Children's Message: Who is Jesus?

This message focuses on Peter's declaration of Jesus as Messiah. Sometimes we need to identify things for others. Some people might not recognize Jesus right away, but we can let them know how important He is and what He does for our lives.

Use this children's sermon to help kids understand the story in Matthew 15:21-28 when Jesus asked his disciples, "Who do you say that I am?" Download the notes below and watch the object lesson demonstration as you prepare your own version.

Main Objective: For kids (and adults) who grow up with a “Jesus is the Sunday School answer” sort of mentality, the awe and wonder of Jesus Christ can unfortunately become, in a sense, mundane or commonplace. Additionally, we are often surrounded by conflicting messages or misplaced attitudes about who Jesus is: just a person? A historical figure? Perhaps even a lunatic? It is critical to communicate to children that Jesus is the Christ, the Messiah and Son of God. We acknowledge and love who He is, and our natural reaction should also be explaining and sharing that with those around us.