The Best Invitation Ever Sermon

Description

Teach children the powerful message that Jesus sees their potential, not just their past, with “The Best Invitation Ever,” a complete lesson package from Sermons4Children.com.

This lesson bundle centers on the calling of Matthew the tax collector and the core biblical theme from 2 Corinthians 5:17: “if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come”. It’s designed to help children understand that Jesus gives us a brand-new purpose.

This all-in-one digital download includes everything you need for a dynamic Sunday School or children’s church service:

• Main Sermon: “The Unlikely Follower” – A full, kid-friendly sermon script based on Matthew 9:9-13 that details Jesus calling Matthew and the lesson it teaches us about His grace.
• Modern Parable: “The Graffiti Artist’s Masterpiece” – A relatable story about a “problem kid” named Jax who is seen as an artist by his teacher, illustrating how Jesus sees our hidden potential.
• Object Lesson: “Clean Slate” – An impactful visual demonstration using a whiteboard and eraser to show how Jesus’ forgiveness wipes our “slate clean” and gives us a fresh start.
• Opening Questions: Three icebreaker questions to get kids thinking about the themes of fresh starts and being chosen.
• Q&A Review: A 10-question “Test your knowledge” section to reinforce the story of Matthew and its meaning
• Game Ideas: Three high-energy, themed games, including “Jesus Says”, “Transformation Station Relay”, and “Wipe the Slate Clean Relay”.
• Craft Idea: “Before & After Self-Portrait” – A simple, meaningful craft where kids draw their “Before Jesus” picture and their “After Jesus” picture to visualize being made new.
• At-Home Connection: A resource for parents featuring “Dinner Table Discussions” and a “New Creation’ Jar” family activity to extend the lesson throughout the week.
• Closing Prayer: A guided prayer to thank Jesus for seeing our potential and making us new.