PIF Kids Sermon - 4/10/11
Learning to Follow Jesus
Attribute 4: Learn to influence
Step 4: Speak directly
Scripture Memory:Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” -Matthew 28:18-20
Bible Scripture: Acts 2:14-41; 8:26-40
Summary: God’s Holy Spirit landed on Peter at Pentecost, and he preached boldly. That’s not what we’d call “feel good” preaching, yet as a result of Peter’s boldness, three thousand people were saved and baptized in one day.
The Gospel (Good News)
1) God loves us.
2) We have sinned.
3) Jesus died for us for our sins.
4) I need believe and decide to live for God.
Challenge for this week:
Share the good news with someone.
Next week: Learn to influence –Serve people
Japan Fundraising Money Due: April 24th
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
4-3-11: Learning to influence Attribute 4.3: Be a genuine friend
PIF Kids Sermon - 4/3/11
Learning to Follow Jesus
Attribute 4: Learn to influence
Step 3: Be a genuine friend
Scripture Memory:Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” -Matthew 28:18-20
Bible Scripture: Luke 5:27-32
Summary: Jesus called Levi to follow him. Levi left everything behind and followed Jesus. He held a banquet (party) for Jesus and he invited all his friends to come to meet Jesus.
Be a genuine friend and care for those who don’t know Jesus.
Challenge for this week:
Be a genuine friend and work on a characteristic on the Good friend check list.
Share your story with someone and invite them to church
Next week: Learn to influence –Speak Directly
Japan Fundraising Money Due: April 24th
Learning to Follow Jesus
Attribute 4: Learn to influence
Step 3: Be a genuine friend
Scripture Memory:Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” -Matthew 28:18-20
Bible Scripture: Luke 5:27-32
Summary: Jesus called Levi to follow him. Levi left everything behind and followed Jesus. He held a banquet (party) for Jesus and he invited all his friends to come to meet Jesus.
Be a genuine friend and care for those who don’t know Jesus.
Challenge for this week:
Be a genuine friend and work on a characteristic on the Good friend check list.
Share your story with someone and invite them to church
Next week: Learn to influence –Speak Directly
Japan Fundraising Money Due: April 24th
3-27-11: Learning to influence Attribute 4.2: Share your story
PIF Kids Sermon - 3/27/11
Learning to Follow Jesus
Attribute 4: Learn to influence
Step 2: Share your story
Scripture Memory:Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” -Matthew 28:18-20
Bible Scripture: Luke 15:10; John 9:1-34
Summary: Jesus healed a man born blind. He shared his story with three different times and tells them that Jesus heal his sight. He was blind and now he can see because of Jesus. It’s powerful to share your story
Challenge for this week:
Practice sharing your story of what God has done in your life with a family member.
Share your story with someone and invite them to church
Next week: Learn to influence – Be a genuine friend
Learning to Follow Jesus
Attribute 4: Learn to influence
Step 2: Share your story
Scripture Memory:Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” -Matthew 28:18-20
Bible Scripture: Luke 15:10; John 9:1-34
Summary: Jesus healed a man born blind. He shared his story with three different times and tells them that Jesus heal his sight. He was blind and now he can see because of Jesus. It’s powerful to share your story
Challenge for this week:
Practice sharing your story of what God has done in your life with a family member.
Share your story with someone and invite them to church
Next week: Learn to influence – Be a genuine friend
3-20-11: Learning to influence Attribute 4.1: Invite people
PIF Kids Sermon - 3/20/11
Learning to Follow Jesus
Attribute 4: Learn to influence
Step 1: Invite people
Scripture Memory: Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” -Matthew 28:18-20
Bible Scripture: Luke 15:10; John 1:40-46
Summary: First thing Andrew did after he met Jesus is to share with his brother Simon Peter. Peter became one of Jesus’ disciples through his brother Andrew.
Invite friends and families to church especially if they don’t know Jesus. Just invite them and let God do the rest.
Challenge for this week:
Invite someone to Church next week, someone from the “Tell the World” card that you listed.
