Bible Lesson Plans for Kids

Back-To-School Lessons “Faith Over Fear” Discount Code

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Kids need something solid to anchor their faith in times of fear. This 5-unit study points them right to the character of GOD as displayed in the Gospel. Christ alone is our confidence in life and death. We’re so excited about the early response to FAITH OVER FEAR available only from the Sunday School Store. The promotion attached to this post has ended, congratulation to Angela and Ursula. Thanks to everyone who shared their feedback about this

Summer Sunday School Lessons & Activities

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Summer is different in children’s ministry. After all the VBS activities, regular weekly programs like Sunday School can see lower attendance. This is true in children’s church too. Many congregations pause their Wednesday evening programs when school is out for Summer vacation. This page links all our best ideas for making the most of Summertime in your Sunday School. Don’t miss our Summer Curriculum bundle for Children’s Ministry with 84% savings. In this article: Summer Sunday School

Faith and Assurance: Lessons from a Canaanite Woman

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 We see in God’s word that the Lord rewards faith. Sometimes we don’t quite understand what this means, but persistence is important. Not only that, but often there are elements of life that we don’t at first comprehend, but God makes clear.  This lesson looks at Jesus and His interaction with a woman who did some unique and surprising things. Lesson focus: Jesus promises salvation for all people; through faith and perseverance we know we can trust

3 Anti-Racism Sunday School Lessons for Kids

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Are you searching for a way to teach your children about empathy, culture, race, and prejudice? Are you feeling overwhelmed and unsure of where to begin? We can help. Deep Blue Life: Faith and Culture—Anti-Racism includes three sessions teaching about “Prejudice and Stereotypes,” “Curiosity and Empathy,” and “Colors and Cultures.” Download the free 3 lesson series from Cokesbury Kids Anti-Racism Lesson One: Prejudice and Stereotypes Main Idea: Understanding the truth beyond stereotypes can help us combat our

What activities do you use most often in your Bible lessons?

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In kids church and Sunday School, having a great lesson plan is only the start. We all need backup learning activities to help children enjoy their Bible learning. Take this poll and let us know which activities are most important when you teach children the Bible. What activities do you use most often in your Bible lessons? (check all that apply) The “activities” poll results are coming in fast and I’m very surprised by some of the

10 Storytelling Ideas for Kids Church Lessons

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There is a big difference between giving a lesson plan and telling an God’s amazing story. This guest post from David Rausch (creator of an awesome children’s church lessons called GO! Curriculum). He shares simple tips to make your Bible teaching more interactive. 10 interactive storytelling ideas for ELEMENTARY kids If you want to make your KidMin lessons more interactive (and you should), the best place to start is with the Biblical storytelling. But here’s the million

Faith in the Face of…Anything! (Hebrews 11:1-12:3) Sunday School Lessons

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Kids sometimes learn best by example. As we talk about definitions of “faith”, it can sometimes still seem to be a confusing term. We want to make sure our faith is in the right thing—in the trustworthiness of God alone. But how does that play out in practical daily life? There are a lot of conflicting distractions and directions that tug at their attention, especially in times of transition, like back to school time. One of the

Palm Sunday for Kids – Story Video, Lessons, Crafts, Coloring Pages

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Jesus’ Triumphant entry was an amazing moment in Bible history. Download the kids version of the Palm Sunday story below in video format. Scroll down of lessons, crafts, and printables. This is another wonderful free video from Crossroads KidsClub. Be sure to checkout their page on Vimeo. Lessons on Palm Sunday Palm Sunday Lesson Preschool Version Triumphant Entry Lesson Palm Sunday from Mark 11:1-11 Preschool Jesus on Palm Sunday Bible Lesson Triumphal Entry: Palm Sunday Skit Crafts

The Prodigal Son for Kids – Story Video, Lessons, Printables

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Jesus’ parable of the Prodigal Son (Luke 15:11-32) is an amazing story to teach kids about God’s love. Children can learn that God is a loving father and wants to welcome them back even when they do bad things. This page lists our lesson plans, craft activities, and coloring pages based on the Parable of the Prodigal Son. Lesson Plans for Kids on the Prodigal Son Sunday School Lesson – The Prodigal Son Preschool Lesson – The

What is God Like? (42 Lessons) Attributes of God for Kids

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Use this free 42 lesson series to teach kids about the character and attributes of God. Attributes of God Lessons for Kids God is Almighty=  He has absolute power or is all powerful God is the Alpha and Omega= He is the beginning and the end, the first and the last God is Awesome = He inspires awe and amazement God is Compassionate = He shows a deep concern for His people & a desire to meet their needs God is the Deliverer = He is the rescuer

"Judge / Intercessor" Names of God Lessons for Kids

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This lesson is part of a series we’re calling, “Hello, My Name Is…  A Series on the Names of God.” 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 Ten: Judge (Shophet)/Intercessor Main Idea: God is perfectly righteous and he demands perfect justice. The Judge has given us a way to be forgiven of our guilt through Jesus Christ. Memory Verse: “There is salvation

"Rock/Cornerstone" Names of God Lessons for Kids

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This lesson is part of a series we’re calling, “Hello, My Name Is…  A Series on the Names of God.” 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 Nine: The Rock/Cornerstone Main Idea: God the Rock is our place of safety. Jesus is the cornerstone and we are the living stones that build the church. Memory Verse: “There is salvation in no one

"Lord of Hosts/ King/ King of Kings" Names of God Lessons for Kids

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This lesson is part of a series we’re calling, “Hello, My Name Is…  A Series on the Names of God.” 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 Eight: Lord of Hosts, King, King of Kings Main Idea: God the King is in charge of everything in the Universe, and when we believe in Jesus the King of Kings, he makes us princes

4th of July Sunday School Lessons and Activities

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Download and print our 100% free activities for the 4th of July in Sunday School. God has blessed America! Let’s teach kids to respect their freedom and give thanks to God on the 4th of July. The Fourth of July is a major holiday in the United States. It’s officially called Independence Day and is a celebration about our freedom as a nation. The Fourth ties in themes of patriotism, loyalty, thankfulness, and the belief that freedom is a gift from God.

5 Lessons Teachers Can Learn from Nickelodeon

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Okay don’t hate me but Nickelodeon inspires me, or at least it used to. You know the channel I’m talking about, the one where everything is geared to kids and there short attention span, or least it was. Now I know fully that Nickelodeon is about as holy as the MTV channel but nevertheless, kids watch it. I wondered why, so I have (sporadically) done some research on this channel over the years and I have noted

"Names of God" Lessons for Kids

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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 / Jealous God”  “Yahweh Shalom / Prince of Peace” “Lord of Hosts/ King/ King of Kings”  “Rock/Cornerstone”  “Judge

Children’s Church Science Lessons

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Kids love science experiments. So its cool when you can use science experiments to teach them lessons from the Bible. Children’s Ministry Deals just released a brand new curriculum series called Bible Science 6-Week Children’s Ministry Curriculum and you can download the first lesson and science experiment for free. This goes way beyond science object lessons – its full Bible lessons illustrated with kid-friendly science activities. Bible Memory Verse: “He performs wonders that cannot be fathomed, miracles

Superhero Children’s Church Lessons

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Kids love the idea of heroes. There is no better way to get the attention of elementary aged boys then talking about Superheros. That’s why this curriculum for children’s church will be a powerful addition to your ministry on Sunday morning. This is a brand new 12-Week Children’s Ministry Curriculum from our friends at Children’s Ministry Deals. It’s appropriately titled, “How To Be A Superhero.” It’s already become one of their best selling resources (and that is saying