Kelly Belcher

Nurturing Faith in Children Kelly Belcher

In this book, you will find 52 children's sermons-one sermon for each Sunday in the church year. Each sermon is based on a focus passage, with a short portion of the passage noted as a memory verse. The author has provided a bit of background to summarize the focus of each children's sermon. Most of the children's sermons presented in the book include objects or props to help bring the words to life for the children. The props are included in the "Items for Preparation" list before each sermon. Each children's sermon concludes with a prayer, which is usually an opportunity for the children to repeat the simple prayer as the leader says each line. Children learn religious practices through modeling and practice-your prayers can introduce young hearts to the language of prayer.




Let these sermons serve as a guide. Adapt them as you see fit so that your group of children will grasp their meaning and grow in their understanding of spiritual themes. As you spend time with children in worship, count it a privilege to convey to your children a love of scripture, a passion for learning, a desire to know the heart of God, and a love for the wonderful stories of the Bible.