Sermon Notes 6-13-10     

Lessons I Learned From 
Kids in the Bible
Matthew 18:1-6

1.  A Giant and a Shepherd Boy

1 Samuel 17:40-50

·       David teaches us faith in God gives us courage.

If I’ve got God, I've got enough.

“And he said unto me, ‘My grace is sufficient for thee:  
for my strength is made perfect in weakness.’”
2 Corinthians 12:9

2.  The Boy Samuel and a Listening Ear

1 Samuel 3:1-11

God still wants to talk to His people.

“The thorny ground represents those who hear and accept 
the Good News, but all too quickly the message is crowded 
out by the cares of this life and the lure of wealth, so no 
crop is produced.” 
Matthew 13:22

·       Samuel teaches us to get in position to hear God’s voice.
 

“Draw close to God, and God will draw close to you.” 
James 4:8

3.  A Boy with Loaves and Fishes

John 6:1-13

·       This boy teaches us to give God what we have.

“We have different gifts, according to the grace given us.  
If a man’s gift is prophesying, let him use it in proportion 
to his faith.  If it is serving, let him serve; if it is teaching, 
let him teach; if it is encouraging, let him encourage; if it 
is contributing to the needs of others, let him give 
generously; if it is leadership, let him govern diligently; 
if it is showing mercy, let him do it cheerfully.”
Romans 12:6-8

Sermon Notes for June 13, 2010
Pastor Tom VandeBerg