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This lesson was prepared for a small group of children ranging from 5-11. It was my supplement for the Gospel Project lesson and could also be used in the series of Israel’s Kings. The students discover from this lesson that God warns of His coming punishment so that people might repent and turn away from their sin and turn to … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This Proverbs teaches us that our words have the ability to either build up or tear down those around us. We can destroy friendships that we spend years building instantly with a few words. We can also use our words to completely turn around someone’s day. As Christian’s we should speak truth to each other. The Lord detests lies, but … More Children’s Ministry Resources
As you probably already know, I’m a big fan of simple object lessons. I love presenting an everyday object to kids and helping them to see the gospel or bring them to a greater understanding of a biblical principle. We recommend this prayer Pretzel printable from Marci Coombs’ blog. When looking for a new object lesson recently, I turned to … More Children’s Ministry Resources
The following lesson was prepared for a small group of students ranging in ages 6-8. The lesson is my personal supplement to a Gospel Project lesson on Nahum. The lesson can be adapted to meet the needs of your ministry. Bible Passage: Nahum Bible Story Title: Nahum-Punishment or Protection? Target Age Group: Ages 6-11 (K-5th Grade U.S.A.) Target Time Frame: … More Children’s Ministry Resources
In case you haven’t noticed, I totally love object lessons! Visual demonstrations of bible principles delivers the “wow” factor that every teacher wants. If you’re looking for some super-colorful lessons to share with the kiddos, you can’t go wrong with object lessons with food coloring. Bright colors grab the eye and keep kids spellbound. However, before you start squirting, remember … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Most children have used or handled crayons before–that makes this popular art supply the perfect item for an object lesson! Take advantage of your class coloring time with this childhood toy. Use a box of 8, 16 or even 8 crayons. Since crayons are such relatable item for kids, they’ll pick up on the teaching faster, easier. Wouldn’t it be … More Children’s Ministry Resources
One of the greatest commands that God has given us is to love one another. But what does this look like in our lives? This is the question that this lesson attempts to answer. The Bible gives us lots of commandments, such as to tell others about Jesus and give to the poor. Of all of these commands the greatest … More Children’s Ministry Resources
The following lesson was adapted for a small group of children ranging in ages from 6-11. The lesson is an overview of the Book of Amos. The students discover that although Amos’ message was very bad news to God’s people because of their wickedness they would be punished. If they were to seek the Lord and live they would be … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Use this free Bible lesson to help children understand the importance of following God. He is the only prize worth chasing in this life and the reward is eternal life. Lesson Title: Running the Race Bible Reference: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 Target Age Group: Preschool Learning Context: Sunday School Target Time Frame: 45 minutes Memory Verse: “Everyone who competes in the games goes … More Children’s Ministry Resources
The following lesson was adapted to meet the needs of a small group of students ranging from age 5-11. Students discover how the Bible helps people to know God and how to live a life that pleases Him. Bible Story: Josiah helps Judah return to God’s Word Scripture: 2 Chronicles 34-35 Target Age Group: Age 5 – 11 (U.S. K – … More Children’s Ministry Resources
The following is an adaptation of the Gospel Project lesson of Jesus being dedicated at the temple. The lesson was prepared for a small group of students ranging from age 5-11. The students discover that as Simeon and Anna believed God would keep His promise to send a Savior, they can believe God keeps all His promises. Bible Story: Simeon and … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Main idea: We bear fruit in keeping with repentance by showing others we care for them. Teacher preparation: Read Scripture references (below), 2 Chronicles 7:14 and Ezekiel 18:21-23. Spend time in prayer. Pray for your students. Think about your own life. Are you really repentant, or do you just say you are sorry without changing your ways? Are there any … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Kids love a big ol’ mess and I think it’s safe to say most children’s pastors do too! When it comes to anything slimy, gross or messy, kids want to see it. If you’re looking for a real attention grabber try these squishy object lessons. Get that drop cloth ready and put on some old clothes–it’s time to get messy! … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Need a few object lessons for the upcoming month but don’t want to break the bank on supplies? You can do that with inexpensive (okay, cheap) items like a glass or pitcher of water. In the Bible, water is often a symbol for purity and represents the cleansing of sins. That’s a great place to start! You can feature these … More Children’s Ministry Resources
It’s easy to make and great for an object lesson–it’s Jell-o! You’ll have to plan ahead for this visual aid as it takes a few hours to set but you can cheat and purchase some pre-made single servings to hand out after the demonstration. Since Jell-o has such an unusual composition, it’s perfect for a bible lesson about building your … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This lesson was inspired by the Gospel Project curriculum we’ve been using at our church. It was created for a small group of K-5 students. The students will learn that believers can confidently pray because God hears all our prayers. Bible Passage: 2 Kings 18-20 (Additional reading for teacher’s Bible study 2 Chron 29-32, Isaiah 37-38) Bible Story Title: King Hezekiah trusts … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This lesson is inspired by the Gospel Project curriculum we’ve been using at my church. This is an overview of Joel prepared for a small group of students ranging from age 6-10. The focus of the lesson is God’s desire for all people to repent and believe in Jesus to be saved from God’s punishment. Bible Passage: Joel 1-4 Bible Story … More Children’s Ministry Resources
No matter where you live in the United States, chances are people in your neck of the woods love football. Whether you’re a college fan or follow the NFL the rules of football are pretty basic. Get the ball, move the ball and score some points. These are all concepts that are easy to transfer into a classroom setting–even in … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Try this simple object lesson to teach children the importance of the church community in their lives. Main Idea: We are stronger together, the church is a group of friends who help each other follow Jesus. Items Needed: Several heavy books. We used unwrapped story Bibles. Suggested Verses: Ecclesiastes 4:12 — Though a man might prevail against one who is … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Teaching the Lord’s prayer? Remember that teaching time for kids should include a bit of fun! If you’re looking for some Lord’s prayer activities, you can’t beat these ideas. Choose one or two or use them all! Introducing activities into a lesson gives children the opportunity to activate their faith on what they’ve learned. Write it in the sky! If … More Children’s Ministry Resources
You’ve got a great lesson planned to teach kids the Lord’s prayer but what about object lessons? When you reinforce a teaching session with visual aids, you keep kids’ attention and give volunteers a chance to dip their toes into the teaching waters. Illustrate this important lesson with object lessons inspired by the Lord’s prayer. Which bread? A few days … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This lesson strives to help children understand that sin is like a chain that is bounding them. Sin may seem good at first, but the repercussions are always negative. We cannot be free as long as we are surrounded by sin. Only God has the power to forgive our sins and our hope must be in him. Lesson Title: All … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This lesson uses inquiry to help middle schoolers find the meaning of thankfulness. Many of the Old Testament heroes faced difficult challenges in their lives, such as Daniel’s captivity in a den of lions. We know that God protected Daniel and brought him out of the den safely. We will focus on the aspect of the story where Daniel thanks … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This lesson strives to teach young children that God is always with them and gives them what they need if they will just trust him. After the Exodus, Moses led the people of Israel away from Egypt and into the wilderness. At first the Israelites were overjoyed to finally be free, but that joy quickly turned to bitterness and agitation … More Children’s Ministry Resources