Thanksgiving children’s sermons and messages are a great way to teach biblical gratitude. Whether you’re planning a kids sermon or a Sunday school lesson, you can find lots of valuable resources online. (And, as a bonus, many of them are free!)
As the psalmist says, “Give thanks as you enter the gates of his temple. Give thanks as you enter its courtyards. Give thanks to him and praise his name (Psalm 100:4).”
The Thanksgiving lessons below come with all kinds of extras, from games and puzzles to crafts and coloring pages. Pro Tip: You can share these resources with parents in your ministry. That way they can reinforce the lessons at home and make some crafts with their kids too.
8 Free Thanksgiving Children’s Sermons
At Sermon4Kids.com, you can choose from numerous Thanksgiving lessons. Check out these 8 free gratitude-themed kids sermons. Then adapt them to fit your needs!
1. Jesus Heals 10 Lepers
Use this thankfulness object lesson, based on Luke 17:11-17, to remind kids about the importance of saying thank you.
2. Five Kernels
This Thanksgiving children’s sermon teaches kids about the first Thanksgiving and the holiday’s meaning.
3. Top 10 List
Help children brainstorm reasons to give thanks to God. This message is based on Psalm 100:4.
4. Thanks Living
Some Thanksgiving children’s sermons encourage kids to share God’s blessings with other people.
5. Bounty of Blessings
This object lesson uses a cornucopia to remind kids of all the good gifts God gives us.