These craft ideas will teach about being “Salt and Light” for Jesus. These hands-on projects for Sunday School are based on Matthew 5:13-20. Download the directions, gather your supplies, and watch our demonstration video below. These are perfect for your Sunday School or children’s ministry. Please leave a comment below to share how they worked out in your kids church. … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This is lesson #11 in our curriculum called “God’s Good Rules” that helps children study the Ten Commandments. This study will show that being content is a way to trust in God and is the opposite of coveting. Download the complete printable lesson plan below. See all the lessons and find bonus learning activities on the series page: God’s Good Rules … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Do you need a children’s sermon on the Beatitudes? This object lesson message is from Matthew 5:1-12. Share it with your church on Groundhog Day this upcoming Sunday (February 2, 2020). Print the message script and then watch our teaching example video below. Children’s Message on Matthew 5:1-12 Object Lesson for Ground Hogs Day – February 2, 2020 “Don’t Hope … More Children’s Ministry Resources
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This is lesson #10 in our curriculum called “God’s Good Rules” that helps children study the Ten Commandments. This study will show that telling the truth is right because it follows the truthful nature of God. 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
Download this Sunday School lesson about Jesus’ early ministry. It is based on Matthew 4 and the Fishers of Men. Teach kids how the disciples started following Jesus and how they can tell others about Jesus too. “Fishers of Friends” Sunday School Lesson from Matthew 4:12-23 Children know the importance of following directions or being obedient (at least in theory!). … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Do you know about Sermons4Kids? They host countless free children’s messages. Their teaching materials cover every major Bible story in the Old and New Testament. Even if you have a lesson plan, you can find more teaching activities on their website. Sermons4Kids is available in Spanish too! Sermons4kids Video Introduction Why we recommend “sermons4kids” Sermons 4 Kids is a ministry … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This Christmas children’s sermon will help you teach about the Birth of Jesus from Matthew 1:18-25. Download the printable sermon below and then watch the demonstration video as you prepare your object lesson and sermons about Christmas. Christmas Children’s Sermon (Matthew 1:18-25) Good News for Everyone: Object Lesson Message on the Birth of Jesus Main Objective: Christmas is full of … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This is lesson #3 in our study 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. “No Idols” Lesson #3 in the God’s Good … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Download this children’s sermon message based on Matthew 3:1-12 that uses a creative object lesson to teach about the role of John the Baptist in pointing people to Christ. Then watch the teaching example video below to prepare to share the children’s moment in your church. Children’s Sermon on Matthew 3:1-12 Shine the Light: John the Baptist and the Importance … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Download this free Bible coloring page is based on this powerful promise in Hebrews 13:8. It’s available below in a printable PDF format, you can also click directly on the illustration to open the JPEG version. “Jesus Never Changes” Hebrews 13:8 Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever. Hebrews 13:8 NIV About this Coloring Page The illustration … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This fun program for VBS 2020 is from Regular Baptist Press. Big Fish Bay (official website) has a ocean / fishing boat theme and focuses on the Biblical story of Jonah. RBP is a longtime supporter of our website and we love to highlight their excellent resources for children’s ministry. Our website doesn’t sell curriculum, but we review all the … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Jesus told this powerful parable to illustrate how God wants us to pray in Luke 18:9-14. The download below includes the complete printable lesson plan, several craft ideas, and bonus coloring pages. It’s everything you need to prepare for your class this weekend. “The Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector” from Luke 18:9-14 What is Humility? Sunday School … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Download this free Sunday School lesson. It teaches the importance of prayer based on Jesus parable of the Persistent Widow in Luke 18:1-8. The download link below includes the full lesson plan, teaching activities, and bonus coloring pages. It’s every thing you need to share this powerful message with your Sunday School Class or Kids Church. “The Parable of the … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Help children get deeper into God’s Word daily with these 100% free printable kids devotions. Simply download the print friendly PDF below or click to view the full devotional online. These are perfect for families to share quality time together learning about Jesus and God’s Word. Don’t miss our Bible verses for kids to memorize. Simple Format Kids Devotions This … More Children’s Ministry Resources
It’s time to find the right VBS 2020 theme for your church. This post takes a closer look at the Vacation Bible School program from Cokesbury titled, “Knights of the North Castle.” We’re excited to dig into this curriculum, but we would love to hear your ideas too. Leave a comment below or take our survey about your favorite themes … More Children’s Ministry Resources
“VBS 2020” Themes for Vacation Bible School It’s time to launch into our 2020 Vacation Bible School planning – This page will help you pick the right VBS program for your church this summer of 2020. Browse the curriculum listing below to discover which publisher has the best VBS theme. BOLT! New Quarantine friendly VBS at Home – This is … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Use the link below to download the easy print version of this children’s sermon – then watch our teaching example. This message is based on the parable of the Rich man and Lazarus told by Jesus in Luke 16:19-31 “First Things First: The Rich Man & Lazarus” Children’s Sermon on Luke 16:19-31; 1 Timothy 6:6-19 Main Objective: The parable of … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Children’s Sermon for Father’s Day “Fathers: Earthly and Heavenly” Main Objective: With the coinciding topics of Father’s Day and Trinity Sunday, this message offers a bit of perspective on God as our Heavenly Father. It also provides an analogy of fatherhood and the three persons of the Trinity. The main goal is to communicate the beauty and comfort of God … More Children’s Ministry Resources
The Ascension of Jesus: He’ll be Back, Meanwhile, Follow the Written Instructions! Main Objective: This message is meant to remind children that they should joyfully proclaim the news of Christ. Jesus promised to return one day, and assured us that He would send comfort and hope. Meanwhile, our earthly job is to share the love of God with one another. … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This children’s sermon from Acts 11:1-18 (and John 13:31-35) shows the importance of loving and sharing with all people. God used a vision to open Peter’s heart to outsiders who Jesus wanted to save. Main Objective: This message will remind students of the importance of loving and reaching out to others, whoever they may be. Sharing the love of Christ … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This lesson explains “righteousness through faith” in a simple way for children to understand. Download this Sunday School lesson to teach Romans 3:21-31 to kids. PDF below includes lesson plan, worksheet, and coloring pages. Lesson Idea: Because of our sin, we need Jesus to set us right with God. This passage is used May 5, 2019 in the International Standard … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Even the best Christians mess up, but Jesus is ready to forgive (and use them in His Service). This children’s message from John 21:1-19 teaches those lessons from Peter’s reinstatement. Print the PDF lesson and watch our video example below. Fore more teaching ideas, see our full Jesus Restores Peter Sunday School Lesson. Teaching Example Video — Jesus Forgives Peter … More Children’s Ministry Resources
How much is Jesus worth to you? Is there anything too costly to lay at his feet? This children’s message from John 12:1-8 will show children that Jesus is the greatest treasure. Nothing compares to the value of HIM. All for Jesus: What is most valuable? Main Objective: On the surface, the story in this gospel lesson sounds a little … More Children’s Ministry Resources