4. Be simple but not surface.
Because your attention is focused on the children, your teaching must also be at their level. Simple should be your motto. One main message, Bible verse, or challenge. However, this doesn’t mean the children’s sermon has to be surface only.
In fact, if you dialogue with the kids, you’ll discover they’re often wondering about some of life’s deepest questions. Don’t be afraid to admit you haven’t got it all figured out yourself. Keep your children’s sermon simple, but don’t be afraid to go deep!
If you lead a small church, you probably wish you had some advantages of a larger one. But the children’s sermon is one ace you possess that your large-church pastor friends can only dream about. Smaller churches have the size and flexibility to invite all kids up front. This gives you opportunities to know all the kids (and parents) so much better than you ever would otherwise.
I love the time I spend with our kids during each children’s sermon. How about you? What are you doing to connect with kids (and parents) in your congregation? Leave a comment below. I’d love to hear your ideas!