Drag out that extra strand of Christmas lights — it’s an object lesson! While there are tons of teaching opportunities for presenting the Nativity story there are other topics you can teach too . One of those is the subject of church unity. Kids and teens can help encourage unity and solidarity in the church if they know how important it is. Begin this Christmas object lesson by sharing some verses on the topic of unity. Psalm
Using a nativity scene for Christmas lesson is a no-brainer but if you want to present a new twist on your teaching, I’ve got some ideas to share with you. By presenting your teaching in this visual, interactive manner, you will engage kids in a way that will keep them interested in learning more about the Bible. Even if your church is not presenting a Christmas program, acting out the nativity scene in your class is also
Want to bring some excitement to your holiday curriculum? You can’t go wrong with this Christmas object lesson. The idea is to teach kids that God’s gift—His son, Jesus. He is truly the gift that keeps giving. By presenting the “gift in a gift” you will demonstrate how people who love Jesus can share him with everyone. He is the gift that keeps going on and on! Before your teaching time, assemble four or five boxes. Each
Purchase an inexpensive Christmas star ornament and test it to make sure it works properly. It should light up and be seen easily by the class. With this decoration, you have a Christmas object lesson that will help tell the story of the Christmas story from Matthew 2:1-2. “After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem and asked, ‘Where is the one who has
With all the festive wrapping paper, bows, bags and boxes, it is easy to forget that Christmas is not about the gifts we receive from a store. The best gift is the gift from God—His precious son, Jesus Christ. For children, this important message can get lost among the electronics, board games and baby dolls. Let’s keep it in front of them with a Christmas object lesson! This object lesson, that I like to call the “Wrapping
This time of year it is a tradition to send Christmas greetings with Christmas cards. Some cards feature family photos, play music or tell a funny story. Whichever Christmas card your family chooses to send the message is clear — the card is a way to express your holiday greetings. Grab a few of your favorite Christmas cards and bring them to class or buy a box of Christmas cards, one for each child. Choose cards that
Looking for a way to teach children about the intangible gifts of God, like peace, love, gentleness and kindness? This Christmas object lesson—the stocking stuffer makes it easy. Remind kids how precious and important the fruits of the Spirit, that they should want these gifts more than anything they get in their stocking or under the tree! Wrap up nine small gifts, each one will represent a fruit of the spirit, according to Galatians 5:22-23. “But the
In my ministry, Christmas lasts the entire month of December; it’s not a single date on the calendar. As Christians, we should always keep Christmas close to our hearts and that’s not a problem for me. (I truly am a kid at heart.) Like many of you, I like to mix in a few extra fun activities during the month like our annual pancake breakfast or our Christmas card jamboree. Still, I take my teaching responsibilities seriously,
If you didn’t know it was Christmas, you would if you visited kids’ church. Children are excited and ready for the big Christmas Day reveal. Between the heightened levels of excitement, sugary treats and Christmas parties it is no wonder kids don’t float near the ceiling! Teachers may find teaching children’s church challenging during these times. What a great time to incorporate Christmas object lessons! Use short Christmas object lessons and activities to teach kids the true
Download this classic Christmas Object lesson based on the colors & shape of the Candy Cane. Download our printable directions below and then watch the video to prepare to teach this children’s message at your church. We’ve included the Candy Cane Poem printable in the download below: Candy Cane Gospel Message Object Lesson & Children’s Sermon for Christmas Candy Cane Gospel – Using a Christmas treat as a reminder of Christ’s love and sacrifice Main Objective: Christmas
Twinkling holiday lights makes the season bright and they are an eye-catching item to use for an object lesson. If you have access to a safe strand of lights (with no kinks or breaks in the cord) you have everything you need to share a powerful visual lesson with your kids’ ministry group. You can demonstrate these mini lessons with a volunteer or you can show them yourself. Looking for a fun way to give a volunteer
Download this week’s 100% free Sunday School lesson or find your next Sunday School curriculum series—printable Bible study lessons and activities in Children’s Ministry. Search 🔎 All Free Resources Sunday School Lesson This Week This week, the featured Showing Compassion: Mark 6:30-44, 53-56 Sunday School Lesson. Don’t miss the craft ideas and children’s sermon about this Bible story. Printable Sunday School Curriculum & Lessons for Kids Search Sunday School Curriculum by Scripture, Bible Story, Teaching Topic, or
