Saving the Ants: And 58 Other Kid's Sermons from the Gospel of Matthew (Children's Sermons) (Paperback)

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A year’s worth of Lectionary-based sermons with “kid-appeal” The Gospel of Matthew really comes alive in these delightful sermons designed for kids 4 to 10 years old. The latest volume in the series of sermons for children is designed for non-Lectionary churches and churches using Year A (Matthew) of the Revised Common Lectionary. Each of the 59 sermons includes suggestions for simple props, effective settings, and lively delivery. A CD-ROM allows users to add personal touches to the sermons.

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Augsburg Fortress Publishers (August 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0806640804
• ISBN-13: 978-0806640808
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.5 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,124,110 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Jesus Invites Ants For A Picnic, January 3, 2002

By	Pastor Todd Hylden (Bismarck, North Dakota United States) - See all my reviews

Ants and coins and animal crackers and robots and other such things are put to good and noble work in this wonderful collection of children's sermons. With such fine teachers and role models at her service Ruth Gilmore brings the word of Christ to the minds and hearts of little people and big people.

It is true that "Faith comes from hearing the word of Christ" and what better way to have it grow and blossom in our lives than through images inspired by the Bible connected to the real wonder of life as this collection of sermons so aptly does.

The core message of each sermon is faithfully grounded in the scriptures and theological excellence. The core message in each sermon is gracious and enlightning and to the point.

I wholeheartedly recommend this book to pastors and youth workers entrusted with the proclamation of the good news of Jesus Christ to children. I even recommend this to parents who would find this a great tool to help them pass on the gift of faith to their kids.

4.0 out of 5 stars New Insights, August 15, 2008

By	Sandra K. Martin "Dream Catcher" (Indianapolis, IN USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I was a little disappointed in that the cover says 58 Kids Sermons from the Gospel of Matthew. I preach almost strictly gospel, thus I was wanting "Matthew." It would have been more appropriate to have said on the cover "...Year A" because the sermons are based on the lectionary. Thus far, the Sunday I really wanted a little help...the sermon wasn't on the gospel story. However! They are good stories with helpful illustrations...on scripture texts throughout Year A, not Matthew.