This is part of a new series we’re calling, “Hello, My Name Is… A Series on the Names of God.” Look for the next installments to come throughout February. You can find the latest when you follow Tara’s author archive. We’ll add links to the whole Bible study once it’s complete. Lesson Four: Adonai Main Idea: God is our master, … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This is part of a new series we’re calling, “Hello, My Name Is… A Series on the Names of God.” Look for the next installments to come throughout February. You can find the latest when you follow Tara’s author archive. We’ll add links to the whole Bible study once it’s complete. Lesson Three: Yahweh/I AM Main Idea: God’s eternal, special … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This is part of a new series we’re calling, “Hello, My Name Is… A Series on the Names of God.” Look for the next installments to come throughout February. You can find the latest when you follow Tara’s author archive. We’ll add links to the whole Bible study once it’s complete. Lesson Two: Elohim/The Word Main Idea: God is the … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This is part 1 of 16 in our study of the Names of God for kids called, “Hello, My Name Is… A Series on the Names of God.” Use the links below to navigate through this curriculum. You are here — What’s in a Name? “Elohim / The Word” “Yahweh / I AM” “Adonai” “Abba / Father” “Consuming Fire / … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This post is very different from any I have previously written. I have been privileged so far to be used by God to write two VBS programs and dozens of Sunday school lessons. My passion, my calling, is to write Christian curriculum. But today I need to share something different. I have to be honest, I have put off writing … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Beatitudes Lesson Nine: Blessed are the Persecuted Main idea: When we have BEE attitudes instead of ME attitudes, people will sometimes dislike us and treat us poorly, but that persecution shows that we are Christians and are going to Heaven. This is lesson 9 of 9 in this series. Use these links to find the whole series. ONE — TWO — … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Beatitudes Lesson Eight: Blessed are the Peacemakers Main idea: Children of God are peacemakers. They help bring people to God and they do their best to get along with everyone. This is lesson 8 of 9 in this series. Use these links to find the whole series. ONE — TWO — THREE — FOUR — FIVE — SIX — SEVEN … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Beatitudes Lesson Seven: Blessed are the Pure in Heart Main idea: When we let Jesus purify our hearts, we can to come into God’s presence and spend all of forever with him. This is lesson 7 of 9 in this series. Use these links to find the whole series. ONE — TWO — THREE — FOUR — FIVE — SIX … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Beatitudes Lesson Six: Blessed are those who are Merciful Main idea: We become merciful by being broken people and letting God’s mercy into our lives. This is lesson 6 of 9 in this series. Use these links to find the whole series. ONE — TWO — THREE — FOUR — FIVE — SIX — SEVEN — EIGHT — NINE Teacher … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Beatitudes Lesson Five: Blessed are those who Hunger and Thirst Main idea: We crave being right with God, and God fills us up with his righteousness when we choose to follow him. This is lesson 5 of 9 in this series. Use these links to find the whole series. ONE — TWO — THREE — FOUR — FIVE — SIX … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Beatitudes Lesson Four: The Meek will Inherit the Earth Main idea: Meekness is trusting that God will take care of you, no matter what. So you stand up for what is right, and you don’t seek revenge. You are humble, gentle, and kind. This is lesson 4 of 9 in this series. Use these links to find the whole series. … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Beatitudes Lesson Three: Blessed Are Those Who Mourn Main idea: When we mourn over our sins, God gives us the comfort of salvation, the comfort of getting to spend all of forever with him. This is lesson 3 of 9 in this series. Use these links to find the whole series. ONE — TWO — THREE — FOUR — FIVE … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Beatitudes Lesson Two: Blessed are the Poor in Spirit Main idea: We receive the gift of the kingdom of heaven when we realize how much we need God. This is lesson 2 of 9 in this series. Use these links to find the whole series. ONE — TWO — THREE — FOUR — FIVE — SIX — SEVEN — EIGHT … More Children’s Ministry Resources
These kids Bible lessons will teach the Beatitudes and what it means to be blessed. They show us the attitudes that followers of Jesus should have. Lesson One: Introduction to the Beatitudes This is lesson 1 of 9 in this series. Use these links to find the whole series. ONE — TWO — THREE — FOUR — FIVE — SIX … More Children’s Ministry Resources
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
This is the final lesson in a nine part study for children on the parables of Jesus. For related ideas, search our website for “Parables of Jesus.” Lesson Nine: The Stories of Lost Things Found Main idea: God rejoices when lost sinners come to him, and we should too. As citizens of the Kingdom of Heaven, we search for lost … 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 five in a nine part study for children on the parables of Jesus. For related ideas, search our website for “Parables of Jesus.” Lesson Five: The Story of the Unforgiving Servant Main idea: As citizens of the Kingdom of Heaven, we forgive others their debt against us since Jesus forgave our debt against him.Teacher preparation: Read … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This lesson is the fourth in a nine part study for children on the parables of Jesus. For related ideas, search our website for “Parables of Jesus.” Lesson Four: The Stories of the Kingdom, continued Main idea: As citizens of the Kingdom of Heaven, we are willing to give up everything to follow Jesus, and we tell everyone about how … 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 lesson is the second in a nine part study for children on the parables of Jesus. For related ideas, search our website for “Parables of Jesus.” Main idea: We sow the seed of Truth into every kind of heart, just like God does. Teacher preparation: Read Scripture references, Galatians 5:22-23 Gather: Bible; dry erase markers or chart paper and markers; rice; sunflower … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This lesson is the first in a nine part study for children on the parables of Jesus. For related ideas, search our website for “Parables of Jesus.” Lesson One: Why Jesus Told Parables Main idea: Parables are stories Jesus told to teach us important lessons about the Kingdom of Heaven. Teacher preparation: Read Scripture references, Proverbs 28:13-14, Isaiah 6:9-10, Mark 4:10-12 … More Children’s Ministry Resources