Jesus Loves the Little Children

Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on July 19, 2026 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

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Introduction

Big Idea: Jesus welcomes little children, and everyone who comes to him with childlike faith.

1. The Children Are Brought to Jesus [Mt. 19:13]

A. The Faith of the Parents [Mt. 19:13a]

B. The Failure of the Disciples [Mt. 19:13b]

2. The Children Are Welcomed by Jesus [Mt. 19:14]

A. Jesus Corrects the Disciples [Mt. 19:14a]

B. Jesus Welcomes the Children [Mt. 19:14b]

C. Jesus Explains the Kingdom [Mt. 19:14c]

3. The Children Are Blessed by Jesus [Mt. 19:15]

A. The Compassion of Christ [Mt. 19:15a]

B. The Mission of Christ [Mt. 19:15b]

Conclusion