Easter Children's Sermons

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Permalink Reply by Jen Galley on March 21, 2009 at 6:20pm

You could try using a giant "evangecube". http://www.e3resources.org/kids_eecubepage.aspx

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Permalink Reply by Andrew Kable on March 21, 2009 at 8:01pm

I don't know how well this would work in an adult church setting, but a few years ago we had someone tell the story from Peter's perspective, as if they were Peter on Easter morning. It really drew the kids into how amazing this event actually was! We then had someone else take over and wrap up the application side of things. This year we're having three different speakers take on the roles of (probably) Judas, John, and Mary Magdalene who each talk about their side of things, we're ending with the idea that resurrection is for all of us (and the various ways that actually happens). We haven't come up with a visual to help with this yet...

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Permalink Reply by Tim Carpenter on March 22, 2009 at 7:46pm

Holly, Check this out.

http://www.kidsinministry.org/store/index.php/media/reversible-cate...

I use it all the time and the kids LOVE it while they get the point of what it means to be born again.
It is a reversable caterpillar/butterfly.
I can tell you some of the ideas we use with it

Quick Overview
One of the most incredible tools for evangelism you can find! This butterfly makes it so easy to explain to a child that "old things pass away and all things become new," not to mention the concept that we become "new creatures in Christ" when we become born again.

Start with your caterpillar in your story, then pull apart the velcroe seam underneath. Flip it inside out, seal the velcroe back up, and your caterpillar turns into a gorgeous full-winged butterfly!

There is also a cool "Cross Trick" that we have used a lot. Here is the link for that.

http://www.billyburnsministries.com/index.php?page=shop.product_det...

Either one of these is a winning presentation. I hope this helps.
We actually had the Easter Bunny come to our Easter service last year and get saved. He discovered the true meaning of Easter. He raised his hand during the altar call. It was hilarious and powerful.
I know.... maybe you could have the Easter Bunny ride in on a Harley and get saved.

See ya,
Tim

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Permalink Reply by Holly on March 22, 2009 at 11:09pm

Thanks guys! Keep em coming!!! :)

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Permalink Reply by Sarah Iddon on March 23, 2009 at 10:14am

Last year I did a trick in our main Church meeting that worked really well.
Have a clean white handkercheif and talk to the kids about how God wants to be like this - perfect.
Then talk about how we 'mess up' and do things wrong. Give examples and as you do drop iodine solution into the handkercheif (you can buy iodine from your local chemist)
We try and make ourselves clean by doing good deeds/going to church. As you talk about this dip the handkercheif into a bowl of clean water (I labelled the edge of the table with the words GOOD DEEDS). The water truns brown and the handkercheif looks worse than before! Talk about how that good deeds dont make us perfect.
There is only one way that we can be made clean again - that is through Jesus and his death and resurrection.
Now dip the handkercheif into a sencond bowl (labellend JESUS) This bowl is full of photographic fixer solution
Instantly the handkercheif turns white again.
The trick hasn't ended yet even tho that gets a wow from teh audeience
Once you know Jesus can make you clean you then want to go into the world and tell others - dip your now clean handkercheif into the muddy coloured water in your first bowl - it changes it back to clean water and doesn't stain the hanky!
Great visual aid of the power of the cross to make us clean

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Permalink Reply by Holly on March 23, 2009 at 11:17am

Where do you get the photo solution?

Sarah Iddon said:

Last year I did a trick in our main Church meeting that worked really well.
Have a clean white handkercheif and talk to the kids about how God wants to be like this - perfect.
Then talk about how we 'mess up' and do things wrong. Give examples and as you do drop iodine solution into the handkercheif (you can buy iodine from your local chemist)
We try and make ourselves clean by doing good deeds/going to church. As you talk about this dip the handkercheif into a bowl of clean water (I labelled the edge of the table with the words GOOD DEEDS). The water truns brown and the handkercheif looks worse than before! Talk about how that good deeds dont make us perfect.
There is only one way that we can be made clean again - that is through Jesus and his death and resurrection.
Now dip the handkercheif into a sencond bowl (labellend JESUS) This bowl is full of photographic fixer solution
Instantly the handkercheif turns white again.
The trick hasn't ended yet even tho that gets a wow from teh audeience
Once you know Jesus can make you clean you then want to go into the world and tell others - dip your now clean handkercheif into the muddy coloured water in your first bowl - it changes it back to clean water and doesn't stain the hanky!
Great visual aid of the power of the cross to make us clean

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Permalink Reply by Todd Hampson on March 23, 2009 at 11:33am

Holly,
We have 2 short cartoons (1 too use Palm Sunday and the other on Easter). Here's a link if you would like to see a preview.
http://www.timbuktoonstore.com/eachedc.html

the full movies are also up here in CMConnect. Hope that helps!
Todd

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Permalink Reply by Kristi West on March 23, 2009 at 11:48am

Karyn Henley has an entire chapter devoted to object lessons to present the salvation message to kids in her book, "100 Ways to Teach Your Child About God." Most objects she uses are easily accessible--a paper cup, your hand, etc.--which is great for the budget. For more info on the book, go to www.karynhenley.com. Hope it helps.

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Permalink Reply by John Mozingo on April 6, 2009 at 12:47pm

Try a photography supplier or go online to a chemical supplier. You can also do this by adding the iodine to water in a container large enough for the audience to see. It does not take much to discolor the water. Then take a large cross made from two pieces of bamboo. In the bottom of the cross, place about two table spoons of the photographic fixer solution in powder form wrapped in a piece of tissue. Put the end of the cross in the muddied water and stir vigorously. This releases the photo fixer into the water and makes it clear again.

Holly said:

Where do you get the photo solution?

Sarah Iddon said:

Last year I did a trick in our main Church meeting that worked really well.
Have a clean white handkercheif and talk to the kids about how God wants to be like this - perfect.
Then talk about how we 'mess up' and do things wrong. Give examples and as you do drop iodine solution into the handkercheif (you can buy iodine from your local chemist)
We try and make ourselves clean by doing good deeds/going to church. As you talk about this dip the handkercheif into a bowl of clean water (I labelled the edge of the table with the words GOOD DEEDS). The water truns brown and the handkercheif looks worse than before! Talk about how that good deeds dont make us perfect.
There is only one way that we can be made clean again - that is through Jesus and his death and resurrection.
Now dip the handkercheif into a sencond bowl (labellend JESUS) This bowl is full of photographic fixer solution
Instantly the handkercheif turns white again.
The trick hasn't ended yet even tho that gets a wow from teh audeience
Once you know Jesus can make you clean you then want to go into the world and tell others - dip your now clean handkercheif into the muddy coloured water in your first bowl - it changes it back to clean water and doesn't stain the hanky!
Great visual aid of the power of the cross to make us clean

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