New Years Sunday School Lesson (Luke 18:18-27)

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Use this New Year’s Bible Lesson for Sunday School or Children’s Church. It helps kids focus on their relationship with Jesus as the most important one thing as they start the new year. The printable PDF download includes bonus activities and coloring pages to help you prepare for Sunday. Don’t miss our All Things NEW:4-Week Sunday School Curriculum to teach … More Children’s Ministry Resources

Lesson: Moses and the People of Israel

This is the 4th lesson of a 5-part series based on the life of Moses. This free Children’s Church lesson plan was first written for elementary aged students. It covers the story of the Israelites and how they kept grumbling. This material could also be used as the Bible lesson for children’s Sunday school. Be sure to consider your own … More Children’s Ministry Resources

Moses Crossing the Red Sea Lesson (Exodus 13)

Story of Moses Bible Lessons for Children

This is the 3rd lesson of a 5-part series based on the life of Moses. This free Children’s Church lesson plan was first written for elementary aged students. It covers the story of Moses’ birth and the exodus of the Israelites. This material could also be used as the Bible lesson for children’s Sunday school. Be sure to consider your … More Children’s Ministry Resources

Moses and the Desert (Exodus 2) Lesson for Kids

This is the 2nd lesson of a 5-part series on Moses, including a lesson on the 10 Commandments. These free Children’s Church lesson plans were first written for elementary aged students. Click here to view the index. This lesson covers the story of Moses and the Desert. This material could also be used as the Bible lesson for children’s Sunday … More Children’s Ministry Resources

Baby Moses and the River: Preschool Lesson

This is the 1st in a 5-part series on the life & ministry of Moses, including a lesson entirely on the 10 Commandments. Each story will have two versions of the lesson plan, one for preschool and the other for elementary aged children. Click here to see the series index. This printable lesson plan is designed to teach preschool aged … More Children’s Ministry Resources

Sunday School Lesson: David Becomes King

This lesson is a continuation of Israel’s Kings. It is the conclusion to the study of David. Click here to see the lesson index. The focus of this lesson is how David becomes king in God’s timing.  The lesson is a reminder that God keeps His promises and as His followers we are to trust Him completely and follow Him … More Children’s Ministry Resources

Fear Not! Halloween Sunday School Lesson

Halloween is a day in our country when both the young and old find fun in death and what is scary.  Many children set out to find the scariest costume to wear for their school parade and trick-or-treating.  With so many visual symbols of death set before our children at this time of year it is fitting to teach them … More Children’s Ministry Resources

How to Pick the Best Curriculum

I was working on reviewing some curriculum the other day for Dad in the Middle, and I needed to come up with some sort of framework for evaluating it.  I came up with the following and thought it might be useful for other people. Whether you are writing  curriculum reviews or just searching for a curriculum for your children’s ministry, … More Children’s Ministry Resources

Lesson: Jonah Obeys and Nineveh Repents

This lesson is taken from Jonah 3 where Jonah obeys God and is given a second chance to go to Nineveh.  As Jonah obeys God the people of Nineveh believe God’s message and repent.  This lesson shows the importance of believers obeying God’s command to go into the world and preach the Good News and leave the results up to … More Children’s Ministry Resources

Sunday School Lesson: Jonah's Undersea Accommodations

This is the second lesson created for the study of Jonah.  This particular lesson deals with dying to self and living for Christ.  The lesson may be more appropriate for students who have been believers and are maturing in their faith.  The lesson clearly presents the Gospel so students who are unsaved can be exposed to the salvation message.  The lesson can … More Children’s Ministry Resources

Free Sunday School Materials

Are you looking for materials for your children’s Sunday School? Then you’ll love all the free resources we have posting and linked on our website. Here is a collection of our most popular resources to get you started. New Materials for Sunday School Need something else? Then, use the search feature in the right sidebar or browse our table of … More Children’s Ministry Resources

Acts 11 Lesson: Early Church Growth & Change

This children’s Bible lesson continues the study of the Book of Acts. The lesson is about Peter explaining God’s hand in the conversion of Gentiles.  The lesson focuses on how change brought growth for the Church. Kids need to know that God can be trusted in times of change. The original setting for this lesson plan was older elementary Sunday School. … More Children’s Ministry Resources

Fruit Basket Upset (Fruit of the Spirit Game)

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

More VBS Ideas Kids Will Love

Vacation Bible School is so much fun when you use a special theme. With a little research, you can find an appropriate theme that will set kids up with the opportunity for a true God encounter. Themes help teachers plan their lessons, crafts and games. We have got more creative ideas for you to use at your next VBS. Here … More Children’s Ministry Resources

Lesson: The Birth of the Church on Pentecost

Use this Sunday School lesson to teach children about the birth of the Christian church as told in Acts 2. This lesson plan was first prepared for an older elementary Sunday School class, but you could easily modify it for younger children or kids church. In the present form the estimated length is about 60 minutes. We’ve included links to … More Children’s Ministry Resources

Sheep SAVED by a Shepherd: Preschool Lesson

This lesson continues our series titled Jesus is My Good Shepherd. It is intended for preschool children, ages 2-5.  It is designed for a children’s church or Sunday School, but can be adapted to meet your particular ministry setting. The first lesson plan (Sheep LOVED by a Shepherd) in this series taught students that they were like sheep, loved by … More Children’s Ministry Resources

Sheep LOVED by a Shepherd: Preschool Lesson

This is the first of three lesson plans called Jesus is my Good Shepherd and intended for preschool children (ages 2-5).  It is designed for a children’s church or Sunday School, but can be adapted to meet your particular ministry setting. Don’t miss our free printable preschool Bible lessons and preschool coloring pages. There are over 600 references to sheep, … More Children’s Ministry Resources