Age Specific Resources

John is Transformed by Jesus (Forever Changed Lesson #2)

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John had a very close relationship with Jesus as one of his most trustworthy disciples, but even he made mistakes! In the second lesson of the series, “Forever Changed,” children will learn how Jesus turned John’s prideful moments into humble lessons for the future. In addition, John continued to be a leader of the believers after the resurrection and his evident and humble heart change is visible through his writings. TARGET AGES: 10-14 OBJECTIVE: To outline how

Lesson: A Christian Mother's Example

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Mothers are uniquely gifted by God to nurture and teach others, so we have much to learn from them! This Mother’s Day lesson will help children understand that God uses mothers to help us grow in our faith. By looking at mothers around them AND three amazing mothers from the bible, children will be able to identify the positive attributes of a mother’s influence. In addition, a special craft will be created by each child to present

Lesson: Strong and Patient (The Book of James – Part 5)

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Waiting on God’s timing is hard, but a maturing Christian understands that patience is necessary for an increasing growth in the faith. In this fifth and final part of the Book of James series, “Strong and Patient” will outline the reasons and positive results of patience. Also, children will learn that we should be patient with others because God is patient with us! TARGET AGES: 9-12 This lesson is part of our five unit study on the

Lesson: Strong and Humble (The Book of James – Part 4)

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Growing humility is a necessary trait of a strong believer in Jesus Christ. This fourth lesson of the Book of James series, “Strong and Humble,” will teach children how to embrace humility and incorporate it in their daily lives. Also, by identifying Jesus Christ as the ultimate example of humility, the children will understand that sacrificial service and humility are results of obeying God. TARGET AGES: 9-12 This lesson is part of our five unit study on

Lesson: Strong and Wise (Book of James – Part 1)

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The book of James contains a plethora of information for believers to become mature in their relationships to Christ. This series of five lessons will cover each chapter of James with the goal of outlining how we can become stronger in our faith. In part 1, “Strong and Wise,” there will be an emphasis on trusting God’s plan, persevering through difficulties, and obeying the bible. In addition, several opportunities for the teacher to share how God has

Lesson: Strong and Kindly Spoken (The Book of James – Part 3)

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A strong believer knows his or her words have the power to draw or push others away from Christ and avidly desires to honor God through their speech. In “Strong and Kindly Spoken (The Book of James – Part 3),” children will learn to stop and think about their words, consider how their speech affects others, and come up with positive substitutions for everyday, sinful responses. In addition, they will learn that humility is required to speak

Youth Group Lesson: Is Sin Bringing Me Down? (Romans 1:21-23)

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As the romanticism of sin continues to increase in our culture, it becomes even more imperative for teenagers to be equipped to battle temptation and sin. In this lesson, “Is Sin Bringing Me Down?” youth will learn that sin’s fleeting and deceptive nature causes severe harm to their walk with Christ. Furthermore, they will be equipped through numerous scriptures to battle specific sins and move forward with confidence as believers.From Pastor Ken Gray’s sermon entitled, “The Downward

Lesson: Walk in Faith (“Walk Series” – Part 4)

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Believers are told to “Live by faith, not by sight,” in 2 Corinthians 5:7. But what does that look like in our lives? What is faith, and what evidences should be present as followers of Christ? This fourth and last part of the “Walk Series” will help children grasp the concept of faith by looking at the world around them and provide appropriate methods they can use to continually grow in their faith. TARGET AGES: 10-14 OBJECTIVE:

Lesson: Walk in Love (“Walk Series” – Part 3)

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When we look anywhere other than God’s word to define love, an extremely sinful and skewed view is the result. In this part 3 of the “Walk Series,” children will learn that loving God and others must influence our actions as believers. Also, it will be understood that “Walking in Love” requires sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ to others and helping those who stray from what is right to see the truth. The children will learn

Lesson: Walk in Truth ("Walk" Series – Part 2)

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Truth is not defined by personal preference or conviction: it is defined by the holy word of God. This lesson,”Walk in Truth” (part 2 of the “Walk” series), will teach children that ultimate truth is not determined through erroneous human intelligence. Rather, it is created by our righteous, omniscient God. We can trust that aligning our lives to the incredible truth of the bible will increase our faith and help us identify cultural and sinful lies. TARGET

Lesson: Walk in Wisdom ("Walk" Series – Part 1)

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Because Christ lived a perfect life of obedience, we too can walk in wisdom, truth, love, and faith. “Walk in Wisdom,” (the first of four lessons in this series) will teach children the difference between earthly wisdom and spiritual wisdom. In addition, they will learn practical ways to incorporate wisdom into their lives through prayer, humility, obedience, and a reverent fear of God. TARGET AGES: 10-14 OBJECTIVE: To learn the definition for spiritual wisdom and be able

Preschool Lesson: Birth of John the Baptist (Luke 1:5-25, 57-80)

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The birth of John the Baptist was a miracle in itself, as Elizabeth was elderly and barren.  Once John was grown he prepared the world for Jesus.  The Israelites had been waiting for Jesus for thousands of years so it must have been hard to believe that He was finally here.  John’s role in all of this was to help create belief among the people.  This lesson focus’ on the miracle of John’s birth to Elizabeth and

