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2026 Sermons4Kids Calendar
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- Julie Peterson
52-Week Teaching Schedule 2025
One inspiring children's sermon per week, complete with objects, themes, and direct links. Perfect for planning your Sunday school or children's church year!
January 4 – December 27, 2025
Winter: Epiphany & Lent
Week 1 • Jan 4
Seeking the Savior
Matthew 2:1-12
Object: “Seeking the Savior Map”; Marker; Star stickers
Wise men today still seek the Savior. View Sermon Week 2 • Jan 11
Baptism of Jesus
Week 3 • Jan 18
God's Eyewitnesses
Week 4 • Jan 25
Fishing for People
Week 5 • Feb 1
Beatitudes
Week 6 • Feb 8
Let Your Light Shine
Week 7 • Feb 15
Transfiguration
Matthew 17:1-9
Object: Ziploc bag, 1/3 cup baby oil, glow-in-the-dark craft paint, and a blacklight or flashlight
Jesus' face shows the glory of God View Sermon Week 8 • Feb 22
Jesus Says No to Temptation
Week 9 • Mar 1
Born Again
2 Corinthians 5:17, John 3:1-7
Object: The Very Hungry Caterpillar book
A new life in Christ Jesus View Sermon Week 10 • Mar 8
The Woman at the Well
Week 11 • Mar 15
Jesus Heals a Blind Man
Week 12 • Mar 22
Jesus Raises Lazarus from the Dead
John 11:35
Object: A small clear bottle with a little water in it.
Jesus weeps with His children View Sermon Week 13 • Mar 29
The King Is Coming
Spring: Easter & Pentecost
Week 14 • Apr 5
An Easter Surprise
Week 15 • Apr 12
Doubting Thomas
John 20:24-25
Object: Robert Ripley's "Believe It or Not."
Jesus is risen! Believe it or not! View Sermon Week 16 • Apr 19
The Road to Emmaus
Week 17 • Apr 26
The Good Shepherd's Voice
John 10:3-5
Object: Printed picture of Buzz Lightyear, Olaf, Dory, Cookie Monster, Mary Poppins, and Jesus
We know Jesus’ voice View Sermon Week 18 • May 3
"I Am the Way"
Week 19 • May 10
Jesus Gives Us the Comforter
John 14:15-21
Object: An oscillating fan and pieces of crepe streamer - one per child
The Holy Spirit is our comforter. View Sermon Week 20 • May 17
In-The-World-Not-of-the-World
John 17:16,18
Object: A clear bottle with a top, water, vegetable oil, food coloring.
We are called to be separate from the world View Sermon Week 21 • May 24
Filled with the Holy Spirit
Week 22 • May 31
Go and Make Disciples
Week 23 • Jun 7
Creation
Week 24 • Jun 14
Delivering the Good News
Week 25 • Jun 21
God Cares for Ishmael
Matthew 10:29,31
Object: Printed pictures of different kinds of birds; a pair of binoculars
We are precious in God's sight. View Sermon Week 26 • Jun 28
Welcome!
Summer: Ordinary Time
Week 27 • Jul 5
When Your Load is Heavy
Matthew 11:28
Object: Several items that are not too heavy - such as a brick or a ten pound dumbbell and an automobile jack.
Jesus will help you carry the load. View Sermon Week 28 • Jul 12
Parable of the Sower
Week 29 • Jul 19
Weeds in the Garden
Week 30 • Jul 26
The Price is Right
Matthew 13:45-46
Object: A package of cookies, A Post-It note
The Kingdom of heaven, what is it worth? View Sermon Week 31 • Aug 2
Feeding the 5000
Matthew 14:20,13-21
Object: A paper bag with five peanut butter crackers and a couple of pieces of fruit.
Little becomes much in God's hands. View Sermon Week 32 • Aug 9
Peter Sinks on the Water
Matthew 14:28-31
Object: A tub of water and a variety of objects, some that will float in water and some that will sink.
On the sea of life, there are floaters and sinkers -- which are you? View Sermon Week 33 • Aug 16
Crumbs from the Table
Matthew 15:26-27
Object: A picture of a dog.
When we sit at the Master's feet, we will be fed. View Sermon Week 34 • Aug 23
Back to School
Matthew 16:15-16
Object: School supplies, books, or other school-related objects.
The disciples go "back to school" with Jesus. View Sermon Week 35 • Aug 30
Following Jesus
Matthew 16:24-25
Object: A gold medal, a photo of Michael Phelps, anything with an Olympic theme.
The cost of discipleship View Sermon Week 36 • Sep 6
One Plus One Equals Three
Matthew 18:20
Object: A set of flash cards
When we are gathered in Jesus' name, He will be there with us. View Sermon Week 37 • Sep 13
Keep On Forgiving
Week 38 • Sep 20
Parable of the Workers
Matthew 20:13-15
Object: Candy or some type of small treat to give to the children.
The Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard View Sermon Week 39 • Sep 27
Yes or No? Parable of Two Sons
Matthew 21:28-32
Object: A rake and some trash bags
UFaithfulness in our service to God and to others. View Sermon Fall: Kingdomtide & Advent
Week 40 • Oct 4
Parable of the Tenants
Week 41 • Oct 11
You Are Invited
Matthew 22:9-10
Object: Party invitations, party hats and favors. Perhaps a cake to share with the children.
Everyone is invited to God's celebration. View Sermon Week 42 • Oct 18
Pharisees Plot Against Jesus
Week 43 • Oct 25
Love God and Others
Week 44 • Nov 1
All Puffed Up!
Matthew 23:12
Object: A balloon with a face drawn on it
Do not think you are better than others. View Sermon Week 45 • Nov 8
Ten Bridesmaids
Week 46 • Nov 15
Parable of the Talents
Matthew 25:14-30
Object: Wrapped shoe box that can be opened; Index cards
We use our talents to honor God. View Sermon Week 47 • Nov 22
Sheep or Goats?
Matthew 25:31-33
Object: Photos of sheep and goats. (See below sermon)
How do you tell a sheep from a goat? View Sermon Week 48 • Nov 29
Advent 1 - In the Potter's Hand
Week 49 • Dec 6
Advent 2 - A Messenger Sent From God
Week 50 • Dec 13
Advent 3 - The Light of the World
John 1:6-8
Object: A strand of Christmas lights; construction paper; scissors; pens - one per child; tape
Jesus is the one true light. We are his witnesses. View Sermon Week 51 • Dec 20
Advent 4 - Call His Name Jesus
Luke 1:31
Object: A book on the meaning of names.
There is salvation in the name of Jesus. View Sermon Week 52 • Dec 27
Simeon Blesses Jesus
Luke 2:25-26
Object: A calendar for the new year; sticky notes - one per child; pens or pencils - one per child
We keep our promises. View Sermon 