Paul & Silas in Prison: Sunday School Lesson

This lesson continues the Journey through Acts as Paul and Silas continue on their missionary journey into Macedonia.  This lesson encourages believers that the Holy Spirit enables them to praise God during difficult times.  The lesson was prepared for older students but can be adapted for other ministry opportunities.  The lesson is only a guide to help prepare to teach … More Children’s Ministry Resources

Super Bowl Sunday School Lesson (Proverbs 20:11)

Use this Super Bowl lesson in your Sunday School or Children’s Church. It’s based on Proverbs 20:31, “Even small children are known by their actions, so is their conduct really pure and upright?” This Sunday School lesson will show the children that following God is the most important team! Super Bowl Sunday School Lesson Proverbs 20:11 Lesson for Kids Lots … More Children’s Ministry Resources

Gideon Lesson for Children's Church (Judges 6:1-22)

This free Children’s Church lesson plan was first written for elementary aged students. It covers the story of Gideon and how God used him to save his people. This material could also be used as the Bible lesson plan for children’s Sunday school. Be sure to consider your own ministry context and modify it as needed. For younger children, you … More Children’s Ministry Resources

Lesson: Paul & Barnabas at the Jerusalem Council

This lesson covers how the Jewish Council solves the problem that arose when Jewish believers said that Gentiles must be circumcised in order to be saved.  This subtle addition to God’s free gift of salvation occurs even in our generation.  Students will learn that Satan does whatever he feels necessary to try and stop the spread of the powerful message … More Children’s Ministry Resources

New Years Sunday School Lesson (Luke 18:18-27)

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Use this New Year’s Bible Lesson for Sunday School or Children’s Church. It helps kids focus on their relationship with Jesus as the most important one thing as they start the new year. The printable PDF download includes bonus activities and coloring pages to help you prepare for Sunday. Don’t miss our All Things NEW:4-Week Sunday School Curriculum to teach … More Children’s Ministry Resources

Rehoboam and Jeroboam Reign (Sunday School Lesson)

This lesson covers the reign of Rehoboam and Jeroboam and continues our series on the Kings of Israel. Click here to see the lesson index. Studying these first kings that reign in the divided kingdom will reveal how God’s people must guard their hearts from being led astray. This lesson was prepared for older students and can be adapted for … More Children’s Ministry Resources

The Divided Kingdom (Sunday School Lesson)

This lesson plan continues our series about the Kings of Israel. The lesson teaches us that while sin separates us from God’s best for us, His promises still stand despite our sin.  The lesson is a guide to help teachers study and prepare the lesson for the individual needs of the ministry in which they lead. This lesson was prepared … More Children’s Ministry Resources

Ten Commandments Sunday School Lesson

This is the 5th lesson of a 5-part series based on the life of Moses. This free Children’s Church lesson plan was first written for elementary aged students. It covers the 10 Commandments. This material could also be used as the Bible lesson for children’s Sunday school. Be sure to consider your own ministry context and modify it as needed. … More Children’s Ministry Resources

Teach the Ten Commandments to Kids

Children can learn the 10 Commandments. Our free resources will help you explain God’s Law to even the youngest kids. Ten Commandments Song Kids’ Bible Study on the Ten Commandments Compare Translations Ten Commandments Coloring Book Learning Activities on the Ten Commandment Children’s version of the Ten Commandments Teaching the Ten Commandments with Hand Motions We absolutely love teaching Bible … More Children’s Ministry Resources

Clean Heart Object Lesson (Psalm 51:10) Clean Penny

This is a simple Bible object lesson that includes an element of science. It can be used to illustrate how Christ makes us clean through salvation. If you’re brave you can even introduce the term ‘sanctification’ as the process where Jesus changes our behaviors to match our new heart. Alternately, you could use it to talk about how God transforms … More Children’s Ministry Resources

"The Book of Acts" Sunday School Lesson Series

Take your students on a journey through the Book of Acts where they will learn lessons from the early church after Jesus ascended to heaven and believers received the gift of the Holy Spirit.  Students will learn how they too can live a powerful life serving Jesus as the Holy Spirit empowers them. This page is the index to our … More Children’s Ministry Resources

New Year Salvation Object Lessons

Everyone likes a clean slate, a fresh start or kid language a “do-over.” A new coloring book, fresh chalkboards are two “clean slate” examples kids look forward to. As children’s church leaders it is our joy to teach kids about the new start that Jesus gives us all. With the New Year approaching, many people will nobly focus in making … More Children’s Ministry Resources

Wisdom of Solomon Sunday School Lesson

The next lesson in the series of Israel’s kings introduces students to Solomon.  As Solomon begins his reign of all the things he could have asked for he asks God for wisdom.  Students will learn that God’s wisdom is available to all who ask and by living a life using Godly wisdom they will experience great blessing. This lesson was … More Children’s Ministry Resources

Christmas Object Lessons for Children’s Church

If you didn’t know it was Christmas, you would if you visited kids’ church. Children are excited and ready for the big Christmas Day reveal. Between the heightened levels of excitement, sugary treats and Christmas parties it is no wonder kids don’t float near the ceiling! Teachers may find teaching children’s church challenging during these times. What a great time … More Children’s Ministry Resources

4 Advent Lessons: Teaching through the Nativity

This idea is one to be spread over several weeks leading up to Christmas.  Each part could be expanded into a full lesson or simplified to be done each Sunday in addition to a planned lesson.  If you structure your children’s programming with a main session followed by age-segmented small groups, then perhaps this could serve as the main session … More Children’s Ministry Resources

International Sunday School Lessons

What is the International Sunday School curriculum? I’ve always heard people talking about the International lessons for adults, but I didn’t really know what that meant. So today I decided to track it down on a whim. Here’s what I’ve found. Click here to leave your own comments or questions about this material. Sunday School Lessons based on the International Uniform … More Children’s Ministry Resources

Bible Lesson: The Good Fruit of the Holy Spirit

This is the fourth in a series of four Bible lessons for children teaching them about the Holy Spirit.  Click here to see all the lesson plans. Don’t miss our many other Fruit of the Spirit resources. The particular lesson focuses on the “Fruit of the Spirit” that God produces in believers. It challenges children to examine the outcome of … More Children’s Ministry Resources

Moses Crossing the Red Sea Lesson (Exodus 13)

Story of Moses Bible Lessons for Children

This is the 3rd lesson of a 5-part series based on the life of Moses. This free Children’s Church lesson plan was first written for elementary aged students. It covers the story of Moses’ birth and the exodus of the Israelites. This material could also be used as the Bible lesson for children’s Sunday school. Be sure to consider your … More Children’s Ministry Resources

Moses and the Desert (Exodus 2) Lesson for Kids

This is the 2nd lesson of a 5-part series on Moses, including a lesson on the 10 Commandments. These free Children’s Church lesson plans were first written for elementary aged students. Click here to view the index. This lesson covers the story of Moses and the Desert. This material could also be used as the Bible lesson for children’s Sunday … More Children’s Ministry Resources