Jesus' Calls Helpers (Luke 5:1-10) Preschool Lesson

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Lesson Title: Bonfire Preschool Lesson Ideas (Luke 5:1-11) Bible Reference: Luke 5:1-11 Target Age Group: Preschool Learning Context: Sunday School Target Time Frame: 1 hour Gospel Connection: As the weather gets colder it’s time to enjoy bonfires.  This lesson brings the bonfire to your classroom.  You will imagine that you are sitting around a campfire on the beach when Jesus called Simon Peter, James, and John to be disciples.  As you sit around a pretend fire, your

Preschool Bible Lesson "Being on God's Team" John 16:33

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This lesson teaches children that they should be on Jesus’ team.  The world can offer a lot of good things, but only Jesus can offer eternal life. Lesson Title: Being on God’s Team Bible Reference: John 16:33 Target Age Group: Preschool Learning Context: Sunday School Target Time Frame: 1 hour Learning Aim:  I want to be on Jesus’ team. Tell The Bible Story Before the Activity: You need a football.  Optional: Football jersey or attire. During the

Lesson: God Made the Seasons (Ecclesiastes 3:1-2)

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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) Bible Reference: Ecclesiastes 3:1-2 Target Age Group: Preschool Learning Context: Sunday School Target Time Frame: 1 hour

Lesson: It’s What’s on the Inside that Counts (1 Samuel 16:7)

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When God looks at a person, He cares about who they are on the inside more than how they look.  It seems like our world has this a little backward, judging people by their appearance.  Through this lesson your class will learn that it’s what’s on the inside that counts. Lesson Title: It’s What’s on the Inside that Counts (1 Samuel 16:7) Bible Reference: 1 Samuel 16:7 Target Age Group: Preschool Learning Context: Sunday School Target Time

7 Ways for Teenagers to Serve Within the Church

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Discipling teenagers takes more than youth group lessons and lectures; there comes a time when they need to start putting their faith to action by actively serving God and others. However, it can be tempting to focus youth service efforts on the community before they have an accurate grasp of their role as a Christian servant, so it’s important for them to have the opportunity to serve within the protection and guidance of their church first. Here

In-Between Youth Pastors? 6 Ways to Nurture Teens in Your Church

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The search for a new youth pastor can be daunting for a church body, especially when trying to figure out how to keep nurturing the youths’ relationships with Christ. As a teenager, it’s typical to feel abandoned and hurt even if the previous youth minister left on good terms. As an adult the same emotions can be experienced, but it’s more common to feel overwhelmed with the reality of trying to keep the youth ministry alive. I’ve

Lesson: Understanding the New Testament for Kids

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This lesson is the final of three lessons in our series explaining how the Bible is organized. For more help, be sure to review our Bible worksheets on the divisions of the Bible. Lesson: Understanding Bible Layout Lesson: Understanding the Old Testament You are here – Lesson: Understanding the New Testament TARGET AGES: 10-14 OBJECTIVE: To teach the students about the organization of the New Testament and how we should live during this time of grace between

Lesson: How Do I Study the Bible? (Tough Questions Kids Ask #9)

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It’s so exciting to watch kids grow in their faith and ability to handle God’s word. Especially as they enter the “preteen” years, they can learn to study the Bible on their own. This lesson will help them get started. TARGET AGES: 10-14 OBJECTIVE: To give students practical ways to study the bible and grow in their spiritual maturity and relationship to Christ. MAIN IDEA: There is more than one way to study the bible to learn about

The Word "GOD" Search Puzzle for Preschoolers

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My new Preschool/Kindergarten class has a couple of young children. They are just starting out with letters and words. We are going over the lesson about when Daniel interpreted the writing on the wall for King Belshazzar. I thought it would be great to have the kids learn how to write the name of God to go along with this lesson. So I put together this very simple word search. Click on the image above to download

Remembering the Gospel in the Church Nursery

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When organizing a gospel centered children’s ministry, one area that often gets overlooked is the nursery. In the nursery its all too easy to get caught up in the needs of the morning – who’s crying, who needs to be fed, who’s diaper needs changing, etc. These are all crucial tasks, but sometimes in the midst of all the need meeting, we forget the biggest need – we forget the hearts of the babies and our own

The People in the Church Song for Preschool

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I was at the library today with my boys and, as I was scanning the books for ones I’d like to bring home, I noticed the book called “Wheels on the Bus”. Now this is a very popular song that little children like to sing and put motions to. I then thought of a new song that my little class could sing with motions! I hope you like it. The People In The Church (to the “Wheels

Lesson: Naaman Is Healed (2 Kings 5)

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Sometimes in our life we go through situations that are difficult. Naaman was an interesting character in the Bible. He had leprosy and wanted to be healed, but wasn’t willing to do what God’s prophet, Elisha, told him to do. This is a great lesson to teach our children about following directions and more importantly following what God tells us to do. Supply List For Today’s Lesson: Paper Marker Post-it notes Tape CD player CD Bibles (Please