Children & Youth Sermon -"Preparing for Christmas" (Matthew 3:1-11/Luke 3:1-19)

This message explores what it really means to “get ready for Christmas.”

Kids often think about shopping, decorating, or baking—but this sermon helps them shift their focus toward spiritual preparation.

Using the busy Advent season as a backdrop, the message contrasts our earthly Christmas to-do lists with the incredible preparations God made for the very first Christmas—from the promise of a Savior in Genesis to the angel’s announcement in Bethlehem. Children learn that God had been preparing for Jesus’ birth for thousands of years—and now calls us to prepare our hearts with faith, joy, and peace.

• Great for Sunday School, youth groups, children’s church, or family worship
• Perfect for Advent lessons or December children’s sermons
• Encourages faith reflection and readiness for Jesus