Children's Sermons @ FBC Melrose: Recent Episodes
Terron Tuckett
These young person's sermons from First Baptist Church in Melrose, Massachusetts present Biblical teachings with helpful imagergy, simple language, and scriptural intregrity. The messages are applicable to the young and the young-at-heart.
Pastor Terron discusses sheep, particulary their being not-too-smart. Despite being like sheep, Jesus comes for us and loves us. Inspired by 1 Peter 2:19-25
See video of Sheep Jumping into Ditch
Based from John 20.1-18
Pastor Terron explains that Jesus' disciples were disappointed at his death. They expected a different ending. On Easter morning, everything changes. Only then do they realize that Jesus is resurrected to life - never to die again.
Pastor Terron talks about Jesus' parables on searching for a lost item. Just as shepherd searches for the one lost sheep or the woman searches for the one lost coint, God searches for us ... and there will be great rejoicing when we are found. Inspired by Luke 15.1-10
Pastor Terron notes something that children often say, "That's not fair!" Mostly, though, this declaration is filled with self-interest. Following the example of Paul in the book of Philemon, let's advance someone else's cause. Inspired by Philemon.
Can you win a footrace while your carry large items? Unlikely. Likewise, if we want to run the race for God, there are things we need to discard. Inspired by Hebrews 11:29-12:2.
Pastor Terron encourages us recognize our fear, especially of speaking about God. If we have fear, we know it does not come from God. Inspired by Luke 11:1-13.
Pastor Terron encourages us to "Do good" - even when we do nto feel like it. Inspired by Galatians 6:7-16.
Jesus' closest disciples wrongly want to destroy a village but rightly stay with God. Inspired by Luke 9:51-62.
Pastor Terron explains how we are the very children of God. Our status as God's children, just like being children at home, comes with benefits and expectations. (Romans 8.14-17)
Pastor Terron tells the story of the disabled man healed by Jesus on the Sabbath. The healed man walked with his mat, which was against their religious rules. When Jesus gives instructions, we must follow his direction - even when others think we should do otherwise (John 5.1-11).
In the early church, Peter takes bold step of healing Tabitha. When Peter says "Tabitha, get up," he shows much belief in God. What if God does not help? Peter trusts God.
(Act 9.36-43)
Pastor Terron tells of Jesus' appearance to his followers. The disicples start by fishing. They end eating a meal with Jesus. (John 21.1-14)
Pastor Terron retells the biblical parable of the ten maidens. He explains that we often must wait on God. But when God's timing arrives, we need to be ready - so keep some oil for your lamp. (Matthew 25.1-13)
Pastor Terron props the church's upcoming Easter Egg hunt. We like egg hunt because the the egg holds a prize. In the same way, we should live for God in a way to earn the prize. (Philippians 3:7-14)
Mary explains that God's ways are not like ours. God is God. We are not. (Isaiah 55.7-9)
Pastor Terron encourages us to do the right thing. It is not easy. Even Jesus was tempted. (Luke 4.1-13)
Mary tell the story of Jospeh meeting his brothers in Egypt and fogiving them. (Genesis 45.3-8)
What is the most important part of a pencil? And what is the most important thing about Jesus? Pastor Terron answers both of these questions. (1 Corinthians 15.12-20)
Pastor Terron tells the story of Peter becoming a disciple of Jesus. Peter left everything to follow Jesus. And instead of fishing for fish, Peter fished for people. (Luke 5.1-11)
Pastor Terron reminds us that our bodies are like soccer teams, different parts that work together. And the church is the same. Different people with different gifts who work together. (1 Corinthians 12.12-21a)
Pastor Terron explains that we have fears. Those fears remind us that we need God's help. When you are afraid, aske God to help. (Isaiah 43.1-7)
Pastor Terron reminds us that Jesus is for everyone, not just some people. (Ephesians 3.1-12)
Pastor Terron explains John the Baptist's message to the peope using a Christmas Tree. Just like you can recognize by its appearance, John calls upon people to show their faith in their actions. (Luke 3.7-19)
Karen reminds children of the coming advent season - a time when we remember the birth of Jesus Christ.
Pastor Terron reminds us that Jesus is the King. Jesus is many great things, including a King of the Kingdom of God. (John 18.33-37)
Who is Keziah? She is Job's daughter, and her name means "cassia tree." And she is a sign of God's restoration on Job's life.
Pastor Terron explains that Jesus is both completely God and human. And as a human, Jesus understands us. Jesus, like us, got tired.
Pastor Terron encourages us to help others. We can't all be superstars. And God does not need superstars.
Pastor Terron encourages us to listen to good advice. When others offer helping words, hear their words.
Pastor Terron encourages us to love others equally, even if we like one person more than another.
Pastor Terron explains that sometimes an action is right. At other times, the same action is wrong. How can we know what to do? God will help us.
Pastor Terron encourages us to sometimes ... ignore others. If someone says something unkind to us, we can ignore them rather than get angry.
Pastor Terron encourages us to listen to teachers and parents., even when we prefere to ignore them. They are helping us do our best.
Pastor Terron explain that when we are kind to others then God will care for our needs.
Pastor Terron explain that if you not happy with you have, then you will be happy with that you get.
Pastor Terron shares a story of two stuffies that is holistically inspired by 1 Kings 3 and Solomon's request for wisdom.