6. Jesus died on the cross for me

Sermon

Let’s see what is in today’s treasure chest! Who wants to know? Remember we only open the treasure chest when everyone is sitting down quietly. Now let’s open the chest!

Take out a wooden cross and a nail. I have a very sad story to tell you today, but it has a very happy ending.   

Let’s all get comfortable, and sit so that you can see the pictures.

Use a children’s Bible to tell the story of the Crucifixion. Let the children touch the cross, and gently poke their hand with the nail.  – Jesus went through so much pain for us, because he loves us so, so much. Let’s say thank you to Him for dying for us.  

Let each child say, ”Thank you Jesus for dying for me.”

If you have older kids, who may understand, share the story of salvation (God loves me, I have sinned, Jesus died for me, I can decide to live for God.) Lay hands on each child and pray that they will come to know Jesus as their savior as soon as they are old enough to understand.