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
Why did the Lord give us parents? Why does He want us to listen to them? Includes a lesson, game, and craft. Needed: white board or large piece of paper, drawing paper and crayons or colored pencils Intro Game: Simon Says Students follow your commands and motion when you say, “Simon says” first. If you don’t say, “Simon says” before … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Here are two super easy craft ideas for teaching about stewardship & giving in your Sunday School class. Download the printable directions (with photo examples) and then watch our how-to video below. “Giving Back to God” Stewardship Crafts for Sunday School It’s important for kids to learn and recognize that there’s a lot more to life than money. At the … More Children’s Ministry Resources
How can we ask for forgiveness when we’ve wronged someone? How can we forgive others? Includes a teaching guide, 2 games, a craft, and a prayer exercise. Needed: Craft paper and crayons or colored pencils for the craft, various small objects for the Poke the Bear game Intro Game Play Poke the Bear or Tag the Bear from the Jacob … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Teach students to listen to God before they listen to anyone else. Includes a lesson and 4 games. Needed: soft play balls or paper wads 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 … More Children’s Ministry Resources
The good news is that we will one day! Includes a teaching guide, class activity, and game. Needed: a mask, poorly made food items Intro Activity: Too Much! Set out 3-5 poorly made food items for kids to try if they’re brave enough. They should all be safe to eat, but obviously wrong just by appearance. Some ideas are a … More Children’s Ministry Resources
The Lord calls us all to our talents for Him. Includes a teaching guide and 2 games. Needed: Nothing (you might need some supplies depending on which activities you pick for the Talent Time game) Game: Talent Time Have students perform a mix of activities to show that everyone has different talents. Some examples include running a race, seeing who … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This is lesson #2 in our series called “God’s Good Rules” that gives kids an in-depth study of the Ten Commandments. Download the complete printable lesson plan below. See all the lessons and find bonus learning activities on the series page: God’s Good Rules – A Study for Children on the 10 Commandments. “Who’s Number One?” Lesson #2 in the God’s … More Children’s Ministry Resources
The Lord saves us and wants us to be thankful for His blessings. Includes a teaching guide, 2 games, and a craft. Needed: drawing paper, crayons or colored pencils, soft play pall Intro Game: Thanks Toss Students stand in a circle and randomly toss a ball back and forth. Whenever someone catches the ball, they have to name one thing … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Use this children’s Sunday School lesson to teach kids how to resist temptations from peer pressure. Needed: Bibles, soft balls or paper wads Intro Game: Despite All Obstacles Set up an obstacle course with two mirror paths. Divide the students into two teams. One student from each team runs the obstacle course at a time while the other team members … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Teach students to respect others’ property and to even avoid coveting it. Includes a teaching guide and 2 games. Needed: soft play balls or paper wads, a snack or other prize Intro Game: Snatch Ball Mark a line down the center of your play area. Place soft play balls on the line. If you don’t have play balls, you can … More Children’s Ministry Resources
All people matter to God – this is an important truth for kids to know. Use this lesson to teach about the value of all people because they are made in the image of God. This teaching plan is ideal for children’s church, Sunday school, or home Bible study. “God’s Masterpieces: Made in His Image” Bible Lesson for Kids on … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Use this children’s Sunday School lesson to teach students that God loves everyone, and so should we. Needed: Bibles Intro Game: Disciple Tag Choose one student to be It. When they tag someone, that person links hands with them and joins their team. They continue adding people to their team, linking hands with each one until all but one student … More Children’s Ministry Resources
What is God’s plan for marriage? Includes a lesson, 2 games, and a craft. Needed: drawing paper and crayons or colored pencils Intro Game: Act it Out Divide students into teams of two. Give them each a scenario related to dating or marriage to act out. They’ll have a few minutes to plan their scene. Then, each group will show … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Use this children’s 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
This Children’s Message is about The Transfiguration of Jesus. The Bible reference is Matthew 17:1-9. Use it in your Sunday School or Church Service this Sunday, February 23, 2020. Watch our demonstration of the object lesson and download the free teaching notes. All you need is the props to finish your Children’s Sermon preparation. Children’s Sermon: The Transfiguration of Jesus … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Use this children’s Sunday School lesson on the calling of Matthew to show kids that Jesus is always ready to give us second chances and that He can change any of us for the better. Needed: Bibles, pennies or playing cards, some type of game cards or soft balls or paper wads, construction paper, scissors, and decorating materials Intro Game: … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This is lesson #7 in our curriculum called “God’s Good Rules” that helps children study the Ten Commandments. This lesson will explain the meaning behind “Do not murder” and how God wants us to value life. Download the complete printable lesson plan below. See all the lessons and find bonus learning activities on the series page: God’s Good Rules – A … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Use this children’s Sunday School lesson about Simeon and Anna to teach kids what our greatest desire should be. Needed: Volunteer to play Simeon, pieces of paper with phrases from Luke 2:29-30 written on them, poster board or drawing paper, crayons or colored pencils Review Activity: Creative Storytelling Remind students that angels appeared and told the shepherds about the birth … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Use this children’s Sunday School lesson about Jesus’ first disciples to teach kids the importance of spending time with Jesus. Needed: Bibles, soft balls or paper wads Intro Game: Taking Our Place Play a game of dodgeball with soft play balls or paper wads. When one team starts to accumulate a lot of players in the “Out” zone, run in … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Use this children’s Sunday School lesson to teach kids how to be a real follower of Christ. Needed: Bibles, fruit and leaves and twigs, bowls, rotten fruit or a picture of rotten fruit, good fruit or a picture of good fruit Intro Game: Good Fruit Relay Divide students into two teams and have them line up at one side of … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Use this children’s Sunday School lesson about Elisha and his servant to teach children about generosity and helping others. Needed: Bibles, pennies Intro Game: Disciple Tag Choose one student to be It. When they tag someone, that person links hands with them and joins their team. They continue adding people to their team, linking hands with each one until all … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Download this Thankfulness object lesson to remind kids to have gratitude the whole Thanksgiving month of November. Then watch our the children’s sermon demonstration video below to prepare to share this message with kids in your church or Sunday School. “Thankful November” Children’s Sermon on 1 Thessalonians 5:16-19 Object Lesson Message: A Month of Thanksgiving – The Importance of Gratitude and … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This is another powerful lesson on the power of God to forgive. Jesus shows that the faith of a “sinful woman” is respected by God more than the lukewarm faith of religious people. The complete lesson download below includes coloring pages and learning actives to help you share this message with the children. Lesson: Jesus says the Sinful Woman is … More Children’s Ministry Resources
