Lesson for Children about Prayer

Prayer:  Talking to God with Your Hands This children’s message was originally written for a Christian School chapel of 1st – 6th graders.  It teaches the basic elements of prayer and encourages children to establish prayer as a habit in their own lives.  What I’ve written below would be a 15-20 minute presentation, but you can extract the main points for … More Children’s Ministry Resources

Children's Bible Lesson: The Worth of Knowing God

This lesson plan is the third in a four-part series for children to encourage them to love God. To learn more about this Bible curriculum, including tips for teaching it, see the introduction page for Discovering the Divine. This Bible lesson would work for either Sunday School or Children’s Church. It was written for older elementary children, but could be modified for any … More Children’s Ministry Resources

Father’s Day Sunday School Lesson

Use this lesson plan to teach about Father’s Day in your Sunday School. Dads are so important in God’s plan for the family, but in today’s world some kids simply don’t have that benefit. This lesson is sensitive the tough situation some kids face. It points to our Father God as the ultimate dad – because all human fathers fall … More Children’s Ministry Resources

Philip and the Ethiopian Eunuch Sunday School Lesson

Want kids to share their faith? Then give them this powerful example of Philip telling the Ethiopian Eunuch about Jesus. This was an important moment in the early church and Philip was obedient to God’s Spirit when he shared the Good News with a stranger. Students will be challenged to listen for God’s leading and immediately obey. This Bible lesson … More Children’s Ministry Resources

Sunday School Lesson "Purpose in Tough Times"

This Sunday School lesson will help children begin a discussion and gain understanding to the Lord’s desire to use hard times in their lives to strengthen them and teach them more about Himself and to strengthen their trust in the Lord.  This lesson is based on James 1:1-4 and can be used for Sunday School or Children’s Church. Bible Truth: God … More Children’s Ministry Resources

Giving Object Lesson for Children

Each week in our Kindergarten and First Grade room, we take an offering that goes to help the support the children our church has sponsored through the World Help Organization.  In total, the various Children’s Ministries at our church sponsor six children.  In our room, we focus on Daniel so that the kids can feel a personal connection with him.  … More Children’s Ministry Resources

The Heart of Longing (Bible Lesson for Children)

This lesson plan is the second in a four-part series for children to encourage them to love God. To learn more about this Bible curriculum, including tips for teaching it, see the introduction page for Discovering the Divine. This Bible lesson would work for either Sunday School or Children’s Church. It was written for older elementary children, but could be modified … More Children’s Ministry Resources

Sunday School Lesson: Persecution Scatters the Church

This Sunday School lesson for children teaches about the events in Acts 8. After a period of success and rapid growth, persecution breaks out against the early church in Jerusalem. God uses these hard times to spread the Gospel to the surrounding region and eventually to all the world. This Bible lesson about the early church would also work well … More Children’s Ministry Resources

The LORD's Desire (Bible Lesson for Children)

This lesson plan is the first in a four-part series for children on knowing God. For more information about this curriculum and tips for teaching it, see the introduction page for Discovering the Divine. This Bible lesson would work for either Sunday School or Children’s Church. It was written for older elementary children, but could be modified for any age … More Children’s Ministry Resources

The Stoning of Stephen: Sunday School Lesson

This free kids Sunday School lesson is based on the story of Stephen in Acts 6-7. It is targeted for older elementary students. It highlights the role of the Holy Spirit in giving courage to Christians, especially when they are suffering. It also shows that believers who suffer for obedience to Jesus will be rewarded. You can also adapt this … More Children’s Ministry Resources

Bible Lessons: Discovering the Divine

This page is the introduction and overview of our four-part series of lessons for children on knowing God. These lessons were written with older elementary children in mind. This page also has tips to help teachers as they prepare to teach the series. Below you will find links to the individual lessons. This curriculum is intended for children’s church or … More Children’s Ministry Resources

Seven Men are Chosen to Minister: Acts 6 Lesson

This Sunday School lesson is based on Acts 6 where the church chose seven men to serve. This is often considered the beginning of the office of deacon in the New Testament church. In this lesson plan, children will learn that every believer has a responsibility to serve. This lesson was first prepared for an older elementary Sunday School class … More Children’s Ministry Resources

"Jesus Knows Me" Sunday School Lesson

This Sunday School lesson will teach children that Jesus is like a good shepherd who knows and loves his sheep. It is based on the classic passage in John 10 where Jesus states those truths. This lesson plan was originally written for elementary aged Sunday School, but you could easily modify it for Children’s Church or a preschool Bible lesson. … More Children’s Ministry Resources

Moms in the Bible

Note: The file above includes this lesson plan and many bonus resources like our Bible Moms Cards & Crossword Puzzle, Game Ideas, Coloring Pages, and Kids Interview about Mom. It’s all 100% free to bless your ministry! This free Mother’s Day Bible lesson for children is intended for Mother’s Day, but could be adapted and utilized at any point of … More Children’s Ministry Resources

The Believers Remained Devoted: Sunday School Lesson

This Sunday School lesson is based on the events in Acts 4 where the early Christians show their devotion to Jesus. They continue in their faith even when hard times come. This lesson plan was first written for children’s Sunday School, but it could be adapted for other ministry settings. Be sure to check out the additional learning activities listed … More Children’s Ministry Resources

Hidden Treasure: Wisdom Lesson from Proverbs

This free Bible lesson for children teaches the importance of Wisdom based on Proverbs 2:1-15. It was first prepared for a Children’s Church setting but would work well as Sunday School lesson about wisdom. The children will discover that wisdom is a hidden treasure given by God. This lesson plan also includes several case studies and other learning activities to … More Children’s Ministry Resources