Emerald Isle Baptist Church

Children’s Sermon for September 14, 2025

“God's Lost and Found”

Theme

Jesus came to save lost sinners.

Object

A large box labeled "Lost and Found" and filled with items that children might lose.

Scripture

"In the same way, I tell you, there is rejoicing in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents." Luke 15:10 (NIV)

Does your school have a "Lost and Found?" I'm sure does. Kids are always losing things. Early in the school year, there probably isn't very much in it, but it won't be very long until the "Lost and Found" is running over like this box. Let's see what we can find in our "Lost and Found" box.

Look! Here is a shoe. How in the world can a person lose one shoe? Wouldn't you think they would notice that they were only wearing one shoe?

Here's a pair of glasses. Now, how can a person who wears glasses do their homework without their glasses? Well, I guess that's a better excuse than telling your teacher the dog ate your homework. Teachers never believe that one.

Hmm...here's a lunch box. I was always losing my lunch box when I was in school. That is why my mom started making me take my lunch in a brown paper bag.

Here's a nice pair of wool mittens. Maybe the person who lost these isn't too worried about them right now, but when cold weather gets here, they will sure wish they knew where they were.

Have you ever lost something that was really important to you? What did you do? Did you just say, "Oh well, no problem, I can always get another one?" No, I imagine that you probably searched until you found what you had lost. In our Bible lesson today, Jesus tells two stories about people who have lost something very important to them.

The first story Jesus told was about a man who had a hundred sheep. One of his sheep strayed away from the flock and became lost. Every one of the man's sheep was important to him, so he left the ninety-nine and went to search for the one lost sheep. When he found it, he was so happy that he called all of his friends together and said, "Rejoice with me; I have found my lost sheep."

Next, Jesus told a story about a woman who had ten silver coins. Each of the coins was worth a day's wages. The woman counted her coins, "One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine. Oh no! I have lost one of my coins," she cried. Do you know what she did? She turned on every light in the house, swept the floor, and searched until she found the one lost coin. When she found the lost coin, she called all of her friends and neighbors together and said, "Rejoice with me; I have found my lost coin."

Jesus told these two stories to demonstrate God's love for us. We are God's children, but sometimes we get lost. When that happens, God doesn't give up on us. He searches for us and he won't stop until we are found. In fact, the Bible tells us that God sent his son, Jesus, to seek and save the lost. And just as the people in the story rejoiced when they found what was lost, Jesus said, "There is rejoicing in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents."

I'm glad that God loves us so much that he doesn't give up on us when we get lost, aren't you?

Father, we are your children and you love each and every one of us. We are thankful that you don't give up on us when we get lost. In Jesus' name we pray. Amen.

 Join the Youth Group “Break Through!”

Beginning September 21, all youth ages 6th through 12th grade will meet after the worship service for lunch, Bible study, games, crafts, projects, and more! See children/youth director Maxine smith for more details

Adult Sunday School Continues

Join us each Sunday morning at 8:45 for “answers in genesis.” This adult series has resumed.please see Mike Whitehead with questions about this class.

EIBC Cookbooks for Sale!

Written by members and friends of Emerald Isle Baptist Church in 2015, our cookbooks are chock full of delicious recipes, and we have lots to share. They make wonderful gifts for the new bride and groom, college students, and birthday gifts for anyone who loves to spend time in the kitchen! ! All proceeds go to local missions: $15 each. Check out a photo of the cookbook below…

“Reflections” Daily Devotional and Sunday School Materials

Pick up your copy of the September through December daily devotional at your convenience in Dorla’s office or the sanctuary vestibule…and take one to a friend!

Summer Bible Studies

Young Women’s Bible Study

All ladies are welcome to come experience a wonderful time of prayer, fellowship, and Bible based study on scriptures and subjects new each week.  Please call Toni Higgins at 919-749-5374 for more information or to request childcare.

New Women’s Bible Study

Join the Tuesday morning Bible study group as we begin “He Speaks to Me: Preparing to Hear from God” by Priscilla Shirer on Tuesday, September 9 at 8:30 AM. Member books are $25 each. Please contact Dorla Pake at 252-354-8795 for more information about this class.