Baptism is important
Children's sermon
Object:
A baptism certificate
Good morning! Let me show you this certificate. (Show the
baptism certificate.) Does anyone know what this is? (Let them
answer.) Yes, this is a baptism certificate. It shows the date
and place where a person is baptized. In addition to this
certificate, we also keep a record here at the church of all
baptisms so that if a certificate is lost we can issue a new one.
What do all of you think about baptism? Is it important? (Let
them answer.)
Let me tell you something about baptism. Before Jesus
started to preach and do miracles, the first thing he did was to
get baptized. He came to John the Baptist, who was a relative of
his, and he was baptized in the Jordan River. Now, if Jesus
thought it was important for him to be baptized, how important do
you think it is for you and me to be baptized? (Let them answer.)
Yes, you're right. It is very important!
When Jesus was baptized, the Holy Spirit descended on him in
the form of a dove, and God spoke, saying that Jesus was His
beloved Son. Now, when you and I are baptized, we don't hear God
speak and we don't see the Holy Spirit come down on us as a dove,
but God certainly is pleased when we are baptized, and the Holy
Spirit does come to us even though we can't see him.
Let's thank God for giving us baptism.
Dear God: We thank You so much for giving us baptism. In times of
trouble and danger, help us to remember that we were made Your
people through baptism. Amen.
baptism certificate.) Does anyone know what this is? (Let them
answer.) Yes, this is a baptism certificate. It shows the date
and place where a person is baptized. In addition to this
certificate, we also keep a record here at the church of all
baptisms so that if a certificate is lost we can issue a new one.
What do all of you think about baptism? Is it important? (Let
them answer.)
Let me tell you something about baptism. Before Jesus
started to preach and do miracles, the first thing he did was to
get baptized. He came to John the Baptist, who was a relative of
his, and he was baptized in the Jordan River. Now, if Jesus
thought it was important for him to be baptized, how important do
you think it is for you and me to be baptized? (Let them answer.)
Yes, you're right. It is very important!
When Jesus was baptized, the Holy Spirit descended on him in
the form of a dove, and God spoke, saying that Jesus was His
beloved Son. Now, when you and I are baptized, we don't hear God
speak and we don't see the Holy Spirit come down on us as a dove,
but God certainly is pleased when we are baptized, and the Holy
Spirit does come to us even though we can't see him.
Let's thank God for giving us baptism.
Dear God: We thank You so much for giving us baptism. In times of
trouble and danger, help us to remember that we were made Your
people through baptism. Amen.
