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You’re Invited- Sunday School Lesson from Matthew 22:1-14

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This free Bible lesson is based on Matthew 22:1-14 where Jesus tells the parable of the ‘Wedding Banquet”.  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 – 18th Sunday After Pentecost, Gospel Reading – Matthew 22:1-14 Opening Activity – You’re Invited – Party Charades Supplies – paper, writing utensils, small container Before class write each of the

"Producing Fruit" Sunday School Lesson from Matthew 21:33-46

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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 – Producing Fruit – Favorite Fruit Supplies – blank paper, coloring/writing utensils Ask each child to think of

Philippians Bible Verses: 14 Pages of Writing Practice Printables

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Memorizing Scripture is an incredible activity for children to learn and to practice. Learning the Word of God and hiding it in your heart (Psalm 119:11) will truly help our children in the future. Knowing the Word will help it come to mind when they’re in a difficult situation and need help getting through it. Since I homeschool, I need to have my children work on their handwriting. They also work on Bible verses each week. I

Bible Lesson: Returning to the Word of God (Nehemiah 7-8)

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As students study Nehemiah 7-8 they will discover the importance of God’s Word in our daily lives to protect against the destructiveness of sin.  This lesson was created for older elementary students. You are welcome to modify it for any teaching context. We welcome your feedback in the comment section and tips for other readers. Bible Passage: Nehemiah 7-8 Bible Story Title: Returning to the Word of God Target Age Group:  Ages 9-11 (3rd-5th Grade U.S.A.) Target Time Frame:

Bible Lesson: The Tables are Turned (Esther 8-10)

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This lesson concludes the study of Esther for older elementary students.  The Book of Esther is an opportunity for believers to see how God (even though His name isn’t mentioned) is Sovereign in the affairs of this world.  He protects His people and turns the tables against those who wish to harm them.  Students will discover that God uses all our circumstances for our good. Gospel Connection: The fate of the wicked in this passage is a

Bible Lesson: Belshazzar’s Arrogance

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This new lesson from the Book of Daniel focuses on the attitude of arrogance versus an attitude of confidence in Christ. The lesson was prepared with older students in mind.  The lesson is a guide to provide ideas to teach Daniel 5. Please adapt according to the needs of your students. Bible Story: Belshazzar’s Arrogance Scripture: Daniel 5 Target Age Group: Age 9 – 11 (U.S. 3rd – 5th Grade) Learning Context: Sunday School Target Time Frame: 60

Preschool Bible Lesson: The Rich Young Ruler

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This is lesson continues our curriculum for preschoolers about knowing Jesus. Each lesson is based on a passage in the Gospel of Mark. You can read the series introduction for more explanation and links to the other lessons. This particular lesson is from passages in Mark 10:17-27 where a rich young man approaches Jesus and asks about eternal life. The challenge is to give up everything to follow after Christ. Even preschool children can set their affections on Jesus

Sunday School Lesson: Paul's Trial before Festus

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This free Bible lesson for children continues the journey through Acts. Specifically, it covers Paul’s trial before Festus.  Students will learn that the Holy Spirit enables believers to trust the Lord and wait patiently for God to help them through difficulties.  This study is based on the 25th chapter of the book of Acts. The lesson was originally prepared for older students.  Use this as your guide to help teach the students in your class.  Adapt according to

Sunday School Lesson: Paul Testifies in Jerusalem

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This lesson continues the study of the Book of Acts.  This lesson was prepared for older students and teaches them that the Holy Spirit enables believers to boldly share their testimony.  This is only a guide with suggestions how to teach.  We have included suggestions for activities to go along with this lesson. Please adapt the lesson to the needs of your students. Click here to see all the lessons in this curriculum series. Bible Story: Paul Testifies in Jerusalem

Abijah Relies on God Sunday School Lesson

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This lesson continues the study of Israel’s kings.  Students learn from studying Abijah that although he wasn’t fully devoted to the LORD, when he faced an enemy bigger than himself he relied on God and God gave him victory over Jeroboam’s large army. The lesson is created as a guide for teachers to prepare for the needs of his/her own classroom. We encourage you to adapt this outline to meet your own needs. (Note: The links to

