Kids Bible lessons and ministry resources that teach from the New Testament book of Matthew.
This children’s message from Matthew 24:36-44 will show kids how the Advent Season is a way to “be prepared” for the second coming of Jesus Christ. Download the printable children’s sermon below and then watch the video as you prepare to share this Bible object lesson at your church. “Be Prepared: Advent and the Second Coming of Christ” Children’s Sermon … More Children’s Ministry Resources
AGE GROUP: elementary (ages 6-11)TIME REQUIRED: 45 minutes This is lesson 30 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 in your children’s ministry. LESSON 30: GOD IS THE ROCK Key Verse: “For … More Children’s Ministry Resources
AGE GROUP: elementary (ages 6-11)TIME REQUIRED: 45 minutes This is lesson 29 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 in your children’s ministry. LESSON 29: GOD IS RIGHTEOUS Key Verse: “Your righteousness … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Jesus is the best friend kids can find. In this lesson, children will learn how Jesus did the hard things to win their salvation and how they can trust him to keep loving them no matter what! Download the free PDF below to print the lesson & suggested coloring sheets. Scripture: Matthew 26:1-13 Featured: This lesson is featured for Sunday, … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Kids have a part in the work of Jesus. This lesson shows children how to participate in the mission that Jesus gave the original 12 disciples. Ideal for Sunday School or Children’s Church. Links below include all printables described in the lesson. Scripture: Matthew 10:1-15 Passage Main Idea: Jesus included his disciples in his kingdom work. Lesson Main Idea: We … More Children’s Ministry Resources
AGE GROUP: elementary (ages 6-11)TIME REQUIRED: 45 minutes This is lesson 22 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 in your children’s ministry. LESSON 22: GOD IS MAJESTIC Key Verse: “O Lord, … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Losers is not a nice word – but it carries the same shock value that Jesus’ original audience would have felt when he preached the Beatitudes. Each line take the popular idea of who is “winning in life” and turns it upside down. In other words, Jesus promises that losers are the real winners when God’s Kingdom comes. Money, success, … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Be “Salt and Light” for Jesus. This Sunday School lesson is from Matthew 5:13-20. We’ve included everything you need to teach. The combined download below includes complete teacher notes, craft examples, object lessons, a preschool version, coloring page, and worksheets. Jesus thrived on imagery. Throughout His ministry, He used parables, analogies, and metaphoric depictions to emphasize His points. Some of … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Hello, My Name Is… A Series on the Names of God Lesson Sixteen: Who Do You Say that I Am? Main Idea: God calls everyone who loves him to praise His name and to proclaim to everyone the wonderful things He does. Memory Verse: “There is salvation in no one else! God has given no other name under heaven by which … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Love everyone — even when they do wrong to you! This kids Bible lesson teaches about retaliation and loving those who hurt you from Matthew 5:38-48. The idea of “love” can mean many things to kids…from loving family and friends to loving sports and pizza, or of course the idea of romantic “mushy” love…what about loving bullies? How do we … More Children’s Ministry Resources
What does the Baptism of Jesus mean for us? Kids need to know and this children’s church lesson from Matthew 3:1-17 can help. Teach about the Baptism of Jesus with this free Bible Story. Kids need to learn about Baptism. Includes crafts, coloring pages, game ideas, worksheets, object lesson, and full teaching plan. About this Bible Story Whether as an … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This Sunday School lesson is based on the Temptation of Jesus in Matthew 4:1-11. You can use these lesson activities with Luke 4:1-11. The lesson plan below includes the complete teacher notes, craft ideas, worksheets, and coloring pages. It’s everything you need to teach kids about the Temptation of Christ. Jesus is Tempted Lesson Plan for Kids Sunday School Lesson … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Use this free Sunday School lesson to teach kids about John the Baptist and his role to prepare the people for the coming of Jesus Christ. Scripture: Matt 3:1-10; 14:1-12, Luke 3:1-20 Target Age Group: 3rd-5th grade Main Point: We must prepare our hearts for Jesus Compare our Sunday School Lesson on John the Baptist (Matthew 3:1-12) Another Lesson by Kristen … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Teach about the Baptism of Jesus with this free Sunday School Lesson. Kids need to learn about Baptism. This lesson is from Matthew 3:13-17 and includes crafts, coloring pages, game ideas, worksheets, object lesson, and full teaching plan. About this Sunday School Lesson Title: Jesus’ Baptism Scripture: Matthew 3:11-17 and John 1:29-34 Sunday School Age Group: 3rd-5th grade Lesson Main … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Kids have a place in the work of God’s Kingdom. In this lesson on service, children will learn how Jesus served his disciples and included them in his mission. This Sunday School lesson is based on Matthew 4:12-22. The printable PDF below includes all the lesson plan, coloring page, worksheets, and activities described on this page. Leave a comment to … 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
This Lent lesson explains the 40 days Jesus spent in the Wilderness. It’s perfect for kids to learn about the Temptation of Jesus and what it means to be devoted to God when no one else is around. The lesson download below includes the complete teacher notes, worksheets, coloring pages, and craft ideas. Dedication in the Desert Matthew 4:1-11 Lesson … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This free coloring page is based on the book of Matthew. It’s one part of our series of illustrations for each individual book of the Bible. Click here to download the print friendly PDF version. We’ve also uploaded the image in JPEG format. The illustration shows a young girl outside an open doorway. The caption reads from Matthew 7:7, “Knock and … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This free Bible lesson is based on Matthew 25:31-46 where Jesus describes the separation of sheep and goats. It is designed for children’s church or Sunday School. Please modify as best fits your ministry. “The Least of These” Matthew 25:31-46 Sunday School Lesson Lesson Introduction & Opening Activity: The Least of These – What’s the Word? Supplies – small container, paper, … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This free Bible lesson is based on Matthew 22:34-46 where Jesus teaches about “The Greatest Commandment.” It is designed for children’s church or Sunday School. Please modify as best fits your ministry. If your church follows the Revised Common Lectionary, this teaching plan would correspond to Year A – 20th Sunday After Pentecost, Gospel Reading – Matthew 22:34-46. Opening Activity – All About Love … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This free Bible lesson is based on Matthew 22:1-14 where Jesus tells the parable of the ‘Wedding Banquet”. It is designed for children’s church or Sunday School. Please modify as best fits your ministry. If your church follows the Revised Common Lectionary, this teaching plan would correspond to Year A – 18th Sunday After Pentecost, Gospel Reading – Matthew 22:1-14 Opening Activity – You’re … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Main idea: We store up treasure in heaven when we focus on serving God and being generous to others. Teacher preparation: Read Scripture references (below) Spend time in prayer. Pray for your students. Take time to evaluate, where do you store your treasures, on earth or in heaven? Gather: Bible, dry erase board and markers, a few dollar’s worth of … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Use our 10 part study to teach the Lord’s Prayer for Kids from Matthew 6:9-13. In many churches, kids will memorize and recite this passage as a foundation for lifelong habits of prayer. Our curriculum and printables will reinforce that process and help kids comprehend the meaning in each petition of Jesus’ model prayer. The Lord’s Prayer Lessons for Kids … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This is a free Bible lesson for children, which will teach the importance of continued prayer. In addition, one will see how God takes care of his children. It’s based on a teaching of Jesus found word for word in two different places in the Bible (Matthew 7:7-11 or Luke 11:9-13) so you know it’s important! God is not our … More Children’s Ministry Resources