This coloring page illustrates the attempted sacrifice of Isaac by his father Abraham. This is perhaps one of the clearest signs in the Old Testament of what God would do through Jesus to forgive our sins. The simple coloring page shows the boy tied down to an alter with his father standing over him. This story is from Genesis 22. Directions: Click … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This post features notes from Ryan Golias at the Children Desiring God Conference 2011. Click here to see all the sessions. Your Testimonies are My Delight: Kempton Turner And he went up on the mountain and called to him those whom he desired, and they came to him. And he appointed twelve (whom he also named apostles) so that they might be … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This post contains notes from Ryan Golias at the Children Desiring God Conference 2011. Click here to see all the sessions. No Longer Tossed To and Fro: Russel Moore The text for this message was Mark 1:16-28. It is a big chunk, but worth reading through to follow the message below. The Full Gospel for Children We are used to seeing warning … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This post contains notes from Ryan Golias at the Children Desiring God Conference 2011. Click here to see all the sessions. The Sum or Your Word Is Truth: John Piper Teaching our children to approach truth with a cavalier and disdaining attitude is the greatest scandal today with regard to the minds of our young people. The worst we can do … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Long Story Short is written to present a Biblical Gospel from cover to cover to aid parents in passing the Bible on to their children, day by day. To pass on a clear Gospel message showing children how every story in the bible points forward or back to the gospel of Jesus Christ and God’s story of salvation.” Author Marty … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This free Childrenâs Church lesson plan was first written for elementary aged students. It covers the story of the ups and downs of Samson. This material could also be used as the Bible lesson plan for childrenâs Sunday school. Be sure to consider your own ministry context and modify it as needed. Look for additional teaching ideas and resources linked … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This free Childrenâs 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 childrenâs Sunday school. Be sure to consider your own ministry context and modify it as needed. For younger children, you … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This is the 5th lesson of a 5-part series based on the life of Moses. This free Childrenâs 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 childrenâs Sunday school. Be sure to consider your own ministry context and modify it as needed. … More Children’s Ministry Resources
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
This is lesson continues our curriculum for preschoolers about knowing Jesus. Each lesson is based on a passage in the Gospel of Mark. You can read the series introduction for more explanation and links to the other lessons. This particular lesson focuses on the meaning of Jesus’s call to follow and obey. Preschoolers will understand that Jesus wants them to be his … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This is the 4th lesson of a 5-part series based on the life of Moses. This free Childrenâs Church lesson plan was first written for elementary aged students. It covers the story of the Israelites and how they kept grumbling. This material could also be used as the Bible lesson for childrenâs Sunday school. Be sure to consider your own … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Next to a saving relationship with Jesus Christ, the most important thing we can give the kids who pass through our childrenâs ministries is an understanding of how to use their Bibles. The Bible is critical to the continued spiritual development of kids. If there was any doubt, just read these verses where the Bible describes itself. In my church, I work … More Children’s Ministry Resources
The Spark Story Bible, published by Augsburg Fortress is a hardcover 550 page Bible Story book for children ages 2 – 8. It is a great resource to consider for, not only the Sunday School classroom, but as a family treasure at home. The book contains 150 of the best-loved bible stories from both the new and old testament. Old … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Here is another option for Sunday School this Advent Seasons. It’s a lesson plan intended to present the Christmas story of Christâs birth in Bethlehem and the Shepherdâs announcement of His birth. It was was first prepared for older elementary students and can be adapted for other ministry opportunities. Learning Goal: As students take an imaginary journey to the town of … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This is the 3rd lesson of a 5-part series based on the life of Moses. This free Childrenâs Church lesson plan was first written for elementary aged students. It covers the story of Mosesâ birth and the exodus of the Israelites. This material could also be used as the Bible lesson for childrenâs Sunday school. Be sure to consider your … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This is the 2nd lesson of a 5-part series on Moses, including a lesson on the 10 Commandments. These free Childrenâs 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 childrenâs Sunday … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This is the 1st lesson of a 5-part series based on the life of Moses. For each story, we are uploading two versions. One is designed for preschoolers and the other for elementary aged children. Â Click here to view the index. This free Childrenâs Church lesson plan was first written for elementary aged students. It covers the story of Moses’ … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This is the third lesson in a study on Israel’s Kings. Click here to see the lesson index. This lesson is about Samuel anointing David to be king. The lesson focuses on David’s heart and how he was faithful in his day to day tasks.  This would be an excellent Sunday School lesson, but you could easily use it in … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Do you work with older children and youth? Could you use a curriculum thatâs adult user-friendly, yet has real appeal for your tweens and teens? Well if your answer is yes, you may just want to give re:form a chance. The publishing company, Spark House, a division of Augsburg Fortress, claims, re:form is a fully customizable curriculum that’s rooted in … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This is the first lesson in a series of the history of Israelâs kings.  Click here to see the lesson index. This lesson introduces students to when the Israelites ask Samuel for a king. Their request was a rejection to the rule of God as their King. The students will learn that Godâs ways are the best ways and we … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This is an introductory lesson for a series for preschoolers on knowing Jesus through the book of Mark. Be sure to read the series introduction for more explanation and links to the other lessons. To begin these Bible lessons, we actually start with a passage from Isaiah that will help to interpret Mark. This lesson will allow you to teach the children why Jesus … More Children’s Ministry Resources
At my church, we use a variety of Bible Translations. But I am constantly getting emails from readers who need Sunday School Lesson only in the KJV. One easy solution is to edit our free lessons and simply use the King James Version. Most of the content would only require an easy change of wording and you can have hundreds … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This lesson is taken from Jonah 3 where Jonah obeys God and is given a second chance to go to Nineveh. As Jonah obeys God the people of Nineveh believe Godâs message and repent. This lesson shows the importance of believers obeying Godâs command to go into the world and preach the Good News and leave the results up to … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Here is my rough summary and paraphrase of the session with Ryan Rush. I will post the audio when it is released so you can listen for yourself. Ryan was a competent speaker and the audience enjoyed his message. In addition to these notes he explained the milestone strategy that his church uses to help families disciple their children. For … More Children’s Ministry Resources