Little Saints, Big Lessons: Children's Sermons from St. Peter's Episcopal Church

In this engaging and educational children's sermon, Madeline Polhill addresses the kids at St. Peter's, discussing the significance of Christ the King Sunday. She explains the transition of church colors to white and what this symbolizes as the church year comes to an end. Madeline contrasts the traditional concept of a king with Jesus as a different kind of king—one who promotes generosity, kindness, and humility.

00:00 Introduction and Greetings

00:19 Understanding the Altar Colors

00:58 Significance of Christ the King Sunday

02:25 Jesus: A Different Kind of King

This week, Mother Paige shares a story from the Bible about how sometimes things in our world can be scary or bad, like earthquakes or wars. The story teaches us that these times are a chance to show and talk about God's love. She reminds us that we can make a big difference by being kind and loving, especially when things don't look good. And most importantly -- love always wins.

00:00 Welcome and Greetings

00:28 Understanding the Gospel of Luke

00:51 Being God's Love in the World

01:24 Encouragement and Assurance

This week's Children's Sermon focused on the meaning of psalms and their significance in worship. Madeline explains that psalms are songs sung to God and highlights a particular psalm that praises God for His wonderful deeds. Then, we explore why music is an integral part of church services, emphasizing that singing is a special way of thanking and feeling close to God.

00:00 Introduction and Greetings

00:14 Exploring the Meaning of Psalms

01:12 The Importance of Music in Worship

01:38 Engaging with Music as Praise

02:03 Conclusion

In this children's sermon, Mother Paige discusses the significance of Día de los Muertos and All Saints' Day, explaining how baptism marks us as saints. Engaging the kids through questions and answers, she emphasizes the importance of treating others as we wish to be treated and loving our enemies, empowered by the Holy Spirit. The sermon concludes with a reminder that God's love helps us do hard things as we strive to be God's people in the world.

00:00 Introduction and Greetings

00:24 Celebrating Dia de los Muertos

00:51 Understanding Saints

01:43 Becoming a Saint

02:52 Living as God's People

04:31 Conclusion

In this episode, we explore the concept of humility through a story from Jesus. The discussion helps define what it means to be humble and emphasizes recognizing our imperfection while sharing the comforting message of God's unconditional love. Join in to reflect on humility, forgiveness, and the boundless love of God.

00:00 Introduction and Greetings

00:21 Understanding Humility

00:56 Examples of Humility

01:31 God's Unconditional Love and Conclusion

In this week's children's sermon, we talk about a powerful parable by Jesus about a woman's unwavering persistence in seeking justice. Mother Paige talks about the importance of continual prayer, and shows us how it transforms not God, but us. By learning to pray this way, we learn strength, deepen our connection with God, and spread love in a challenging world. Encourage your child to integrate prayer into their daily lives, focusing on peace, love, and the everywhere-present love of God. 00:00 Saying Hello00:10 The Parable of the Persistent Woman00:58 Why Do We Pray?01:08 What Does Prayer Do?01:31 How to Keep Praying01:49 Final Thoughts

In this week’s kids’ sermon, we learn how a simple “thank you” can make a big difference! Drawing from the story of the ten lepers in the Gospel, we explore why Jesus celebrates gratitude and how we can make giving thanks a part of every day—not just on Thanksgiving.Kids will discover that being thankful helps us notice God’s blessings all around us and share joy with others.🌟 Watch now to learn how gratitude can change your heart and bring you closer to God!

This week, Mother Paige helps young listeners discover what it really means to use what we have to make the world better. Drawing from Jesus’ parable of the rich man who built bigger barns, she connects the lesson to the life of St. Francis—who gave away his wealth to rebuild the Church and care for all God’s creation.

Through laughter, curiosity, and the wisdom of St. Francis, the sermon invites everyone to think about generosity, stewardship, and our call to love and protect animals and the earth. It’s a perfect message for Blessing of the Animals Sunday—and a reminder that God’s love extends to all creation.

In this week’s kids sermon, we explore the Psalms and discover how they remind us that God is always with us—even when we feel nervous, anxious, or scared. Through an imaginative retelling, children learn that trusting God is like being wrapped in a warm blanket or resting safely on a cloud.

This simple, engaging message helps kids understand that Psalms are songs from the Bible that express love, trust, and praise for God. It also gives them a comforting image to carry with them whenever they need reassurance of God’s presence and care.

If you’re looking for a way to teach children about faith, trust, and God’s constant love, this short sermon is a great resource.

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In this week's children’s sermon from St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, we explore a powerful message from 1 Timothy: God desires everyone to be saved, and Jesus gave himself for all—no exceptions. Through simple, heartwarming examples, our young friends and families learn that every person is precious in God’s eyes and that we are called to be ambassadors of love in a world that sometimes forgets this truth.

Join us as we encourage courage, kindness, and faith in action. Whether you’re a parent, guardian, or simply seeking inspiration, this message reminds us all of the boundless love of God and the role each of us can play in sharing it.