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Children’s Ministry Seminar

De: Steve Karges
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  • The purpose of the Children’s Ministry Seminar is to equip children’s ministry leaders and volunteers within the local church to build up and minister to boys and girls (birth to 5th grade) in alignment with God’s Word, the Bible. (Ephesians 4:12)
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  • Episode 020: The Christmas Intruder

    Episode 020: The Christmas Intruder
    Dec 20 2023
    Children's Ministry Seminar EPISODE 020: THE CHRISTMAS INTRUDER by Steve Karges Podcast Release: December 20, 2023 The Christmas hymn, “O Come All Ye Faithful,” concludes with these words, “O come, let us adore Him, Christ the Lord.” Our job as children’s ministry leaders is to help kids focus on the Biblical Jesus (Hebrews 12:2), not on Santa Claus. That seems obvious, but sadly, it is not. Santa Claus is nothing more than a fairy tale; he intrudes into our lives, and into some churches, too. Every Christmas, Santa dominates the scene wherever he goes. Many younger children have never been told by their parents that Santa is make-believe, so they think he is real. To them, he is a God-like figure because they believe he has magical powers. Children are confused when Santa walks into their church. When children’s ministry leaders welcome the Christmas intruder into their children’s ministry, they communicate to boys and girls that there are two Christmas stories when there is only one. The true story of Christmas in the Bible is this: Jesus Christ came from Heaven to Earth as a baby boy, born of Mary (Matthew 1:18-25; Luke 1:26-38, 2:1-7). This miraculous event is called the “Incarnation.” At His birth, Jesus was fully God and fully human at the same time. (Matthew 1:23; Hebrews 2:17) Jesus came into the world for one specific purpose: to “save His people from their sins.” (Matthew 1:21, ESV) While Christians celebrate the true meaning of Christmas, there are some children’s ministry leaders who invite Santa into the church so that kids can sit on his lap and tell him what they want for Christmas. Santa is a major distraction at church. He blurs reality and obscures the true meaning of Christmas in children’s minds. During the Holiday Season, Christians remember and celebrate Jesus’ birth at home and church. We teach the true story of Christ’s birth and pass it on to the next generation. But year after year, Santa towers over society and takes all the attention away from Jesus, whose birth is the real reason for the season. Some children’s ministry leaders do not think that having Santa visit their kids is a problem. They love Santa and believe it is OK to let him in the church door. These children’s ministry leaders want to be culturally relevant, and Santa is a big part of the culture. But that does not make it right. The Bible is where Christians go for answers, so what does the Word of God say about Santa Claus? Indeed, Santa is not mentioned in the Bible, but the Scripture gives us clear commands and principles that instruct, guide, and direct us to the truth. Here are three applicable Bible verses for us to know and obey… The first is Exodus 20:3 (ESV), where God said, “You shall have no other gods before Me.” This is the first of the ten commandments, and God makes it clear that He is to be the only God in our lives. But for many children, Santa has become their god, and children’s ministry leaders reinforce these false beliefs when they invite Santa into the church. Remember, as children’s ministry leaders, we are not to surrender to Santa any territory or focus that rightly belongs to God the Son, our Lord Jesus Christ. This is where the Christmas intruder confuses children. According to the make-believe story of Santa, his supposed power is eerily similar to God’s. We are told that Santa is a transcendent being and not limited by the physical laws of this world. Santa can fly in his sleigh around the world in a single day, stopping at every house in just 24 hours. And Santa is surrounded by his helpers and reindeers, who likewise are not subject to the constraints placed on the rest of us. Santa is also omnipresent—he sees you when you’re sleeping. He is omniscient—he knows when you’re awake, he knows if you’ve been bad or good, so be good for goodness’ sake. In addition to being a fictional heavenly being, Santa has a questionable character. He does not tell the truth, and he makes empty promises. Santa also demands good works, rewards unrepentant sinful people, and only shows up once a year. Santa’s traits fall far short of the true Triune God of the Bible. The true God speaks the truth (Numbers 23:19; Titus 1:2), and He keeps all of His promises (2 Corinthians 1:20). The true God judges those who reject Him (Romans 14:10,12; Hebrews 10:30). He also gives salvation by grace through faith, and not by our good works (Ephesians 2:8-9). And the true God is always present (Psalm 139:1-18). A second Bible verse that applies to why Santa should never be invited to your children’s ministry is I Timothy 3:15 (ESV), where we are told that the church is “a pillar and buttress of the truth.” Santa is a pretend character. His story is fiction. On the other hand, the church is about upholding the truth. Make-believe characters and fairy tales have no place in your children’s ministry. A third Bible verse that applies to why the ...
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  • Episode 019: Teaching Children about the Holy Spirit

