Kneeling down in prayer
Children's sermon
Object:
the knees of the children
Good morning, boys and girls. Isn't it neat that God made you in a certain way? (let them answer) All of our body parts have a certain job to do and each one is very important. Let's take a look at our hands and think about what they can do. They can open doors, throw a ball, pick up food, and carry a glass of water. What do ears do? (let them answer) Very good, they let us hear but they also hold up our glasses and let us wear earrings. Feet are for walking, running, and wearing shiny shoes.
What do you think knees are for? (let them answer) They bend and help us walk better. I like what the Wise Men did with their knees. Do you know what the Wise Men did on their knees? (let them answer) They worshiped the baby Jesus. The Bible tells us that when they entered the house where Mary was, they knelt down and worshiped the baby Jesus.
How many of you kneel when you pray? Before we go to sleep, many of us kneel and thank Jesus for such a wonderful day. We also pray for others like our mothers, fathers, relatives, and friends. If we have something very special to ask God we use that time while we are on our knees to ask him to consider it. The other night when I prayed I asked God if he would consider helping me with a problem. I explained the problem to him and prayed that he would have an answer for me. I haven't heard yet what God's answer will be but I know I will find out.
The Wise Men came a long way to worship Jesus. They followed a star for many days until it led them to where the baby Jesus was beginning his life with us. They knew that God sent signs and the star, called the star of Bethlehem to lead them right to his bed. Mary was surprised to see such grand visitors but it was another sign to her that the baby Jesus was something special. She also knew how special he was when they got down on their knees and worshiped Jesus.
Let's all take a moment to kneel down and worship Jesus. We can pray to God and thank him for sending us the love in such a wonderful Savior.
The next time you look at your knees remember what the Wise Men did when they came to the house where Jesus lived as a baby. They knelt down on the ground and thanked God for sending the Lord Jesus.
What do you think knees are for? (let them answer) They bend and help us walk better. I like what the Wise Men did with their knees. Do you know what the Wise Men did on their knees? (let them answer) They worshiped the baby Jesus. The Bible tells us that when they entered the house where Mary was, they knelt down and worshiped the baby Jesus.
How many of you kneel when you pray? Before we go to sleep, many of us kneel and thank Jesus for such a wonderful day. We also pray for others like our mothers, fathers, relatives, and friends. If we have something very special to ask God we use that time while we are on our knees to ask him to consider it. The other night when I prayed I asked God if he would consider helping me with a problem. I explained the problem to him and prayed that he would have an answer for me. I haven't heard yet what God's answer will be but I know I will find out.
The Wise Men came a long way to worship Jesus. They followed a star for many days until it led them to where the baby Jesus was beginning his life with us. They knew that God sent signs and the star, called the star of Bethlehem to lead them right to his bed. Mary was surprised to see such grand visitors but it was another sign to her that the baby Jesus was something special. She also knew how special he was when they got down on their knees and worshiped Jesus.
Let's all take a moment to kneel down and worship Jesus. We can pray to God and thank him for sending us the love in such a wonderful Savior.
The next time you look at your knees remember what the Wise Men did when they came to the house where Jesus lived as a baby. They knelt down on the ground and thanked God for sending the Lord Jesus.
