) --> -- (You'll notice I've made it more interactive so parents can be involved in the discussion. 

: Lazarus - come out -wake up! - To Jesus bringing the dead back to life is just like waking someone up! Here is what I put together --

John 9:1-41  I was blind but now I see - the man born blind. Spiritual blindness - and seeing Jesus (Lent 4) 

John 4:5-42 The woman at the Well (Jesus gives the water of life!) 

 ( Good News!  - We will be restructuring this web site to get it more organized and user friendly for hand held devices - stay tuned!  God willing there will be new material posted up as well - Turning over a new leaf in 2020!)

==> Unrelated interlude - I believe my daughter has real gift for capturing the beauty of creation. Can't help boasting a bit. Check out Judith's instagram page!   (If you look closely I'm in there with Judith on my shoulders - few years ago)                                                     

Creative Sunday school ideas 4 kids: FREE: Children's sermons / skits (note: Many of these sermons for kids could be adapted into great sermon illustrations for youth group / adults) Short children's sermons    

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Easter Devotions / Kids talk for Youth Group, Sunday school, or Children's Church  -                                                                                                    

Sunday School Teachers: Great ideas and illustrations for anyone involved in ministry to children.---

--Christ Centered / Evangelical - focusing on the Gospel as "Good News." -

Designed primarily for the short "Children's Focus" during Sunday Morning worship, these Children's sermons can be used in a variety of ways: An introduction to a Sunday School lesson, for Children's Church/Chapel, Youth Groupor Kids club, etc. I trust these Christian sermons for Children will be a great resource for Pastors and Sunday School teachers.  Blessings,  Pastor Andrew  -- Any feed back would be much appreciated!    pastorandrew(at) opengatechurch (dot) ca  

Note: Stay tuned as I post stories on YouTube -Valuable to God- Gods Love - Secure in God's love- Repentance - 

These Sermon's for Children are:

• Biblical - Present good theology even if it's in a simplified form.
• Fun  - Avoid the "O brother, here comes the boring message" reaction.
• Interactive - That's how kids learn. It's best when they use all the senses. I try to involve the congregation too.
  Christ centered- Most of these stories are focused on Jesus and the love of God.
• Short - Most children have a short attention span.  (Sunday school teachers know this well)

 
- In the near future I will be including ideas on:
-- Sunday School Crafts
-- Sunday School Gamesor Youth Group Games
-- Other Sunday school ideas     ...stay tuned!
-- Printable Bible quizzes for kids