Kids Bible lessons and ministry resources that teach from the New Testament book of John.
Use these crafts when teaching kids about Jesus raising Lazarus from the Dead. They work with any John 11 lesson plan for Sunday School. Download the project directions, watch our how-to instructions video, and then gather your craft supplies. Craft Ideas for the Raising of Lazarus God is Working…He Gives Life! The story of Lazarus (John 11:38-42) is an amazing … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This Sunday School lesson was designed for parents to use with their children at home on the week of March 22, 2020. Everything is included in the PDF download below (teaching notes, coloring pages, craft directions, game ideas, and worksheets). Use what is most helpful for your kids and ignore the rest. Families can also watch our children’s message, suggested … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This Children’s Sermon will teach kids about Jesus healing the man born blind from John 9:1-42. Print the object lesson directions below and watch the teaching video to be prepared. “Jesus Heals a Blind Man” Children’s Sermon Object from John 9:1-41 Main Objective: This story reminds us that there is more than one way of being “blind.” That symbolism can … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Use these Bible Craft ideas in your Sunday School when teaching about John 9:1-42 where Jesus heals the man born blind. You can download and print the directions below, watch the demonstration video, then gather your supplies. Cleansed and Renewed…Open Your Eyes! Craft Ideas for Jesus Healing a Blind Man There are many wonderful miracles in the life of Christ. … More Children’s Ministry Resources
The Woman at the Well in John 4 is an important Bible story for kids. Jesus explains that He is the Living Water. Use our Bible object lesson to share this message with the children in your church. Watch the children’s sermon demonstration below, download the teaching notes, and then gather your object lesson supplies. Children’s Message: Living Water—Never Thirst … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Use these crafts in your Sunday School lessons about the Woman at the Well. In John 4:5-42, Jesus meets a woman at the well and teachers her about the living water that comes from faith in God’s Son. This Bible craft is demonstrated in the video below. Simply download the printable directions and gather your supplies. Craft Ideas on the … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This Sunday School lesson will teach kids the importance of sharing about Jesus with others. It’s based on John 1:29-42, where John’s disciples become disciples of Jesus. Print the lesson plan below. We’ve included crafts, coloring pages, games, worksheets, and a children’s message. “Go Make Disciples” Sunday School Lesson John 1:29-42 – Sharing Jesus with Others Students are likely familiar … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Try these Bible crafts in your Sunday School class. They will help kids learn to share about Jesus like the original disciples. Download the directions below, gather your craft supplies, and watch our video how-to demonstration. Crafts on Sharing about Jesus Craft Ideas for Making Disciples and Sharing Christ’s Love As we take a look at the calling of Christ’s … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Share this Children’s Sermon at your church. It’s from John 1:29-42. The object lesson teaches kids about sharing the message of Jesus Christ. Download the lesson below and then watch the video demonstration. Children’s Sermon Object Lesson John 1:29-42 “Sharing about Christ with Friends” Main Objective: Kids are certainly no strangers to telling others about things that are important to … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This free children’s message and object lesson is taken from the Gospel reading in John 1 verses 1-18. Download the printable teacher notes below and then watch the video teaching example as you prepare to share this children’s sermon with the kids in your church next Sunday. John 1:1-18 Children’s Sermon Object Lesson on Adoption into God’s Family Main Objective: … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Children’s Sermon for Father’s Day “Fathers: Earthly and Heavenly” Main Objective: With the coinciding topics of Father’s Day and Trinity Sunday, this message offers a bit of perspective on God as our Heavenly Father. It also provides an analogy of fatherhood and the three persons of the Trinity. The main goal is to communicate the beauty and comfort of God … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This is another fun miracle lesson, with a couple of interesting twists. In this story, Jesus encounters a man who has been crippled for many years. Jesus first asks the man if he wants to get better. Not realizing who he was speaking with, the man explained his situation, and received healing in an unexpected way. Although we do not … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Main Objective: It’s important for us to realize and recognize where our trust and hope are found. We need to pay attention to God’s Word and to be open to its truth. If we put our faith in the wrong things, we might miss the beauty of potential blessings. Law/Gospel Theme: Early church leaders were often focused on the letter … More Children’s Ministry Resources
God Shepherds His People (John 10) Lesson #33 in What is God Like? AGE GROUP: elementary (ages 6-11)TIME REQUIRED: 45 minutes This is lesson 33 of 42 in our study on the Attributes of God called “Can you tell me what God is like?” Visit the series index to view all the lessons and get more ideas for using this curriculum … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This world is confusing – kids need to learn who they can trust. This message from John 10:22-30 will help them listen for the voice of Jesus, the Good Shepherd. Download the printable PDF and watch the video teaching example below. Main Objective: This lesson comes from an intriguing passage of John’s Gospel. Jesus is questioned about His identity, and … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Even the best Christians mess up, but Jesus is ready to forgive (and use them in His Service). This children’s message from John 21:1-19 teaches those lessons from Peter’s reinstatement. Print the PDF lesson and watch our video example below. Fore more teaching ideas, see our full Jesus Restores Peter Sunday School Lesson. Teaching Example Video — Jesus Forgives Peter … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Jesus is patient with our doubts! In this message from John 20:19-31 children will learn faith can be hard, but our savior is willing to help us believe. Get ready for Sunday – Print this children’s message and watch our teaching example below. Video Example: Doubting Thomas Children’s Sermon Main Objective: It can sometimes be difficult to understand and explain … More Children’s Ministry Resources
How much is Jesus worth to you? Is there anything too costly to lay at his feet? This children’s message from John 12:1-8 will show children that Jesus is the greatest treasure. Nothing compares to the value of HIM. All for Jesus: What is most valuable? Main Objective: On the surface, the story in this gospel lesson sounds a little … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This shepherd’s voice game idea was shared by Bible Games Central. Use it to add a fun element to Sunday School lessons about Jesus being our Good Shepherd. Use the the Bible references below and it could be a standalone lesson for children’s church too! Be prepared for noise and chaos, with half of the group shouting and the other … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Hello, My Name Is… A Series on the Names of God Lesson Fifteen: Jesus in the Names of God Main Idea: We can shout praises to God because we read in the Bible that he sent his son Jesus to save us from our sins so we can be with him forever. Memory Verse: “There is salvation in no one else! … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This First Miracle craft idea was submitted by a generous reader. Thanks Barb! Simply follow the directions below for a fun learning activity when teaching this Bible story. Jesus First Miracle Craft (John 2:1-11) Needed per child: 3 toilet tissue rolls 9 squares blue tissue paper…3″ sq 9 squares purple tissue paper…3″ sq 1 sign “water” 1 sign “wine” Directions: … More Children’s Ministry Resources
When you think about what you want your children to learn at church, what’s the first thing that pops into your mind? We’ve all been there. With so much truth in the Bible where do we start? Why not start where the Bible starts. No, not necessarily creation, but GOD. Who is God? What is God like? What does God … More Children’s Ministry Resources
It’s the time of year for Christmas crafts and Christmas plays and Christmas carols. Our lessons are packed with tinsel and glitter. We’re making clay nativity scenes. We’re pretending to be wise men traveling to see Jesus. Use this activity for a teaching moment for children ages 7-11. In many ways, teaching children’s ministry at Christmas time is easy. It’s … More Children’s Ministry Resources
“Stop judging by mere appearances, but instead judge correctly.” John 7:24 NIV Is your Easter hollow? That’s the question I asked myself recently and I plan to ask my kids this coming Sunday. Don’t get me wrong, folks. I love Easter decorations and candies and all the activities that come with this time of year. I am not here to … More Children’s Ministry Resources