Lesson: Daniel 7 God's Team Will Win

This an adaptation to an earlier lesson submitted about this chapter.  This lesson has additional resources to help teach this lesson.  It was used in an older elementary class.  It is only a guide to be used as a tool to give you ideas as you teach your students. Bible Story: Daniel 7 Saints are the winning team Scripture: Daniel 7 … More Children’s Ministry Resources

Bible Lesson: God Protects Daniel

This new lesson from Daniel 6 allows students to see Daniel’s consistent Godly character even in his old age.   When studying Daniel’s life an inescapable fact for all believers is that Godly character doesn’t happen by accident.  Daniel faithfully trusts and obeys God in an ungodly foreign land.  Believers can live a life that pleases God by living faithfully and … More Children’s Ministry Resources

Bible Lesson: Belshazzar’s Arrogance

This new lesson from the Book of Daniel focuses on the attitude of arrogance versus an attitude of confidence in Christ. The lesson was prepared with older students in mind.  The lesson is a guide to provide ideas to teach Daniel 5. Please adapt according to the needs of your students. Bible Story: Belshazzar’s Arrogance Scripture: Daniel 5 Target Age Group: … More Children’s Ministry Resources

Lesson: Focus on God, Not the Flames

The following lesson about Shadrach, Meshach and Abed-Nego focuses on the importance of knowing and obeying God’s Word without compromise.  Students will be challenged to examine their lives to see how much of their daily choices are made in obedience to God’s Word or not.  It is only a suggested guide to help you get ideas on how to present … More Children’s Ministry Resources

Lesson: Daniel's Resolve to Obey God

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

Bible Lesson & Skit: Paul's defense before Agrippa

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

Lesson: Paul's trial before Felix

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

Easter Lesson: Resurrection Facts from Acts

This Easter lesson was created to focus on the importance of the resurrection and reviews what the students have learned from studying the Book of Acts. This lesson was prepared for older students but can be adapted to the needs of your ministry. Learning Goal: Students will learn that the resurrection is vitally important in sharing the Good News. Optional Activities: You … More Children’s Ministry Resources

Patience Bible Lesson for Children (Fruit of the Spirit)

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

Preschool Lesson: The Resurrection & Jesus' Victory

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 plan teaches about Jesus coming back to life. The resurrection of Christ is the most most important fact in the Christian faith and … More Children’s Ministry Resources

Acts 15-16 Lesson: New Missionary Teams

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

Lesson: King Josiah of Judah Part #1

This lesson is Part 1 in the study of King Josiah.  It continues the study of Israel’s kings.  King Josiah is the last southern king who does what pleases the Lord.  His successors are wicked and are taken captive by Babylon.  The captivity of Judah follows on the heals of the Assyrians taking the Northern Kingdom captive (2 Kings 17:7-41). … More Children’s Ministry Resources

Top 10 Boats in the Bible Lesson & PowerPoint

This simple lesson plan was prepared for our Pirate Theme night at church on a Wednesday evening. It could be useful for any children’s church or Sunday School lesson. I’ve included a few hints below, but would love to hear your ideas too. Simply leave a comment below to make suggestions for other readers. Downloads: PowerPoint Presentation (right-click to download) PDF … More Children’s Ministry Resources

Lesson: Hezekiah Prays When Threatened by Assyria

This lesson continues in the life of King Hezekiah and teaches the students how he handled the threats of the king of Assyria by prayer.  The students will discover lessons how to apply what they learn from Hezekiah’s response to their lives when they are confronted with difficulties.  The lesson is prepared for older elementary students.  Please adapt to your … More Children’s Ministry Resources

Preschool Bible Lesson: Jesus in Gethsemane

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 is from passages in Mark 14 and covers the events in the Garden of Gethsemane. Preschoolers will know Jesus was fully … More Children’s Ministry Resources

"Faith Comes First" Bible Lesson

It can be common for children who are raised in our churches to profess Christ at a young age and then become wrapped up in living a good life for Jesus.  Slowly their salvation becomes dependent on their good works and they forget the power of the true gospel message.  This lesson from 2 Peter will remind children that their … More Children’s Ministry Resources

Lesson: King Hezekiah Celebrates Passover

This is a continuation of the study of Israel’s Kings.  In part 2 of the life of King Hezekiah this lesson focuses on King Hezekiah’s invitation to all (both Northern and Southern Kingdoms) Israel to come to Jerusalem and celebrate Passover.  Students will be learning about the meaning of Passover and how it was pointing God’s people to the Lamb … More Children’s Ministry Resources

Lesson: King Hezekiah Brings Reform

This is a continuation of the study of Israel’s Kings.  This lesson is part one in the life of King Hezekiah.  In 2 Chronicles 29 Hezekiah commands the priests and Levites to consecrate themselves and the temple.  Students will learn about the ministry of the priests and Levites in the Old Testament and how believers are called to be royal … More Children’s Ministry Resources

The Sleeping Game for Children's Church

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Sometimes kids sleep too much and miss Sunday School. Other times children will get to church rowdy! One morning, I was having a rough morning and our children’s church was getting a little rowdy.  A few of the kids were even practicing their complaining skills. Before I knew it, the following words came out of my mouth. Since everyone is … More Children’s Ministry Resources

Sunday School Activities

Once the pictures are drawn and the lesson is over, the children of your ministry will be looking for something to do. Keep busy hands out of mischief by having activities for Sunday School read-to-go whenever you need them. Activities for children don’t have to be expensive, but they should engage the young learner’s senses. These Sunday School activities for … More Children’s Ministry Resources

"The Triumphal Entry" Preschool Bible Lesson

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 is from passages in Mark 10:32-34, 11:1-10 where Jesus rides into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday. Preschoolers will learn that Jesus revealed … More Children’s Ministry Resources