Hello, My Name Is… A Series on the Names of God Lesson Sixteen: Who Do You Say that I Am? Main Idea: God calls everyone who loves him to praise His name and to proclaim to everyone the wonderful things He does. Memory Verse: “There is salvation in no one else! God has given no other name under heaven by which … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Wisdom is Foolishness and Weak Becomes Strong…How the message of the cross goes against traditional ideas… As Christians, we know that our value is in much different things than what the world tends to judge as important. Sometimes we want to brag or think that our faith is our own doing. But the Bible makes it clear that God lifts … More Children’s Ministry Resources
GiddyUp Junction is a new 2019 Vacation Bible School theme from Regular Baptist Press. They are one of the website sponsors s and sent me this review copy. So this is a first look at the material, I’ll add more as I check it out in detail. As you can see, this is refresh of the classic western or cowboy … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This is part of a new series we’re calling, “Hello, My Name Is… A Series on the Names of God.” Look for the next installments to come throughout February. You can find the latest when you follow Tara’s author archive. We’ll add links to the whole Bible study once it’s complete. Lesson Four: Adonai Main Idea: God is our master, … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This is part 1 of 16 in our study of the Names of God for kids called, “Hello, My Name Is… A Series on the Names of God.” Use the links below to navigate through this curriculum. You are here — What’s in a Name? “Elohim / The Word” “Yahweh / I AM” “Adonai” “Abba / Father” “Consuming Fire / … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Lesson Title: Always Obey God Bible Reference: 1 Kings 11:28-43 Target Age Group: Preschool Learning Context: Children’s Church Target Time Frame: 1 ½ hour Gospel Connection: Even with the gift of wisdom Solomon could not remember to always obey God. His sin had a lasting impact on himself and his family whenever Israel was divided and Jeroboam became the king … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This post is very different from any I have previously written. I have been privileged so far to be used by God to write two VBS programs and dozens of Sunday school lessons. My passion, my calling, is to write Christian curriculum. But today I need to share something different. I have to be honest, I have put off writing … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This is the second set of our New Testament Bible character trading cards. This is deck #2 of New Testament. You’ll see above that it includes: Peter, Andrew, James, John, Philip, Bartholomew, Thomas, Matthew, James the Lesser, Thaddaeus, Simon the Zealot, Judas Iscariot. Click on the preview image above to download this printable. We’re uploading the whole series (51 cards total). If you’d like to download the whole set, … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Title: Stewardship Series- The Heart of Giving Scripture: Mark 10:17-27; 12:41-44 Target Age Group: 3rd-5th grade Main Point: God loves a cheerful giver. Supplies: Penny, nickel, dime, quarter, $1 bill, white board and marker, paper and pencils, optional love of money coloring page Bonus Idea: This is a great time to talk about sponsoring a child together with your Sunday School … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Wisdom is an attribute that takes a while to develop…and some people never seem to quite gain it, sadly. But just what is wisdom and how do we communicate it to children? Being able to discern right from wrong and understand positive decisions is important but not easy to achieve. This lesson seeks to shed some light onto the topic … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Bible Lesson Title: Samson Scripture: Judges 13-16 Target Age Group: 3rd-5th grade Main Point: God uses people for His glory and our good. Supplies: None Optional: Print this coloring page version of the illustration above Lesson Opening: Two Truths and a Lie Have each kid tell three things about them, two of them true and one false. Let the rest … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Lesson Title: Moses and Elijah Appear with Jesus Bible Reference: Luke 9:28-36 Target Age Group: Preschool Learning Context: Children’s Church Target Time Frame: 1 ½ hour Gospel Connection: The story told in Luke 9:28-36 is very important because it is when God himself affirmed that Jesus was His son. The clouds open up and Elijah and Moses talk to Jesus … More Children’s Ministry Resources
My son was learning about parts of speech this year. We started with nouns: people, places, and things. Then we moved onto verbs: action. That’s what got me thinking about the Bible. Most people think that it’s a noun. Well, it’s a thing, right? Technically, yes. It’s a book made of paper and binding. But, I believe that the Bible … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Peter was a charismatic and bold follower of Jesus. His experiences with Christ before the crucifixion were certainly climatic, but after the resurrection Peter’s faith became even stronger as the leader of the early church. In “Peter is Transformed by Jesus” (lesson 4 of the “Forever Changed” series), children will learn that God also wants to use their individual abilities … More Children’s Ministry Resources
John had a very close relationship with Jesus as one of his most trustworthy disciples, but even he made mistakes! In the second lesson of the series, “Forever Changed,” children will learn how Jesus turned John’s prideful moments into humble lessons for the future. In addition, John continued to be a leader of the believers after the resurrection and his … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This is lesson 11 of 33 in a series of lessons called “Praise God Through the Psalms.” Lesson focus: Through the book of Psalms and the worship of the people of Israel, we get a glimpse into the character of God and how we should rightly respond to Him in worship. In Psalm 16 we are reminded of the truth … More Children’s Ministry Resources
When Jesus was resurrected he proved to the world that he lived a perfect life as a servant by dying on the cross for our sins. In this final part of the “Servanthood for Kids Series,” kids will become intimately aware of the assurance we have in salvation and in God’s promises for the future. In addition, they will be encouraged and gain … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This free Bible lesson is based on Mark 10:35-45 when Jesus speaks to His disciples about what it means to be in a position of power and serve others. 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 B … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This free Bible lesson is based on Mark 10:17-31 when Jesus speaks about the rich. 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 B – 20th Sunday after Pentecost, Gospel Reading – Mark 10:17-31. Opening Activity – Through … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Beatitudes Lesson Eight: Blessed are the Peacemakers Main idea: Children of God are peacemakers. They help bring people to God and they do their best to get along with everyone. This is lesson 8 of 9 in this series. Use these links to find the whole series. ONE — TWO — THREE — FOUR — FIVE — SIX — SEVEN … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Beatitudes Lesson Seven: Blessed are the Pure in Heart Main idea: When we let Jesus purify our hearts, we can to come into God’s presence and spend all of forever with him. This is lesson 7 of 9 in this series. Use these links to find the whole series. ONE — TWO — THREE — FOUR — FIVE — SIX … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Kids have a place in the work of God’s Kingdom. In this lesson on service, children will learn how Jesus served his disciples and included them in his mission. This Sunday School lesson is based on Matthew 4:12-22. The printable PDF below includes all the lesson plan, coloring page, worksheets, and activities described on this page. Leave a comment to … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This lesson is the final of three lessons in our series explaining how the Bible is organized. For more help, be sure to review our Bible worksheets on the divisions of the Bible. Lesson: Understanding Bible Layout Lesson: Understanding the Old Testament You are here – Lesson: Understanding the New Testament TARGET AGES: 10-14 OBJECTIVE: To teach the students about … 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