God is Wise (1 Kings 3) Lesson #40 in What is God Like?

God is Wise (1 Kings 3) Lesson #40 in What is God Like? AGE GROUP: elementary (ages 6-11)TIME REQUIRED: 45 minutes This is lesson 40 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 40: GOD IS WISE SUPPLIES NEEDED: Bibles, previous attribute of God posters,

God is Unchangeable (Luke 19) Lesson #39 in What is God Like?

God is Unchangeable (Luke 19) Lesson #39 in What is God Like? AGE GROUP: elementary (ages 6-11)TIME REQUIRED: 45 minutes This is lesson 39 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 39: GOD IS UNCHANGEABLE SUPPLIES NEEDED: Bibles, previous attribute of God posters, a

Citizens of Heaven (Luke 10:1-11; 16-20) Children's Sermon for July 4th

Children’s Sermon on Luke 10:1-11; 16-20. Being and Making Citizens of Heaven – Everyone is proud of their nation and it’s birthday, this lesson reminds kids they are also citizens of Heaven because they follow Jesus. This object lesson message is perfect for teaching on the Fourth of July weekend or any other patriotic occasion. Main Objective: National pride can be a popular and much celebrated thing, especially nearing Independence Day or surrounding big sporting events. For

Following Jesus (Luke 9:51-62; Luke 14:25-34) Sunday School Lesson

Jesus – He’s More than a Superstar! We get excited and passionate about a lot of things. Whether it is hobbies, sports stars, musicians, actors, or other interests, we grow absorbed and gather as much information as possible about what we follow. In modern days of social media and constant information influx, it is easy to learn more about celebrities or teams. There’s nothing inherently wrong with paying attention to famous people or being engaged in interests.

Jesus Protects and Transforms (Luke 8:26-39) Sunday School Lesson

Fear Not! Jesus Protects and Transforms Us – Also known as the time Jesus Made Deviled Ham… The story in this passage can be a fun, goofy, or challenging one to communicate to kids. How do we approach the topic of demons? What’s with the pigs? There are several elements that we can take from this encounter in Luke. We don’t want to ignore or avoid the spiritual forces present in the Bible, but it is important

Jesus Has Power (Luke 8:26-39) Children's Sermon

Get ready for Sunday — Use the link above to get the printable script – then watch the teaching example below. Main Objective: The spiritual realm can be a daunting and tricky topic to teach with smaller children. However, talking about things like demons should not be avoided. It is important to communicate to kids that there are real scary things out there, but that they do not control us. This lesson seeks to impress upon kids

Father's Day Children's Sermon (John 16:12-15) Print & Video

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 as our heavenly Father.   Law/Gospel Theme: One of the great hopes of the Gospel is how

God is Truth (Genesis 2 -3) Lesson #38 in What is God Like?

God is Truth (Genesis 2-3) Lesson #38 in What is God Like? AGE GROUP: elementary (ages 6-11)TIME REQUIRED: 45 minutes This is lesson 38 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 38: GOD IS TRUTH SUPPLIES NEEDED: Bibles, previous attribute of God posters, a

God is Trustworthy (Daniel 6) Lesson #37 in What is God Like?

God is Trustworthy (Daniel 6) Lesson #37 in What is God Like? AGE GROUP: elementary (ages 6-11)TIME REQUIRED: 45 minutes This is lesson 37 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 37: GOD IS TRUSTWORTHY Key Verse: “The law of the Lord is perfect,

Jonah and the Whale (Game & Activity)

This “Big Gulp of Jonah” was written by Bible Games Central – be sure to check out their website for more fun idea for teaching the Bible through fun activities. In this cup-and-ball game, players try to get Jonah into the mouth of a whale. Use idea to introduce the story of Jonah. Preparation Download and print the Big Gulp of Jonah Printable.You will need 1 copy for each player. Play: Jonah and the Whale Cup-and-Ball Game Cut

10th Commandment Coloring Page: You Shall Not Covet

This PDF is part of our free 10 Commandments Coloring Book for children. It’s part of our large selection of free resources that teach the 10 commandments for kids. To illustrate the final of the Ten Commandments, we have a picture of two girls standing outside their homes. One is larger and appears more affluent. This line art drawing will give you a conversation spark about being jealous of others and the things in their life. This scripture is

