Bible Lesson Plans for Kids

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.

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

Children's Sermon (Hebrews 11:29-12:3) "What is Faith"

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Children’s Message: What is Faith?   Trusting God’s Promises  Main Objective: Faith can be a difficult concept for youngsters to grasp, as it is not necessarily tangible or easily explained. This message aims to communicate to kids that we can trust God no matter what, and know that He will provide for us in this life and the next. It is not always easy to live for the Lord, but we can remember His promises past and present,

Children's Sermon (Don't Worry – Treasure in Heaven) Luke 12:22-34

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“Do Not Worry – Keep Your Treasures in Haven” Children’s Sermon on Luke 12:22-34) Children’s Message: Choose your Treasures Wisely – Seeking God’s Kingdom First Main Objective: Following up on the idea of placing priority in God first, this lesson seeks to remind students that God wants us to love Him above all things. Sometimes we worry, or have a tough time separating ourselves from our things. We look around and want what we do not have.

Sunday School Lesson (Luke 12:13-21) Parable of the Rich Foolish Man

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Download the Parable of the Rich Fool complete Sunday School lesson and two original coloring pages using the link below. It’s everything you need to plan your lesson and 100% free. “Foolish Rich Builder” Sunday School Lesson on the Parable of the Rich & Foolish Builders (Luke 12:13-21) It’s not all about the Toys…and the Ferrari won’t take you to Heaven — Sunday School Lesson on Proper Priorities Students are often bombarded with messages that proclaim the

Children's Sermon (Luke 12:13-21) Parable of the Rich Fool

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“You Can’t Take it With You” Children’s Sermon on the Parable of the Rich & Foolish Builders (Luke 12:13-21) Children’s Message: You Can’t Take it With You!  The Parable of the Foolish Rich Man     Main Objective: Young children often receive conflicting messages about values and priorities. Modern society glorifies outer riches and materialism, but it’s important to communicate that God wants us to put Him before all other things. All of our treasure is temporary, so we

Children's Sermon (Luke 11:1-13) The Lord's Prayer

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The Lord’s Prayer for Kids Teach this children’s sermon on the Lord’s Prayer to help kids understand what prayer is and how children can pray. The Bible is a resource that can help children learn how to pray. The Lord’s Prayer is a model prayer that Jesus gave to his disciples. It includes thanking God, asking for what you need, and forgiveness. God wants to hear from his children and will always be there for them. Download

"Back to School " Children's Sermon (Jesus, the Sin Eraser)

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It’s time to buy school supplies for the new school year – that’s a perfect time to share this object lesson on how Jesus erases sin. Use the link below to download and then scroll down to watch the our teaching example video. Teaching Video “Back To School” Children’s Sermon “Back to School” Children’s Message: Jesus, the Sin Eraser   Main Objective: The goal of this object lesson is to communicate to students how Christ took on our

Mary and Martha (Luke 10:38-42) Children's Sermon

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Use the link above to print our free children’s sermon based on Luke 10:38-42 “In the home of Mary and Martha.” Then watch the teaching example below to help you prepare for Sunday’s ministry moment. Message Theme: Slow Down and Be…Choosing What is Better   Main Objective: In this day and age, being busy is considered a badge of glory. We are obsessed with doing, producing, accomplishing, achieving, and keeping up or getting ahead of those around us.

God is Worthy (1 Samuel 4-7) Lesson #42 in What is God Like?

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God is Worthy (Genesis 18-19) Lesson #42 in What is God Like? AGE GROUP: elementary (ages 6-11)TIME REQUIRED: 45 minutes This is lesson 42 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 42: GOD IS WORTHY Key Verse: “For great is the Lord and most

God is With Us (Exodus 25-40) Lesson #41 in What is God Like?

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God is With Us (Exodus 25-26 & 35-40) Lesson #41 in What is God Like? AGE GROUP: elementary (ages 6-11)TIME REQUIRED: 45 minutes This is lesson 41 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 41: GOD IS WITH US Key Verse: “The Lord Almighty

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

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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 Key Verse: “To God belong wisdom and power;

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

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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 Key Verse: “Every good and perfect gift is from

Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25-37) Children's Sermon

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Loving others matters to God – that’s why Jesus told this parable of the Good Samaritan in Luke 10:25-37. Download our free children’s sermon above and watch our teaching example below. Main Objective: The Good Samaritan is a story that many kids have probably heard before, but it never hurts to explore it again. The themes of unconditional love and action-based faith are important to consistently reinforce. This message reminds students that loving God is the best

“Independence Day” Freedom Bible Lesson for Kids

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Use the link above to download the complete lesson plan including craft idea. Don’t miss the 6-page patriotic printable Bundle, free from the Sunday School Store. We get pretty excited about our national pride, especially when it comes to holidays like the Fourth of July. We celebrate our independence and freedom as a country. Independence is something that is highly valued in our culture, and it is a great thing to be able to operate on our

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

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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

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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.

Following Jesus (Luke 9:51-62) Children's Sermon

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“Following Jesus” Children’s Sermon on Luke 9:51-62 Main Objective: We get excited and fanatical about a lot of things in our lives…sometimes we follow sports teams or stars, or celebrities, or we even get excited about hobbies. We “follow” people on social media or through the news. But kids don’t always find the same level of excitement or commitment when it comes to Jesus. Why not? He should be at the forefront of our lives and attention.

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

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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

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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

Hope in a Heavenly Father (Kids Bible Lesson) for Father's Day

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Type “father” into a Bible search engine and likely over a thousand verse references will pop up. Fatherhood is a key topic in both Old and New Testaments, as seen through genealogies, patriarchs, and character examples. Children might have different ideas of what a dad should be like, and unfortunately not all earthly fathers are present or set a Godly example. This lesson looks at a few elements of Biblical fathers and celebrates the comfort we can

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

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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

Pentecost Children’s Sermon (Acts 2:1-21) Object Lesson

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Use this object lesson to share a message with children about the coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost. This sermon is based on Acts 2:1-21. Print the message notes below, watch our example video, and gather your supplies. “Pentecost: The Spirit Comes” Children’s Sermon from 2:1-21 Pentecost…Tongues, Wind, Fire…and Happy Birthday to the church!!! Main Objective: The coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost is an exciting and important story to share with all ages. Through

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

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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 Key Verse: “Jesus answered, ‘I am the Way, the

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

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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,