This lesson begins a new series based on the Fruit of the Spirit in Galatians 5. Each installment will focus on a specific character quality that God creates in us through his Spirit. This free Bible lesson teaches children about love. It reminds them of how much Jesus loved and how they can follow him by loving others too. Click … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Directions: Click on the image above to download this free resource as a print-friendly PDF. We’ve also uploaded it as a jpeg for advanced editing. This free coloring page for kids continues our series on the Fruit of the Spirit. Don’t miss all our free lessons based on this passage. Each will show contemporary scenes where the spiritual fruit from Galatians 5:22-23 relate to … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Directions: For the printable PDF file, simply click on the preview image above. We’ve also uploaded a jpeg version for advanced editing. This free coloring page for kids continues our series on the Fruit of the Spirit. Don’t miss all our free lessons based on this passage. The illustration shows a family all together with the mother holding a new child. The caption … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Download our free “Fruit of the Spirit” printable color book using the link below. You can get the entire collection in one zip file courtesy of The Sunday School Store. If you prefer, you can scroll down and select each page individually. Download our free “Fruit of the Spirit” printable color book using the link below. If you prefer, you … More Children’s Ministry Resources
One of the most exciting lessons to teach Christian children is on the subject of the fruits of the spirit. In fifteen years of teaching I can honestly say that the fruits of the spirit series is one of the most rewarding lessons I can bring to my kids. However, in our fast-paced world it is difficult to teach children … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Directions: Click the image above for the full size printable coloring page in PDF format. You can also download this file as a jpeg image for advanced editing. This coloring page is a part of our series of illustrations based on the Fruit of the Spirit from Galatians 5:22-23. Each of these will be useful in explaining these Bible concepts … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Directions: Click on the preview above to open this file as a print friendly PDF. You can also download it as a jpeg if you need to make edits. This coloring page is another part of our Fruit of the Spirit coloring book for kids. Don’t miss all our free lessons based on this passage. Each of these attempts to … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Last year we posted a free VBS curriculum written by Tara Tegard called “Bible Boot Camp VBS.” It is still available for download and hundreds of churches have used it in their ministry. Tara has written a second Vacation Bible School curriculum and wants to share it with readers on our website. It is titled “BigHeart Farms” and covers Galatians 5:16-26, … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Here is a cool Bible song for children I saw on another blog this morning. It’s from Brentwood Kids. It’s a scripture based song designed to teach kids Galatians 5:22-23. It takes a very fun approach to teach what fruits are not from the Spirit. Don’t overlook our teaching resources for the Fruit of the Spirit. The fruit of the Spirit is … More Children’s Ministry Resources
In school during the week and at church on Sundays children spend a lot of time sitting and listening, when they would love to be playing and running around. Anytime teaching Bible concepts with an active game, the children will be interested and welcome the change of activity. The following is a simple and quick game which can be used … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This is the fourth in a series of four Bible lessons for children teaching them about the Holy Spirit. Click here to see all the lesson plans. Don’t miss our many other Fruit of the Spirit resources. The particular lesson focuses on the “Fruit of the Spirit” that God produces in believers. It challenges children to examine the outcome of … More Children’s Ministry Resources
We know that Jesus is divine…and we are “de branches”! These fruit-themed crafts remind students of the importance of staying rooted in and connected to Christ. When we stay close to Him, we bear spiritual fruit. Apart from that “vine”, we wither and wane. These crafts include grape themes galore. A grapes versus raisins collage imparts the truth that, while … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This devotional draws on fantastical themes of fiction, in particular the Disney movie Moana, in which the ocean calls a young girl to pursue more than just a life of ease on her island. In the same way, as Christians we are called by God. We are meant to be more than just humans, and our lives are more … More Children’s Ministry Resources
I have never had much of a green thumb. I try to garden and produce things, but rarely succeed, in spite of consistent research and efforts. I currently have two porch pot attempts in the works, neither of which are wildly thriving. One of these pots features a tomato that I planted in the spring…I have watered it diligently … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This visual chat provides a bit of a reminder for kids of the awesome capabilities of God, as well as what it means to allow the Holy Spirit to work through us. Gather students together and have a talk about human limitations and Holy Spirit boundlessness. Appropriate age range: 5-11 Verses referenced: Romans 8:18-27 Hold up images of several … More Children’s Ministry Resources
How does God want me to live? What happens if I’m not good enough? Jesus answers those questions in Luke 13:1-9. Download this children’s sermon to share those truth with kids in your church. Main Objective: There are some tricky points for kids in this Gospel lesson. Everyone is going to die? If we don’t have figs, we are going … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This Vacation Bible School is designed to teach children about the Fruit of the Spirit found it Galatians Five. If you have a small group of children it is suggested that you keep them together as a group the whole time. If you have a large group of children it is suggested that you only keep them together for the … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Jesus spoke often in parables and metaphors, using imagery of things known to explain things that were harder to understand. We can certainly use that example in teaching young students, using simple things to remind them of important truths. In this lesson, fruit is the main object. We will use real samples to discuss the fruits of the spirit and … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This free Bible lesson is based on Matthew 21:33-46 where Jesus talks about bearing spiritual fruit. It is designed for children’s church or Sunday School. Please modify as best fits your ministry. If your church follows the Revised Common Lectionary, this teaching plan would correspond to Year A – 17th Sunday After Pentecost, Gospel Reading – Matthew 21:33-46. Opening Activity – … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This Bible lesson will teach children about the spiritual discipline of stewardship and giving. This is an often overlooked way that God grows the faith of children. Remember, it’s not the size of the gift but the heart that matters most. This lesson is designed for a smaller group of children, but could be adapted for any Sunday School or … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This is the third in a series of four Bible lessons for children teaching them about the Holy Spirit. Here is the link to see all lessons in this series index. It was first prepared for a Children’s Church setting, but would work well as a Sunday School lesson also. Through a review game/object lesson, a Bible lesson game, and an … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This is the first in a series of four Bible lessons for children teaching them about the Holy Spirit. Click here to see the series index. This lesson first prepared for a Children’s Church setting, but would be ideal for a kids Sunday School. Through object lessons, a small group study of multiple verses, and a memory verse game, students … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Understanding the person of the Holy Spirit is often difficult for children (and even adults), but knowing God is essential to growing in our love for Him. This page is the index for our series of Sunday School lessons about the Holy Spirit. The links below lead to individual lesson plans. All these materials are free copy and use in … More Children’s Ministry Resources
The other night marked the end of our yearly AWANA program for the summer. We did our awards ceremony and had a cupcake banquet after. I had a great year coordinating games this year and getting to have fun with the kids. As game leader, I had the privilege of leading a couple of hundred Kindergartener through Sixth graders in … More Children’s Ministry Resources