This Moses and the Serpent Bible lesson is available in ESV and KJV, also from the Sunday School Store. Use the link above to download the complete teaching plan in NIV translation. The Final Cure: Lifted Up to Save – Sunday School Lesson: Numbers 21 In this lesson, we consider how God rescues us and is with us. The snake … More Children’s Ministry Resources
The Heavens Declare – Sunday School Lesson: Psalm 19 God has made the Earth and everything in it. Like a handmade gift tailored to a specific purpose, He has created all things with love and precious meaning. This lesson celebrates the care and creativity of God, who governs the universe. When we consider His mighty works, there is nothing for … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Life isn’t easy. This is no surprise to most of us, but we sometimes hope to shelter kids from the challenges that surround us. It’s important to share with children that, although this world has trials, God is with us through them and helps us with them. This lesson is a reminder that we can’t argue with God’s plan. We … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Rainbows are quite a marvel of nature, but they’re far more than a scientific phenomenon or inspiring Judy Garland song. The rainbow is a beautiful reminder that God keeps His promises to us. He promised not to destroy the Earth again, and He won’t. He promised a savior, and Jesus came…and will come again! Use this lesson to discuss special … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Not in Horse or Human Legs – Sunday School Lesson: Psalm 147 The Psalms are full of wonderful reminders of God’s power and love. Psalm 147 is a beautiful picture of the remarkable things that God has done and how He cares for us in many wonderful ways. This lesson highlights how He does not delight in the accomplishments that … More Children’s Ministry Resources
God’s Word is everlasting, reliable even when everything else in our lives changes or doesn’t last. The hopeful message of Isaiah 40 reminds us of this, promising that God will always be with us and that we can count on Him no matter what. God loves us and cares for us, nurturing His people like a shepherd and responding when … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Life is full of unknown developments that force us to lean on the Lord and trust Him for guidance. We are often called to obey God without knowing the eventual outcome of circumstances, having faith that He is with us and will help us. This message reminds children of those principles while telling the story of Joshua and the Israelites … More Children’s Ministry Resources
The Pumpkin Prayer Challenge is a 4-lesson Sunday School curriculum designed for kids. It offers an easy-to-teach lesson plan with various resources to engage children in learning and understanding the Bible. Download the free sample lesson below to help kids grow their prayer life. The curriculum includes: The Pumpkin Prayer Challenge is part of the Sunday School Store’s collection of … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Life is full of twists and turns, and sometimes we find ourselves in situations that are hard to understand. In these moments, we need to remember that God has a plan for us, just as He did for Joseph in the Bible. We’re excited to introduce our latest lesson plan, “The Story of Joseph,” designed for children aged 6-12. This … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Sunday School Plus is a subscription-based service that provides a flexible Sunday school curriculum that is ready to teach, with step-by-step lesson plans that can be taught in as little as 10 minutes. The service offers a comprehensive Bible teaching that helps children grow their relationship with Jesus. The curriculum is always fresh, with new lesson plans released for every … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Age Group: 6-12 years old Lesson Objective By the end of this lesson, children will be able to understand the significance of the announcement of Jesus’ birth to the shepherds and the importance of sharing the good news with others. Introduction Welcome, kids! Today, we’re going to learn about the birth of Jesus and how the angels announced the good … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Sunday School is an essential part of many churches’ Christian education programs, providing opportunities for spiritual growth and community building. However, there are varying opinions on the best way to organize and teach Sunday School. In this blog post, we’ll explore the pros and cons of Sunday School by examining age-graded and intergenerational approaches, and the impact of class sizes, … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Enjoy these free craft Ideas for the Healing of the Crippled Woman. You can also download our complete 20-page Sunday School lesson on Luke 13:10-17 from the Sunday School Store. Jesus spent His ministry changing the established rules and sometimes defying authority…this is good news for us, because He changed the rules that held us in bondage to sin, and … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Fear Not…Protected by God! Craft Ideas Inspired by Psalms Use these activity ideas when teaching about God’s protection in your Sunday School or Kids Church Ministry. God is our refuge and strength, protector and provider. It is important for children to rest on the sure and certain promises that He is in control and mighty to save. There are a … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Do Unto Others… Craft Ideas for The Golden Rule. The laws of Christlike love often defy what we might expect. Jesus calls us to love not only those who return kindness, but also people who might not be too friendly with us. However, we know that we are to treat others as we would hope they treat us. It’s important … More Children’s Ministry Resources
What does it mean to bear spiritual fruit? Scripture is full of plant images, often connecting our Christian lives with principles of agriculture. Many Biblical references describe trees, encouraging us to be “well-planted” in the Lord and “watered” by His grace. Here, we look at Psalms and the prophet Jeremiah to relate our faith health to arboreal themes. Lesson focus: … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Contrary to most traditional Nativity scenes, the visitation of the Magi (or “Wise Men”) most likely did not take place directly after the birth of Jesus, but was a somewhat separate, though still significant event. In several countries, Epiphany (or “Three Kings Day”) is elaborately honored with gifts and food, in some places even more so than Christmas itself. This … More Children’s Ministry Resources
You Can’t Do it Alone. For kids, a new year might not mean much more than having a new date to write down or purchasing a new wall calendar. However, a new year is a great time to explore some important Biblical truths. As we see people making New Year’s resolutions to improve themselves, we recognize that on our own … More Children’s Ministry Resources
God wants more than just “leftovers”! As servants of the Lord, we want to give Him our best. Sometimes this means monetary tithing, but even more importantly, we offer God our time and talents, and give Him our love and the love we share with others. The Bible promises that when we offer what we have to God, we will … More Children’s Ministry Resources
A calling into ministry is not to be taken lightly, and is one of the most significant things that can be responded to. God gives all of us special tasks to carry out His work. He appoints church leaders to guide and guard His people and teach them to understand His word. In the Bible, priests are described as being … More Children’s Ministry Resources
“Let’s swap!” Trading one item for another is something children are familiar with, but we usually aim for an even swap. When we think about how Jesus came to Earth and died in our place, it doesn’t sound fair at all. God sent His son to give us new life, and through Him our sins are traded for salvation. In … More Children’s Ministry Resources
These days, being “salty” isn’t much of a compliment…so what does it mean to have “salt” in our lives as Christians? Jesus calls us to flavor and influence the world for Him. He commands us to do all things in His name. Although we struggle on our own, in Christ we can do all things. This lesson focuses on a … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Children can relate to the concept of admiring soldiers…whether the idea of armor comes from ancient Roman days, Medieval knights, or modern day military and police, donning a protective uniform is something kids appreciate. Wearing defensive gear offers a visual analogy to spiritual armor. It’s important to share with students that there is spiritual warfare going on around us. This … 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