Kids can learn the Bible. Our free curriculum is perfect for teaching in Sunday School or Children’s Church. Browse the latest below or see our main curriculum index.
This lesson involves a simple but powerfully important reminder of what God wants us to place at the center of our attention. It can be tricky for children to understand the principles of this prophetic passage (it can even be difficult for adults), but Isaiah 55 has some beautiful and comforting words about the comfort found in God. The … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Aretha Franklin sang about it: RESPECT but it’s not always easy to gain the respect of the people you work with. But that doesn’t stop us from wanting or needing their respect and support. Otherwise, its easy to feel as if you’re like a handy old shoe that people grab when they want to smash a bug–or constantly call upon … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Why is church important? Why does God value community and relationship, and what does that mean? Young (and older) children might go along with family church habits, but often come to a point where they question the value of Christian fellowship and collaboration. This lesson focuses on the early church as example of community, and explores teamwork and relationships. … More Children’s Ministry Resources
When Mother’s Day pops up, we shift our focus on earthly families and appreciate how much our mothers do. This is of course important, and respects God’s commandment to honor parents (Exodus 20:12). God has given us father and mother with special purpose. On the other side of things, though, what about those who do not have such a blessed … More Children’s Ministry Resources
We wish somehow that church could be “perfect” and grant us opportunity for beautiful fellowship, community, and outreach. Unfortunately, though, churches are made of people, and people are not perfect. We make mistakes and sometimes lose track of the truly important things in God’s service. There are times in our experience as church members, and even leaders, when we may … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Sometimes we all get too caught up in details…how we do things in church, specifics of what we are doing…and we lose sight of the reason and purpose of serving God. This lesson emphasizes that principle with a look at a miracle from Jesus’s life: the healing of a man born blind. Lesson focus: Jesus is our hope and … More Children’s Ministry Resources
“Dem bones dem bones, dem dry bones…” Perhaps we are familiar with the song or even the story, but what does it mean? Why did God give Ezekiel a vision of dancing skeletons? This lesson looks at the story of Ezekiel and how it represents a message of hope for Godly renewal. Lesson focus: Sometimes we feel that life … More Children’s Ministry Resources
When spring is in the air and new life blooms, lessons and illustrations involving plants can be especially relevant. This example reminds children that we often have to be patient and wait for things…whether we are preparing a garden, praying for a desire, or witnessing to others, life takes time and perseverance. Do a little frustrated planting for students…display a … More Children’s Ministry Resources
As Christians, we know that our value is in much different things than what the world tends to judge as important. In daily life, we often struggle with what seems most critical, and this can lessen our hope and confuse our priorities. This lesson reminds us of what truly lasts in life, and what we can knowingly aim our … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Bible Focus: God does not always promise comfort or fun, but life with Him is an adventure! This lesson provides a twist on traditional St. Patrick’s Day emphasis by looking at the event’s founder relative to Biblical patriarchs. Patrick followed God’s lead and spread the word of the Gospel, just like Old (and New) Testament heroes followed God’s direction. Target … More Children’s Ministry Resources
It seems like kids today have more and more: technology, opportunity, luxury…yet sometimes they wind up stressed and over-anxious. This devotional Bible study seeks to discuss and address some of the common stressors, and to guide students back to the peace that passes all understanding, found in Christ alone. Bible Focus: There are many things that tend to bring … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Sometimes it is easy to read the Old Testament and think of it as irrelevant, or less important than the gospels and epistles. Words of prophecy may seem harsh, repetitive, or difficult to understand. But so much that we find in the prophetic books can be significant and meaningful to our daily lives and especially to kids. Not only that, … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Sometimes they’re awkward. At times we just plain can’t stand them, but everyone has one somewhere along the line and there’s no getting around it…it’s our families. God established the unit of the family at the dawn of creation, and it’s clear that he values relationships and does not want us to go it alone. The Lord God said, “It is … More Children’s Ministry Resources
As we approach the start of the holiday season (or any anticipated event, for that matter), there is an air of excitement that seems to pervade attitudes of young and old alike. For children, the thrill of Thanksgiving or Christmas likely lies in getting things: presents, toys, parties, food…kids have no trouble receiving joyously. As adults, however, our preferences and … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Purpose: Use this children’s sermon on the Fall to teach kids that every choice we make shows our obedience or disobedience to God. Scripture: Genesis 2:15-17 Needed: a copy of the test questions included at the end of this children’s sermon for every student (feel free to make up your own test questions as well) Children’s Sermon Show your stack … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Purpose: Use this children’s sermon on the Fall to teach kids how to resist temptation. Scripture: Genesis 2:15-17; 3:1-6 Needed: candy or other treats for each student Children’s Sermon Hand out your treats, but tell students not to eat it while you go get your Bible. Then, have someone else “sneak up” and talk to the kids about how good … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Purpose: Use this children’s sermon on Noah’s Ark and the Flood to teach kids how they can be saved. Scripture: Genesis 6:5-9 Needed: some pictures to play the game Which One of These Things Is Not Like the Others? Children’s Sermon Tell students that you want to play a game of Which One of These Things Is Not Like the … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Purpose: Use this children’s sermon on the Fall to teach kids how to ask God for forgiveness. Scripture: Genesis 3:12-13 Needed: any small object Children’s Sermon Show students your object and tell them that you want to play a game with them. You’re going to hand them the object and then you’re going to close your eyes for three seconds. … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Purpose: Use this children’s sermon on the Fall to teach kids how punishment helps us. Scripture: Genesis 3:14-19 Needed: a picture of you as a child Read more Bible verses about punishment and God’s justice. Children’s Sermon on Punishment Ask students, Do any of you have rules at your house? Do you ever break the rules? Do you get in … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Purpose: Use this children’s sermon on the Fall to teach kids how sin is never as rewarding as it seems. Scripture: Genesis 3:1-6 Needed: a torn up or shredded dollar bill or a crumbled cookie (keep it hidden), a new dollar bill or cookie Children’s Sermon Tell students that you will give them a dollar or a cookie if they … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Purpose: Use this children’s sermon on Cain and Abel to teach kids how to give God their best. Scripture: Genesis 4:2-5 Needed: a box of cookies or something comparable Children’s Sermon Show students your box of cookies and ask who wants one. Randomly give one student the entire box while you give everyone else a piece of a cookie. When … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Purpose: Use this children’s sermon on Enoch to teach kids how to have a relationship with God. Scripture: Genesis 5:21-24 Needed: nothing Children’s Sermon Lead your students on a walk around the sanctuary. If you have a portable microphone or a loud enough voice, you can start the children’s sermon while you walk. Otherwise, just wait until you get back … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Purpose: Use this children’s sermon on creation to teach kids that time does not apply to God. Scripture: Genesis 1:1 Needed: a picture of a road with a curve or turn in it so that you can’t see beyond the curve Children’s Sermon Show students your picture of a curve in the road. Ask, If you were driving on this … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Purpose: Use this children’s sermon on creation to teach kids that God has the authority over what He has made. Scripture: Genesis 1:1, Psalm 139:13 Needed: something you’ve made Children’s Sermon Show students your creation. Ask, Do you know who made this? I made it! (Briefly describe how you made it.) If I was the one making it, who do … More Children’s Ministry Resources