    Episode 019: Teaching Children about the Holy Spirit
    Oct 26 2022
    Children's Ministry Seminar EPISODE 019: TEACHING CHILDREN ABOUT THE HOLY SPIRIT by Steve Karges Podcast Release: October 26, 2022 In Ephesians 1:13 (ESV), we read, “In Him you also, when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation, and believed in Him, were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit.” When you teach the boys and girls in your children’s ministry about the Holy Spirit, it is vital that you teach them from the Scripture alone. This is not the time or place for you to share your own stories or personal experiences. The Triune God has said everything He wants us to know about the Holy Spirit in the Bible. We must faithfully teach children what the Bible says about the Holy Spirit without our interpretation and then trust the Holy Spirit to guide them to the truth about Himself (John 16:13; I John 2:27). The following is simply an introduction to the Holy Spirit, as the Holy Spirit can be found throughout the Bible. The Holy Spirit, also known as the Holy Ghost in the King James Translation of the Bible, is God (Acts 5:3-4). He is the third person of the Triune God; God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit. One God in three persons. The Bible tells us that the Holy Spirit is equal to and One with God the Father and God the Son (Matthew 28:19; 2 Corinthians 13:14). Now take your kids on a walk through Scripture to reveal some of what it says about the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is the Creator (Genesis 1:1-2; Job 33:4).The Holy Spirit played a role in the birth of Jesus (Matthew 1:20).The Holy Spirit appeared as a dove at the baptism of Jesus (Matthew 3:16).The Holy Spirit raised Jesus from the dead (Romans 8:11).The Holy Spirit is the Spirit of Truth (John 15:26, 16:13; I John 5:6).The Holy Spirit is our Helper (John 14:16-17, 26; 15:26).The Holy Spirit is our Teacher (John 14:26). The Triune God sent the Holy Spirit (Acts 2:1-41), whom Jesus had promised before His return to Heaven (John 16:7-8). The importance of the Holy Spirit being sent was twofold. First, God sent the Holy Spirit to guide believers into all truth (John 16:13). Second, through the ministry of the Holy Spirit, Jesus Christ would be exalted (John 16:14). The Holy Spirit plays a role in every believer’s regeneration (I Corinthians 6:11; I Timothy 3:16). When a person believes in Jesus as their Savior and Lord, they immediately receive the Holy Spirit, who takes up residence inside the believer (Ephesians 1:13-14). So, the gift of salvation and the gift of the Holy Spirit are both imparted to a believer at the moment they place their faith in Christ and are justified by God. The Scripture is clear; every true Christian has the Holy Spirit. If a person claims to be a Christian but does not have the indwelling Holy Spirit, they are not a true follower of Christ. That person is a false Christian (Romans 8:9). The Bible also reveals how the Holy Spirit displays His power in every believer. The Holy Spirit sanctifies the believer. (Romans 15:16; I Corinthians 6:11)The Holy Spirit strengthens the believer. (Ephesians 3:16)The Holy Spirit gives the believer boldness. (Micah 3:8; Acts 6:5,10; 2 Timothy 1:6-7)The Holy Spirit helps the believer in prayer. (Romans 8:26)The Holy Spirit enables the believer to abound in hope. (Romans 15:13)The Holy Spirit qualifies the believer for ministry. (Luke 24:49; Acts 1:8) It is important to note that one thing the Holy Spirit never does is tempt a believer to sin (James 1:13). Remind the kids in your children’s ministry that there is only one Triune God, but there are many evil spirits that Satan sends out to deceive people. The Scripture clearly tells us how to distinguish the Holy Spirit's true work from the lies of evil spirits. Here is how: 1) The Holy Spirit exalts the true Jesus (I John 4:2-3). 2) The Holy Spirit opposes Satan’s interests (I John 4:4-5, I John 2:15; Matthew 12:25-28). 3) The Holy Spirit points people to the Scriptures (I John 4:6, Isaiah 8:16, 20). 4) The Holy Spirit elevates truth (I John 2:27,4:6). 5) The Holy Spirit’s work results in love for God and others (I John 4:8,19-21). Warn the children in your church not to be fooled by evil spirits. Teach them how to test the spirits so they know the difference between the Holy Spirit and evil spirits (I John 4:1-6). FOR YOUR MINISTRY TOOLBOX First, take some time to read and study all of the Bible verses listed in the Show Notes, as I did not mention each one. If your podcast provider does not offer the Show Notes, you can find them on our website at www.cmikids.com under the title of this episode. Second, as you study the Bible verses in the Show Notes, ask the Holy Spirit to teach you (John 14:26) and to guide you to the truth (John 16:13) about Himself. TAGS: Genesis 1:1-2; Job 33:4; Isaiah 8:16, 20; Micah 3:8; Matthew 1:20; 3:16; 12:25-28; 28:19; Luke 24:49; John 14:16-17, 26; 15:26; 16:7-8, 13-14; Acts 1:8; 2:1-41; 5:3-4; 6:5, 10; Romans 8:9, 26; 15:13, 16; I Corinthians 6:11; 2...
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  • Episode 018: Teaching Children about the Trinity