Do you want to be Healed? (John 5:1-9) Sunday School Lesson

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 always know what God has planned for us, we can recognize that He will always have the

Healing at the Pool (John 5:1-9) Children’s Sermon

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 of the law. Not only did they insist on following rules, but they often spread rumors or

New Heaven & New Earth (Revelation 21:1-7) Sunday School Lesson

Heaven can be a tricky topic to teach. In fact, it can be hard for adults to understand the themes of Revelation or to grasp what awaits us after life on earth has passed away. To be sure, we cannot know with certainty what will happen as our earthly bodies slip away, but the main message of eschatology should be one of hope. We can know that what God has in store for us is bigger and

Jesus is the One Mediator (Exodus 32 and Numbers 20) Lesson #36 in What is God Like?

Jesus is the One Mediator (Exodus 32 & Numbers 20) Lesson #36 in What is God Like? AGE GROUP: elementary (ages 6-11)TIME REQUIRED: 45 minutes This is lesson 36 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 36: Jesus is the One Mediator Key Verse:

God is Sovereign (Genesis 21) Lesson #35 in What is God Like?

God is Sovereign (Genesis 21) Lesson #35 in What is God Like? AGE GROUP: elementary (ages 6-11)TIME REQUIRED: 45 minutes This is lesson 35 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 35: GOD IS SOVEREIGN SUPPLIES NEEDED: Bibles, previous attribute of God posters, a

God is Our Shield (Ephesians 6) Lesson #34 in What is God Like?

God is our Shield (Ephesians 6) Lesson #34 in What is God Like? AGE GROUP: elementary (ages 6-11)TIME REQUIRED: 45 minutes This is lesson 34 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 34: GOD IS OUR SHIELD SUPPLIES NEEDED: Bibles, previous attribute of God

God Shepherds His People (John 10) Lesson #33 in What is God Like?

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 in your children’s ministry. LESSON 33: GOD SHEPHERDS HIS PEOPLE Key Verse: “I am the Good shepherd.

9th Commandment Coloring Page: You Shall Not Lie

This PDF is part of our free 10 Commandments Coloring Book for children. It’s part of our large selection of free resources that teach the 10 commandments for kids. Our illustration for the ninth commandment shows two boys in a classroom setting. One is pointing to the other in a way that suggests he is telling a lie about his classmate. This familiar scene could spark a conversation about telling the truth in everyday life. For more teaching ideas,

God's Loves Everyone (Acts 11:1-18, John 13:31-35) Children's Sermon

This children’s sermon from Acts 11:1-18 (and John 13:31-35) shows the importance of loving and sharing with all people. God used a vision to open Peter’s heart to outsiders who Jesus wanted to save. Main Objective: This message will remind students of the importance of loving and reaching out to others, whoever they may be. Sharing the love of Christ is the most important commandment we can follow! Law/Gospel Theme: The law includes a long list of

Tabitha Raised to Life (Acts 9:36-42) Sunday School Lesson

Wake up, Tabitha! Meaningful Miracles, Service and Purpose Miracles are always exciting to learn about. (The name Dorcas is always gets kids attention too). In this kids Bible lesson from the Early Church, the emphasis is on how all things, good or bad, serve to bring glory back to God. How remarkable to know that God works wonders we can only imagine and does things that defy earthly nature. After all, God made all things on and

God Saves (Genesis 18-19) Lesson #32 in What is God Like?

God Saves (Genesis 18-19) Lesson #32 in What is God Like? AGE GROUP: elementary (ages 6-11)TIME REQUIRED: 45 minutes This is lesson 32 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 32: GOD IS THE ROCK SUPPLIES NEEDED: Bibles, previous attribute of God posters, a

God Provided the Perfect Sacrifice (Mark 15) Lesson #31 in What is God Like?

God Provided the Perfect Sacrifice for His People (Mark 15) Lesson #31 in What is God Like? AGE GROUP: elementary (ages 6-11)TIME REQUIRED: 45 minutes This is lesson 31 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 31: GOD PROVIDED THE PERFECT SACRIFICE SUPPLIES NEEDED:

Hearing the Shepherd (John 10:22-30) Children’s Sermon – Print & Video

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 responds by asserting that His true sheep know His voice. In this children’s message, we discuss how