Teach children to love God’s Word with these free Bible lessons and resources from Ministry to Children. Find engaging lessons for toddlers to preteens, covering topics like Jesus’ life, the Armor of God, and the Fruit of the Spirit. Bible Lessons for Kids Free Bible Studies for Kids Download over 700+ Bible lesson plans for children’s church or other kids’ ministry programs. Days of Creation – 7 lessons Fruit of the Spirit (9 lessons) Parables of Jesus
We are thrilled to announce the launch of our new children’s ministry curriculum for the upcoming Christmas season: “Heroes of the Nativity“. This 5-lesson series is designed to help children aged 6-12 years old experience the joy of faith in God through the stories of the heroes of the Nativity. Download the 1st week’s lesson as a free sample below. Life can sometimes be a little scary and uncertain, can’t it? Even in the Bible, people faced
Christmas is a joyful, blessed, marvelous time and day to celebrate. It can be easy, though, to get wrapped up in holiday hubbub and forget where our focus should be. As we anticipate and rejoice in the birth of Jesus, we should also think about the blessing of why He came and what it means for us. These fun crafts are great for anytime around Christmas, offering unique takes on the story of the Nativity. A “Star
Angels are remarkable to consider, and are an integral part of the Nativity narrative. God’s messengers might not have been as “white and fluffy” as we typically imagine them, but whatever they looked like, they spread hope and good news of blessing to Mary, Joseph, and the shepherds. Celebrate the Christmas story with a couple of fun angel crafts. An “angel in a pail” uses creative supplies on hand to put together an unusual angel. An “Angel
Contrary to most traditional Nativity scenes, the visitation of the Magi (or “Wise Men”) most likely did not take place directly after the birth of Jesus, but was a somewhat separate, though still significant event. In several countries, Epiphany (or “Three Kings Day”) is elaborately honored with gifts and food, in some places even more so than Christmas itself. This story is an important and fun one to celebrate with children. The official “Feast Day” of Epiphany
Sunday School Lesson on Boy Jesus in the Temple – Very little is known of the childhood of Jesus. This story, our glimpse into the life of twelve-year-old Jesus, is significant for what it verifies about Christ. The passage is also a helpful reminder that we should grow in multiple ways, and that we should always respect and obey parents as well as God. It’s a great opportunity to focus on keeping God central in all things,
Print this free children’s message and object lesson based on Matthew 2:13-23 then watch our teaching example below to prepare to share this kids sermon in your church or Sunday School. Children’s Message: Matthew 2:13-23 “A Tale of Two Babies” God is in Control No Matter What Main Objective: The slaughter of the innocents is not exactly a cheery and simple story, but we don’t want to ignore it. It’s important to tackle tough topics with
This Christmas children’s sermon will help you teach about the Birth of Jesus from Matthew 1:18-25. Download the printable sermon below and then watch the demonstration video as you prepare your object lesson and sermons about Christmas. Christmas Children’s Sermon (Matthew 1:18-25) Good News for Everyone: Object Lesson Message on the Birth of Jesus Main Objective: Christmas is full of excitement, and can be overwhelming. At this time of parties, presents, and programs, it’s important to highlight
Use this Sunday School lesson leading up to Christmas to share the story of the Bethlehem Shepherds with the children in your church. The download below includes the complete lesson plan, game ideas, craft suggestions, and coloring pages. It’s ready to print and kick start your Advent Sunday School lesson. See more lessons in our Nativity Notables series. Advent Lesson on the Bethlehem Shepherds Sunday School Lesson on Luke Chapter 2 Verses 8-20 In Nativity Noteworthies: Heroes
Download this Sunday school lesson to help children at your church learn more about the story of Elizabeth. Download the printable lesson plan below. See more lessons in our Nativity Notables series. Advent Lesson on Elizabeth & the Birth of John the Baptist” Sunday School Lesson from Luke Chapter 1 In Nativity Noteworthies: Heroes of the Christmas Story (Celebrated and Lesser-Known) There are a lot of great truths to take from the story of Jesus’ birth. There
This children’s message from Matthew 24:36-44 will show kids how the Advent Season is a way to “be prepared” for the second coming of Jesus Christ. Download the printable children’s sermon below and then watch the video as you prepare to share this Bible object lesson at your church. “Be Prepared: Advent and the Second Coming of Christ” Children’s Sermon Object Lesson on Matthew 24:36-44 About this Children’s Sermon Main Objective: Children understand the concept of waiting
Use this children’s sermon object lesson for Luke 23:33-43. It marks the end of the church calendar and the final Gospel reading before the start of the advent season. Download the printable message script below and then watch the teaching example video as you prepare your message. We’ve included some bonus coloring pages in the PDF below. Jesus the Greatest Gift Object Lesson A Children’s Sermon from Luke 23:33-43 “The Greatest Gift of All” Children’s Sermon Object
