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It was a parade unlike any other – Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday. It was a big deal, but what did it all mean? This message for children will explain the meaning behind the celebration. Use the download links below and watch the video teaching example. Main Objective: As the church prepares to enter its most significant celebration with Holy Week and Easter, Palm Sunday is an exciting “kick-off” of sorts. Yet even as
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, April 14, 2019 in the International Bible Lessons Calendar a.k.a. the Uniform Sunday School Lesson Series Passage
AGE GROUP: elementary (ages 6-11)TIME REQUIRED: 45 minutes This is lesson 25 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 25: GOD IS OMNIPRESENT Key Verse: “Where can I go from Your Spirit? Where can I flee from Your presence?” Psalm 139:7 Teaching Passage: God
AGE GROUP: elementary (ages 6-11)TIME REQUIRED: 45 minutes This is lesson 24 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 24: GOD IS OMNIPOTENT Key Verse:“‘He did this so that all the peoples of the earth might know that the hand of the Lord is
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 are also disciples of Jesus and have a part in his kingdom work. Target Ages: This lesson
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 strange. Why would you pour perfume over someone’s feet and wipe it up with your hair? The
What can we brag about? Kids often like to tell stories about themselves or boast over things they have done. It is easy, at a young age, to be self-centered and have focus on their own experiences. In this lesson from Philippians 3:4-14, children will learn it’s not our own power we should brag about. The only thing we have at the end of the day is Jesus, and we want to make sure He is our
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 half trying to listen out for the correct voice to follow! A great way to introduce the
AGE GROUP: elementary (ages 6-11)TIME REQUIRED: 45 minutes This is lesson 23 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 23: GOD IS MERCIFUL Key Verse: “The Lord our God is merciful and forgiving, even though we have rebelled against Him.” Daniel 9:9 Teaching Passage: Elijah &
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, our lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth.” Psalm 8:9 Teaching Passage: The Triumphant
AGE GROUP: elementary (ages 6-11)TIME REQUIRED: 45 minutes This is lesson 21 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 21: GOD IS LOVE Key Verse: “This is how God showed His love among us; He sent His One and Only Son into the world
Will God stop loving me when I make bad choices? Will God’s patience ever run out? Jesus’ parable of the Prodigal son gives a radical answer in Luke 15. Our Father God runs after his lost children and welcomes their repentance with rewards not punishment. Download this children’s sermon to share that message with kids at your church this Sunday. Lost and Found; getting what we don’t deserve Main Objective: For young children, the “lost and found”
OBJECTIVE: To teach the children that God’s promises can be trusted. MAIN IDEA: Peter witnessed some special promises coming true. We learn from Peter’s life that God always keeps his promises. TARGET AGES: 9 – 13 Older Elementary. You may need to simplify this lesson when working with younger children. CURRICULUM UNIT: This lesson is part of the Who was …. ? series on major Bible characters. SCRIPTURE PASSAGES: Matthew 16:13-19, Acts 1:15-22, Acts 2:40-41, John 15:26,
In this last lesson of the series, children will discover how Paul served God according to his belief that God’s promises would come true. Paul was alive during the time of the early church and was used greatly by God to teach others about faithfulness, obedience, and suffering for Christ. This lesson contains a fun craft and word scramble as supplements for reviewing the lesson and series. TARGET AGES: 9 – 13 Older Elementary. You may need
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, power, stardom, athleticism, possessions…these are all things that the world considers “blessings,” or things people often look
God deserves praise! That’s why the book of book of Psalms is a wonderful example of honest worship. This 32 lesson curriculum will help children understand the character of God and respond with praise. Psalm 1 Psalm 2 Psalm 3 Psalm 4 Psalm 5 Psalm 6 Psalm 7 Psalm 8 Psalm 9 Psalm 15 Psalm 16 Psalm 19 Psalm 23 Psalm 24 Psalm 27 Psalm 28 Psalm 29 Psalm 32 Psalm 33 Psalm 43 Psalm 54 Psalm
AGE GROUP: elementary (ages 6-11)TIME REQUIRED: 45 minutes This is lesson 20 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 20: JESUS IS THE LAMB WITHOUT BLEMISH Key Verse: “The next day John saw Jesus coming toward Him and said, ‘Look, the Lamb of God
AGE GROUP: elementary (ages 6-11)TIME REQUIRED: 45 minutes This is lesson 19 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 19: GOD IS KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS Key Verse:“On His robe and on His thigh He has this name written: KING OF
AGE GROUP: elementary (ages 6-11)TIME REQUIRED: 45 minutes This is lesson 18 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 18: GOD IS JUST Key Verse:“‘The Lord is known by His justice; the wicked are ensnared by the work of His hands.” Psalm 9:16 Teaching
How does God want me to live? What happens if I’m not good enough? Jesus answers those questions in Luke 13:1-9. Download this children’s sermon to share those truth with kids in your church. Main Objective: There are some tricky points for kids in this Gospel lesson. Everyone is going to die? If we don’t have figs, we are going to be plucked out and cast aside? What do these things mean? In this message, children consider
Children’s Message: Jesus, St. Patrick, and God’s Presence Everywhere Bible Reference: Luke 13:34-35, Joel 3:16, Jeremiah 14:8 Main Objective: This specific Gospel lesson is slightly challenging, as Jesus is lamenting the abandonment and actions of Jerusalem, and being warned of His own persecution. However, it can be tied in with the season through a brief discussion of Saint Patrick. Saint Patrick was taken out of his home, and returned only to leave again. However, he realized that
In this lesson, we will consider the power of words. They can build up or break down, and the tongue is quite a significant weapon. We will discuss the importance of the “Thumper principle” (if you can’t say something nice, don’t say anything at all!). Lesson focus: Our words are powerful, and we need to use them wisely for telling the truth and lifting others up, rather than bringing them down. Passage: James 3:1-12 Key Verse: All
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 these comparisons deal with how Christians should be, or what we ought to be like. This lesson
AGE GROUP: elementary (ages 6-11)TIME REQUIRED: 45 minutes This is lesson 17 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 17: GOD IS JUDGE Key Verse: “God is a righteous judge, a God who expresses His wrath every day.” Psalm 7:11 Teaching Passage: Israel &
