Kids learn best through storytelling – that’s why teaching the parables of Jesus is perfect for Sunday School and Junior Church. This 9 lesson curriculum is 100% free to download an teach. This page lists all the individual lesson plans in our 9 part series on the parables of Jesus. We’ve also included some additional teaching helps below. Why Jesus … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Parables are a favorite to teach in children’s ministry because they are in the form of a story and are the very words of Jesus himself. With so much teaching on parables in children’s ministry do we ever back up a step and teach our children about why Jesus taught his disciples using parables? This lesson could be used as … More Children’s Ministry Resources
During His time on Earth, Jesus provided people with many intriguing analogies and explanations regarding who He was and why He came. Some of these can be challenging for young children to understand, but they can also be helpful to describe as we seek to go deeper into the life and significance of Christ. He was much more than a … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Use this free Bible lesson when teaching kids the parable of the Ten Virgins from Matthew 25:1-12. The pdf teaching plan below includes games, complete lesson plan, and craft ideas to help keep your Sunday School or Kids Church engaged. “Be Ready for Jesus” Sunday School Lesson from Matthew 25:1-12, the Parable of the Ten Virgins This parable can seem a … More Children’s Ministry Resources
These craft ideas will supplement your Bible teaching on the passage in Matthew 25:1-12 where Jesus tells the Parable of the Ten Waiting Ladies. Use it in your children’s church or Sunday School when teaching about being ready for Jesus to come back. “Be Prepared for Jesus” Bible Craft Ideas on Matthew 25:1-12, the Parable of the Ten Virgins This week’s … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Use this free children’s Sermon and object lesson when teaching from Matthew 25:1-12, the Parable of the Ten Virgins. Download our message notes below, gather your teaching props, and watch the demonstration video below as you prepare for your Sunday School or Kids Church. Main Objective: This parable can seem a bit strange at face value, especially as we communicate … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Use this children’s Sunday School lesson to teach kids that it’s important to spend time with Jesus every day. Needed: Bibles Intro Game: Mary and Martha Marathon Have students line up in a row on one side of the room, facing you. When you yell “Martha!” students should run as fast as they can to the other side of the … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Use this children’s Sunday School lesson to teach kids about how Jesus cares for them. Needed: Bibles Intro Game: Following the Shepherd Have students get down on all fours and close their eyes. They are the Sheep. The leader is the Shepherd. The Shepherd moves around the room, calling the Sheep, and they must do their best to follow. The … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Use this children’s Sunday School lesson to teach kids how to work together with God instead of opposing Him. Needed: Bibles Intro Game: The Life of Jesus Relay Divide students into two or more teams. When you say, “Go!” the first student on each team will perform the first leg of the relay race, traveling to the other side of … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Use this children’s Sunday School lesson to teach kids about how Jesus forgave them and to not judge others. Needed: Bibles, drawing paper, crayons or colored pencils Game: If You’ve Never This game is similar to Upset the Fruits Basket. Students sit in a circle with one less chair than players. The person without a chair stands in the … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Use this children’s Sunday School lesson to teach kids that being part of God’s Kingdom should be the most important thing to all of us. Needed: Bibles, a picture of a treasure chest, paper wads, cookies or a prize of some sort Game: Treasure Hunt Hide a picture of a treasure chest in any room where students are allowed to … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Use this children’s Sunday School lesson to teach kids what it means to be part of the family of God. Needed: Bibles, a roll of paper or poster boards, crayons or markers (optional: pictures of people and the things they invented, a picture of a family) Intro Craft Activity: Family Appreciation Hang a wide section of craft paper or multiple … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Use this children’s Sunday School lesson to show kids how Jesus rescues us from Satan’s power. Needed: Bibles, a variety of items Intro Game: Sneaky Stealing! Place a variety of items in the center of your play area. Then, divide the kids into two teams. One team will spread out in your play area and pretend to be sleeping. With … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Use this children’s Sunday School lesson to teach kids that God can make anyone a special follower of His. Needed: Bibles, drawing paper and crayons or colored pencils Intro Game: Finding the Difference Name three items that you can see. Two of them should be the same in a certain way (color, shape, material, etc.) and one should be different … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Use this children’s Sunday School lesson to teach kids about how much Jesus loves us. Needed: Bibles, drawing paper and crayons or colored pencils Intro Game: The Life of Jesus Relay Divide students into two or more teams. When you say, “Go!” the first student on each team will perform the first leg of the relay race, traveling to the … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Use this children’s sermon about Jesus’ saying to teach kids about the spiritual healing Jesus brings to us and the importance to check in with Him every day. Needed: Bibles, drawing paper and crayons or colored pencils Intro Game: Doctor, Doctor! In this game of Freeze Tag, students will come to you for “healing” to get back in the game. … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Use this children’s Sunday School lesson to teach kids the seriousness of following Jesus. Needed: Bibles, a deck of game cards, a large rock, optional camping supplies, a blindfold Intro Game: Fast Reflexes Lay out a deck of game cards on a table, face up. The cards could be regular playing cards, UNO cards, Go Fish! cards, etc. Students gather … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Kids love story time…and fortunately, God loves it, too, if we gauge by the many parables Jesus told throughout His ministry (more than forty of them!). Usually, these lessons were given to explain difficult principles or communicate messages of faith. Often, not everyone understood what Christ was describing…but just as those who often scoffed turned away, Jesus showed through … More Children’s Ministry Resources
“Read me a story!” This child-driven request can be for adults an invitation to perform, music to the ears, or merely a bedtime stall tactic…but it is natural and wonderful for kids to enjoy listening to tales. In this age of instant satisfaction entertainment and screen-swiping technology, there is something to be said for a return to good “old-fashioned” literature. … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This lesson is the eighth in a nine part study for children on the parables of Jesus. For related ideas, search our website for “Parables of Jesus.” Lesson Eight: The Story of the Good Neighbor Main idea: Citizens of the Kingdom of Heaven show sacrificial kindness and mercy to everyone, including their enemies. Teacher preparation: Read Scripture references, John 15:12-17, … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This lesson is the seventh in a nine part study for children on the parables of Jesus. For related ideas, search our website for “Parables of Jesus.” Lesson Seven: The Story of the Talents Main idea: God rewards us when we use the talents he gives us for the sake of the Kingdom of Heaven and punishes us when we don’t use … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This lesson is the six in a nine part study for children on the parables of Jesus. For related ideas, search our website for “Parables of Jesus.” Lesson Six: The Son Who Obeyed His Father Main idea: Citizens of the Kingdom of Heaven do what the Bible commands, with the help and grace of God. Teacher preparation: Read Scripture references, John 14:15, … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This lesson is the third in a nine part study for children on the parables of Jesus. For related ideas, search our website for “Parables of Jesus.” Lesson Three: The Stories of the Kingdom Main idea: Since we are Christians, we represent the Kingdom of Heaven and carry the Kingdom of Heaven everywhere we go. We live like citizens of the … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This free Bible lesson is based on Jesus’ parable of the wise & foolish builders. Use it in your children’s church or Sunday School to help children build their life upon Jesus Christ. He is the “rock” that can withstand any storm. Lesson Focus: A life built on a firm foundation of faith will survive trials and tests. Bible Passages: … More Children’s Ministry Resources