While I was growing up, every Christmas Eve, my parents would bring out the walnuts and popcorn jar. At that time, I didn’t quite understand the meaning behind this activity, but now I completely get it. I appreciate my parents for showing us the true meaning of this time of year, but I think it can be for the entire … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Could teaching kids about God be as easy as popping a bag of popcorn? Yes, indeed! If you have some popcorn, you can easily teach three significant object lessons to your Sunday School, children’s church or summer camp. Since it smells so tempting and delicious, have plenty of popcorn on hand to serve and share with kids after your teaching … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Popcorn is a classic snack and children love hearing it and watching it pop-pop-pop! Did you know that popcorn makes the perfect tool for an object lesson? Take this opportunity to teach the kiddos an important Bible truth about what happens when God turns the heat up! Demonstrate how a hard, inedible seed becomes a fluffy, delicious treat. I recommend … More Children’s Ministry Resources
The following object lesson demonstrates the concept of an aroma and is linked to the truth of 2 Corinthians 2:15 that we are the aroma of Christ. This object lesson could be expanded into a full lesson or be attached to another lesson as an introduction to capture the children’s attention. Objective: The children will experience a tangible demonstration of … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Do you share the children’s sermon at your church? Our Bible object lessons will make it fun and easy to plan. Choose a message below, gather your props, and then have teach! 5-Minute Children’s Sermon for Sunday See the latest Children’s Sermon Object Lessons from Sunday School Works! for object lessons featuring the Gospel readings from the current Lectionary schedule. … More Children’s Ministry Resources
“With the faith of a mustard seed, you can move mountains!” Taken out of context, this always seems like rather an odd statement. For one thing, how can mountains be moved? And for another thing, what does faith have to do with plant seeds? Jesus wants us to know that our faith is not about us, but about HIM. Amazing … More Children’s Ministry Resources
For many people, the Christmas carols turn up and the decorations come out as soon as the Thanksgiving turkey is put away (or perhaps a few weeks before that). Stockings are hung, trees decked out with ornaments, cookies baked, and gifts wrapped. Cars drive slowly down neighborhood streets as kids and adults alike admire bright lights and inflatable lawn characters. … More Children’s Ministry Resources
For a lot of people, transitioning seasons are marked by holidays, wardrobe changes, and new flavors at Starbucks. Fall might mean a chill in the air, brilliant leaf colors, and pumpkin spice in everything from cereal to pickles. Autumn is of course a lot more than early nightfall and candy corn, though. In fact, it’s a great season to share … More Children’s Ministry Resources
It’s hard to forgive others, especially close friends. Use this Sunday School lesson from Matthew 18:15-20 to show kids that God has a plan for repairing broken relationships. Even when our closest friends sin against us, the Gospel provides grace for repentance and restoration. This printable Sunday School lesson includes complete teaching plan, craft suggestions, optional coloring pages, and some … More Children’s Ministry Resources
It’s not always easy to follow Jesus. That’s the lesson Peter learned in Matthew 16:21-28. Use this Sunday School lesson to teach kids about the cost of following Jesus. The free lesson download below includes complete teaching notes, game ideas, crafts, and bonus printables. “What Does it Take to Follow?” Children’s Sunday School Lesson Matthew 16:21-28 This passage may contain … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Use this children’s Bible study to teach about the real identity of Jesus as the promised Messiah. It is based on Matthew 16, where Peter makes this good confession. “Who Do You Say That I AM? Children’s Sunday School Lesson Matthew 16:13-20 Who do YOU say I am? Sunday School Suggestions For Identifying Jesus as the Messiah For kids (and … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Teach about the Parable of the Sower with this Bible study for children. It’s based on the lesson Jesus offered in Matthew 13 about how different people respond to hearing the Word of God. The lesson plan below includes complete teaching notes, craft suggestions, game activities, and coloring page. “Is the Soil Good” Children’s Bible Study on the Parable of … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Use these simple crafts in your Sunday School class when teaching from Matthew 10:40-42. In that Bible passage, Jesus teaches about hospitality and welcoming others. Print our directions below, gather your supplies, and watch the craft demonstration video as you prepare these projects. “Welcoming Others & Hospitality” Craft Ideas on Matthew 10:40-42 The dictionary defines “welcome” in a few ways, … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Use this lesson plan when teaching from Matthew 10:40-42 in your children’s Sunday School class. We’ve included complete teaching notes, game ideas, craft projects, and more. It’s everything you need to teach this Bible lesson to kids. “Welcome One and All”Sunday School Lesson on Matthew 10:40-42 Hospitality and valuing others is important. What does it mean to welcome someone? The … More Children’s Ministry Resources
COVID-19 has been closing churches since March 15th. Congregations are starting to come back. 20% of churches will open for in-person events this Sunday (5/17). That’s up from a low of 3.6% on 4/19. We’ve been polling our website readers every week: What is your church doing this Sunday? Full results at the link below. We went live on Facebook … More Children’s Ministry Resources
COVID-19 related church cancellations are rolling in fast. It’s time for ministry leaders to step forward and find non-traditional paths of ministry that do not include in-person meetings. This page is a resources for anyone leading children’s or youth ministry when their church services are cancelled due to the spreading Coronavirus disease. Please share this page and leave your comments … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Wisdom is Foolishness and Weak Becomes Strong…How the message of the cross goes against traditional ideas… As Christians, we know that our value is in much different things than what the world tends to judge as important. Sometimes we want to brag or think that our faith is our own doing. But the Bible makes it clear that God lifts … More Children’s Ministry Resources
The life of Jesus is full of examples of how Christ criticized judgmental, hypocritical Pharisees, and encouraged his disciples to let God worry over righteousness, and instead live for Him. The epistles echo this sentiment. Unfortunately, modern day Christians and “church people” seem to have developed a reputation for judging or chastising those who might differ from our beliefs and … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This is the introduction to a free Western Themed VBS we’re posting here on the website. We hope you enjoy and would love feedback from any churches who use this material. Click here to download the 42-page director’s manual Howdy! Welcome to a rowdy Western adventure romp through the pages of history and the Bible. This Vacation Bible School program … More Children’s Ministry Resources
All of us who work with kids want the best for the kids in our care. They’re our babies and we love them. None of us would intentionally put a child at risk. We carefully staff the classrooms. We buy the latest Christian books. We paint the walls exciting colors. We plan our programs down to the smallest detail….building the … More Children’s Ministry Resources
It is no secret that kids tend to have a short-sighted view of things — easily impatient and frustrated when results do not immediately appear. We encourage verbal gratitude at Thanksgiving time and for gifts, but do not always extend that attitude to daily life. Young and older children (and even adults!) can often use an extra little reminder to … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Fall is a beautiful season and this lesson focuses on the changes that happen during fall. This lesson teaches kids that God made each season and each season has a purpose. They will learn that God made the world for them so that farmers can grow food so that we won’t go hungry. Lesson Title: God Made the Seasons (Ecclesiastes 3:1-2) … More Children’s Ministry Resources
We have a small church with a small Children’s Ministry. Because of this, we have decided in lieu of a VBS this year, we would have fun days for the kids, one day each in June, July, and August. This has really worked well and it takes less planning and preparation to get ready for each day. This month, we … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Are you looking for some fun games to play with the kids in your church on a hot summer day? Wouldn’t it be great if you could have fun and teach the truth of the gospel at the same time? With this ‘splashy’ fun event you can do just that. This event would be great from a neighborhood outreach, or a … More Children’s Ministry Resources