A heavy load
Children's sermon
Object:
one or two suitcases (carry them in a way that makes them
appear very heavy)
(Approach the front of the sanctuary from the rear, carrying
the two suitcases. As you walk, walk slowly and make it appear
that the suitcases are very heavy.) Good morning, boys and girls.
Am I glad to sit down. These suitcases are very heavy. Have you
ever had to carry anything that was heavy? Were you able to ask
your parents to help you? (Let them answer.) What have you had to
carry that was heavy? (Let them answer.) When your parents or a
friend shared your heavy load it was a relief, wasn't it? It's a
great feeling to have a friend or parent share your heavy load.
One day Jesus sent his disciples around the countryside. He told them to preach about the good news of God. Some of the people listened to the good news. Some of the people did not. Those who did not listen refused to change their sinful ways. They did not want to hear what God had to say to them. Jesus prayed about these people. He knew that some were not listening to what he and his disciples were saying. He knew that these people had many problems. He knew that these people were tired of struggling with these problems. He asked the people to bring their problems to him. He said, "Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest."
This means that if you have a problem, take it to Jesus. If you have a problem at home you can talk to your parents about it. They will help you with it. It's the same way with Jesus. Many adults pray about their problems. In that way they are taking their problems to Jesus. You may do the same thing. Jesus tells all of us to take our problems to him. He will help carry them for us. Jesus will carry our problems, like a parent or friend will help us carry these heavy suitcases or your heavy load. That's what God's love is all about. Jesus promised people who are tired and weary and have problems that he will help us and give us rest.
One day Jesus sent his disciples around the countryside. He told them to preach about the good news of God. Some of the people listened to the good news. Some of the people did not. Those who did not listen refused to change their sinful ways. They did not want to hear what God had to say to them. Jesus prayed about these people. He knew that some were not listening to what he and his disciples were saying. He knew that these people had many problems. He knew that these people were tired of struggling with these problems. He asked the people to bring their problems to him. He said, "Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest."
This means that if you have a problem, take it to Jesus. If you have a problem at home you can talk to your parents about it. They will help you with it. It's the same way with Jesus. Many adults pray about their problems. In that way they are taking their problems to Jesus. You may do the same thing. Jesus tells all of us to take our problems to him. He will help carry them for us. Jesus will carry our problems, like a parent or friend will help us carry these heavy suitcases or your heavy load. That's what God's love is all about. Jesus promised people who are tired and weary and have problems that he will help us and give us rest.