Next week: Learn to influence – Share your story
Learning to Follow Jesus
Attribute 4: Learn to influence
Step 1: Invite people
Scripture Memory: Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” -Matthew 28:18-20
Bible Scripture: Luke 15:10; John 1:40-46
Summary: First thing Andrew did after he met Jesus is to share with his brother Simon Peter. Peter became one of Jesus’ disciples through his brother Andrew.
Invite friends and families to church especially if they don’t know Jesus. Just invite them and let God do the rest.
Challenge for this week:
Invite someone to Church next week, someone from the “Tell the World” card that you listed.
Next week: Learn to influence – Share your story
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
3-13-11: Learning to Follow Jesus Attribute 3.5: Give it away
PIF Kids Sermon - 3/13/11
Learning to Follow Jesus
Attribute 3: Learn to Heal
Step 5: Give it away
Scripture Memory:“Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you.” –Matthew 7:7
Bible Scripture: Matthew 10:1-8; 1 Corinthians 12:4-11; Romans 8:28; Acts 3:1-10
Summary: Peter and John healed the paralytic man in front of the temple courts.
They heal people as Jesus healed. Jesus gave us the authority to heal people. You have that same power to heal others. Jesus has given you the authority to heal people.
Challenge for this week:
Continue to pray for healing (Yourself, Family, Friends, Teachers)
Next week: Learn to influence – Invite people *New Attribute*
Learning to Follow Jesus
Attribute 3: Learn to Heal
Step 5: Give it away
Scripture Memory:“Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you.” –Matthew 7:7
Bible Scripture: Matthew 10:1-8; 1 Corinthians 12:4-11; Romans 8:28; Acts 3:1-10
Summary: Peter and John healed the paralytic man in front of the temple courts.
They heal people as Jesus healed. Jesus gave us the authority to heal people. You have that same power to heal others. Jesus has given you the authority to heal people.
Challenge for this week:
Continue to pray for healing (Yourself, Family, Friends, Teachers)
Next week: Learn to influence – Invite people *New Attribute*
3-6-11: Learning to Follow Jesus Attribute 3.4: Ask in Faith
PIF Kids Sermon - 3/6/11
Learning to Follow Jesus
Attribute 3: Learn to Heal
Step 4: Ask in Faith
Scripture Memory: “Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you.” –Matthew 7:7
Bible Scripture: Mark 2:1-12; Mark 6:5-6; 1 John 1:9
Summary: Jesus healed the paralytic when He saw their faith.
There are a few points you can take away from this story:
1) Asking God to heal on the behalf of your friend
2) Ask God in faith to heal. Know that when you bring the problem to Jesus. He will do the rest.
3) Continue to pray even though it doesn’t get answer right away.
Challenge for this week:
Continue to pray for healing (Yourself, Family, Friends, Teachers)
Next week: Learn to Heal – Give it away
Learning to Follow Jesus
Attribute 3: Learn to Heal
Step 4: Ask in Faith
Scripture Memory: “Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you.” –Matthew 7:7
Bible Scripture: Mark 2:1-12; Mark 6:5-6; 1 John 1:9
Summary: Jesus healed the paralytic when He saw their faith.
There are a few points you can take away from this story:
1) Asking God to heal on the behalf of your friend
2) Ask God in faith to heal. Know that when you bring the problem to Jesus. He will do the rest.
3) Continue to pray even though it doesn’t get answer right away.
Challenge for this week:
Continue to pray for healing (Yourself, Family, Friends, Teachers)
Next week: Learn to Heal – Give it away
Monday, February 28, 2011
2-27-11: Learning to Follow Jesus Attribute 3.3: Understanding healing is God’s idea
PIF Kids Sermon - 2/27/11
Learning to Follow Jesus
Attribute 3: Learn to Heal
Step 3: Understanding healing is God’s idea
Scripture Memory: “Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you.” –Matthew 7:7
Bible Scripture: Matthew 8:14-17, Isaiah 53:4-5, Romans 6:23, 1 Peter 2:24
Summary: Jesus healed Peter’s mother-in-law and he healed many other by casting out demons, blind, mute, deaf, sick, lepers and he healed all of them.
Jesus didn’t just come heal physical sickness but he brought healing to our soul and save us from sin.