Bible Lesson: King Saul's Rebellious Heart

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This is the follow-up lesson about King Saul and continues our series on the Kings of Israel. Click here to see the lesson index. God gave Israel their request to have a king and Saul was a true reflection of their hearts.  He looked good on the outside but was disobedient in his heart. Students will learn from Saul’s life that although he looked good on the outside his heart was rebellious and disobedient to God.  The

Creating a Welcoming Environment for Children's Ministry

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Maybe I just have a thing for aesthetics, but there is something to be said for a warm and welcoming environment.  Have you ever walked into a classroom that invites you in with color and comfort and encouragement?  These places of learning are organized, interactive, and vibrant.  On the walls, you’ll find pictures of students laughing, words of wisdom and humor, and unique decor.  This is the kind of place where I want to be!  More importantly,

Sunday School Lesson: Jonah Runs From God

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This lesson is based on the the first chapter of the Book of Jonah.  It focuses on how a person’s disobedience to God causes difficulty in the lives of others.  Despite knowing his mission from God, Jonah allowed prejudice and fear to control his actions. This lesson plan was prepared for older elementary Sunday School, but you modify it to use as a Children’s church lesson and simplified for younger students. As always, be creative and teach for

Father’s Day Sunday School Lesson

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Use this lesson plan to teach about Father’s Day in your Sunday School. Dads are so important in God’s plan for the family, but in today’s world some kids simply don’t have that benefit. This lesson is sensitive the tough situation some kids face. It points to our Father God as the ultimate dad – because all human fathers fall short. “The One Perfect Father” Sunday School Lesson for Father’s Day This is a lesson is designed

Abraham, Sarah and Isaac (Preschool Bible Lesson about Patience)

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This lesson plan is designed to teach preschool aged children about the story of Abraham and Sarah and the miracle of the birth of Isaac. It could be used in any setting with children age 2-5 at church, including a preschool Sunday School class or a preschool children’s church class. It highlights the need to trust God and wait for Him to keep his promises. As always, consider your own ministry context and modify it as needed.

Free Vacation Bible School Curriculum

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Hosting a VBS shoulnd’t break the budget for small churches! That’s why we created these 7 free vacation Bible school curriculum. This material is all free download and includes lessons, activities, directors manual, craft ideas, and more. Bible Boot Camp VBS This was our first free VBS curriculum and is based on the Armor of God (Ephesians 6). Use the links below to download each part. Created by Tara Tegard. Scroll down this page to see more

Creation Days 6 and 7 Lesson for Children's Church

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This Children’s Church lesson plan was first written for children age 5 – 11. It covers the final two day of creation when God makes man on the sixth day and then rests on the seventh. This lesson is part of a series of Bible lessons about creation.This material could could also be used as the Bible lesson for children’s Sunday school. Be sure to consider your own ministry context and modify it as needed. Please leave

Creation Day Three (Preschool Bible Lesson)

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Use this preschool Bible lesson to teach children about the 3rd day of creation when God made the plants. This lesson plan was first written for children age 2-5.  It could also be used as the Bible lesson for  Sunday school or children’s church. This lesson is part of a series of Bible lessons about creation. Be sure to consider your own ministry context and modify it as needed. Please leave any feedback or suggestions for improvement in

Creation Day One (Preschool Bible Lesson)

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This lesson plan is designed to teach preschool aged children about the first day of creation. It could be used in any setting with children age 2-5 at church, including a preschool Sunday School class or a preschool children’s church class.  This lesson is part of a series of Bible lessons about creation. As always, consider your own ministry context and modify it as needed. Please leave any feedback or suggestions for improvement in the comment box

Lesson: Jesus’ Final Instructions and Ascension (Matthew 28 & Acts 1)

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This lesson plan is written for a Sunday School class of 3rd – 5th grade students. With a little work it could be modified for younger students or taught in children’s church. At the end of this lesson there are links to other teaching ideas for this Bible story. Please leave feedback in the comment box below. Learning Objective: Students will desire to be obedient to Jesus’ instructions to share the Good News and will want to