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Serving Without Envy

Pre-K to Kindergarten | James 3:14-18

Name:Date:
Use your pencil quietly. Listen while Preacher Ed preaches.
God wants clean hearts and humble service.

Listen for the Word

Every time you hear SERVE, color one box.

SERVE
SERVE
SERVE
SERVE
SERVE
SERVE

Trace the Truth

Trace the words. Serve God, not self.

SERVE GOD

Circle the Good Choice

Circle what shows humble service.

Help quietly.
Want everyone to clap for me.
Thank God when others help.
Get mad when another person is picked.

Serving Without Envy

Pre-K to Kindergarten | Page 2

Color the Sermon Picture

This water basin reminds us to serve humbly.

Water basin showing humble service
Serve humbly. God sees.

Draw One Thing You Heard

Draw someone helping without asking for praise.

Put a Check by the Right Truth

God sees hidden service.
Envy makes my heart clean.
Jesus showed humble service.

Serving Without Envy

1st to 2nd Grade | James 3:14-18

Name:Date:
Listen carefully. Mark words when you hear them.
“Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit...” Philippians 2:3

Box the Key Word

Put a box around sermon words when you hear them.

envy
humility
serve
peace
Christ
self

Cross Out the False Statement

Cross out what is wrong. Circle what is true.

I should serve so everyone praises me.
God wants service from a clean heart.
Envy helps the church.
Jesus is the pattern for humble service.

Picture Match

Look at the picture. Write one word it teaches.

Broom and cleaning supplies showing hidden service
Hidden work still honors God.

My word:

Serving Without Envy

1st to 2nd Grade | Page 2

Draw the Lesson

Draw quiet service: cleaning, helping, sharing, welcoming, or working unseen.

Circle What God Wants

A clean heart
Selfish ambition
Helping others
Getting angry when others serve well

Finish the Sermon Sentence

Write the missing words.

I can serve without envy by

Serving Without Envy

3rd to 4th Grade | James 3:14-18

Name:Date:
Quiet work only. Keep listening while you write.
Memory Verse: “Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit...” Philippians 2:3

Secret Code Phrase

Use the code to solve the phrase. A=1, B=2, C=3.

19-5-18-22-5   7-15-4   14-15-20   19-5-12-6

Truth vs. Error Sort

Write T for truth or E for error.

MarkStatement
Envy can hide inside religious activity.
Selfish ambition brings peace to the church.
Heavenly wisdom is pure and peaceable.
Hidden service can show whether I serve for God or praise.

Verse Reference Hunt

Write the reference beside the truth.

TruthReference
Jealousy and selfish ambition bring disorder.
Do nothing from selfishness.
Love is not jealous.

Serving Without Envy

3rd to 4th Grade | Page 2

What Did Preacher Ed Mean?

Look at the picture. Why is service not a stage?

Empty spotlight crossed out showing service is not a stage
Service is not a stage.

Text Clue Tracker

Make a tally mark when the sermon mentions these ideas.

IdeaTally Marks
Bitter jealousy
Selfish ambition
Heavenly wisdom
Hidden service

What Should I Do?

Write one hidden act of service you can do this week.

Serving Without Envy

5th to 6th Grade | James 3:14-18; Philippians 2:3-4

Name:Date:
Follow the sermon. Keep answers short. Listen more than you write.
“Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit...” Philippians 2:3

Match the Doctrine

DoctrineWhat it means
Earthly wisdom
Heavenly wisdom
Selfish ambition

Theme Repetition Tracker

Listen for these sermon burdens. Mark each one.

envy
ambition
humility
hidden service
peace
Christ

Word Study Lite

Bitter jealousy:

Selfish ambition:

Peaceable:

Serving Without Envy

5th to 6th Grade | Page 2

Text / Doctrine / Application Match

Look at the foundation. Hidden support still matters.

Foundation stones showing hidden support
A hidden foundation may not be praised, but the building stands because it is there.

What the World Says / What Scripture Says

What the world saysWhat Scripture says
Make sure people notice you.
Be jealous when others are praised.
Only serve if you get credit.

School / Home / Church Application Grid

PlaceServe without envy by...
Home
School
Church

Serving Without Envy

Middle School | James 3:14-18; Philippians 2:3-4

Name:Date:
Use this to follow the sermon, not to tune it out.
Main Texts: James 3:14-18; Philippians 2:3-4

Contrast Box

Earthly wisdomHeavenly wisdom
Bitter jealousyPure
Selfish ambitionPeaceable
DisorderFull of mercy and good fruits
Add one phrase you heard:Add one phrase you heard:

Claim / Text / Proof

ClaimTextProof phrase
Envy corrupts service.James 3:14
Ambition creates disorder.James 3:16
Humility seeks others’ good.Philippians 2:3-4

Doctrine Under Pressure

Answer while listening.

Why can the right task still be polluted by the wrong motive?

Serving Without Envy

Middle School | Page 2

Worldview Contrast Notes

A name tag can serve a purpose. But service does not need your name attached to it.

Blank name tag showing service does not need personal credit
A servant does not need every good work to become a monument to himself.

Sermon Flow Tracker

PartOne phrase I heard
Envy corrupts the heart
Selfish ambition disorders the church
Heavenly wisdom honors others
Christ is the pattern

Truth I Need to Obey

One hidden act of service I can do this week:

One selfish motive I need to put to death:

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