Challenge for this week:
Continue to pray for healing (Yourself, Family, Friends, Teachers)
Next week: Learn to Heal – Ask in faith & give it away
Learning to Follow Jesus
Attribute 3: Learn to Heal
Step 3: Understanding healing is God’s idea
Scripture Memory: “Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you.” –Matthew 7:7
Bible Scripture: Matthew 8:14-17, Isaiah 53:4-5, Romans 6:23, 1 Peter 2:24
Summary: Jesus healed Peter’s mother-in-law and he healed many other by casting out demons, blind, mute, deaf, sick, lepers and he healed all of them.
Jesus didn’t just come heal physical sickness but he brought healing to our soul and save us from sin.
Challenge for this week:
Continue to pray for healing (Yourself, Family, Friends, Teachers)
Next week: Learn to Heal – Ask in faith & give it away
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
2-20-11: Learning to Follow Jesus Attribute 3.2: Recognize Jesus’ Authority
PIF Kids Sermon - 2/20/11
Learning to Follow Jesus
Attribute 3: Learn to Heal
Step 2: Recognize Jesus’ Authority
Scripture Memory (NEW): “Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you.” –Matthew 7:7
Bible Scripture: Matthew 8:5-13, Mark 5:5-6, Matthew 17:20
Summary: The centurion asked Jesus to heal his servant. Jesus offered to go to his house but the centurion has faith that Jesus can heal his servant because Jesus has the authority to heal if we ask him.
Pray in faith.
Pray on the behalf the others.
Know that Jesus has the power to heal.
Challenge for this week:
Continue to pray for healing (Yourself, Family, Friends, Teachers)
Next week: Learn to Heal – Understand healing is God’s idea.
Learning to Follow Jesus
Attribute 3: Learn to Heal
Step 2: Recognize Jesus’ Authority
Scripture Memory (NEW): “Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you.” –Matthew 7:7
Bible Scripture: Matthew 8:5-13, Mark 5:5-6, Matthew 17:20
Summary: The centurion asked Jesus to heal his servant. Jesus offered to go to his house but the centurion has faith that Jesus can heal his servant because Jesus has the authority to heal if we ask him.
Pray in faith.
Pray on the behalf the others.
Know that Jesus has the power to heal.
Challenge for this week:
Continue to pray for healing (Yourself, Family, Friends, Teachers)
Next week: Learn to Heal – Understand healing is God’s idea.
Monday, February 14, 2011
2-13-11: Learning to Follow Jesus Attribute 3.1: The importance of touch
PIF Kids Sermon - 2/13/11
Learning to Follow Jesus
Attribute 3: Learn to Heal
Step 1: The importance of touch
Scripture Memory (NEW): “Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you.” –Matthew 7:7
Bible Scripture: Matthew 8:1-4
Summary: A man with leprosy was healed by Jesus because he asked Jesus if he’s willing. Jesus touched the man and said “I am willing” and immediately the man was cured of his leprosy.
Jesus is willing to heal you. Ask and it will be given to you. Nothing is impossible for God. He may do it immediately how he did for the leper.
Challenge for this week:
Pray for healing (Yourself, Family, Friends, Teachers)
Special note from Pastor Alan:
Bring your bibles to Church every Sunday!
Happy Valentine’s Day!
Next week: Learn to Heal – Recognize Jesus’ Authority
Learning to Follow Jesus
Attribute 3: Learn to Heal
Step 1: The importance of touch
Scripture Memory (NEW): “Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you.” –Matthew 7:7
Bible Scripture: Matthew 8:1-4
Summary: A man with leprosy was healed by Jesus because he asked Jesus if he’s willing. Jesus touched the man and said “I am willing” and immediately the man was cured of his leprosy.
Jesus is willing to heal you. Ask and it will be given to you. Nothing is impossible for God. He may do it immediately how he did for the leper.
Challenge for this week:
Pray for healing (Yourself, Family, Friends, Teachers)
Special note from Pastor Alan:
Bring your bibles to Church every Sunday!
Happy Valentine’s Day!
