The name of Jesus
Children's sermon
Object:
a container with several names in it, including one that
says "Jesus"
Good morning! Let's have everyone say his or her name this
morning. We'll start with ______. Say your name out loud so
everyone can hear it. (Let them all speak their names.) Okay,
that was good. You certainly know your own name. Do you like your
name? (Let them answer.)
Names are very important. Usually, people like their name
and they like to have other people call them by the right name. I
want each of you to draw a paper out of this container and read
that name out loud. (Let them do it.) Now, of all the names that
you read, which is the most important? (Let them answer.) Yes,
the most important name is Jesus. The Bible tells us that when
this name is said, everyone should bow. This means that we should
really honor this name. Why do you think we should honor this
name so much? (Let them answer.) We should honor this name
because it is the name of God's Son, our Lord Jesus Christ. He is
the one who came to earth and died on the cross to pay for our
sins. Without Jesus, we would all be lost forever. Isn't that a
good reason to honor his name? (Let them answer.) Let's promise
to do that.
Dear Jesus: We are so glad that you cared so much for us that you
were willing to suffer and die for us. Help us to always honor
and respect your name. Amen.
morning. We'll start with ______. Say your name out loud so
everyone can hear it. (Let them all speak their names.) Okay,
that was good. You certainly know your own name. Do you like your
name? (Let them answer.)
Names are very important. Usually, people like their name
and they like to have other people call them by the right name. I
want each of you to draw a paper out of this container and read
that name out loud. (Let them do it.) Now, of all the names that
you read, which is the most important? (Let them answer.) Yes,
the most important name is Jesus. The Bible tells us that when
this name is said, everyone should bow. This means that we should
really honor this name. Why do you think we should honor this
name so much? (Let them answer.) We should honor this name
because it is the name of God's Son, our Lord Jesus Christ. He is
the one who came to earth and died on the cross to pay for our
sins. Without Jesus, we would all be lost forever. Isn't that a
good reason to honor his name? (Let them answer.) Let's promise
to do that.
Dear Jesus: We are so glad that you cared so much for us that you
were willing to suffer and die for us. Help us to always honor
and respect your name. Amen.
