Children's Sermon/lesson - When God Sounds Like a Bag of Doritos. (1 Samuel 3:1-21)

Key Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1–21 The Lord Calls Samuel
Theme: Learning to recognize God’s voice in everyday life.

This children’s message teaches kids what it means to “hear God’s voice,” using the familiar story of young Samuel and Eli. While Samuel heard God calling in an audible way, children today learn that God often speaks through His Word, through parents and teachers, and sometimes through the persistent feeling that we should do something kind or helpful.

The sermon uses humor and relatability—like the irresistible “calling” of a half-empty bag of Doritos—to help kids understand how God can stir our hearts without using actual sound. The message reassures children that God still calls each of us today and gives us people who help us recognize His voice. Most of all, once we sense what God wants us to do, we are encouraged to listen… and respond.

Key Takeaway: God still calls us today! Sometimes His voice is loud like Samuel’s story, but most often it is gentle—a nudge, a thought, or a feeling in our hearts. The more we know God, the easier it is to hear Him.