Next week: Learn to Heal – Recognize Jesus’ Authority
2-6-11: Learning to Follow Jesus Attribute 2.5: Learn to be productive
PIF Kids Sermon - 2/6/11
Learning to Follow Jesus
Attribute 2: Learn to listen
Step 5: Learn to be productive
Scripture Memory:“Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on the rock.” – Matthew 7:24-25
Bible Scripture: Luke 8:5-15
Seed = Word of God
1) Seed fell along the path, trampled on, the birds of the air ate it up - The ones who hear and then the devil comes and takes away the word from their hearts, so that they may not believe and be saved
2) Some fell on rock, when it came up, the plants withered because they had no moisture - Receive the word with joy when they hear it but they have no root. They believe for a while but in the time of testing they fall away
3) Seed fell among thorns, which grew up with it and choked the plants - As they go on their way they are choked by life’s worries, riches, and pleasures (entertainment), and they do not mature
4) Other seed fell on good soil. It came up and yielded a crop, a hundred times more than was sown
Challenge for this week:
Put the word of God into practice.
Learning to Follow Jesus
Attribute 2: Learn to listen
Step 5: Learn to be productive
Scripture Memory:“Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on the rock.” – Matthew 7:24-25
Bible Scripture: Luke 8:5-15
Seed = Word of God
1) Seed fell along the path, trampled on, the birds of the air ate it up - The ones who hear and then the devil comes and takes away the word from their hearts, so that they may not believe and be saved
2) Some fell on rock, when it came up, the plants withered because they had no moisture - Receive the word with joy when they hear it but they have no root. They believe for a while but in the time of testing they fall away
3) Seed fell among thorns, which grew up with it and choked the plants - As they go on their way they are choked by life’s worries, riches, and pleasures (entertainment), and they do not mature
4) Other seed fell on good soil. It came up and yielded a crop, a hundred times more than was sown
Challenge for this week:
Put the word of God into practice.
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
1-30-11: Learning to Follow Jesus Attribute 2.4: Learn to overcome temptation
PIF Kids Sermon - 1/30/11
Learning to Follow Jesus
Attribute 2: Learn to listen
Step 4: Learn to overcome temptation
Scripture Memory:“Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on the rock.” – Matthew 7:24-25
Bible Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11
• Jesus resisted temptation by having scriptures in memorized his heart.
• Do not fall for these excuses to Sin:
“Everyone does it”
“Just a little won’t hurt”
“Just once and I won’t do it again.”’
• The more you love Jesus the less likely you would fall into temptation
• Put it into practice (what you read)
Challenge for this week:
Listen to Jesus and resist temptation
Continue to read the bible
Learning to Follow Jesus
Attribute 2: Learn to listen
Step 4: Learn to overcome temptation
Scripture Memory:“Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on the rock.” – Matthew 7:24-25
Bible Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11
• Jesus resisted temptation by having scriptures in memorized his heart.
• Do not fall for these excuses to Sin:
“Everyone does it”
“Just a little won’t hurt”
“Just once and I won’t do it again.”’
• The more you love Jesus the less likely you would fall into temptation
• Put it into practice (what you read)
Challenge for this week:
Listen to Jesus and resist temptation
Continue to read the bible
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
1-23-11: Learning to Follow Jesus Attribute 2.3: Learn to see Jesus in scripture
PIF Kids Sermon
Sunday – 1/23/11
Learning to Follow Jesus
Attribute 2: Learn to listen
Step 3: Learn to see Jesus in scripture
Bible Memory Verse: Matthew 7:24-25
“Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on the rock.” – Matthew 7:24-25
Bible Story:
Micah 5:2 – Micah wrote this prophecy about 700 years before Jesus was born! God knows the future and through the bible, he often tells us about what will happen
“But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah,
though you are small among the clans of Judah,
out of you will come for me
one who will be ruler over Israel,
whose origins are from of old,
from ancient times.”
Isaiah 53 – This chapter is about Jesus. It describes his death and burial and explains that Jesus died for our sins. Isaiah wrote these words about 700 years before Jesus was even born! Only God could know ahead of time how Jesus would die. Prophecies like this one prove that the Bible really is the Word of God.
