Jesus is patient with our doubts! In this message from John 20:19-31 children will learn faith can be hard, but our savior is willing to help us believe. Get ready for Sunday – Print this children’s message and watch our teaching example below. Video Example: Doubting Thomas Children’s Sermon Main Objective: It can sometimes be difficult to understand and explain … More Children’s Ministry Resources
How much is Jesus worth to you? Is there anything too costly to lay at his feet? This children’s message from John 12:1-8 will show children that Jesus is the greatest treasure. Nothing compares to the value of HIM. All for Jesus: What is most valuable? Main Objective: On the surface, the story in this gospel lesson sounds a little … More Children’s Ministry Resources
It’s the time of year for Christmas crafts and Christmas plays and Christmas carols. Our lessons are packed with tinsel and glitter. We’re making clay nativity scenes. We’re pretending to be wise men traveling to see Jesus. Use this activity for a teaching moment for children ages 7-11. In many ways, teaching children’s ministry at Christmas time is easy. It’s … More Children’s Ministry Resources
When I was a kid, we used to watch the Bozo Show. Bozo was a clown and they had kids play different games on the show. We loved watching the kids win their prizes. My favorite game on the show was called the Bozo Game. It was where there were 6 buckets line up behind each other in a line. … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Lesson Title: Jesus Washes the Disciples Feet Bible Reference: John 13:1-17 Target Age Group: Preschool Learning Context: Children’s Church Target Time Frame: 1 ½ hour Gospel Connection: In John chapter 13 Jesus is almost ready for the Crucifixion but He still has more to teach the disciples. Typically we want to try to be the best but by washing the … 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
Use this free Sunday School lesson to teach kids about John the Baptist and his role to prepare the people for the coming of Jesus Christ. Scripture: Matt 3:1-10; 14:1-12, Luke 3:1-20 Target Age Group: 3rd-5th grade Main Point: We must prepare our hearts for Jesus Compare our Sunday School Lesson on John the Baptist (Matthew 3:1-12) Another Lesson by Kristen … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Title: Jesus’ Triumphal Entry Scripture: John 12:12-50 Target Age Group: 3rd-5th grade Main Point: Jesus is our Savior King Supplies: Marker board, markers, 2 blindfolds Lesson Opening: Hangman Play a round of hangman on the marker board using the main point for today’s lesson “Jesus is our Savior King.” Once the kids guess the phrase explain that today we’ll hear … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Do you remember the first time you heard the truth of the gospel? For many of us who grew up in Christian homes, the answer is no. Most of us can’t remember the first time we heard someone say that Jesus died for our sins. We might remember when we really understood the significance or really believed it, but not … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Who remembers the 90’s cartoon ‘Pinky & the Brain?’ I was in college when the show was airing, but I work with kids and therefore I am not too proud to admit to regularly watching cartoons. My favorite part of the show was a conversation that happened in every episode. PINKY – “Gee Brain, what do you want to do tonight?” BRAIN- “The … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This free Bible lesson is based on John 6:51-58, when Jesus shares with His instructs His followers to eat His flesh and drink His blood. 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 – 12th Sunday … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This free Bible lesson is based on John 6:24-35 when Jesus shares with His followers about the true bread of life. 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 – 10th Sunday after Pentecost, Gospel Reading – … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Lesson Title: Knowing Jesus Through the Five Senses: The Sense of HearingBible Reference: John 10:22-30; Psalm 46:10; John 10:28Target Age Group: ElementaryLearning Context: Sunday SchoolTarget Time Frame: 45 minutes Focus Verse: “My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me.” John 10:27 Gospel Connection: In this lesson, children learn to listen closely to what God is … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Lesson Title: Knowing Jesus Through the Five Senses: The Sense of Touch Bible Reference: John 19:16-20:31 Target Age Group: Elementary Learning Context: Sunday School Target Time Frame: 45 minutes Focus Verse: “Stop doubting and believe.” John 20:27b Gospel Connection: This lesson uses everyday objects to tell the most important story in the Bible; Jesus’ death and resurrection. In John 20, … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This free Bible lesson is based on John 3:1-17 when Jesus speaks to Nicodemus about what it means to be born again. 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 – Trinity Sunday, Gospel Reading – John … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This free Bible lesson is based on John 15:26-27, 16:4b-15 when Jesus tells the disciples about the coming of the Holy Spirit. 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 – Day of Pentecost, Gospel Reading – … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This free Bible lesson is based on John 15:9-17 when Jesus commands His followers to love others just as He has loved them. 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 – 6th Sunday of Easter, Gospel … More Children’s Ministry Resources
These four coloring sheets are part of our larger series for every book of the Bible. These are part of a larger series of coloring sheets on every book of the Bible. Download all four Gospel pages as one PDF document. This file also includes a 5th sheet where the illustrations are combined into one page, as pictured above. View Matthew, … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This free coloring page is based on the Gospel of John. It’s one part of our series of illustrations for each individual book of the Bible. Click here to download the print friendly PDF version. We’ve also uploaded the image in JPEG format. The illustration shows Jesus at his Baptism and the quote from John 10:27, “The sheep know his voice and they … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This free Bible lesson is based on John 20:1-18 when Mary Magdalene visits the tomb and Jesus rose from the dead. 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 – Easter Sunday, Gospel Reading – John 20:1-18. … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Lesson Title: Knowing Jesus Through the Five Senses: The Sense of Sight Bible Reference: John 18:1-14; 19-23; 28-40; John 19:1-16 Target Age Group: Elementary Learning Context: Sunday School Target Time Frame: 45 minutes Focus Verse: As soon as the chief priests and their officials saw him, they shouted, “Crucify! Crucify!” But Pilate answered, “You take him and crucify him. As … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This free Bible lesson is based on John 3:14-21 when Jesus speaks to Nicodemus about salvation and living in the light. 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 – 4th Sunday in Lent, Gospel Reading – … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Main Point: God is our strength and guiding light; our power comes through faith and we can share this power with others. Materials: Flashlight(s), lantern, glow-in-the-dark stars, Bibles Anyone who has encountered a power outage can understand and appreciate our modern dependence on electricity. When a falling tree limb or storm cuts power lines and homes plunge into darkness, we … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This free Bible lesson is based on John 2:13-22 when Jesus cleared the temple of the merchants. 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 – 3rd Sunday in Lent, Gospel Reading – John 2:13-22. Opening Activity – … More Children’s Ministry Resources