Bragging
Children's sermon
Object:
A trophy or ribbon
Good morning! Today I brought a trophy I won. I bring it to
you not because I want to brag about how I won this trophy. I
bring it to you because the Apostle Paul talked about bragging
(he called it "boast").
Sometimes when we do something really special -- like win a race or ball game or quiz game -- we get a trophy or a ribbon. We are proud of trophies. They show the world that we are important. It's fun to feel important. Sometimes to help us feel even more important, we boast or brag to others about what we have done.
The Apostle Paul did many great things in his life. He was one of the most important people who ever lived. He did more than any of us could ever do. He was truly a great man. Yet, despite his greatness, he did not brag about himself. He bragged about what Jesus had done on the cross.
Are we important because of what we do? No! We are important because of what Jesus has done! That is a valuable lesson. You are each very important people and you are important because of Jesus and his love for you. I'm glad I know such important people as you!
Sometimes when we do something really special -- like win a race or ball game or quiz game -- we get a trophy or a ribbon. We are proud of trophies. They show the world that we are important. It's fun to feel important. Sometimes to help us feel even more important, we boast or brag to others about what we have done.
The Apostle Paul did many great things in his life. He was one of the most important people who ever lived. He did more than any of us could ever do. He was truly a great man. Yet, despite his greatness, he did not brag about himself. He bragged about what Jesus had done on the cross.
Are we important because of what we do? No! We are important because of what Jesus has done! That is a valuable lesson. You are each very important people and you are important because of Jesus and his love for you. I'm glad I know such important people as you!