Isaiah 7:14 (Matthew 1:22-23) – The word Immanuel is a Hebrew name that means God is with us. It is used here to refer eventually to Jesus who would come to earth and truly be “God with us”
Sunday – 1/23/11
Learning to Follow Jesus
Attribute 2: Learn to listen
Step 3: Learn to see Jesus in scripture
Bible Memory Verse: Matthew 7:24-25
“Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on the rock.” – Matthew 7:24-25
Bible Story:
Micah 5:2 – Micah wrote this prophecy about 700 years before Jesus was born! God knows the future and through the bible, he often tells us about what will happen
“But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah,
though you are small among the clans of Judah,
out of you will come for me
one who will be ruler over Israel,
whose origins are from of old,
from ancient times.”
Isaiah 53 – This chapter is about Jesus. It describes his death and burial and explains that Jesus died for our sins. Isaiah wrote these words about 700 years before Jesus was even born! Only God could know ahead of time how Jesus would die. Prophecies like this one prove that the Bible really is the Word of God.
Isaiah 7:14 (Matthew 1:22-23) – The word Immanuel is a Hebrew name that means God is with us. It is used here to refer eventually to Jesus who would come to earth and truly be “God with us”
1-16-11: Learning to Follow Jesus Attribute 2.2: Learn to go to the source
PIF Kids Sermon
Sunday – 1/16/11
Learning to Follow Jesus
Attribute 2: Learn to listen
Step 2: Learn to go to the source
Bible Memory Verse: Matthew 7:24-25
“Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on the rock.” – Matthew 7:24-25
Bible Story: 2 Timothy 3:16-17
God-breathed means inspired by God. God communicated his message through the thoughts and vocabulary of the human writers. God directed the writer even in the selection of his words so that God’s intent and purpose come through. It’s amazing to realize that God has given us in writing his thoughts in human language.
TEACHING:
The Scripture helps you learn information about God and how to follow Jesus (teaching).
How can you follow Jesus if you don’t know what he needs?
You say “I love Jesus...” but is your life reflect Jesus?
Well you need to read the bible to see what Jesus say and he teaches us through the bible
REBUKING:
Rebuke means to correct in a sharp way. It will help you discover things you are doing that you need to do differently (rebuking)
Did you ever read the bible or hear a sermon and it’s like speaking to you directly?
And you said that’s me! For instance, you were reading about forgiving and there’s someone in your life that was hard for you to forgive.
You can also correct others by warning the person.
CORRECTING:
It will help you restore and reestablish your foundation so you can be who you were designed to be (correcting) It helps you to turn away from Sin and turn back to God.
TRAINING IN RIGHTEOUSNESS:
It will help train and discipline you to honor God with your life and actions (training in righteousness). The more you follow the bible and put it into practice…
God wants the best for you and he loves you with an everlasting love. There is nothing you can do to make God love you more or make him love you less. But God loves you too much to leave you where you are. He wants you to become all that he designed you to become.
You have to ask God and give yourself to him. It is God’s will to change you into his likeness. That will happen as you put yourself in a situation to hear God’s Word and to put it into practice
Sunday – 1/16/11
Learning to Follow Jesus
Attribute 2: Learn to listen
Step 2: Learn to go to the source
Bible Memory Verse: Matthew 7:24-25
“Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on the rock.” – Matthew 7:24-25
Bible Story: 2 Timothy 3:16-17
God-breathed means inspired by God. God communicated his message through the thoughts and vocabulary of the human writers. God directed the writer even in the selection of his words so that God’s intent and purpose come through. It’s amazing to realize that God has given us in writing his thoughts in human language.
TEACHING:
The Scripture helps you learn information about God and how to follow Jesus (teaching).
How can you follow Jesus if you don’t know what he needs?
You say “I love Jesus...” but is your life reflect Jesus?
Well you need to read the bible to see what Jesus say and he teaches us through the bible
REBUKING:
Rebuke means to correct in a sharp way. It will help you discover things you are doing that you need to do differently (rebuking)
Did you ever read the bible or hear a sermon and it’s like speaking to you directly?
