Use this Easter children’s sermon to teach kids about our resurrection. Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:51-52 Needed: nothing Children’s Sermon Tell students, I want you all to pretend like you’re sleeping… Okay. Now I want you all to pretend like you’re dead… Okay. You know what I noticed? When you were pretending to be dead, you still looked like you were … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Use this Ash Wednesday children’s sermon to teach kids about the hope we have in the resurrection. Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11 Needed: nothing Children’s Sermon Read or summarize Matthew 4:1-11. “Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. After fasting forty days and forty nights, He was hungry. The tempter came to him … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Use this children’s sermon on Lent to encourage kids to obey Christ more fully during this season. Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11 Needed: nothing Children’s Sermon Read or summarize Matthew 4:1-11. “Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. After fasting forty days and forty nights, He was hungry. The tempter came to him … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Use this Advent/Christmas children’s sermon to teach kids what we can praise God for. Scripture: Luke 1:46-55 Needed: Christmas music – hymnals, lyric sheets, or stereo to sing along to Children’s Sermon Ask students, What is your favorite Christmas song? (Listen to the kids’ answers and then sing a few of the songs. You might even have one of your … More Children’s Ministry Resources
All people matter to God – this is an important truth for kids to know. Use this lesson to teach about the value of all people because they are made in the image of God. This teaching plan is ideal for children’s church, Sunday school, or home Bible study. “God’s Masterpieces: Made in His Image” Bible Lesson for Kids on … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This Bible Object Lesson will teach kids about Jesus High Priestly prayer for all believers. It’s based on John 17:1-17 where explained that Christians are in the world, but are different because the belong to his Kingdom. Download the teachers notes, watch our Children’s Message example, and gather your supplies. Then you’re ready to share this message in your church … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Use this children’s Sunday School lesson to teach children about how Jesus died for us to forgive us for our sins. Needed: Bibles, rotten food, candy bars, newspaper or other paper, Silly Putty or the following: food coloring, white glue, liquid starch (like Sta-Flo for laundry), measuring cups, sandwich baggies Intro Game: Taking Our Place Divide students into two teams … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Use this children’s Sunday School lesson about Daniel to teach children about the need to respect God. Needed: Bibles, a scale and random items, pieces of paper with invisible messages written on them Intro Game: How Much Does it Weigh? Bring in a kitchen or body weight scale and make a game show out of having kids guess how much … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Use this children’s Sunday School lesson about the temptation of Jesus to teach kids how Jesus overcame the devil’s temptations. Needed: Bibles Intro Activity: Peer Pressure Playacting Have students form groups of three. Give them a few minutes to think of how to act out a scene in which one or two of them pressure the other(s) to do something … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Our Promised Land is Heaven. Includes a teaching guide and 2 games. Needed: two ropes or jump-ropes, an illustration of the Ark of the Covenant , a world map or globe, a map of the Exodus journey Intro Game: Crossing the Jordan Place two ropes parallel to each other on the floor. Explain to the students that the space between … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This Sunday School lesson for Good Friday was designed for Sunday School or parents to use with their children at home. Everything is included in the PDF download below (teaching notes, coloring pages, craft directions, game ideas, and worksheets). Use what is most helpful for your kids and ignore the rest. Families can also watch our children’s message, suggested music, and … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This is a gust post from Dave Ray, Founder – Doorpost Songs. Don’t miss their amazing worship songs on YouTube. We appreciate Dave and their support of Ministry-To-Children! How Our Family Is Celebrating Easter in the Middle of a Pandemic In the blink of an eye, our world has been turned upside down by the COVID-19 pandemic. We have shuttered … More Children’s Ministry Resources
What does the Bible say about the Coronavirus Pandemic? God is not silent, HE is speaking in the Holy Scriptures. Churches can respond and share God’s love even when the building is closed. Here are some key scriptures and prayers to share with your family, congregation, or friends during this public health crisis. What does the Bible say about Coronavirus? … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This Children’s Sermon will teach kids about Jesus healing the man born blind from John 9:1-42. Print the object lesson directions below and watch the teaching video to be prepared. “Jesus Heals a Blind Man” Children’s Sermon Object from John 9:1-41 Main Objective: This story reminds us that there is more than one way of being “blind.” That symbolism can … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Baptism is important. This object lesson will teach kids why. It’s from Matthew 3 and based on the Baptism of Jesus. Kids will love this sermon! It teaches about Baptism from Matthew 3:13-17 where Jesus is baptized by John. This message doesn’t deal with different doctrines of baptism, but it does cover the main idea of what Baptism means. Print … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Download this classic Christmas Object lesson based on the colors & shape of the Candy Cane. Download our printable directions below and then watch the video to prepare to teach this children’s message at your church. We’ve included the Candy Cane Poem printable in the download below: Candy Cane Gospel Message Object Lesson & Children’s Sermon for Christmas Candy Cane … 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 Thankfulness object lesson to remind kids to have gratitude the whole Thanksgiving month of November. Then watch our the children’s sermon demonstration video below to prepare to share this message with kids in your church or Sunday School. “Thankful November” Children’s Sermon on 1 Thessalonians 5:16-19 Object Lesson Message: A Month of Thanksgiving – The Importance of Gratitude and … 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
God is our Shield (Ephesians 6) Lesson #34 in What is God Like? AGE GROUP: elementary (ages 6-11)TIME REQUIRED: 45 minutes This is lesson 34 of 42 in our study on the Attributes of God called “Can you tell me what God is like?” Visit the series index to view all the lessons and get more ideas for using this curriculum … More Children’s Ministry Resources
AGE GROUP: elementary (ages 6-11)TIME REQUIRED: 45 minutes This is lesson 27 of 42 in our study on the Attributes of God called “Can you tell me what God is like?” Visit the series index to view all the lessons and get more ideas for using this curriculum in your children’s ministry. LESSON 27: GOD IS ONE Key Verse: “Hear, O … More Children’s Ministry Resources
AGE GROUP: elementary (ages 6-11)TIME REQUIRED: 45 minutes This is lesson 25 of 42 in our study on the Attributes of God called “Can you tell me what God is like?” Visit the series index to view all the lessons and get more ideas for using this curriculum in your children’s ministry. LESSON 25: GOD IS OMNIPRESENT Key Verse: “Where can … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Kids have a part in the work of Jesus. This lesson shows children how to participate in the mission that Jesus gave the original 12 disciples. Ideal for Sunday School or Children’s Church. Links below include all printables described in the lesson. Scripture: Matthew 10:1-15 Passage Main Idea: Jesus included his disciples in his kingdom work. Lesson Main Idea: We … More Children’s Ministry Resources
AGE GROUP: elementary (ages 6-11)TIME REQUIRED: 45 minutes This is lesson 21 of 42 in our study on the Attributes of God called “Can you tell me what God is like?” Visit the series index to view all the lessons and get more ideas for using this curriculum in your children’s ministry. LESSON 21: GOD IS LOVE Key Verse: “This is … More Children’s Ministry Resources