Your Roots
Children's sermon
The Giant Book Of Children's Sermons
Matthew To Revelation
Object: several plants at various stages of growth with their roots exposed
Good morning, boys and girls. Today we are going to make a little discovery which will help us learn something about the way we can grow with God. How many of you have ever raised a plant like a tomato plant or a flower? (let them answer) Almost all of you have done this, haven't you? Can you tell me what you do when you try to grow something like a flower or tomato? (let them answer) That's very good. What are some of the important parts of a plant? (let them answer) Very good. We have leaves, flowers, stems, and roots.
Today I want to talk to you about the roots. Take a look at the plants I brought with me. Do you see that the bigger plant is, the bigger the whole system of roots is? The roots are where the plant gets the food from the ground. A good root means that the parts of the plant you see, like the stem, leaves, flower, or fruit, are strong.
It is the same way for us, only your root is your mind. If your mind is planted in good things, then the rest of you is going to be good. That is why the Apostle Paul was very concerned that people knew about Jesus and that they had their minds filled with all of his teachings. Fill your mind with love, peace, and joy and you are going to be a very healthy person. Jesus is the best food for your mind that there is, and anyone who knows Jesus and knows him well is filled with good life. People who have their roots in Jesus are not only healthly themselves, but are also so healthy that they can share it with others.
A good root makes a healthy plant. A good mind filled with the love of God and the teachings of Jesus is a healthy mind. The next time that you take a look at a strong and healthy plant, I want you to think about the root system and how strong it must be under the ground. When you think about the root system, then you are going to think about your mind and why it should be filled with the good things that come from Jesus.
Good morning, boys and girls. Today we are going to make a little discovery which will help us learn something about the way we can grow with God. How many of you have ever raised a plant like a tomato plant or a flower? (let them answer) Almost all of you have done this, haven't you? Can you tell me what you do when you try to grow something like a flower or tomato? (let them answer) That's very good. What are some of the important parts of a plant? (let them answer) Very good. We have leaves, flowers, stems, and roots.
Today I want to talk to you about the roots. Take a look at the plants I brought with me. Do you see that the bigger plant is, the bigger the whole system of roots is? The roots are where the plant gets the food from the ground. A good root means that the parts of the plant you see, like the stem, leaves, flower, or fruit, are strong.
It is the same way for us, only your root is your mind. If your mind is planted in good things, then the rest of you is going to be good. That is why the Apostle Paul was very concerned that people knew about Jesus and that they had their minds filled with all of his teachings. Fill your mind with love, peace, and joy and you are going to be a very healthy person. Jesus is the best food for your mind that there is, and anyone who knows Jesus and knows him well is filled with good life. People who have their roots in Jesus are not only healthly themselves, but are also so healthy that they can share it with others.
A good root makes a healthy plant. A good mind filled with the love of God and the teachings of Jesus is a healthy mind. The next time that you take a look at a strong and healthy plant, I want you to think about the root system and how strong it must be under the ground. When you think about the root system, then you are going to think about your mind and why it should be filled with the good things that come from Jesus.
