The Really Big Book of Kids' Sermons and Object Talks with CDROM (Big Books (Gospel Light))
Gospel Light Publications
The Really Big Book of Kids' Sermons and Object Talks with CDROM (Big Books (Gospel Light))
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
156 topics/sermons for kids with questions to discuss, extras for older kids, reproducible CD-ROM; also available digitally
by Gospel Light Publications
The text is written at a 7th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
Imagine having a new story about friendship, prayer, and forgiveness every week for three whole years! Each story uses everyday objects to help you see God's love in a fun and easy way. These talks make learning about faith feel like a new adventure every time.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This book offers 156 reproducible kids’ sermons designed to engage children ages 9-12 with Christian teachings through relatable topics like friendship, prayer, and forgiveness. It includes discussion questions, prayers, and additional content for older children, with a CD-ROM for easy use in both church and home settings. This resource is ideal for children's pastors or parents seeking to nurture faith development in a practical, interactive manner.
Why we rated The Really Big Book of Kids' Sermons and Object Talks with CDROM (Big Books (Gospel Light)) 12LT
The Really Big Book of Kids' Sermons and Object Talks with CDROM (Big Books (Gospel Light)) is written at a Level 7 reading level across 328 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 8.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, The Really Big Book of Kids' Sermons and Object Talks with CDROM (Big Books (Gospel Light)) works for readers up to grade 9.0.
We rate The Really Big Book of Kids' Sermons and Object Talks with CDROM (Big Books (Gospel Light)) as 12LT ("Light — Thematic") because the content sits in the "Gentle" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly gentle; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the gentle intensity score.
Thematically, The Really Big Book of Kids' Sermons and Object Talks with CDROM (Big Books (Gospel Light)) explores christian education - children & youth, faith & spirituality, family, and friendship — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about christian education - children & youth, faith & spirituality, family.
- ✓ Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers whose emotional readiness lags behind their decoding skills — this book's intensity outruns its reading level, a classic "gifted kid" mismatch.
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
12LT — Light — ThematicNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780830736577
- Pages
- 328
- Publisher
- Gospel Light Publications
- Published
- January 5, 2005
- Type
- Nonfiction