Are you looking for a fun and engaging children’s ministry curriculum? Our “Sing! Shout! Jump!” Sunday School curriculum is designed to help your kids learn about God in a fun and exciting way. We’ve got everything you need to get started, from teacher guides to student workbooks. Plus, our lessons are adaptable for groups of all ages. With Sing! Shout! … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Childrenās Sermon Lesson Message on the Reliability of Christ: What does it mean to believe in Jesus? How do we know the truth of what He says and who He is? We teach children many stories from the Bible, but it is important for us to emphasize that the Bible is the true word of God, and every story in … More Children’s Ministry Resources
New Year, New You!Ā Childrenās Message on Transformation through Jesus. A new year is often a time when people make goals and resolutions to transform and change themselves. However, we know that on our own we can do nothing. True change must come from the indwelling of the Holy Spirit. This message reminds children that we are adopted into Godās … More Children’s Ministry Resources
First things firstā¦all things in life require a solid foundation before work or building can be accomplished. This message reminds students of the importance of this basic principle, using the alphabet as an analogy. We need letters to communicate through language, just as we need rules or guidelines to do anything. What is the most important foundational rule? We are … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Whoās in charge? Wherever they go, kids recognize those in leadership roles. In the church, that usually means looking to the pastor for guidance. Serving in ministry is an immense and challenging calling. Pastors work very hard, and too often we donāt provide them with quite the appreciation and gratitude that they deserve. Scripture reminds us of the importance of … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This message aims to describe for children what wisdom means and where it comes from. Young people might think of wisdom as mere knowledge or āhead smartsā, but true wisdom comes from the heart. Wisdom is something that we should desire because God wants us to have it and practice using it. The message uses practical objects and misconceptions to … More Children’s Ministry Resources
What is wisdom? How do we know what choices are best? Can we make ourselves wise? Young students may or may not have encountered such considerations in their lives, but they are worth discussion. Kids should understand what wisdom is and where it comes from. They can learn the importance of discernment, even at an early age. The story of … More Children’s Ministry Resources
As childrenās ministry leaders, youāve been called to child discipleship. Every week you fill the critical need for a loving, caring adult to pass on a legacy of faith to the incoming generation of children. Hundreds of thousands of leaders around the world commit themselves to this high calling. Time only reveals more clearly that, now more than ever, we … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Prayer is such a powerful thing, especially for our children. In fact, prayer is one of the most important parts of their regular spiritual routine! From mealtimes to bedtimes, the act of praying can set the stage for lots of spiritual growth, even long after their prayers have been said. That’s why prayer journaling is one of the most effective … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This message explores the story of Jesus cleansing the temple, which was being corrupted and not used for proper worship. For this illustration, children will see an object being polluted and used for the wrong reason, and through that they will better understand Christās actions. Children will also hear the importance of respecting not only the church, but our own … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This message describes what it means that Jesus has authority over all things. While on Earth, Christ demonstrated the power to cast out demons, heal the sick and injured, control weather, and even raise people from the dead! He was and is stronger than anything else. As such, we can listen to Him and trust Him because we recognize His … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Use this children’s sermon to teach about the Parables of the Hidden Treasure in Matthew 13:44-45. Download the teaching notes below and watch our object lesson demonstration as you prepare to teach. Main Objective: Young children might not quite understand monetary worth, dollar signs, and fiscal price tags. However, they do certainly value some things (play time, toys, etc.) over … More Children’s Ministry Resources
The Sunday School Store has just released this fun and affordable t-shirt craft project for your children’s ministry. Kids will love designing their own shirts and remember this fun project for years to come. How cool — they can wear it and spread an uplifting message from God’s Word. “Shine for Jesus” Coloring T-Shirt The Shine t-shirt has the text … More Children’s Ministry Resources
āThatās not fair!ā This is a common refrain heard by anyone who works with childrenā¦kids want things to be just and are quick to let us know when they think theyāve been dealt otherwise. But it is important to communicate that in some cases, we donāt want absolute fairnessā¦this lesson reminds kids that Christ is the One who we … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Parables can be tricky thingsā¦after all, the whole point was to hide the truth somewhat within story, so it can be a challenge to locate and communicate the truth to kids of today. Yet Christās stories are timeless. Not only were they relevant to the people of first century Jerusalem; they have modern-day extrapolations and explanations, if we are … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Sometimes we think of the prophetic books as a mysterious foretelling or maybe a boring old irrelevant message. For kids especially, words of the prophets can seem confusing or abstract, but we lose some rich spiritual nourishment when we overlook these wonderful portions of the Old Testament. Isaiah, especially, has beautiful descriptions of the Lord, as well as … More Children’s Ministry Resources
In Northern Kentucky, a 75,000 square-foot museum boasts exhibits and merchandise that celebrate and emphasize the āyoung earthā argument that insists on a literal interpretation of creationās seven days. The museum employs over 300 workers and receives hundreds (or even thousands) of visitors daily. It cost founder Ken Ham over $27 million to developā¦however, that amount is pocket change … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Sometimes it is easy to read the Old Testament and think of it as irrelevant, or less important than the gospels and epistles. Words of prophecy may seem harsh, repetitive, or difficult to understand. But so much that we find in the prophetic books can be significant and meaningful to our daily lives and especially to kids. Not only that, … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Use this childrenās Sunday School lesson to teach kids about how Jesus fulfills prophecy from the Old Testament. Needed: Bibles, slips of paper with prophetic statements about Jesus written on them, close-up images of common objects, drawing paper, crayons or colored pencils Intro Game #1: Fulfilling Prophecy Print or write out prophecy clues about Jesus, along with their Scripture reference, … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Use this childrenās Sunday School lesson to teach kids about how God helped David defeat Goliath and how He can help us in every situation. Needed: Bibles, a simple musical instrument such as a toy drum or toy keyboard, balls, socks, bucket or trashcan Intro Game 1: Soothing the King Tell kids to line up one side of your play … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Use this children’s Sunday School lesson to teach kids about how Luke wrote his gospel and about the obedience of Zechariah during the birth of John the Baptist. Needed: Clue hunt around the church, volunteers to play Zechariah and Elizabeth, Zechariah’s writing tablet, drawing paper and crayons or colored pencils, stapler or hole punch and string, optional craft foam Game: … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Use this children’s Sunday School lesson on Gabriel’s announcement to Mary to teach children why Mary was chosen to be Jesus’ mother. Needed: volunteer to play Mary, soft play balls or paper wads Game: Good and Faithful Servant Tell the students that you’re going to play a game in which you’re the Master and they’re your servants. You’re going to … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Use this children’s Sunday School lesson on Joseph to teach children about believing God and about how God adopts us into His family when we believe in Christ. Needed: A volunteer to play Joseph Game: The Unbelievable Divide students into two teams. You’ll read a list of statements, and they have to vote as a team whether they believe each … More Children’s Ministry Resources
What does it mean to follow the Lord? Includes a lesson, 2 games, and a prayer exercise. Needed: newspaper or current events magazine Intro Game: Simon Says Students follow your commands and motion when you say, “Simon says” first. If you don’t say, “Simon says” before the command, and they do it anyway, they’re out. If they follow a motion … More Children’s Ministry Resources