    Episode 018: Teaching Children about the Trinity
    Oct 19 2022

    Children's Ministry Seminar

    EPISODE 018: TEACHING CHILDREN ABOUT THE TRINITY

    by Steve Karges

    Podcast Release: October 19, 2022

    The word “Trinity” does not appear anywhere in the Bible, but a careful study of Scripture reveals that God is one Deity, who eternally exists in three persons.

    With our human minds, we do not fully know or understand how this can be, but we believe in the Doctrine of the Trinity because that is what the Scripture tells us about God. Remember, the Bible is where we go for Truth (John 17:17), and the Scripture reveals everything God wants us to know about Himself.

    The Trinity, also known as The Triune God, is the one true and living God in three persons. God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit are one God having the same mind, the same will, and the same power. All three persons of the Trinity are the same Being, and all are Divine in equal measure. Together, the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are one God.

    You must emphasize this fundamental truth about God to the boys and girls in your children’s ministry. When you teach kids about the Trinity, you will always want them to know that we worship and believe in one God, not in three separate gods.

    You can use two simple illustrations to help children understand the concept of three in one.

    The first is that of a hard-boiled egg. Show your kids a hard-boiled egg to explain how this one egg has three individual identities. Then start peeling off the shell to reveal the three in one; the eggshell, the egg white, and the egg yolk.

    A second illustration is that of water. Show the kids a glass of water. Then show them some ice, followed by a pot of hot steaming water. It is all water, but with three separate personas: liquid, frozen solid, and steam. Again, three in one.

    Following these illustrations, take the kids in your children’s ministry to the Bible and show them the work of the Trinity in Creation. In Genesis 1:1-2 (ESV), we read, “In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. The earth was without form and void, and darkness was over the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the face of the waters.” Note the mention of God the Father and God the Holy Spirit.

    Then look at John 1:1-3 (ESV), which says, “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things were made through him, and without him was not any thing made that was made.” In this passage of Scripture, “the Word” refers to Jesus, who is also known as the Second Person of the Trinity. So, we learn from the Bible that all three persons of the Trinity had roles in the Creation.

    Now take your kids to the New Testament again, where they can see all three persons of the Trinity involved in the baptism of Jesus. In Matthew 3:16-17 (ESV), we read, “And when Jesus was baptized, immediately He went up from the water, and behold, the heavens were opened to Him, and He saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and coming to rest on Him; and behold, a voice from heaven said, ‘This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased.’”

    Then take your children to Matthew 28:19 (ESV), where Jesus gives His disciples the Great Commission and says, “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit…” Once again, the Triune God is identified as the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. One God in three persons.

    Finally, show your boys and girls how the Apostle Paul mentions all three persons of the Trinity in 2 Corinthians 13:14 (ESV), which says, “The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.”

    As you study the Bible and teach it to kids at church, pray and ask God to reveal His Trinitarian nature to you. God the Holy Spirit is your teacher, and He will guide you to the Truth (John 16:13).

    FOR YOUR MINISTRY TOOLBOX

    1) Are you familiar with the short hymn of praise and worship to God called “The Doxology?” If not, this is a great hymn to teach to children. Here are the words…

    “Praise God, from Whom all blessings flow; Praise Him, all creatures here below; Praise Him above, ye Heavenly Host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.”

    (Explain to the boys and girls how the Holy Spirit is sometimes referred to as the Holy Ghost, so they are not confused. Holy Ghost is used in the King James translation of the Bible and means Holy Spirit.)

    TAGS: Genesis 1:1-2; Matthew 3:16-17, 28:19; John 1:1-3, 16:13, 17:17; 2 Corinthians 13:14; Trinity; Triune God; Teaching Children.

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The CHILDREN'S MINISTRY SEMINAR podcast is a great resource for small churches. Children's ministry leaders and volunteers can listen to the podcast on their own devices whenever they want, and become equipped for ministry to kids (birth to 5th grade) in their local church. Each episode is short and to the point. New episodes are released every Wednesday.

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