And you said that’s me! For instance, you were reading about forgiving and there’s someone in your life that was hard for you to forgive.
You can also correct others by warning the person.
CORRECTING:
It will help you restore and reestablish your foundation so you can be who you were designed to be (correcting) It helps you to turn away from Sin and turn back to God.
TRAINING IN RIGHTEOUSNESS:
It will help train and discipline you to honor God with your life and actions (training in righteousness). The more you follow the bible and put it into practice…
God wants the best for you and he loves you with an everlasting love. There is nothing you can do to make God love you more or make him love you less. But God loves you too much to leave you where you are. He wants you to become all that he designed you to become.
You have to ask God and give yourself to him. It is God’s will to change you into his likeness. That will happen as you put yourself in a situation to hear God’s Word and to put it into practice
1-9-11 - Giving your Best
PIF Kids Sermon - 1/9/11
Giving your best
Lesson Introduction:
Opening Question – How was your relationship with God in 2010?Here’s 3 categories
1) None at all – Didn’t give God a lot of thought
2) Inconsistent – Times you really seriously seek God. You read the bible. He convicts you and then you got side track by other things and then you stop reading and praying
3) Very good – Everyday you would read the bible, God speaks to you everyday, putting God first your day. When you do something wrong you confess your sin
Which one are you?
It’s so easy for us to get sidetrack.
“But first seek his Kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.”Matthew 6:33
Bible Story: Genesis 4:1-5 Giving your best to God
Why did God accept Abel’s offering but not Cain’s offering?
It says Cain brought SOME of the fruits and Abel brought the best and some of the firstborn of his flock.
God desires us to give us his best and
Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed. -Mark 1:35
Take the first part of the day: Seek God
Read the bible and pray before you leave your house or school.
If you fail to plan…you plan to fail.
Have a plan what to read and what time and make it consistent
Conclusion:
If you want to be the same as you did in 2010 then do the same thing as last year but if you want something different and really be close
If you want another year to go by…do what you did.
If you want something you never had. Do what you have never done.
Next year in 2012 when someone ask you how was last year spiritually for you. You can answer I’ve never known God like I do now. I’ve never seen the power of God like I have.
When they ask you Why? You can answer them because I put him first in my life.
Giving your best
Lesson Introduction:
Opening Question – How was your relationship with God in 2010?Here’s 3 categories
1) None at all – Didn’t give God a lot of thought
2) Inconsistent – Times you really seriously seek God. You read the bible. He convicts you and then you got side track by other things and then you stop reading and praying
3) Very good – Everyday you would read the bible, God speaks to you everyday, putting God first your day. When you do something wrong you confess your sin
Which one are you?
It’s so easy for us to get sidetrack.
“But first seek his Kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.”Matthew 6:33
Bible Story: Genesis 4:1-5 Giving your best to God
Why did God accept Abel’s offering but not Cain’s offering?
It says Cain brought SOME of the fruits and Abel brought the best and some of the firstborn of his flock.
God desires us to give us his best and
Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed. -Mark 1:35
Take the first part of the day: Seek God
Read the bible and pray before you leave your house or school.
If you fail to plan…you plan to fail.
Have a plan what to read and what time and make it consistent
Conclusion:
If you want to be the same as you did in 2010 then do the same thing as last year but if you want something different and really be close
If you want another year to go by…do what you did.
If you want something you never had. Do what you have never done.
Next year in 2012 when someone ask you how was last year spiritually for you. You can answer I’ve never known God like I do now. I’ve never seen the power of God like I have.
When they ask you Why? You can answer them because I put him first in my life.
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
12-26-10: Learning to Follow Jesus Attribute 2.1: Learn to be happy
PIF Kids Sermon - 12/26/10
Learning to Follow Jesus
Attribute 2: Learn to listen
Step 1: Learn to be happy
Scripture Memory:“Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on the rock.” – Matthew 7:24-25
Bible Story: Matthew 5:1-12
We have to Learn to be happy! How?!? Let’s take a look what the bible says:
What words are repeated in Matthew 5:1-12? Blessed
Some people translate Blessed as “Happy” or in the Old Testament it means you were approved by God.
