OBJECTIVE: There were trials surrounding Jesus’ birth that Satan tried to use to ruin the first Christmas, so we too need to watch out for sin that will distract us from the message of Jesus’ birth. MAIN IDEA: Satan tried using trials to deter the birth of Christ and now he works to distract us […]
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Christmas Songs for Kids Game Activity
Need to fill in some blank spaces in your children’s ministry lineup? Then we have a Christmas activity games for you. These games will keep kids moving and keep kids focused on Christmas. This game is perfect for children of all ages even preschoolers love it—even if they don’t get all the motions correct. I […]
Lesson: Christmas Presents and Jesus (Romans 6:23)
Why do we give and receive gifts at Christmas? How can we glorify God through Christmas presents? In this lesson, “Christmas Presents and Jesus,” children will learn that it’s more important to give than to receive because God gave us the best gift of all: Jesus! Children will also identify spiritual gifts that can be given […]
Lesson: Christmas Trees and Jesus
Why do we decorate Christmas trees to celebrate Jesus’ birth? And where did they come from and what do they represent? In “Christmas Trees and Jesus,” children will learn the history of the Christmas tree and why we use them as part of our Christmas celebrations. Because Christmas is all about Jesus, decorating a tree […]
I Know the Plans I Have For You Object Lesson – Jeremiah 29:11
God has a great big, wonderful plan for each child in your ministry and you too, of course! Why not teach them while they are young that each life has a special purpose designed by God. Teach kids this object lesson and you might spark a whole new way of thinking about life. It’s humbling […]
Lesson: Power Comes From Where? God’s love and Christ’s light (John 1:5)
Main Point: God is our strength and guiding light; our power comes through faith and we can share this power with others. Materials: Flashlight(s), lantern, glow-in-the-dark stars, Bibles Anyone who has encountered a power outage can understand and appreciate our modern dependence on electricity. When a falling tree limb or storm cuts power lines and […]
Blacklight Bible Object Lesson-Do You See Any Sin?
Until recently, black lights in my ministry were only used a few times year, mostly when the youth were doing their annual rendition of “Arise My Love” for Easter, complete with white gloves. The other day, I was looking for an item I could use to help kids understand the concept of “hidden sins.” The […]
Sparklers or Candles: New Year’s Object Lesson (Matthew 5:14)
Looking for something interesting to teach the kids in your children’s ministry this New Year’s? I’ve got an idea that uses some real eye-catchers, a sparkler and a candle! (I’m not recommending that you hand sparklers out to kids, just using one for a teaching tool.) Show children the difference between a sparkler and a […]
Hope from Hanukkah… Ideas for incorporating and integrating Christmas Holidays
During Advent, it is easy to grow busy and caught up in the excitement of the Christmas season and celebration of Christ’s birth. In this day and age, though, there seems to emerge a great deal of “tip-toe” behavior. People in public often avoid explicitly saying “Merry Christmas” and opt for the more generic and […]
Christmas Bow Party Games for Kids
Christmas bows make great party tools, especially if you have an abundance in a variety of colors. For these fast-paced games, you will need a couple of big bags of unused bows. From balancing games to straight up Christmas races, these party games will keep the fun going during game time or free time. Inexpensive […]
Retaining Visitors Who Attend Your Children’s Ministry Christmas Event
From the small church program to the larger spectacles like a Christmas pageant, chances are you will attract a lot of attention during the holidays, as evidenced by the increase in attendance. It’s nice to see the pews full and the seats taken, isn’t it? Did you know that Christmas attendance doesn’t have to be […]
Breaking the Law Object Lesson from 1 John 3:4-5
Try this fun way to teach kids about what breaking God’s law means! I do love an object lesson and with so many inexpensive sheriff or police officer costumes available right now, why not? Base the object lesson on 1 John 3:4-5. “Everyone who sins breaks the law in fact, sin is lawlessness. But you know […]
Mismatched Missions: Bible Object Lesson about Spiritual Gifts
This simple illustration will demonstrate how we all work together for the common goal of serving God. We may approach tasks in different ways and each of us is unique, but we are all God’s people and our aim is to help others know Him while we worship as well. Wear a pair of mismatched […]
I AM the Way, the Truth, the Life (John 14:6) Lesson
Lesson Seven: The Way, the Truth, and The Life Main idea: Jesus is comfort and certainty in an uncertain world. Series: This study is part of a 8- part series on the I AM statements of Jesus. Follow that link to find the other lesson plans. Teacher preparation: Read Scripture references. Gather: Bible; dry erase markers […]
I AM the Good Shepherd (John 10:11-16) Lesson
Lesson Five: The Good Shepherd Main idea: Jesus is the good shepherd who sacrificed his life for our lives. Series: This study is part of a 8- part series on the I AM statements of Jesus. Follow that link to find the other lesson plans. Teacher preparation: Read Scripture references, Ezekiel 34:1-24 Gather: Bible; dry erase markers or […]
Story Bibles for Children: Quick Lesson Plan or Object Lesson Talk
Today, I was a last minute substitute for our 4th-5th grade Sunday School class. We expected class size to be down this weekend, so I decided for a non-traditional lesson plan. I gathered up all the different story Bibles from around my office and placed them out in front of the class. In case you […]
“Peanut Butter Cup” Bible Object Lessons
Lots of people love Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups! This candy is so popular that it shows up in new incarnations every holiday as the Reese’s Peanut Butter Egg or the Christmas Tree. If you break out peanut butter cups in kids church, I can promise you, you will grab their attention. It’s a good idea […]
3 Creative Easter Object Lessons
Try something new this Easter – these creative object lessons are sure to leave an impression about the good news for weeks to come. #1 M&M Object Lesson “The Sweet Truth of Easter” #2 Washed Clean – Easter Object Lesson #3 Erase Sin (Messy) Object Lesson for Easter Bonus Children’s Sermons for Easter Don’t miss […]
Sugar Cookie Object Lessons
Sweets play a big role in many holiday celebrations and one treat that tops the list is sugar cookies. Since many of us serve a snack during our classes, why not use the beloved sugar cookie as a tasty object lesson? You’ll keep kids spellbound with your sweet stories that illustrate precious Bible meanings. An […]
Object Lesson: The Fruit of Lies
If you were to take a poll in your kids’ class or church you would probably find that lying is the sin that kids struggle with the most. It’s in a child’s nature to want to please everyone by telling them what they want to hear. In some cases, children see grown-ups telling lies at […]