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A Children’s Sermon on Matthew 1:18-25 — Advent 4

December 14, 2022 by Gary Neal Hansen Leave a Comment

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Writing a children’s sermon on Matthew 1:18-25 is challenging in a different way than usual. The challenge? This text is such a simple, straightforward story that it seems like we should just read it to the kids and ask some wondering questions. But no. You want a children’s sermon on Matthew 1:18-25, and you shall […]

Filed Under: Bible, Church Year, Ministry Tagged With: Advent 4, RCL Year A

A Children’s Sermon on Mathew 3:1-12 — Advent 2

November 30, 2022 by Gary Neal Hansen 2 Comments

children's sermon on Matthew 3:1-12

For the Second Sunday of Advent I bring you a children’s sermon on Matthew 3:1-12. (You can find my regular Monday Meditation on this text through this link.) The lectionary gospel readings always take us on a backward journey to Bethlehem. I mean, we all know this is about preparing for the celebration of Jesus’ […]

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A Children’s Sermon on Matthew 24:36-44 — Advent 1

November 23, 2022 by Gary Neal Hansen 2 Comments

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Here’s a children’s sermon on Matthew 24:36-44 for the first Sunday in Advent. (If you want to see my regular “Monday Meditation” on the same text, click through here.) In the Revised Common Lectionary, Advent always seems to start backwards. Advent is four weeks preparing for the coming of Jesus at Christmas. It is also […]

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A Children’s Sermon on Luke 23:33-43 — Christ the King

November 17, 2022 by Gary Neal Hansen Leave a Comment

children's sermon on Luke 23:33-43

Writing a children’s sermon on Luke 23:33-43 has prompted me to change my whole approach. Usually I try to step inside a gospel story, either retelling a story about Jesus, or retelling a story that Jesus told. I usually try to mine the story for at least a little humor. This one makes that approach […]

Filed Under: Bible, Church Year, Ministry Tagged With: Christ the King, RCL Year C, Reign of Christ

A Children’s Sermon on Luke 21:5-19

November 9, 2022 by Gary Neal Hansen Leave a Comment

children's sermon on Luke 21:5-19

I’ve been away from the old blog for a couple weeks, but I’m back with a children’s sermon on Luke 21:5-19. (You can see my regular “Monday Meditation” on this text here.) I always miss writing here when I’m away, but speaking opportunities were beckoning. It is lovely that the world has opened up a bit […]

Filed Under: Bible, Ministry Tagged With: Children's Sermons, Proper 28(33), RCL Year C

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Theology. It’s good for you.

I'm a Church historian by trade. My writing, speaking, and teaching explores the Christian past to equip today's disciples. Join me here for regular posts on the best of theology, spirituality, community, and ministry. read more…

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