August 22nd, 2021 – 13th Sunday after Pentecost

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Sunday: Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost

Revised Common Lectionary – Year B

Text: Ephesians 6:10-20

Dollar Store Item: Bottle opener, Can opener, Something you need help with.

The Take Away: We need the help of other Christians, and the help given by God.

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Narrative Lectionary

Text: Psalm 65; 1 Corinthians 11:17-34

Dollar Store Item: A Map.

The Take Away: There are many places we find Jesus. Table, the Font, and within our hearts.

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August 15th, 2021 – 12th Sunday after Pentecost

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Sunday: Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost

Revised Common Lectionary – Year B

Text: John 6:51-58, Ephesians 5:15-20

Dollar Store Item: Two Paper Cups.

The Take Away: We are called to be filled with the Spirit and with Jesus.

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Narrative Lectionary

Text: Psalm 84; Romans 6:1-11

Dollar Store Item: Name Tags

The Take Away: In Baptism, we are made Saints of God, and we live into this promise!

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August 8th, 2021 – 11th Sunday after Pentecost

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Sunday: Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost

Revised Common Lectionary – Year B

Text: Ephesians 4:25 – 5:2

Dollar Store Item: None, or a Costume – The Song, “They will know we are Christians by our love.”

The Take Away: We are called imitate Christ, and one way to do that is to love, love, love!

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Narrative Lectionary

Text: Psalm 46; Acts 2:37-42

Dollar Store Item: None – Bowl of Water

The Take Away: We are called to cloth ourselves in Baptism daily. Remembering what God has done for us, again and again and again and again.

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August 1st, 2021 – 10th Sunday after Pentecost

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Sunday: Tenth Sunday after Pentecost

Revised Common Lectionary – Year B

Text: John 6:24-35

Dollar Store Item: Cake Mix, Loaf of Bread, basket to fill over the next coming weeks.

The Take Away: Jesus is the bread of life, and we are called, through Jesus help to feed our neighbors.

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Narrative Lectionary

Text: Ephesians 6:10-20

Dollar Store Item: Something you need help with.

The Take Away: Putting on the armor of God requires us to ask for help!

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July 25th, 2021 – 9th Sunday after Pentecost

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Sunday: Ninth Sunday after Pentecost

Revised Common Lectionary – Year B

Text: John 6:1-21

Dollar Store Item: None.

The Take Away: Jesus, through his ministry, miracles and more, brings peace to our lives and our hearts.

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Narrative Lectionary

Text: Ephesians 4:1-16

Dollar Store Item: Deck of playing cards.

The Take Away: Let’s talk about “One.”

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July 18th, 2021 – 8th Sunday after Pentecost

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Sunday: Eighth Sunday after Pentecost

Revised Common Lectionary – Year B

Text: Ephesians 2:11-22, Mark 6:30-34, 53-56

Dollar Store Item: Stuffed Animal, Name Tags, Family Traits

The Take Away: Resting is holy; Jesus knows us.

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Here is a second video on the Gospel Lesson using Corn Starch and Water:


Narrative Lectionary

Text: Ephesians 2:11-22

Dollar Store Item: Name Tags, Family Traits

The Take Away: Jesus knows us.

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July 11th, 2021 – 7th Sunday after Pentecost

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Sunday: Seventh Sunday after Pentecost

Revised Common Lectionary – Year B

Text: Ephesians 1:3-14, Amos 7:7-15

Dollar Store Item: Affirmation Stickers, Six Foot Measuring Tape or Magic Lunch Bag

The Take Away: God is measuring us, and we measure up through Grace.

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Narrative Lectionary
Text: Ephesians 1:1-14
Dollar Store Item: Follow this link: https://dskidsermons.com/2017/07/10/july-16th-2017-6th-sunday-after-pentecost/

July 4th, 2021 – 6th Sunday after Pentecost

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Sunday: Sixth Sunday after Pentecost

Revised Common Lectionary – Year B

Text: Mark 6:1-13

Dollar Store Item: Compass, Hot Wheels/Hot Wheels Launcher

The Take Away: We are sent by Jesus, and we are called to welcome those who are sent. A call of Welcome. Welcome is a two way street.

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Narrative Lectionary

Text: Jeremiah 33:14-18; 31:31-34

Dollar Store Item: Sheet of Paper

The Take Away: The covenant, the promise is broken, but God writes the new promise of our hearts.

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June 27th, 2021 – 5th Sunday after Pentecost

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Sunday: Fifth Sunday after Pentecost

Revised Common Lectionary – Year B

Text: Mark 5:21-43, 2 Corinthians 8:7-15

Dollar Store Item: Diving Octopus, Compliments

The Take Away: We learn about the desperation of the woman who had nothing left to loose. We learn about how we can be generous in many different ways.

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Narrative Lectionary

Text: Jeremiah 32:1-3a, 6-15

Dollar Store Item: Affirmation Stickers

The Take Away: We learn and talk about the promise of hope found in and through God, by giving affirmation stickers before something has taken place.

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June 20th, 2021 – 4th Sunday after Pentecost

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Sunday: Fourth Sunday after Pentecost

Revised Common Lectionary – Year B

Text: Mark 4:35-41, Job 38:1-11

Dollar Store Item: Pin Wheel

The Take Away: Jesus reminds the disciples that he is in control (and at the same time, he is God).

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Update:

Children’s Sermon for June 20th, 2021:


Narrative Lectionary

Text: Jeremiah 29:1, 4-14

Dollar Store Item: Mermaid Pen with To Do List or Frixion Pen

The Take Away: We hear God’s message to us to love and to live as God directs us to live.

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