When we are blessed by God, our happiness does not come from what we are going though, or by accident, or through a search, It coms be because we stand approved before the Creator of the universe.
You know what the world tell us? When we get what we want then we are happy. He teaches us that blessing is not linked to how much you have in this world.
Blessed people are those who realize they have nothing to bring to God, the poor in spirit. If you really discover that…you won’t be sad when the rain comes
Learning to Follow Jesus
Attribute 2: Learn to listen
Step 1: Learn to be happy
Scripture Memory:“Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on the rock.” – Matthew 7:24-25
Bible Story: Matthew 5:1-12
We have to Learn to be happy! How?!? Let’s take a look what the bible says:
What words are repeated in Matthew 5:1-12? Blessed
Some people translate Blessed as “Happy” or in the Old Testament it means you were approved by God.
When we are blessed by God, our happiness does not come from what we are going though, or by accident, or through a search, It coms be because we stand approved before the Creator of the universe.
You know what the world tell us? When we get what we want then we are happy. He teaches us that blessing is not linked to how much you have in this world.
Blessed people are those who realize they have nothing to bring to God, the poor in spirit. If you really discover that…you won’t be sad when the rain comes
12-19-10: Christmas Service and Presentation
So proud of all the kids in the Christmas Presentation. They were so good! :)
12-12-10: Learning to Follow Jesus Attribute 2: Learn to listen Introduction
PIF Kids Sermon - 12/12/10
Learning to Follow Jesus
Attribute 2: Learn to listen
Scripture Memory: “Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on the rock.” – Matthew 7:24-25
Bible Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27
Notes:
Wise man – Puts them into practice
Foolish man – Does not put them into practice
Challenge for this week:
1) Spend time with Jesus in prayer and listen and put what you read into practice
Learning to Follow Jesus
Attribute 2: Learn to listen
Scripture Memory: “Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on the rock.” – Matthew 7:24-25
Bible Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27
Notes:
Wise man – Puts them into practice
Foolish man – Does not put them into practice
Challenge for this week:
1) Spend time with Jesus in prayer and listen and put what you read into practice
12-5-10: Learning to Follow Jesus Attribute 1.5: Learn how remaining in Christ affects others
PIF Kids Sermon - 12/5/10
Learning to Follow Jesus
Attribute 1: Learn to be with Jesus
Step 5: Learn how remaining in Christ affects others
Scripture Memory: “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” –Matthew 11:28
Bible Scripture: John 15:9-12, Matthew 3:17, Matthew 17:5; John: 17: 22-23;26
Questions to think about:
1)How do we remain in his love according to John 15:10? (Obeying his commands)
2) According to verse 12, what is his command? Love each other as he loves us
3) What are some ways you can love other people as Jesus loves us?
Notes:
“As the Father has loved me, so have I love you.” –John 15:8
“Jesus said simply that the love he received from the Father, he has given to us.”
“His command is just that we would love others like he has loved us. Remaining in Christ’s love will cause you to want to give his love away to others. The more you receive from him, the more you are going to want to give away”
Challenge for this week:
1) Spend time with Jesus in prayer and reading.
2) Love others as Jesus has love you.
Learning to Follow Jesus
Attribute 1: Learn to be with Jesus
Step 5: Learn how remaining in Christ affects others
Scripture Memory: “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” –Matthew 11:28
Bible Scripture: John 15:9-12, Matthew 3:17, Matthew 17:5; John: 17: 22-23;26
Questions to think about:
1)How do we remain in his love according to John 15:10? (Obeying his commands)
2) According to verse 12, what is his command? Love each other as he loves us
3) What are some ways you can love other people as Jesus loves us?
Notes:
“As the Father has loved me, so have I love you.” –John 15:8
“Jesus said simply that the love he received from the Father, he has given to us.”
“His command is just that we would love others like he has loved us. Remaining in Christ’s love will cause you to want to give his love away to others. The more you receive from him, the more you are going to want to give away”
Challenge for this week:
1) Spend time with Jesus in prayer and reading.
2) Love others as Jesus has love you.
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