Children & Youth Sermon - What Happened to the Gifts? (Matthew 2:1-15)

Key Scripture: Matthew 2:1–12

Theme: Bringing Our Best Gifts to Jesus—Just Like the Wise Men

Celebrate Epiphany with this engaging, humorous, and meaningful children’s sermon that explores the visit of the Wise Men and the true purpose behind their famous gifts—gold, frankincense, and myrrh. Kids learn why these gifts mattered, what they symbolized for Jesus, and why what the family did with the gifts isn’t the point—the heart of worship is.

Through storytelling, lighthearted humor (like imagining what “Wise Women” might have brought!), and age-appropriate teaching, children discover that Epiphany is all about recognizing Jesus as King, seeking Him wholeheartedly, and offering God our very best—our time, talents, and treasures.

Key Takeaway: Children learn that the Wise Men traveled far and offered gifts of great value because they understood who Jesus really was. In the same way, we are called to recognize Jesus as our Savior and bring Him our best—our worship, our love, and our service.