Beatitudes Lesson Four: The Meek will Inherit the Earth Main idea: Meekness is trusting that God will take care of you, no matter what. So you stand up for what is right, and you don’t seek revenge. You are humble, gentle, and kind. This is lesson 4 of 9 in this series. Use these links to find the whole series. … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Beatitudes Lesson Two: Blessed are the Poor in Spirit Main idea: We receive the gift of the kingdom of heaven when we realize how much we need God. This is lesson 2 of 9 in this series. Use these links to find the whole series. ONE — TWO — THREE — FOUR — FIVE — SIX — SEVEN — EIGHT … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This Bible lesson deals with the so-called “problem of evil” in our world. More importantly, why does God allow so many terrible and sad things to happen in this life. Children will be pointed to Jesus Christ as the only hope in times of trouble. Even our Savior suffered, the most innocent person to ever live, but God was at … 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
Recently, we hosted a church yard sale fundraiser, which brought to mind the incredible amount of utter junk that some people hang onto…do we really need the one-armed doll, headless ceramic duck, or box of warped cassette tapes from 1983? Why is it so hard to let go of things that for all honesty’s sake we rarely use? This lesson … More Children’s Ministry Resources
We do it in church, before meals, when we need something…but many times students neglect or fail to understand just what prayer is and how to do it. Does authentic prayer require a certain ritual, motion, or series of words? Why bother to pray if God has a plan already? Here are some ideas and elements to cover when exploring … More Children’s Ministry Resources
It is no secret that kids tend to have a short-sighted and egotistical view of things, easily impatient and frustrated when results do not immediately appear. We encourage verbal gratitude at Thanksgiving time and for gifts, but do not always extend that attitude to daily life. Young and older children (and even adults!) can often use an extra little reminder … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This Lent lesson explains the 40 days Jesus spent in the Wilderness. It’s perfect for kids to learn about the Temptation of Jesus and what it means to be devoted to God when no one else is around. The lesson download below includes the complete teacher notes, worksheets, coloring pages, and craft ideas. Dedication in the Desert Matthew 4:1-11 Lesson … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This lesson was created to teach an inductive style lesson to older students. Reading the Scripture passage and interacting with what is written, the students will discover that when Jesus is in the temple at age 12 He showed that He was God’s Son who came to do God’s will. More Teaching Ideas: Watch the teaching demonstration of this children’s sermon and … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Sometimes the end of the holiday season leaves us with something of a disappointing let-down. Following the anticipation and excitement of Christmas, there is a sense of anticlimax as the wrapping paper is put away and Nativity scenes taken down. It is important to realize that Christmas is only the beginning of the story, which culminates God’s plan for His … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This lesson is the eighth in a nine part study for children on the parables of Jesus. For related ideas, search our website for “Parables of Jesus.” Lesson Eight: The Story of the Good Neighbor Main idea: Citizens of the Kingdom of Heaven show sacrificial kindness and mercy to everyone, including their enemies. Teacher preparation: Read Scripture references, John 15:12-17, … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This lesson was created for a small group of students and focuses on God’s plan for John the Baptist’s life. Students will discover that God has a plan for their lives. Bible Passage: Luke 1:57-80 Bible Story Title: The Birth of John Target Age Group: Ages 5-11 (K-5th Grade U.S.A.) Target Time Frame: 60 Minutes Original Teaching Context: Sunday School … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This lesson is another in a series from Proverbs that our entire church is doing. The lesson was prepared for a small group of students ranging from age 5-10. This lesson focuses on how the path of pride leads to destruction and the path of humility leads to wisdom. Bible Passage: Proverbs 11:2, 16:18, 29:23, Daniel 4 Bible Story Title: Proverbs-Two Paths: … More Children’s Ministry Resources
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 … More Children’s Ministry Resources
No matter where you live in the United States, chances are people in your neck of the woods love football. Whether you’re a college fan or follow the NFL the rules of football are pretty basic. Get the ball, move the ball and score some points. These are all concepts that are easy to transfer into a classroom setting–even in … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This free Bible lesson is part 4 of 10 in our Lord’s Prayer study. The theme of God’s name and holy character is introduced. All proper prayer is deeply respectful to God. Click here to browse all the lessons and related ideas. Don’t miss our printable Lord’s Prayer coloring book, use it as an additional activity while teaching this unit. Main idea: … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This free Bible lesson is part 3 of 10 in our Lord’s Prayer study. Children will learn that God listens carefully to their prayers because he loves them like a perfect father. For more lessons in this series, click here. We love to hear reader ideas and tips to improve these materials, simply leave a comment below. Main idea: Since … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This free Bible lesson is part 2 of 10 in our Lord’s Prayer study. The focus is on Jesus’ introduction to this model prayer in the preceding verses. His directions help us better understand what attitudes matter most to God when we pray. Click here to browse all the lessons in this 10 part teaching unit. Your children may also enjoy … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This free Bible lesson is part 1 of 10 in our Lord’s Prayer study. It starts with a basic definition of prayer before dealing with the specifics of Jesus’ model prayer. We welcome your ideas and suggestions to improve this lesson for other readers – simply leave a comment below. Click here to browse all the lessons and related ideas. Don’t … More Children’s Ministry Resources
As students continue a study in Judges they will discover how Gideon responds to God’s call. They will learn that it is important to obey God and trust Him to help us do what He calls us to do. The lesson was prepared for older students and can be adapted for your needs. Bible Passage: Judges 6-8 Bible Story Title: … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This is the second lesson in a series from the Book of Nehemiah. The students discover from reading about Nehemiah repairing Jerusalem’s walls that every believer has work to do. The lesson was prepared for older students, but can easily be modified for any ministry context. We welcome your suggestions and ideas in the comment box below. Bible Passage: Nehemiah … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This is the 8th lesson in our series called “How to Win Against Sin.” It’s based on the Armor of God teaching found in Ephesians 6. Click here to see more Bible lessons in this unit. Like all our resources, this material is 100% free to use in your ministry. Please leave a comment below to share your own thoughts … More Children’s Ministry Resources
**This is a guest post from Nick Diliberto from PreteenMinistry.net Looking for a great preteen Bible lesson? Use this one! Communicating the timeless message of the Bible in a culturally relevant way is important, which is why the lesson uses a clip from the movie Brave to drive home the point. The lesson also includes these creative elements: fun opening game, … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This kids devotional was created for older students to enable them to have a daily Bible study. There are 7 lessons in this series and each lesson has 6 days of questions regarding the book of Philippians. The daily questions also can be used as a take-home page if you use the Bible Lessons on Philippians that encourage students to … More Children’s Ministry Resources