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**This is a guest post from Nick Diliberto from PreteenMinistry.net My 10 year-old son Ethan, plays baseball. His team lost the first game in the playoffs, but they are determined to not give up. In fact, they had practice Memorial Day weekend. The baseball fields are usually packed with kids of all ages on any given Saturday. But they were all … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This is a new lesson based on Daniel 1. The lesson focuses on the believer’s need to be intentional in their obedience to God and His Word. The lesson was used for older elementary students and can be used as an adaptable guide for your ministry needs. Bible Story: Daniel’s Resolve to Obey God Scripture: Daniel 1 Target Age Group: Age … More Children’s Ministry Resources
**This is a guest post from Nick Diliberto from PreteenMinistry.net I recently took my two boys to see the movie, The Avengers. We loved it! In the movie Thor, Black Widow, the Hulk, Hawkeye, Captain America and Iron Man team up to stop the evil Loki from destroying the world. The Avengers is #1 at box office right now and you … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This is the fifth Bible lesson in our series based on the Fruit of the Spirit in Galatians 5. Each particular lesson plan explains a specific character quality that God creates in us through his Spirit. These lessons are designed to accompany the printable Fruit of the Spirit coloring book from our website. Be sure to scroll down to see … More Children’s Ministry Resources
**This is a guest post from Nick Diliberto from PreteenMinistry.net Topic: Revenge Bible Teaching Movie: Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked Bible Passage: David spares Saul’s Life: 1 Samuel 24 Activity: When? Where? Why? & How? Respond: Leave a comment below with your feedback on this lesson. Divide preteens into small groups. Give each group a large sheet of butcher paper with … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This lesson is about Paul’s experience in Malta and finally arriving in Rome where he remained under house arrest. The students will learn how the Holy Spirit enabled Paul to use whatever situation he was in to point others to Jesus. This lesson was created for older elementary students and is only a suggested guide for your ministry needs. Click … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Our new lesson for 2024 Mother’s Day includes a coloring page, object lesson, word search, easy-to-teach lesson plan, and craft ideas for honoring mom. This simple lesson plan for Mother’s Day is based on Ephesians 6:1-3. The PDF download includes 6 original coloring pages and a printable game about biblical mothers. Don’t miss the 10-page coloring book for Mother’s Day … More Children’s Ministry Resources
**This is a guest post from Nick Diliberto from PreteenMinistry.net God always amazes me when he uses preteens in leadership. A friend of mine, Clint May, President of CDM International, told me the story of Sarah, who went through a preteen leadership program at his church. Here’s the story in Clint’s words. “One year we did a mission trip in San … More Children’s Ministry Resources
The following lesson is based on Paul’s trip to Rome. The focus of this lesson is that no matter how hard the enemy tries to stop God’s work in a believer’s life, believers can trust that God will do what He says He will do. The Holy Spirit enables believers to trust God and persevere during difficult times. This lesson … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This Bible lesson will teach children about the spiritual discipline of evangelism. Sometimes we forget that children can speak God’s truth, even better than grown-ups. (See Matthew 21:16) Telling others about Jesus is also a key for kids to grow in their own faith. Spiritual disciplines are just a fancy way to say “spiritual exercise.” That means something we can … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This Bible lesson will teach children about the spiritual discipline of stewardship and giving. This is an often overlooked way that God grows the faith of children. Remember, it’s not the size of the gift but the heart that matters most. This lesson is designed for a smaller group of children, but could be adapted for any Sunday School or … More Children’s Ministry Resources
The following lesson is a drama created for students who have been studying the Book of Acts. The previous lessons have been Paul’s trial before Felix and Festus. Finally Paul appears before Agrippa before his departure for Rome. This lesson is only a guide to help you as you prepare for your students. Adapt to your individual classroom needs. From … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This lesson can be utilized at any time of the year because children repeatedly need to hear that God is near. It was created because my own children had seen visual representations of Jesus rising from the dead and had made assumptions that He was now gone. In their young minds, when He was lifted up, He was present in Heaven, but not on this … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Mothers hold a special place in our hearts and teaching kids to honor her is profitable for all. It’s hardly necessary to instruct children to love their mothers – that comes naturally! However, learning to respect and obey, as God expects, is a necessary part of a minister’s duties. Lean on the scriptures to bring kids a reliable, nurturing “word” … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This simple Bible lesson will teach children about the spiritual discipline of serving others. It’s designed for a smaller group of children, but could be adapted for any Sunday School or Children’s Church setting. Bible Topic: Serving Others Scripture: Mark 10:45 Target Age Group: Elementary (1st -5th grade) Learning Context: Any small group setting like Sunday School Target Time Frame: 30 minutes You Can Help: Please … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This simple lesson plan will help introduce children to the concept of worship as a spiritual discipline. It’s designed for a smaller group of children, but could be adapted for any Sunday School or Children’s Church setting. Bible Topic: Ways to Worship God Scripture: Psalm 100:2 Target Age Group: Elementary (1st -5th grade) Learning Context: Any small group setting like Sunday School Target Time Frame: 30 … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This lesson is about Paul’s trial before Felix. He is falsely accused but Paul knows he has a clear conscience before God and man. This lesson teaches students that believers should always strive to keep a clear conscience. This is only a guide for the lesson. Adapt to your individual classroom needs. From Paul’s life the students will be challenged … More Children’s Ministry Resources
My teaching style leans toward the classical type, teaching Bible stories and talking about the Bible’s characters; however, I love bringing the gospel to life using popular characters in pop culture. I find inspiration everywhere and make it my own. For example, one year when SpongeBob first appeared on the screen, I recorded his “I’m ready, I’m ready,” episode and … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Use this children’s sermon in your church on Super Bowl weekend. 1 Samuel 16:7, “But the LORD said to Samuel, ‘Do not consider his appearance or his height, for I have rejected him. The LORD does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart.’ This sermon for … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This is the fourth Bible lesson in our series based on the Fruit of the Spirit in Galatians 5. Each particular lesson plan explains a specific character quality that God creates in us through his Spirit. These lessons are designed to accompany the printable Fruit of the Spirit coloring book from our website. Click here to see all the lessons in this series. Click … More Children’s Ministry Resources
The following lesson is a continuation of the journey through the Book of Acts. The lesson covers Paul’s farewell to believers as he heads toward Jerusalem and the story of Eutychus following to his death during Paul’s late night preaching. From Paul’s life the students will be challenged to live a trustworthy life before others. The lesson was prepared for … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This lesson combines the Jerusalem council, Barnabas and Paul’s disagreement and Paul’s call to Macedonia. The focus on the lesson is how the Holy Spirit resolves conflict and directs believers in the way they should go. This Bible study was prepared for older elementary students and is only a guide to help you teach your students. Please adapt to the … More Children’s Ministry Resources
We want to help you teach kids about Lent. Download our coloring pages, lesson plans, and activities for Lent. Use them in your Sunday School or Children’s Church. More topics when covering the Lenton season lent lesson plans lent activities for sunday school lent sunday school lessons lent activities for kids lent activities for children lent for children lent lessons … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This simple lesson plan will help introduce children to the concept of “spiritual disciplines” with a particular focus on the importance of Bible Reading. It’s designed for a smaller group of children, but could be adapted for any Sunday School or Children’s Church setting. Bible Topic: Reading the Bible Scripture: Psalm 119:105 Target Age Group: Elementary (1st -5th grade) Learning Context: Any small group setting like … More Children’s Ministry Resources